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SALEM EARLY BIRD SALEM — The 24th annual Salem Early Bird Cross Country Invitational will be held Saturday at Waterworth Memorial Park. Eighteen high school are entered, including the boys and girls teams from host Salem, Crestview, Lisbon, South Range, Southern Local, Springfield, United, West Branch, Alliance, Howland, Lake Center Christian, Lowellville, Niles, Poland, Ravenna, Youngstown Ursuline along with the boys teams from East Liverpool and Louisville. Entries include 176 high school boys, 130 high school girls, 124 middle school boys and 124 middle school girls, making ...

JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL

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Salem at United 7th Grade: Salem won 25-15, 25-16 Thursday. United: Talvi Gunderson 6 points, 3 aces. 8th Grade: Salem won 25-6, 25-19. United: Quinn Sperlazza 5 points, 3 aces, Eliza Thompson 4 points. Crestview vs. Liberty 7th Grade: Crestview won 25-6, 25-19 Wednesday. Crestview: Vivienne Oliver 14 points, 9 aces, Kendall Danko 15 points, 8 aces. 8th grade: Crestview won 25-16, 25-3. Crestview: Jackie Rupert 11 points, 6 aces, Brooklyn Barnhart 9 points, 5 aces, Harper Davidson 9 points, 5 aces.

Crestview sweeps Newton Falls

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NEWTON FALLS — The Crestview boys soccer team edged Newton Falls, 3-2, Wednesday. Danny Novak, Carson Barber and Arthur Gelbecke scored Crestview's goals. Jackson Dolan and Jaden Moore had assists. Riley Mercer made six saves in goal. CRESTVIEW 10, NEWTON FALLS 3 NEWTON FALLS — Shelby Wellman had four goals and one assist and Sydni Kiehl scored three goals in leading Crestview past Newton Falls, 10-3, in girls soccer action Wednesday. Chloe Houck collected two goals and two assists and Haley Harbour had a goal. Maddie Long and Savannah Neville each had one assist. Clarice ...

Salem looks sharp in opening win

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The three largest schools in Columbiana County kicked off the season on Friday with victories. That's the first time Salem, East Liverpool and Beaver Local all won their openers since 2019. Beaver Local showed off its speed and what coach Mike McKenzie calls his strongest team since he ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

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QUAKER GOLFERS COME UP SHY SALEM — Carrollton downed Salem, 167-193, in boys golf action Wednesday at Salem Hills. Leaders for Carrollton were Parker Roudebush with a 40, Jayden Fedorko 41 and Lennox Mallarnee and Easton Walker 43s. For Salem, Eli James shot a 43, Donald Blackburn 47, Caden Arcuri 51 and Samuel Zeigler 55. On Tuesday, Hubbard defeated Salem, 171-202, Pine Lakes. Colin Gilliland,  Logan Ward and  Jackson Powell all shot 42s for the Eagles. For Salem, Donald Blackburn had a 45,  Eli James 47,  Caden Arcuri 52 and Audrey Beck 58. CLIPPERS' FIRST ...

Blue Devils pick up first win

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MALVERN — Lisbon's volleyball team defeated Malvern 25-23, 25-21, 22-25, 7-25, 15-11 on Wednesday. Hannah Davis led the Blue Devils (1-2) with 34 digs. Gionna Lenigar had nine kills and five blocks, Alanna Householder had 12 kills, seven digs, eight points and three aces, Addison Anderson had nine kills and eight digs and Lilly Lipply added seven kills and four digs. Bridgett Newbold finished with 25 assists and six points. Ariel Dickey Smith and Davis turned in standout performances in the passing game for Lisbon. Lisbon won the jayvee portion 25-23, 25-23. Kyker Malone led ...