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Former college star Van Lith waived CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Sky waived point guard Hailey Van Lith after drafting her in the first round last year and signed guard Natasha Cloud on Monday. Van Lith struggled after being drafted with the No. 11 overall pick. She averaged 3.5 points in 29 games following a standout career at Louisville, LSU and TCU. Cloud has averaged 8.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 10 seasons with Washington, Phoenix and New York. She averaged 10.1 points and 5.1 assists for the Liberty last season. The Sky also waived second-round picks Maddy ...

Salem fields a strong squad

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AUSTINTOWN — Salem’s girls track team had a field day on Saturday at the 45th Optimist meet at Austintown Fitch Falcon Stadium. The Quakers won three of the four field events with Madolyn Gorby taking top honors in the high jump (5 feet 2 inches), Chaya Murray in the long jump (15-11) and Maddy Andres in the shot put (36-8 1/4). Peyton Colbert was second in the high jump (5-0), while Andres had a fourth place showing in the discus (108-6). Salem’s boys also did well in field events with Lucas Adams taking first in the long jump (21-3.5) and second in the high jump (6-0). ...

Quakers record Saturday split

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SALEM — Aniya Jones had a home run and four RBIs as Salem soared past Jackson-Milton 9-4 on Saturday. Morgane Blaine added three hits, while Morgan Colian had a double and an RBI. Shae Burkhart had a hit and two RBIs. Blaine got the win in the circle with five strikeouts and no walks ...

Rebels bring back former coach

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COLUMBIANA — As the Crestview Local Schools community turns the page into a new era, the Rebels are turning to an old friend to create some excitement in the boys basketball program. On Thursday, veteran coach Herman Miller, 59, was told he will once again lead the Rebels for the first time since 2017. Miller had served as the Rebel freshman coach the last two seasons under Lou Mateo, who resigned after the season. Before that he was the junior varsity coach under Rick Gates for three seasons. Miller decided to apply for the head coaching position because he knew the program and ...

PREP TRACK

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Thrilla in Zoarvilla At Tuscarawas Valley Friday BOYS RESULTS TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Indian Valley (103), 2. Tuscarawas Valley (93), 3. Meadowbrook (84), 4. Garaway (78), 5. Rittman (76 1/2), 6. United (48), 7. Ridgewood (45), 8. Newcomerstown (33), 9. Philo (31 1/2), 10. Akron Coventry (30), 11. Strasburg-Franklin (22), 12. Coshocton (17). WINNERS 3200 RELAY: Rittman 8:29.41; 110 HURDLES: Carson Hostetler (Indian Valley) 14.60; 100 DASH: Reese St. Clair (Indian Valley) 10.91; 800 RELAY: Ridgewood 1:36.19; 1600 RUN: Vincent Campbell (Meadowbrook) 4:32.58; 400 RELAY: Newcomerstown ...

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At East Palestine Thursday BOYS RESULTS East Palestine 98, Lisbon 60, Wellsville 45, Southern 12 WINNERS 3200 RELAY: Lisbon (Kaven Ferry, Triton Semer, Baylen Jackson, Caiden Carlisle) 10:24.28; 110 HURDLES: Tanner Morrow (EP) 16.90; 100 DASH: Clayten Kersey (W) 12.08; 800 RELAY: Wellsville (Zak Banks, Jonathon Higginbotham, Clayten Kersey, Zaiven Williams) 1:42.54; 1600 RUN: Caiden Carlisle (L) 5:15.76; 400 RELAY: East Palestine (Riley Brubaker, Drew Bycroft, Braydon Plum, R.J. May) 45.90; 400 DASH: Braydon Plum (EP) 51.75; 300 HURDLES: R.J. May (EP) 44.63; 800 RUN: Braydon ...