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Popovec hired by Boston College

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BOSTON (AP) — Boston College has hired former Bradley coach and Canfield High School All-Ohioan Kate Popovec-Goss to take over the Eagles’ women’s basketball team. “I am incredibly honored to be named the head coach at Boston College, one of the most prestigious institutions in the country, in one of the best cities in the nation,” she said in a statement. “This is a special opportunity, and I’m excited to build a program that reflects the excellence, integrity, and tradition that define BC.” In four years at Bradley, Popovec-Goss helped the Braves improve each ...

YSU’s season comes to an end

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YOUNGSTOWN — After Youngstown State lost in the Horizon League championship game more than two weeks ago, the Penguins were understandably dejected and disappointed. They had fallen short of their goal of a league crown and an NCAA tournament bid. Yet despite the loss, they knew that more postseason basketball still awaited them. There was a different feeling in the air in the aftermath of YSU’s 72-46 loss to Marshall in the Super 16 of the WNIT on Friday night at Zidian Family Arena. A feeling of finality had settled in amongst the Penguins, as a season filled with new ...

ARCHERY RESULTS

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Wed. Nite Bowhunters League at Westville Lake C.C. STANDINGS: Austin Mehl & Emily Hughes 29.5, Mason Hughes & Alec Schopper 21.5, Jason Ring & Ben Johnston 17, Troy Todd & Bill Readshaw 17, Jason Irey & Jason Irey II 14.5, John Lucas & Kirk Hartzell 9, Ty Griffiths & Bonnie McCall 6, Dylan Fuson & Leah Irey 6. Thurs. Nite Bowhunters League at Westville Lake C.C. STANDINGS: Zach Ruggles & Dave Ruggles 21, Matt Uyselt & Chad Berger 18.5, Rich Hartzell & T.J. Bylenok 16, Chip Beadle & Michelle Beadle 15, Drew Minich & Devin Uyselt 14.5, Denny Briceland & Kingsley Briceland 11.

ALL-OHIO DIV. I-III BOYS BASKETBALL

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COLUMBUS – The 2026 Divisions I, II and III boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA from regular-season accomplishments. Div. I All-Ohio Player of the Year: Trey Drexler, Brunswick Coach of the Year: John Feasel, Lewis Center Olentangy First Team Bryce Curry, West Chester Lakota West, 6-4, jr., 13.0; Amire Gill, Cincinnati Princeton, 6-3, jr., 17.9; Josh Tyson, West Chester Lakota West, 6-3. jr., 17.0; Landon Evans, Pickerington Central, ...

AROUND THE HORN

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Iowa reaches Elite 8 HOUSTON (AP) — Alvaro Folgueiras converted a critical three-point play when Nebraska only had four defenders on the floor, and ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA Tournament run under first-year coach Ben McCollum, beating Nebraska 77-71 in a South Region semifinal on Thursday night. Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and Folgueiras had 16 for the Hawkeyes (24-12), who knocked off top-seeded Florida in the second round on Folgueiras’ 3-pointer in the closing seconds. Iowa will face either Illinois or Houston on Saturday for a spot in the Final ...

Rebels trip up Falls

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COLUMBIANA — After scoring nine runs in the seventh inning Wednesday, the Crestview Rebels put up 11 more Thursday in an 11-3 win over Newton Falls to complete the series sweep. Leadoff hitter Alivia Shetler drove in three runs for the Rebels, who improve to 2-1. Rylee Cloutier had two ...