LORDSTOWN — The tradition of the West Branch Warriors girls basketball program speaks for itself. A resume that includes a state championship, two other regional crowns, seven district titles and nine league titles, all before entering their Division IV district final on Saturday ...
PENINSULA — Led by All-Ohioan Addison Rhodes, the top-seeded Crestview girls basketball team stepped up in the decisive fourth quarter and nailed down the school’s first district title since 2007 with a 50-38 win over stubborn No. 7 seed Chagrin Falls Saturday night at Woodridge High School. Leading by just two points (35-33) entering the fourth quarter, Crestview dominated at both ends of the floor, outscoring the Tigers 15-5 in the frame, including 11 points by Rhodes in the stanza to secure the Rebels elusive district title after sustaining some narrow heartbreaking district ...
AVON LAKE — Salem’s girls wrestling team won the sectional title on Sunday at the girls wrestling meet at Avon Lake High School. The Quakers scored 121 points to top the hosts who had 106.5 points in second place. Champions for the Quakers include Delaney Callahan (115), Paige Menough (140) and Amber Le Bourdais (145). Lyric McCullough took third (170). Finishing fourth for the Quakers was Chaya Murray (130). Those Quakers will head to the district meet set for next Sunday at Mentor High School. The top four finishers at that meet will advance to the state tournament. ...
COLUMBIANA — Dave Crismon said it was time for him to concentrate on other things than winning or losing. Crismon told the Columbiana girls basketball team Friday he is leaving after eight seasons as head coach. “My wife was diagnosed with cancer,” he said. “It’s a journey for her and I feel I need to be there for her.” The Clippers hosted a benefit game for the Crismons in January 2025 after Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer. Dave Crismon finished with a 134-50 record in eight seasons at Columbiana, including two straight Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference titles ...
BELOIT — West Branch’s wrestling team pushed nine wrestlers into the district tournament after action on Saturday at the Div. II sectional at West Branch. Finishing first for the Warriors were Gavin Hang (215) and Beau Nezbeth (150). Second place went to Justin Marra (157) and Chase Sanor (132). Jackson McDonald (106), Carter Day (113), Kase Stryffeler (120), Mahlon Fritz (126) and Cameron Mason (138)were fourth. Salem’s Mackston Ellis was the lone Quaker to advance as he placed third at 175. The district meet is set for Friday and Saturday at Kenston. Div. III ...
Shepas will join Bulldogs EAST PALESTINE — The East Palestine board of education will vote tonight on hiring Rick Shepas as the new head football coach. Shepas, the Warren Harding athletic director, was head coach as Massillon for seven years before becoming Waynesburg University’s winningest coach. He is being recommended by superintendent James Rook, according to the board agenda. The board will meet at 6 p.m. today at the elementary media center. Shepas starred at Youngstown Mooney High School and was Youngstown State’s leading receiver in the 1985 and 1986 seasons. He ...
