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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 ...

It’s Inniss’ time to shine

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COLUMBUS — When wide receiver Brandon Inniss arrived at Ohio State as a 5-star recruit in its 2023 recruiting class he was expected to excel as a pass catcher and a leader. He checked the leadership box last season when he was one of four Buckeyes who were named team captains. Playing at an elite level is still a search in progress for Inniss in what will be the second year as a starter for the 6-0, 200-pound senior from Hollywood, Fla. He caught 36 passes for 271 yards and 3 touchdowns last season and has 51 catches and 5 touchdowns in his career. He caught 14 passes as a ...