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Southern seeks HOFers SALINEVILLE — The Salineville-Southern Local Athletic Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2026. Induction of new members will be held the weekend of September 11-12. Nomination forms are available on the school web site www.southern.k12.oh.us. The deadline to nominate someone is June 1. Nomination forms should be mailed to Deborah Boyd, 5893 St. Rt. 164, Leetonia, OH 44431. Clevinger sent to minors BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Mike Clevinger’s career reset with the Pittsburgh Pirates is going to start in the minors. The club reassigned the ...

DIVISION IV ALL-OHIO GIRLS

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COLUMBUS — The 2025-26 Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Division IV All-Ohio high school girls basketball team, as selected by a statewide media panel: Player of the Year: Tristan Williams, Shaker Heights Laurel. Coach of the Year: Josh Blakeman, Circleville. FIRST TEAM Kaydence Walker, Wintersville Indian Creek, 5-9 jr., 18.2; Kylie Ujcich, Carrollton, 5-6 sr., 13.4; Leila Carter, Columbus International, 5-8, sr., 27.0; Addison Edgington, Circleville, 6-2, jr., 20.1; Lucy Luers, Franklin Bishop Fenwick, 6-1, so., 14.7; Samaya Wilkins, Cincinnati Purcell Marian, 6-3 jr., 22.4; ...

Rhodes set the standard

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COLUMBIANA — Crestview senior Addison Rhodes, one of the top shooters in Ohio, has shined from the first step she took on the basketball court. “It’s no mystery she is the best kid on the court,” Crestview coach Aaron Blatch said. “Her reputation has got around the state This is a once-in-a lifetime kid.” The 6-foot Rhodes, Columbiana County’s all-time leading scorer, was named to the Division V All-Ohio first team Monday for the second straight season. She received second-team All-Ohio honors as a freshman and sophomore. “I just watched her play in three ...

Mooney 11, Crestview 0

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Mooney 11, Crestview 0 BOARDMAN — Cardinal Mooney bested Crestview 11-0 in five innings in a softball season opener Saturday. Alivia Shetler had Crestview’s only hit, a double. Lilly Beaver took the loss for the Rebels as she went one inning while giving up five unearned runs. She also struck out one and walked three. Makayla Mckee went three innings and struck out five while walking none. The Rebels gave up three home runs on the day. Mooney’s Alexis McKinstry had 13 strikeouts. Crestview (0-1) is at Newton Falls on Wednesday. CR: 0-0-0-0-0 — 0-1-6 CM: ...

Penn State rules Cleveland

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Mitchell Mesenbrink and Levi Haines each won their second individual championship Saturday to help Penn State win its fifth consecutive team title at the NCAA men’s wrestling championships. Penn State, which clinched the team title during the consolation matches earlier Saturday, finished with four national champions and a record 181.5 points, breaking its own mark of 177 set last year. The Nittany Lions have won 13 of the last 15 national championships. Attendance totaled 103,050 for the three-day tournament at Rocket Arena, including 17,845 for the championship ...

Branch, Salem make plans

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The aftermath of the demise of the Eastern Buckeye Conference is in motion but it might take some time for the teams left behind to figure out their next stops. The first move after Minerva, Carrollton and Marlington decided to bolt for the new Northeast Senate League for both Salem and ...