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39th annual Hoppel's Championship Rodeo kicks off this weekend in Lisbon
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio — The 39th annual Hoppel's Championship Rodeo is on Friday and Saturday at the Hoppel Arena in Lisbon. The event will include bareback and saddle bronco riding, barrel racing, break away roping, bull riding and more. Cowboys and cowgirls from across the United States and out...
Little League baseball/softball scores (7/1/2024)
Results from Monday's Little League Ohio District 2 Softball Tournament being held at the Fields of Dreams in Boardman, Ohio. Canfield plays Austintown in the Championship “if” game Tuesday, July 2 6pm Field S1. In the Major Softball (10-12) Division:. Austintown 9 Canfield 1. Austintown wins the 2024...
Southern Local stadium receives upgrade
Southern Local High School’s Wigwam Stadium will have a fresh look when the Indians kick off the football season this fall as officials improve its surface and lighting. Superintendent Tom Cunningham said work wrapped up on an estimated $518,906 turf replacement project and new material was purchased from FieldTurf, which has companies across North America including Buckeye Lake. Officials said the sod was of a higher quality and the stadium had not received improvements in years.
BARONS STAY IN FRONT OF THE STANDINGS
STRUTHERS OH- The 3B Barons dominated with an 11-1 win over Eagle Wear. Wes Conville led the charge with two hits and two RBIs. Aidan Leiendecker also had two hits, including a triple, and crossed the plate twice. Tommy Karoly chipped in with two hits, an RBI, and a run.
AUSTINTOWN STAYS ON TOP OF THE DISTRICT
BOARDMAN OH- Ava Fisher was clutch, driving in four runs on two hits to lead Austintown to a 9-1 romp over Canfield on Monday, clinching their second straight district title. Fisher’s bat was hot, knocking in two runs with a single in the second and another two with a single in the fourth.
BARONS WIN THEIR WAY INTO SEMIFINALS
STRUTHERS OH- In a tight play-in game, the 3B Barons topped Creekside 6-4. Rory Pischer contributed with two hits and a run. Ben Yeckel was a powerhouse, racking up three hits, including a double and triple, and driving in three runs. Kolton Carlson also had a big game with three hits, including two doubles, and scored a run. Tristan Blum added a double, an RBI, and a run.
KNIGHTLINE GRAB A HIGH SCORING WIN
STRUTHERS OH- Knightline edged out Prospects in a nail-biter, 13-12. Taggart Carfangia was a standout with two hits, three RBIs, and two runs. Santino Ciambotti and Mike Scavnicky each added two hits, an RBI, and a run. Aiden Thompson had a big game with two hits, including a triple, driving in two and scoring once. Luke Young chipped in with two hits, an RBI, and crossed the plate twice.
Canfield lacrosse player chosen for All- American team
Canfield junior Charlie Boris has been selected to represent the Midwest on the All America Lacrosse team for a second year in a row. For the last 18 years, the All America Lacrosse Tournament has helped showcase some of the top lacrosse talent in the nation in front of the best college programs in the country. Each division competed within itself at the tryouts and those players are selected by an evaluation team. Once selected, the teams travel to the main event to determine which region is the best.
Hiram College graduate Grace Wilson rises to first assistant with Youngstown State volleyball
Hiram College graduate Grace Wilson aspires to become the head coach of a college volleyball program one day and is getting closer to reaching her goal. The 2017 Terriers’ alum is now coaching for a Division I program, having been named as the first assistant coach for Youngstown State University on June 4.
PROSPECTS OUTLAST ATHLETIX TO MOVE ON IN PLAYOFFS
STRUTHERS OH- In a marathon game that lasted 12 innings, the Prospects edged out Athletix 7-6. Brandon Toot was a standout, racking up three hits, including a triple, and scoring twice. Nathan Paolucci added two hits, including a double, drove in two runs, and scored once. Aidan Anders was on fire with four hits, including a double, two RBIs, and a run. Cam Herrick contributed with two hits, a double, and two RBIs, while Payton Plizga had two hits and a run.
YSU Women’s Golf to Host Golf Outing Sept. 1
The Youngstown State women's golf program will hold a special golf outing on Sunday, Sept. 1, at Mill Creek Golf Course's North Course in Boardman, Ohio, to raise funds for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The cost is $90 per player and includes 18 holes of golf and drinks and food...
CANFIELD BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MATT WEYMER
CANFIELD, OH- Canfield High School’s baseball program is gearing up for an exciting new chapter under the leadership of its newly appointed head coach, Matt Weymer. This first episode of “Canfield Baseball Coach’s Corner” with host DJ Yokley provided a deep dive into Weymer’s past experiences, his passion for the game, and his anticipations for Canfield’s future.
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