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COLUMBIANA, Ohio (WKBN) – Heartland Christian tennis player Cooper Grim has done the unthinkable for his school. The freshman has qualified for the OHSAA Tennis State Tournament in Division II Singles. Grim placed third in districts to move on to the state tournament. “It’s really is really exciting, it’s...

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — It’s the 33rd year the YMCA has invited local businesses and organizations to compete their annual Community Cup. On Wednesday, some of last year’s teams and new faces gathered for the kick-off breakfast. They learned about some of the new rules and challenges.

CANFIELD OH- Last year as a freshman, Anna Aey made some serious noise for South Range by blasting homers in three straight playoff games, propelling her team all the way to the State Semifinals. That debut was something out of a movie, and it’s safe to say everyone took notice.

Three area high school coaches were selected for the OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award. Those recognized are Rick Polinari (South Range), Walt DeShields (West Branch) & Carlo Codon (Boardman). Individuals selected reflect the values of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity through their professional responsibilities and are role models for student...

The District 10 North - South All Star football game is cancelled for this year. The Northwest Pennsylvania football coaches association made the announcement this morning. The association is still selling tickets for its scholarship money.

CANFIELD OH- For four seasons, Gretchen Bartels has been a cornerstone of the South Range Raiders softball team, embodying the spirit and skill that have defined the program. As the lone senior in a lineup brimming with youthful exuberance, Bartels’ presence has been more crucial than ever. Her leadership and relentless positivity have been a beacon for the team’s rookies, guiding them through the highs and lows of the season with veteran savvy and encouraging cheers from both the dugout and the diamond.

Burrell never let their opponents score on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Neshannock Lancers out 1-0. The victory was nothing new for Burrell as they're now sitting on three straight. For Neshannock's part, Jake Rynd spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he...

STRUTHERS OH- Canfield and Hubbard faced off in a postseason showdown on Monday, with the Cardinals advancing to the district finals after a dramatic 8-7 walk-off victory in the bottom of the eighth inning. Michael Patellis started on the mound for Canfield, while Tyler Wright took the rubber for Hubbard....

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.--Recent Westminster College graduates Madison Conley (New Castle, Pa., New Castle) and Emma Rudolph (Santa Clarita, Calif., Golden Valley) competed in the pole vault at NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Championships Thursday. Conley was recognized as an All-American with her seventh-place finish. The championships are being held...

Austintown Fitch is the No. 1 team in the final Mahoning Matters Super 7 softball poll. Austintown Fitch, the defending Division I state softball champion, claimed the No. 1 spot in the final rankings. The Falcons, led by standout pitcher Sydnie Watts, have won 15 straight games. The Falcons are...

Uniontown Lake earned a convincing 16-1 win over Canfield in an Ohio girls lacrosse matchup on May 20. Uniontown Lake jumped in front of Canfield 4-1 to begin the second quarter. The Blue Streaks registered a 9-1 advantage at intermission over the Cardinals. Uniontown Lake thundered to a 13-1 lead...

BEREA — It took one inning for the Tuslaw High School softball team to settle in during its Division III regional semifinal softball game against South Range at Roehm Athletic Complex. Unfortunately for the Mustangs, it turned out to be one inning too many. The Raiders took advantage of...

FAIRBORN, Ohio — The Northern Kentucky University baseball team is heading to its first-ever NCAA regional. The Norse brought home a massive win with a 23-5 victory over Youngstown State on Saturday at Wright State's Nischwitz Stadium in the Horizon League Championship. The Norse entered the 4th inning down...

AVON, OH- There are good games, and there was this one. An instant classic and perhaps one of the greatest softball matchups ever played in the modern era between two state championship contenders, but it was the South Range Lady Raiders who pulled off a thrilling 1-0 walk-off win over the Champion Golden Flashes on Friday. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the eighth when Giada Pauline smacked a solo inside-the-park home run to send the Raiders to the state semi-finals.

YOUNGSTOWN — The Riverside softball team recalibrated the bar of success for the program this season by qualifying for the regional tournament for the first time since 2007. After a 10-0 loss in the Youngstown State Regional on May 22, the Beavers know where the next bar is set: It’s the Walsh Jesuit Warriors.

Where: Youngstown State University, 551 Ford Ave., Youngstown. Riverside’s path: Defeated Massillon Perry, 4-0, def. Louisville, 2-0, def. North Canton Hoover, 6-2 Walsh Jesuit’s path: Defeated Alliance, 13-0, def. Akron Hoban, 16-1, def. Uniontown Lake, 4-0 On deck: Winner advances to the regional championship game to face the...

ROCHESTER, Mich. - The Golden Grizzlies baseball team is set to embark on the Horizon League Tournament tomorrow (May 22), slated for May 22-25 at Nischwitz Stadium in Dayton, Ohio, as the No. 3 seed Golden Grizzlies take on the No. 6 seed Youngstown State Penguins, with first pitch set for 3:00 p.m. ET.

YOUNGSTOWN – An already incredible culture became that much better this season with a Walsh Jesuit softball senior class that won’t ever be forgotten. Although the Warriors lost 8-2 to reigning state champion Austintown Fitch in a Division I regional final at Youngstown State University on Friday, the memories will linger for decades to come. ...

On Deck: Winner advances to play the winner of (3) LaBrae and (11) Crestview in a district final at Struthers on May 22. For the Record: Perry has been a constant all season and started the postseason on the same note, with a strong showing from the batter’s box. The Pirates have scored 161 runs this season, highlighted by Cade Henderson and Owen McKoon, who have combined for 63 runs. McKoon is also among the News-Herald area leaders in batting average (.493), doubles (seven) and triples (four). Henderson (.400), and Luke Sivon (.397) have also been strong from the plate. Perry has been consistent up and down the batting order all season. Four Pirates pitchers have been strong all with sub 3.00 ERAs highlighted by Aiden Bowman with a 2.00 ERA. Both Logan Buehner and Pentek each have more than 35 strikeouts. … Berkshire had an up-and-down end to the regular season but got its groove back just before the postseason. The Badgers defeated Bristol and Wickliffe, the latter clinching the CVC Valley title. They are led by Patrick Brancel who has been strong from the plate all season, hitting .483 with 14 RBI and 10 doubles. The bats of Ethan Martin (.352) and Sam Barcikoski (.311) have been just as strong from the plate for a well-hitting middle of the order. Brancel and Martin each have recorded four or more wins on the season and have ERAs under 2.00. It will be a battle of strength vs. strength to advance to the final.

Football and the Valley basically go hand-in-hand and that was evident on Saturday for campers at Ursuline and United Local.