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Ticket sales show Fight Night in Warren draws interest
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Warren Community Amphitheatre is hosting its first boxing event next week. “Fight Night at the Amp” will take place on Friday, August 2. There will be about 10-12 bouts with the ring right on the stage. It’ll showcase a number of boxers, some of whom are local, including Zion Hensley who’s ranked first in the nation.
Motorcycle Club to host Suicide Awareness Bike Run to benefit Rescue Mission of Mahoning County
The Steel Hammerz Motorcycle Club is hosting the second annual Suicide Awareness Bike Run next month. It will be held on August 3 at the Biker Brewhouse in Austintown. The 22-mile run will lead to The Winery at Pine Lake. There, an hour-long break will be held until returning back...
Austintown 12U softball advances to Central Region Championship
The Austintown 12U softball team advanced to the Little League Central Region Championship in Whitestown, Indiana. The team picked up two big wins Thursday to keep their run alive. First, they beat Illinois 2-1 and then went on to beat Indiana 3-1 punching their ticket to Friday's title game. Standout...
Local food truck business signs NIL deals with 3 YSU football players
A local food truck business is partnering with three Youngstown State University football players. Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches owner Tra'von Eley signed name, image and likeness (NIL) deals with three Penguins players. Quarterback Beau Brungard, Running Back Tyshon King and Tight End Brandan Serrano signed deals for multiple social media posts...
Versatile Sydnie Collins (2024) Commits to Youngstown State
Sydnie Collins from Council Bluffs Swim Club has committed to Youngstown State for the 2024-25 school year and beyond. Current photo via Sydnie Collins. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
HW’s Ben McDonald Competes in Colt World Series!
Teams are rolling in for the 2024 Colt World Series! Team Youngstown, Ohio represents the East Zone with pride and determination, these athletes are ready to make their mark at the Colt World Series 2024. Catch them in action this Saturday at 3:00 p.m. as they take on Japan. Hopewell’s...
AVALANCHE KEEP THEIR FOOT ON THE GAS
STRUTHERS OH- Thursday night at Bob Cene Park, Avalanche took down TCT Tigers Elite with a 9-6 win. Drew Gault was on fire with two hits, including a double and an RBI. Noah Philson added two hits, an RBI, and scored twice. Grayson Eicher had a big night with three hits, including a double, and a run. Jason Malley smacked a double and drove in two runs, while Carter Dejulia hit a triple, driving in three runs and scoring twice.
Baseball program recognized with ABCA's Team Academic Excellence Award
GREENSBORO, N.C.--The Westminster College baseball program claimed the 2023-24 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award Wednesday morning. The ABCA recognized over 800 member college and high school programs from across the country with the 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, with is presented by Sports Attack. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year's award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year. Nearly 350 high school programs and more than 470 collegiate programs were recognized with this year's award.
Women's Basketball Garners WBCA Academic Honors
ATLANTA – Youngstown State University, Ashland University, Williams College, Sterling College and Folsom Lake College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2023-24 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced today by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Northwest Nazarene women's basketball made the cut for Special Mention in...
ATHLETIX CANT ESCAPE THE TIDE
STRUTHERS OH- In a thrilling NABF 18U clash under the lights at Bob Cene Park, Ohio Tide rode a wave of timely hitting and solid pitching to defeat Athletix 5-3 on Thursday night. Tim Gonakis and Tim Evans each smacked a double, drove in a run, and scored for the...
Rascona, Reed earn IWLCA Academic Honors
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass.--Recent Westminster College graduates Nina Rascona (Somerset, Pa., Somerset) and Samantha Reed (Zionsville, Pa., Emmaus) were named to the 2024 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Division III Academic Honor Roll Wednesday afternoon. It is the second-straight year Rascona and Reed earned spots on the IWLCA's Division III Academic...
YSU Men's Hoops: Summer practice about building foundation
The college basketball season is still more than 100 days away but its never too soon for Penguin hoops. First year head coach Ethan Faulkner has hit the ground running since taking over for Jerrod Calhoun and it continues in the summer. "Our competitiveness has been really good, "said Faulkner...
YSU Women's basketball post nation's top GPA in 2023-24 season
Already rich with a history of academic success, the Youngstown State women's basketball program reached a new pinnacle by achieving the highest grade-point average in the country during the 2023-24 season. The Women's Basketball Coaches Association released its annual Academic Top 25 on Wednesday, and the Penguins led all 360...
MAHONING VALLEY GOLF SHOWCASE FEATURES SOME OF AREAS BEST
BOARDMAN, OH- The Mahoning Valley Coaches are proud to announce the inaugural 2024 Girls Golf Showcase, a landmark event designed to foster the growth of golf among young female athletes in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties. Scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:00 AM, this showcase will be held at the scenic Mill Creek North Course, aiming to promote and develop the sport in the local community.
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