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Chalker beats Sebring for first victory

SOUTHINGTON — After injuries derailed the first part of the season, Chalker is starting to find its way back to full strength. The Wildcats made the most of their health on Friday, earning their first win of the season in a 56-12 victory over Sebring. “I’m happy for the boys. It gives ...

Brungard’s record-setting day helps YSU throttle Duquesne

YOUNGSTOWN — Last season, Beau Brungard set a litany of records for Youngstown State en route to a record-breaking Walter Payton Award-winning campaign. On Saturday, Brungard added two more to the list, throwing six touchdown passes and tallying eight total touchdowns to set both ...

Ridge roughs up Tigers, goes to 4-0

WEATHERSFIELD — Many of the students were dressed in red, white and blue in honor of the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, on Friday night in Weathersfield. At the end of the evening, the home fans celebrated a 27-7 victory by Mineral Ridge over Springfield. It ...

Irish spoil Y-town home opener

YOUNGSTOWN — It was a battle of attrition on Friday night at Rayen Stadium — whoever made the fewest mistakes emerged victorious. That proved to be Ursuline, as the Fighting Irish came alive in the second half to hold off Youngstown 25-9 and spoil the Defenders’ first home opener as a ...

Correct jig judgment is key to fishing

We can feel the season changing as footballs fill the air and largemouth bass prowl the flats. Many bass move away from shallow cover during the hot summer months, but they return once the water temperature dips into the middle 70s. When the bass are cruising shallow water, I reach for what has become one of the most reliable baits in my boat. They are the arsenal of bladed jigs I have stockpiled in the Bass Cat. The sun barely crested the horizon last week as I fancasted the 3-foot-deep flat in front of my boat with a quarter-ounce vibrating jig tipped with a 3-inch boottail ...