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Capsules – May 1, 2026

Youngstown Phantoms, Zoldan family partners in Kentucky Derby contender Phantom Fireworks and the Zoldan family, prominent figures in the Youngstown community, are making headlines as part of the ownership group behind The Puma, a contender in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby, one of the most prestigious events in thoroughbred horse racing, will take place this Saturday, with The Puma currently listed at 10-1 odds. The Zoldan Family have partnered with four other entities in the ownership of The Puma. The horse will start from the 9th post position in the ...

High school sports roundup – April 30, 2026

BASEBALL South Range 4, Boardman 3 — Julian Tranovich had two hits and an RBI to lead South Range. Dominic Papuga added a hit and an RBI for the Raiders. Boardman was led by Tyler Kirlik, who had a pair of hits and an RBI and Vince Butto and Jonathan Grope with two hits each. Crestview 5, Maplewood 0 — G. Snyder drove in a pair of runs for Crestview. M. Cibula and K. Booth had a hit and an RBI each for the Rebels. Tyson Webster singled and doubled for Maplewood. Canfield 6, Struthers 2 — Ryan Weibling had two hits and an RBI, as Canfield used a three run sixth inning to ...

Struthers baseball surging after slow start to season

The first few weeks of baseball season went about as poorly as they could have for Struthers. Suffering from disciplinary issues that led to multiple players being sidelined, the undermanned Wildcats lost seven of their first eight games, capped off by a 15-2 defeat to Ursuline on April ...

LaBrae’s Kiser reflects on long, storied career

After nearly 25 years with the LaBrae boys basketball program, Chad Kiser is moving on. The longtime Vikings head coach announced his departure from the program on Monday. He spent seven years as junior varsity basketball coach before moving into the head varsity coach’s position in May ...

Cavaliers hold off Toronto to take Game 5

CLEVELAND — Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, Evan Mobley hit a pair of pivotal 3-pointers in the final period and finished with 23 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 125-120 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their ...