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Campbell has high hopes for YSU softball in 2026

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — Last year was an atypical, yet learning season for the Youngstown State softball team. The Penguins went 14-39 overall and for the first time since 2015, failed to win at least 25 games. The experience that their newcomers and younger players gained, as they welcome back 13 players and five of their top six hitters, should go a long way in 2026. Head coach Brian Campbell, who heads into his 18th season at the helm, is cautiously optimistic about his team’s chances this year. “As far as our youth, we had an opportunity to play a lot of players last year ...

High school scoreboard – Jan. 17, 2026

BOYS BASKETBALL Garrettsville Garfield 60, Liberty 58 — Garfield erased a 30-26 halftime deficit, led by Parker Gill with 19 points. Collin Mcagranahan added four 3-pointers and 17 overall. Ramsey Hadi-Cox scored 19 to lead Liberty. West Branch 55, Minerva 51 OT — Jeremiah Thomas had 28 points, eight assists, four rebounds, and three steals for West Branch. Gavin Gregory added 10 for the Warriors, who outscored Minerva 12-9 in overtime. Hoffee had 16 to lead Minerva. Newton Falls 81, Crestview 50 — Phil Davis poured in a game high 28 to lead Newton Falls. Davis scored 13 ...

McDonald remains unbeaten with win over Western Reserve

MCDONALD — After the McDonald football team won its first 13 games during its historic season in the fall, the boys basketball team has picked up right where it left off. McDonald continued its unbeaten start to the season on Friday, extending its winning streak to 14 by overcoming a slow ...

Brookfield locks down LaBrae to clinch critical MVAC matchup

BROOKFIELD — As the race for the Gray Tier of the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference tightens, Friday’s tilt between Brookfield and LaBrae had some real implications. The winner would stay within a game of league-leaders Newton Falls and Ravenna Southeast, with matchups against the two ...

High School Sports Roundup from Jan. 16

BOYS BASKETBALL Cardinal 62, Lordstown 45 — Ian Sindlear led Cardinal with 19 points. Blake Strever added 15 for the Huskies and Carson Davis had 11. Lordstown was led by Ganon Force with 17 points and Seth Chambers with 11. Southeast 45, Champion 30 — Caden Dillon had 16 points, leading Southeast. Brayden Braham had 10 points to lead Champion. Poland 72, Struthers 47 — Carmine Tukalo led a trio of Poland scorers in double figures with 14 points. Maddox Purins (11) and Jason Vesey (10) also reached double figures. Struthers was led by Logan Mancino with 11 points and Tyler ...

Gunther, Bell duo powering Ursuline’s strong start

YOUNGSTOWN — Over the past three years, Ursuline has seen players come and go through the program. Some players have graduated, and new players have come up, while some players have transferred in and other players have transferred out. But two players have remained a constant since the ...