YOUNGSTOWN — In 2025, Youngstown State quarterback Beau Brungard set all kinds of offensive program records en route to winning the FCS’ Walter Payton Award. But Brungard would be the first person to say that none of his or the Penguins’ offensive numbers last year would have been ...

STRUTHERS — Shane Newman allowed a hit to the first batter he faced. But after that, he shut down the Chaney lineup. Behind Newman’s pitching performance, the East Palestine baseball team beat Chaney 12-1 on Thursday at Bob Cene Park to win its second straight game. Newman struck out 10 ...

SOFTBALL Austintown Fitch 12, Saluga 2 — Fitch (10-0) scored 12 runs on 11 hits to stay unbeaten. Mila Hanley struck out nine in a complete game effort for the Falcons. Kylie Folkwein led the offense with a single, double and four RBI’s. Morgan Roby added three hits and an RBI and Alyssa ...

NEWARK, N.J. — For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons. They had made 16 postseason appearances in a ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rookie Colten Ellis stopped 37 shots for his first NHL career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat Columbus 5-0 to dent the Blue Jackets' playoff chances on Thursday night. Josh Doan broke the game open with two third-period goals, while Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn and Rasmus ...

BOARDMAN — A couple years ago, East Palestine native Tanner Hoffer didn’t think she’d be spending part of her April in Boston. But after picking up marathon running, she registered four races under her belt, and in doing so, qualified for the 2026 Boston Marathon. Hoffer is one of ...