YOUNGSTOWN — With Ursuline preparing for its first state championship game appearance since 2010 this week, one thing has been consistent in carrying the Irish all season long as they have ventured to this point — the offense. In 14 total games, Ursuline has averaged 43.7 points per game, ...

GIRARD — The 2020 season left the Girard Indians as a motivated group. After tallying a 3-14 record, the Indians turned their attention to a more normalized offseason training program after the COVID-19 pandemic and came into this season with a newly found focus. Opening their campaign ...

COLUMBUS — Zed Key scored a career-high 20 points and Ohio State held top-ranked Duke scoreless for the final 4 1/2 minutes, completing a rally from a 15-point second-half deficit to beat the Blue Devils 71-66 on Tuesday night. E.J. Liddell hit two free throws with 1:06 remaining to give ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Playing Division I basketball wasn’t originally the end goal for Youngstown State’s Lilly Ritz. Now that she’s here, though, she’s taking advantage of the opportunity. A senior transfer from Division II Wheeling University, Ritz is off to a strong start through her ...

McDONALD — It’s time for another high school basketball season. The Lordstown Red Devils and McDonald Blue Devils got their seasons started with a clash on Tuesday and McDonald prevailed 56-40, at home, in a matchup between a pair of virtually brand new teams. McDonald doesn’t return ...

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t waste time finding a replacement for Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the Pirates have agreed to a 1-year deal worth $5 million with former Cleveland catcher Roberto Perez. ...