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Good-luck charm pays off for Niles vs. Wildcats

NILES — Sports are full of superstitions, and sometimes that’s all it takes to get things going in the right direction. The Niles boys basketball team was on an eight-game losing streak before coach Jesse Hardin changed up his look on Friday night when the Red Dragons hosted ...

Phantoms blow out Team USA U17s

YOUNGSTOWN — An explosion of scoring in the last two periods, guided by a record-setting performance from Malachi McKinnon, propelled the Youngstown Phantoms to an 12-1 victory on Friday over the US National Team Development Program U17s. “There’s not a whole lot to say,” Phantoms ...

High School Sports Roundup from Jan. 23

BOYS BASKETBALL Leetonia 60, Southern 50 — Jason Kong had a 29 point, 14 rebound double-double to lead Leetonia. No other stats were provided. Bristol 76, Lordstown 56 — Seth Miller scored 20 to lead the Bristol offense. Three other Panthers were in double figures including Logan ...

Learning to adjust to highs and lows

Fishing, as with many other pastimes, is subject to the shifting tide of feast and famine. My fishing days often transpire across slow times where bites are non-existent and then transition to fast action with back-to-back-to-back catches that turn disappointing trips to memorable successes. ...

Mitchell, Mobley pace Cavs to win over Kings

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, Evan Mobley matched a season high with 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers showed some more encouraging signs in a 123-118 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. The Cavs, who have been streaky through much of this season, won for the fourth ...