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McDonald’s Emma Bundy, Cierra Shiley finish strong at state meet

COLUMBUS — McDonald’s track and field program has had consistent success for as long as many can remember. Seniors Emma Bundy and Cierra Shiley had been the epitome of that Blue Devil consistency, and they concluded their high school track careers with some podium honors at last ...

Lakeview’s Noah Engle shines in spotlight at OHSAA state meet

COLUMBUS — Under the lights of Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, Noah Engle was ready for the spotlight following weather delays that forced the Division III finals to be held late at night on day three of the OHSAA state track and field meet. The Lakeview junior rose to the occasion, clocking ...

Scrappers’ Nick Williams hoping to beat the odds again

NILES — Mahoning Valley Scrappers outfielder Nick Williams knows it’s a long shot. Williams fully understands that it’s the dream of every player in the MLB Draft League to hear his name called on draft day or to sign a professional baseball contract as a free agent. The odds are ...

Scrappers can’t keep Crosscutters off bases, lose 11-5

NILES — Walks have proven to be a vital part of both the Mahoning Valley Scrappers success and failures through the first nine games of the season. On Thursday, the Scrappers were on the wrong end of the walk parade, resulting in an 11-5 setback to Williamsport at 717 Credit Union Field. Five Scrappers pitchers combined to issue 12 free passes. Williamsport wasted no time getting on the board against Scrappers starter Shea Wendt, scoring two first inning runs by way of a pair of singles, a walk and a double steal. The Scrappers immediately responded in the bottom of the first ...

Pirates comeback falls short vs. Dodgers as Shohei Ohtani exits game

PITTSBURGH — Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his 13th homer of the season before leaving the game due to left knee inflammation and Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Thursday night. The reigning NL MVP hit a solo homer in the third inning. He also had a single and walked ...

Harding duo finishes strong at state track and field meet

COLUMBUS — The duo of Ellis Daniels and Matthew Richardson have competed alongside each other plenty of times since they each suited up for Warren G. Harding last fall on the gridiron. Daniels, a senior, is new to Warren after moving from Maryland, but had Richardson with him the entire ...