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Scrappers start 2026 season tonight

NILES – Baseball fans making their way out to Niles this summer to catch a Mahoning Valley Scrappers game will notice a lot of changes, both on and off the field. From the name of the stadium to the field itself to the team manager, there will be a newness to the Scrappers’ organization as they begin their 28th season of baseball in the Mahoning Valley. The Scrappers open their 2026 campaign tonight when they host State College for the first of a three-game series. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. On Monday, the team and coaching staff were introduced to area fans at the ...

Ursuline’s Starghill brothers ready to take on state together

HUBBARD — Three members of the Ursuline track and field team qualified for this week’s OHSAA state meet, and two come from the Starghill family. Aside from thrower Connor Crilley, who earned a spot in the Division III boys shot put and discus events, the only other Irish athletes who ...

High School Sports Roundup from June 1

SCHEDULE BASEBALL REGIONAL SEMIFINALS TODAY DIVISION IV Cardinal Mooney vs. Norton, Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium (Canton McKinley), 2 p.m. DIVISION VII Maplewood vs. Tiffin Calvert, Oberlin College, 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY DIVISION V Poland vs. Lakeview, at Massillon Washington, 2 p.m. DIVISION VI LaBrae vs. Lake Center Christian, at Louisville, 2 p.m. SOFTBALL STATE SEMIFINALS AT AKRON FIRESTONE STADIUM WEDNESDAY DIVISION I Austintown Fitch vs. Lancaster, 10 a.m. THURSDAY DIVISION VII Maplewood vs. Southeastern Local, 10 a.m. SATURDAY DIVISION ...

Twins acquire Lawrence from Pirates

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash on Monday night. The 31-year-old Lawrence was 0-2 with a 5.32 ERA in 23 appearances for the Pirates this season. He was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on ...

Salem girls bring home crown at Division III regional meet

AUSTINTOWN — The Salem girls 4x400-meter relay team finished third, but the final event didn’t matter. The Quakers already had their Division III regional title. They just needed to complete the final race to get their hands on the trophy. After posting a time of 4:05.68, the Quakers ...