YOUNGSTOWN — With a ton of returners offensively and a new defensive coordinator overseeing things on the other side of the ball, Youngstown State concluded spring practice with the annual Red-White Game on Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium. Despite missing several key starters who missed the ...
LEAVITTSBURG — It took roughly five innings for LaBrae’s bats to come alive on Friday against Poland. But once they did, the Vikings took over. Trailing by four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, LaBrae rallied to beat the Bulldogs 8-5 in Leavittsburg, ending the game with seven ...
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Phantoms were aggressive in the offensive zone, but were held off the scoreboard for over 57 minutes. Despite a late push, the Phantoms fell short in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, falling to the Madison Capitols 2-1 at Covelli Centre. “It was ...
Jack Wollitz has had a passion for fishing since he was a child. Around that time, he also developed a fascination with golf. Recently, Wollitz tapped into that love for golf, publishing his new book ‘The Common Golfer,’ which was released April 7. He previously published ‘The Common Angler,’ and while the two books deal with different pastimes, there is a common thread. “They’re both participatory sports that enable people – regardless of their walk in life, whatever their life is – they can enjoy fishing and golfing,” Wollitz said. “I have deep roots in both ...
BASEBALL Field 4, Warren JFK 2 — Confer had three hits and an RBI to lead Field. Conroy added two hits and two RBIs for the Falcons. Landon Snyder and Jason Andre had a hit and RBI each for JFK. Poland 9, Springfield 3 — Carmine Tukalo had three hits, including a triple and a pair of doubles, driving in a pair of runs for Poland. Joe Zuccaro added four hits, including a pair of doubles and drove in a run. Grady Pitzulo struck out 11 in six innings for the Bulldogs. Noah Troggio and Cooper Ensley had a hit and RBI each for Springfield. South Range 9, Austintown Fitch 0 — ...
Every day as we advance toward May, the wetlands around our region’s lakes play a symphony of songs that enchant those of us who love our outdoors. Springtime music fills the air around Mosquito, Pymatuning, West Branch, Milton, Berlin and Shenango. Songbirds play the high notes, while spring peepers set the background beat and woodpeckers tap out the percussion. Anglers’ ears are tuned to the performance day after day. To me, the music means good times and productive fishing. I especially love the playlist as I work the shallows bordered by cattails, willows and spreads of ...
