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1A-3A fields are set for OVAC Track and Field championships

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The stage is set for Saturday’s OVAC Cal Giffin Track and Field Championships after competitors from Class 1A, 2A and 3A took to Red Devil Stadium for Wednesday’s OVAC Qualifier Meet. The 4A and 5A Qualifier took place on Monday. 1A/2A were combined into one grouping ...

Weir’s Bryan headed to the Hilltoppers

Weir High senior Ben Bryan recently signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at West Liberty University. Bryan plans to major in psychology and wrestle for the Hilltoppers. Joining Ben, front, center, for the occasion were, seated, Weir wrestling coaches Tom ...

Prep Roundups

SOFTBALL Toronto makes it back-to-back wins TORONTO — The Toronto softball team made it wins on back-to-back days Wednesday, topping visiting East Liverpool 7-1. The victory evens the Red Knights record back up at 12-12 ahead of a battle with Madonna today. The Red Knights got a triple and an RBI from Keiara Bailey, a double and two RBIs from JJ Rebich, two hits from Jaylee Brown, two hits an an RBI from Arianna Highsmith and two RBIs from Anna Wright. Maddie Asafailo struck out four and walked three in a complete game in the circle. Edison tops Barnesville BARNESVILLE ...

Guardians stop 3-game skid, Royals’ 5-game spurt

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Joey Cantillo and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, Chase DeLauter hit a go-ahead, two-run single and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 3-1 to stop their three-game skid and the Royals' five-game winning streak. Kansas City starter Cole Ragans left ...

Flyers hope return home can fuel comeback against Hurricanes

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers turned tenuous postseason hopes into a fashion statement when they wore T-shirts with "3.8%" on the sleeve to start their playoff run — a nod to their chances in March, per an NHL analytics and prediction platform. Might be time for a new addition — courtesy of updated math — to their wardrobe. When Travis Konecny missed on a breakaway in overtime of a Game 2 loss at Carolina, the Flyers lost a chance to earn a split on the road. Most sportsbooks have stamped the Flyers with the worst odds of any of the eight teams left in the NHL ...

Rays beat Blue Jays 3-0 to complete a 3-game sweep

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Shane McClanahan extended his scoreless streak to 16 2/3 innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 Wednesday to finish a three-game sweep for their 12th win in 13 games. Tampa Bay has allowed 17 runs over the 13 games. The Rays have three shutouts in that span and have given up one run five times. McClanahan (4-2) yielded two hits over 5 2/3 innings in his third straight scoreless outing, struck out four and walked one. Kevin Kelly, Garrett Cleavinger, Bryan Baker and Ian Seymour finished the four-hitter, with Seymour getting three straight ...