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HS Sports Saturday: Indian Valley baseball wins on Henry walk-off; Strasburg wins home softball opener; Ridgewood, Indian Valley head relay wins

Gavin Henry roped a walk-off single to drive in the winning run in Indian Valley's 3-2 victory over Tri-Valley on Saturday in Gnadenhutten. Kale Kochman earned the win for the…

April 2, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

North Canton authorities pull crashed van from Arrowhead Golf Club pond

NORTH CANTON, Ohio (Jordan Miller News) - A van was pulled from a pond at North Canton's Arrowhead Golf Club early Friday morning. North Canton authorities attempt to recover a…

April 1, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Thursday: Hiland baseball shuts out Tusky Valley; high scores sweep area softball

Hiland's Isaak Yoder only gave up four hits in the Hawks' 12-0 victory over Tuscarawas Valley on Thursday night in Zoarville. Yoder struck out eight and walked only one in the…

April 1, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Tuesday: Indian Valley's Mia Rose strikes out 23 in 9-inning win over New Philadelphia; Garaway, Minerva, NP win baseball openers

Indian Valley junior Mia Rose struck out 23 New Philadelphia batters as the Braves bested the Quakers, 2-0, in Tuesday's season-opening softball game at Tuscora Park. GARAWAY 5,…

March 29, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Costea, Hall, Molk, Vandall among Division I-II All-Ohio basketball picks

OHIO - The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association released its selections for the All-Ohio Boys Basketball teams in Divisions I and II. In Division I, Dover senior T.C. Molk earned a…

March 29, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Monday: Louisville beats New Philadelphia in boys tennis

New Philadelphia dropped to 0-2 on the boys tennis season after a 4-1 loss to visiting Louisville on Monday. Reese Malcolm posted the lone Quaker individual victory in the No. 1…

March 28, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Malvern's Minor, Tusky Valley's Stotzer headline area All-Ohio boys basketball picks

OHIO - Tusky Valley's Logan Stotzer and Malvern's Michael Minor were among area representatives for the Division III and IV All-Ohio boys basketball teams, which were announced on…

March 28, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Jason Mishler stepping down as Hiland girls basketball coach

BERLIN, Ohio (JMN Sports) - Jason Mishler is stepping down as Berlin Hiland High School's girls' basketball coach after one season. The story was first reported by WTUZ Big Z…

March 26, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

JMN Sports 2022 High School Track and Field/Tennis Area Preview

Many high school athletes will soon be taking to the track to run and participate in field events for the upcoming spring season, while others will step onto the court for tennis…

March 25, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

JMN Sports 2022 High School Softball Area Preview

Many area high schools will be breaking out the bats, cleats, and softballs as the upcoming spring season approaches. Here is a look at various area softball programs for the 2022…

March 24, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Claymont wrestling coach Poland resigns

UHRICHSVILLE, Ohio (JMN Sports) - Travis Poland has resigned as Claymont High School's wrestling coach after four seasons, according to a Wednesday press release from the school.…

March 23, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

JMN Sports 2022 High School Baseball Area Preview

As the winter thaws and the spring season rears, spring athletics are soon to take the field. Various area schools are looking to either repeat their past successes or break in a…

March 23, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Richmond Heights stonewalls Hiland offense in Division IV state semifinals

DAYTON, Ohio (JMN Sports) - Saturday's opening Division IV state semifinal game was tied after the end of the first quarter, 13-13. What followed was a Richmond Heights offensive…

March 19, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Browns acquiring Deshaun Watson after QB reconsiders no-trade clause

In what looks to be a stunning about-face, the Cleveland Browns are acquiring Pro Bowl quarterback Deshaun Watson. According to multiple reports that broke late Friday afternoon,…

March 18, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Reports: Baker Mayfield requests trade from Browns; Cleveland has no plans to trade QB

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has reportedly requested a trade. https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1504541313420648450?s=20&t=rcEOjrSc8PVYok0RcI3MKw Twitter:…

March 17, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Adam Hall resigning as Strasburg boys basketball coach

Strasburg boys basketball coach Adam Hall is resigning after eight seasons with the Tigers. “When I took over this program eight years ago, I never imagined it would become what…

March 15, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Garaway boys' season ends in regional finals loss to Africentric

ATHENS, Ohio (JMN Sports) - The Garaway Pirates' hopes for a state tournament appearance fell short in a 61-48 Saturday loss to Columbus Africentric in the Division III Region 11…

March 12, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

New Philadelphia senior Schreffler to play basketball at Ursuline

New Philadelphia senior Ajia Schreffler on Thursday confirmed her plans to continue playing basketball at Ursuline College.…

March 12, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Hiland boys return to state after regional final win over Latham Western

ATHENS, Ohio (JMN Sports) - The Hiland Hawks are headed back to the OHSAA Boys Basketball State tournament. The Hawks won the Division III Region 15 title in Friday night's 56-46…

March 11, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Jackson girls fall in Division I state semifinals to Mason

DAYTON, Ohio (JMN Sports) - Massillon Jackson's playoff run came to an end in Friday night's 54-35 loss to Mason High School in the OHSAA Girls Basketball State semifinals at the…

March 11, 2022 · Mitch Spinell