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HS Sports Wednesday: Dover girls basketball wins, wrestling loses; Fairless's Lyon reaches 1000 points

Dover's girls basketball team bested the Minerva Lions 48-38 in a road matchup. The Crimson Tornadoes (11-9) were led by Morgan Kiser's 20 points, while Tori Jones (11 points) and…

February 9, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Basketball Tuesday: Dover's Von Kaenel wins 700th game; Hiland, Malvern clinch outright IVC titles; New Philadelphia rebounds vs Carrollton

Dover boys basketball head coach Bob Von Kaenel won his 700th career game in a 67-41 OVAC semifinal win over University School on Tuesday night. Von Kaenel becomes just the fifth…

February 8, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Malvern claims 3rd straight IVC North title in 62-53 win over Strasburg

MALVERN, Ohio - The Malvern Hornets celebrated their third consecutive IVC North Division title after their 62-53 Tuesday night victory over the Strasburg Tigers. Malvern's boys'…

February 8, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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East District boys basketball tournament matchups set; Dover to play Fitch in Northeast bracket

OHIO - The East District has finalized its sectional round matchups for the upcoming OHSAA boys basketball tournament. The matchups were released on Sunday by the East District,…

February 6, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Basketball Saturday: Hiland, TCC, Tusky Valley among IVC girls showcase winners; New Philadelphia beats Marietta

The Tuscarawas Valley Trojans beat the Strasburg Tigers 46-28 at the Inter-Valley Conference Girls Basketball Showcase on Saturday at Hiland High School. The IVC South…

February 5, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Mastri's 28 points vault Sandy Valley past Carrollton

Kaiden Mastri scored a game-high 28 points in the Sandy Valley Cardinals' 64-58 boys' varsity non-conference victory over Carrollton High School on Saturday. The Cardinals…

February 5, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Strasburg hiring Blake Campbell as new football coach

STRASBURG, Ohio - Strasburg-Franklin Local Schools announced Friday morning its hiring of Blake Campbell as the school’s new head football coach.…

February 4, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Basketball Wednesday: Hiland, Tusky Valley split IVC South title; Harrison Central's Dunkle drops 40 in victory

Jenna Troyer scored 13 points to lead the Hiland Hawks to a 52-40 victory over Garaway Pirates on Wednesday night in Sugarcreek. Ashley Mullet added 12 points for Hiland, who…

February 2, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Dover’s McVicker commits to Alderson Broaddus

DOVER, Ohio - Dover football player Ryan McVicker officially penned his commitment to Alderson Broaddus University during Wednesday’s National Signing Day.…

February 2, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Dover’s Farthing commits to Youngstown State football

DOVER, Ohio - Dover senior Joey Farthing committed to play football at Youngstown State University on Wednesday’s National Signing Day.…

February 2, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Tuesday: Dover, Hiland, Malvern clinch shares of conference titles; New Philadelphia blows out Cambridge; Conotton Valley's Brennan bowls 300 game

The Dover Crimson Tornadoes clinched at least a share of the East Central Ohio League title with a 73-32 victory over Marietta on Tuesday night. Dover won its 13th consecutive…

February 1, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Tom Brady officially announces retirement from NFL

After days of speculation, Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement from the NFL after 22 seasons. “I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and…

February 1, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Basketball Monday: New Philadelphia blanks North Canton Hoover in OT; Carrollton, Claymont, Tusky Valley pick up dubs

The New Philadelphia Quakers outscored North Canton Hoover 9-0 in the overtime period of a 45-36 Quaker victory on Monday night at New Philadelphia High School. The two teams were…

January 31, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Reports: Tom Brady yet to make final decision on retirement

A Saturday report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington reported that Tom Brady was planning to retire from the NFL after 22 seasons.…

January 29, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Friday: Dover boys hoops bests New Philadelphia; Claymont, Indian Valley, TCC win

The Dover Crimson Tornadoes outscored the New Philadelphia Quakers 33-18 in the second half of a 47-38 victory on Friday night at Dover High School. Leading the way for the…

January 28, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Girls Basketball Thursday: Dover, New Philadelphia, Strasburg win

The Dover Crimson Tornadoes recorded a 48-32 non-conference girls basketball win at Indian Creek High School on Thursday night. Tori Jones scored 21 points, while Morgan Kiser…

January 28, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger announces retirement

Ben Roethlisberger is retiring after 18 seasons as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. "I don't know how to put into words what the game of football has meant to me,”…

January 27, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Wednesday: Dover, Garaway, Hiland, Tusky Valley dominate in wins; TCC upends Malvern

Morgan Kiser scored 21 points and Tori Jones added 19 points as Dover rolled to a 47-24 win over Steubenville in an Ohio Valley Athletic Conference face-off on Wednesday night.…

January 26, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Hiland, Malvern among latest AP boys' basketball state top ten

Inter-Valley Conference teams Hiland and Malvern High School were ranked in the latest top ten of the Division IV Ohio high school boys basketball rankings released on Monday.…

January 24, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Boys Basketball Friday: Dover, Hiland move to 13-1; Strasburg wins 1500th game vs Buckeye Trail; West Branch 4th-quarter rally downs Carrollton

The Dover Crimson Tornadoes had few problems in their 66-35 win over Warren on Friday night. The Tornadoes moved to 13-1 on the season and recorded their tenth consecutive…

January 21, 2022 · Mitch Spinell