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HS Sports Thursday: Claymont girls basketball downs East Canton; New Philadelphia bowling, Carrollton wrestling victorious

The Claymont Mustangs steamrolled the East Canton Wizards in an IVC North girls basketball showdown on Thursday night. Bailey Eddleman scored 17 points to lead the Mustangs 6-8,…

January 20, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Girls Basketball Wednesday: Garaway beats Sandy in OT; John Glenn tops Dover

The Garaway Pirates spoiled Sandy Valley's Senior Night with a 38-36 overtime win over the Cardinals on Wednesday night. Meghan Schwartz scored 15 points for the Lady Bucs (8-8,…

January 19, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Boys Basketball Tuesday: Dover surges late vs Lake; Aljancic breaks Louisville 3-pointer record vs Canton South

T.C. Molk totaled 23 points and three steals as Dover won their ninth straight contest in a 60-44 final over the Lake Blue Streaks on Tuesday. The Crimson Tornadoes (12-1) were…

January 18, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Tri-Valley, Waynedale rise, Marlington steady in latest AP girls state basketball poll

In the latest Ohio girls high school basketball poll released on Tuesday by the Associated Press, Dresden Tri-Valley and Apple Creek Waynedale rose through their respective…

January 18, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Carrollton-Minerva bowling canceled; Lions match vs Alliance moved to Feb. 1

A Tuesday bowling match between Carrollton and Minerva High Schools has been canceled. https://twitter.com/lions_minerva/status/1483465373940953090?s=20 Twitter:…

January 18, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Malvern-Lisbon boys basketball postponed

Malvern High School’s boys basketball game with Lisbon David Anderson for Tuesday, Jan. 18 has been postponed. https://twitter.com/hornets_malvern/status/1483456593312329732?s=21…

January 18, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Malvern 9th in latest AP state boys rankings; Hiland, Ridgewood receive votes

The Malvern Hornets boys basketball team finished ninth in the most recent Division IV Ohio high school rankings, per Monday's released weekly standings by the Associated Press.…

January 17, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Carrollton, New Philadelphia, TCC among Monday sports cancellations

A snowstorm that hit the Northeast Ohio area late Sunday night and into Monday morning has also resulted in a number of cancelled or postponed high school athletic contests,…

January 17, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Saturday: New Philadelphia girls win OT Classic contest over Margaretta

The New Philadelphia Lady Quakers won an overtime battle over Margaretta High School, 44-42, on Saturday at the 2022 Classic in the Country Showcase in Berlin. New Phila's Ajia…

January 16, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Boys Basketball Friday: Hiland tops Garaway in OT; New Philadelphia downs Tusky Valley; River View's Enig scores school record 43 points

Hiland outlasted Garaway in overtime in a Friday night IVC South contest in Sugarcreek. The Hawks got a team-high 12 points by Sammy Detweiler, as well as Chris Shetler's 11…

January 14, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Reactions pour in for OHSAA sports additions

Following the OHSAA’s announcement that boys volleyball and girls wrestling would be added as recognized sports starting for the 2022-23 season, reactions to the news surfaced…

January 13, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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OHSAA announces boys volleyball, girls wrestling to be added for 2022-23 season

The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors announced on Thursday its unanimous vote to add girls wrestling and boys volleyball as emerging sports beginning with…

January 13, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Girls Basketball Wednesday: Dover, New Philadelphia notch non-conference wins; Strasburg victory streak up to 14

NEW PHILADELPHIA 69, MASSILLON WASHINGTON 40 The New Philadelphia Quakers won by 29 points over the Massillon Tigers on Wednesday night. Ajia Schreffler led the Lady Quakers with…

January 12, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Tuesday: Garaway, Malvern, Ridgewood boys basketball win; Strasburg girls win 13th straight; Carrollton bowling sweeps Alliance

The Ridgewood Generals edged the Sandy Valley Cardinals, 64-60, in an IVC South showdown on Tuesday night in Magnolia. Zander Stroup scored 19 points, while Dalton Patterson (15…

January 11, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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Malvern bounces back with big 2nd half to down Minerva

The Malvern Hornets rebounded from their Friday night loss to Sandy Valley with a 63-43 victory at Minerva High School on Tuesday. The Hornets played close with the Lions for the…

January 11, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Monday: Carrollton, Claymont, Hiland girls basketball win; Conotton Valley bowling splits with New Philadelphia

The Hiland Hawks improved to 10-4 (7-1 IVC South) with a 49-36 win over Sandy Valley on Monday night in Berlin. Aila Miller led the Hawks in scoring with 16 points, while Jenna…

January 10, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Saturday: Dover boys and girls basketball win; Strasburg girls win 12th straight; TCC girls bowling 2nd at invitational

The Dover Crimson Tornadoes bested Wheeling Park by a 64-47 final on Saturday. T.C. Molk led Dover with a 24-point performance, while Ayden Hall (15 points) and Ben Hamm (10…

January 8, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Boys Basketball Friday: Claymont, Sandy Valley pick up IVC upsets; New Philadelphia tops Warren Local

Sandy Valley High School handed Malvern High School its first loss of the season in a 68-65 final on Friday night. Kaiden Mastri led the Cardinals (5-6) with 28 points, while…

January 7, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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New Philadelphia girls basketball game vs Marietta moved to Jan. 17

New Philadelphia High School announced its girls basketball game against Marietta - originally scheduled for Jan. 3 - has been moved to Jan. 17 at Marietta High School. New Phila…

January 7, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Girls Basketball Wednesday: Strasburg continues win streak at Garaway; Hiland staves off Lake comeback; Sandy Valley handles TCC

Rylee Thomas scored 15 points to lead the Strasburg Tigers to their 11th consecutive victory in a 46-41 final at Garaway on Wednesday night. The Tigers (11-1, 7-0 IVC) also…

January 5, 2022 · Mitch Spinell