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HS Sports Tuesday: Dover, Claymont volleyball, Hiland girls soccer win District semis; New Phila boys soccer falls in OT

6th-seeded Dover defeated No. 4 River View in four sets in Tuesday night's Division II East District semifinal volleyball match (25-20, 18-25, 27-25, 25-18) at Indian Valley High…

October 26, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Tuscarawas County

Body found in Goshen Township; foul play suspected

The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s responded to a Tuesday morning call that a body had been discovered in Goshen Township. While the cause and manner of death is not currently known,…

October 26, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Soccer Monday: Walsh Jesuit ends New Philadelphia girls season

New Philadelphia's girls' soccer team's season ended on Monday in a 9-1 loss at Walsh Jesuit High School in the Division I District Semifinal. 13th-seeded New Philadelphia managed…

October 25, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Shingleton, Minerva boys & girls win district titles; Garaway also victorious

Minerva High School's boys and girls cross country teams were both victorious at Saturday's Division II East District Cross Country Meet at Cambridge High School. The Lions' boys…

October 25, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Ohio high school football playoff matchups announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released the pairings for the first round of the football playoffs. 448 schools qualified for the postseason…

October 24, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Saturday: Massillon Washington wins 35-13 over Canton McKinley; New Philadelphia golf competes in Division I state

Massillon Washington won their 6th consecutive rivalry game against Canton McKinley High School in a 35-13 decision at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers…

October 23, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Dover completes unbeaten regular season in 24-7 rivalry win over New Philadelphia

The 118th meeting of one of high school football's oldest rivalries ended in a 31-7 Dover victory over New Philadelphia on Friday night at Crater Stadium, capping an undefeated…

October 22, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Indian Valley stomps Claymont 54-0 in regular-season finale

The Indian Valley Braves improved to 7-2 with a 54-0 win over Claymont in Thursday night's regular-season finale for both teams. Gavin Henry rushed for three touchdowns for I.V.,…

October 21, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Wednesday: Dover advances in postseason volleyball; River View bests Indian Valley

Dover advanced to the district round of the Division II East 1 District volleyball tournament with a straight-sets win (25-9, 25-7, 25-7) over Steubenville on Wednesday night.…

October 20, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

State Tournament

HS State Golf Saturday: Hiland boys victorious in Division III; Connor Ritter wins Division II individual title

For the second time in three years, Hiland left Columbus with the state championship. The Hawks shot a combined 614 (314-310) to win the Division III boys' golf state title at the…

October 16, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

David Baker retiring as Pro Football Hall of Fame President/Executive Director

David Baker has announced his retirement as President and Executive Director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to a Saturday press release from the Hall.…

October 16, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

State Tournament

HS State Golf Friday: Hiland boys, Marlington girls lead Division III tourney after Day 1

Hiland's boys' golf team is eighteen holes away from finishing what they started last season. The Hawks are the leaders after the first day of the Division III State Golf…

October 15, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Hurst, Hershberger among 2022 Strasburg Hall of Fame class

Strasburg-Franklin High School announced on Thursday their Class of 2022 inductees for the Strasburg Athletic Hall of Fame. Via a press release, Strasburg athletic director Gary…

October 14, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Volleyball Wednesday: Central Catholic wins IVC North; Dover falls in OVAC semis

Tuscarawas Central Catholic beat Strasburg for the second time of the season in a four-set road victory, 23-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-19. The Saints claimed the Inter-Valley Conference…

October 14, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

New Philadelphia boys golf state-bound with Division I district win; Dover 3rd, West Holmes 4th

The New Philadelphia Quakers won the Division I East District boys golf tournament on Tuesday at EagleSticks Golf Club. The Quakers advanced to the State tournament with a 312…

October 12, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

New Philadelphia's Devore, John Glenn punch ticket to girls golf state

New Philadelphia senior Sydney Devore shot a 3-under 69 to win the Division I Girls East District individual title on Monday at EagleSticks Golf Club in Zanesville. Devore posted…

October 11, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Coach Sarbaugh, Fairless set on '1-0' amidst PAC-7 title chase

It has been a long time Fairless High School's football team has boasted a conference championship, but that time may soon come to an end. Fairless is currently 8-0 on the season…

October 11, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Thursday: Tusky Valley claims IVC South title in Sandy Valley win

The Tuscarawas Valley Trojans won the Inter-Valley Conference South Division title in a straight-sets over Sandy Valley on Thursday (25-11, 25-17, 25-19). Tusky Valley wins the…

October 8, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Golf Wednesday: Garaway, Tusky Valley's Thompson reach state; Dover, New Philadelphia's Devore reach districts

Garaway's girls' golf team, along with Tuscarawas Valley's Susan Thompson, both advanced to the Division II Girls State Golf Tournament. The Lady Pirates won the Division II Girls…

October 6, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Rutledge breaks school record in Carrollton's 7-0 win over Harrison Central

Carrollton bested Harrison Central 7-0 in a girls' soccer match on Monday night, with sophomore Ariona Rutledge scoring three goals - her 16th, 17th, and 18th of the 2021 season…

October 5, 2021 · Mitch Spinell