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HS Sports Monday: Garaway boys finish 4th in Generals Cup; Devore paces New Philadelphia golfers past Fairless

Garaway's boys' golf team finished fourth out of 14 teams in the Generals Cup at Wooster Country Club on Monday. Trace Gibson shot a 76 and Charles Beachy carded a 77. Caleb Meek…

September 13, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Garaway, Ridgewood, West Holmes earn top-10s in first state football polls

Ridgewood, Garaway, and West Holmes High Schools were each ranked in the top ten of their respective divisions in the first Associated Press state high school football polls…

September 13, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Wyler, Tusky Valley victorious at Dover Invitational

Tuscarawas Valley won the girls' Large School race at Saturday's Dover Cross Country Invitational at Dover City Park. Trojans runner Hannah Wyler was the individual medalist by…

September 11, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Petro's TD pass, INT secures 22-21 Sandy Valley win over Malvern

Sandy Valley senior Ben Petro ensured a homecoming victory for the Cardinals by throwing a late touchdown pass to Mason Tucci and making the win-locking interception in Sandy's…

September 10, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Thursday: Strasburg volleyball bests Sandy Valley; Union Local beats Harrison Central in football

The Strasburg Tigers won a four-set volleyball match against the Sandy Valley Cardinals, 25-14, 25-23, 15-25, 25-12. Danielle Wright led Strasburg with 15 points and 10 digs,…

September 9, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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AD Stuck: Conotton Valley football planning to play St. Thomas Aquinas Friday

The Conotton Valley Rockets are planning to play St. Thomas Aquinas in football this Friday, according to Conotton Valley athletic director Jonathan Stuck. Stuck says that, while…

September 9, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Wednesday: Warren tops New Philadelphia, Canton Central in golf triangular; Carrollton boys golf, Dover girls tennis remain unbeaten

Vincent Warren High School bested New Philadelphia in a triangular match involving Canton Central Catholic at Oak Shadows on Wednesday. Warren shot 194 to New Philadelphia's 197…

September 8, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Ridgewood to host Dalton after Bulldogs' football game vs Chippewa canceled

Ridgewood High School is the new opponent for the Dalton Bulldogs this Friday in West Lafayette. The Generals were tabbed by Dalton after the Bulldogs' game against Chippewa High…

September 8, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Newcomerstown football shut down through Sep. 14

Newcomerstown High School has shut down its football program through Tuesday, Sep. 14, athletic director Chad Elliott confirmed on Wednesday. "We won't be playing this Friday due…

September 8, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Golf Tuesday: Mishler's 6-under 30 guides Hiland golfers in IVC win

Carter Mishler shot a 6-under 30 to lead Hiland High School's Tuesday match victory over Tuscarawas Valley High School, 140-232, at Fire Ridge in Millersburg. Brookston Hummel…

September 8, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Cross Country Saturday: Carrollton's Baker, Burgett tab Top-10 finishes at Northwest Invitational

Carrollton's cross country team participated in a pair of Saturday races, with the boys finishing 8th (out of ten teams) and the girls finishing third (eight teams) in the…

September 7, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Longtime Cleveland sportscaster Bruce Drennan visits Dover Public Library

Dover citizens were treated to a speaking appearance by longtime Cleveland-area sportscaster Bruce Drennan on Saturday at the Dover Public Library. The Drennan Live host spoke to…

September 4, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Massillon offense accelerates in 2nd half of 41-23 win over Reynoldsburg

Paul Brown Tiger Stadium was home to the Massillon Tigers' 41-23 win over Reynoldsburg High School on Friday night. The Tigers' offense ran away with the contest after going into…

September 4, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Conotton Valley-Newcomerstown football canceled due to COVID issue for Rockets

Conotton Valley’s Week 3 football game with Newcomerstown was canceled late Friday evening due to a COVID-19 issue within the Rockets’ team. Conotton Valley Superintendent Todd…

September 3, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Jerry Rice stops by Newcomerstown for promotional appearance

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice made his presence in Newcomerstown early Friday afternoon. Appearing at the Baker's IGA supermarket on the town's College Street, Rice met…

September 3, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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River View-Crooksville canceled (COVID); Black Bears looking for new opponent

River View High School’s Week 3 football game against Crooksville High School has been canceled, due to COVID-19 issues within the latter program. The Black Bears are now actively…

September 2, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Wednesday: Louisville girls tennis downs New Philadelphia; Ashton leads Fairless girls soccer past CVCA

The Louisville Leopards topped New Philadelphia High School's girls' tennis team 4-1 on Wednesday at Tuscora. Rachel Kibler defeated Alexis Mamula in perfect straight sets (6-0,…

September 1, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Checks, Lies, and Videotape: Everything we know about the Bishop Sycamore saga, including new claims

THE VIDEOTAPE It was during the first half of Sunday's 58-0 drubbing that IMG Academy's football team laid onto Bishop Sycamore that the exposure of the latter team manifested…

September 1, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Indian Valley cancels Dover, Newcomerstown football games

Indian Valley High School has canceled its next two football games against Dover and Newcomerstown High School after multiple sick players showed symptoms of COVID-19, according…

September 1, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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HS Sports Tuesday: Ritter ties own school record in Sandy Valley win over TCC

Connor Ritter tied his own school record with a 7-under performance in Sandy Valley's season-low 163-187 victory over Tuscarawas Central Catholic at Wilkshire on Tuesday. Ritter…

August 31, 2021 · Mitch Spinell