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East Canton-Southern Local football game canceled due to COVID issues

East Canton High School’s Week 3 football game at Southern Local has been canceled due to COVID-19 issues within the Hornets’ program, according to East Canton athletic director…

August 31, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Monday: Haynam's hat trick leads Canton South girls soccer; Carrollton golfers remain undefeated

Canton South sophomore Marissa Haynam scored three goals in the first half of the Wildcats' 7-0 blowout victory over the Sandy Valley Cardinals on Monday night. Haynam scored the…

August 30, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Cross Country Saturday: Minerva's Shingleton, girls team take Claymont Invitational titles

Minerva High School's girl's cross country team won the Big Division race at Saturday's Claymont Invitational. The Lions finished with an average time of 21:05.41, finishing ahead…

August 29, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Soccer Saturday: Dover boys top New Philadelphia; Contini's big night leads Quaker girls over Tornadoes

In a rivalry between two schools primarily known for football, both Dover and New Philadelphia sent out their respective girls and boys teams into Crater Stadium on Saturday night…

August 28, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Football Friday: Canton South spoils Claymont's new home opener, 41-7

Friday night's opener for newly-renovated Claymont Stadium ended with the Mustangs falling to the Canton South Wildcats, 41-7. South head coach Matt Dennison returned to…

August 28, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

State News

Kent State announces COVID-19 vaccine requirements for upcoming fall semester

Kent State University is requiring COVID-19 vaccinations over a multi-phase process through the Fall 2021 semester. According to a Friday press release, Kent State President Todd…

August 27, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Dover tennis coach Carl Conrad notches 400th career win

Dover girls tennis coach Carl Conrad earned his 400th career win in a 5-0 match decision over Claymont on Thursday night at Dover City Park. The Crimson Tornadoes were led by top…

August 27, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Thursday: Tusky Valley, TCC record volleyball wins; Carrollton golfers improve to 6-0

The Tuscarawas Valley Trojans volleyball team beat Conotton Valley 25-11, 25-10, and 25-10 on Thursday night at Zoarville. Taylor West and Ashley Merrick had 11 kills apiece,…

August 27, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Football Thursday: Steubenville football dominates New Philadelphia, 41-7

A rash of turnovers, injuries, and defense-gashing plays doomed the New Philadelphia Quakers in their 41-7 road loss to the Steubenville Big Red on Thursday night. The Big Red led…

August 27, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

OHSAA reduces football games minimum for playoff eligibility amid COVID concerns

The Ohio High School Athletic Association is reducing the number of football games required for teams to be eligible for the state playoffs from six to five, according to a…

August 26, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Jerry Rice to visit Newcomerstown on September 3

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice will be visiting Newcomerstown, Ohio on Friday, Sep. 3. Rice is expected to be at Baker’s IGA on College Street from noon to 1 p.m. to…

August 26, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Wednesday: Shimko earns first win for New Philadelphia volleyball

New Philadelphia defeated Zanesville in straight sets on Wednesday night, earning their first win for head coach Julie Shimko. DOVER 25-25-25, WARREN 15-18-16 Taylor Luneborg (11…

August 25, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

New Philadelphia boys win Aquafina Classic; Dover, Garaway round out Top 3

The New Philadelphia boys golf team won the Aquafina Classic on Wednesday at Zoar Village. The Quakers shot 297 as a team, four strokes ahead of the Dover Crimson Tornadoes' 301…

August 25, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

OHSAA, Columbus Crew announce state soccer tournament deal

The Ohio High School Athletic Association and the MLS's Columbus Crew announced a four-year deal on Wednesday morning to host the boys and girls state soccer championship matches…

August 25, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Tuesday: Indian Valley rallies to best TCC in volleyball; Marlington golfers spoil Minerva's perfect record

INDIAN VALLEY 16-25-25-25, TUSCARAWAS CENTRAL CATHOLIC 25-18-21-23 Indian Valley overcame an opening-set defeat to best the Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints in four sets on…

August 24, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Monday: Dover opens volleyball season with win at Ridgewood; Rutledge scores lone goal in Carrollton girls soccer win at Sandy Valley

https://twitter.com/MitchSpinell/status/1430011260159016961?s=20 Ariona Rutledge scored a goal in the 57th minute in Carrollton's 1-0 girls soccer win over Sandy Valley on Monday…

August 23, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Golf Monday: Devore's even-par round paces New Philadelphia girls past Dover

GIRLS GOLF NEW PHILADELPHIA 203, DOVER 209 Sydney Devore shot an even-par 36 to lead host New Philadelphia a 203-209 win over Dover at Oak Shadows Golf Club on Monday. Emma…

August 23, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

TCC cancels Grove City Christian football game; to play at Edison Friday

Tuscarawas Central Catholic announced Monday their Week 2 football game versus Grove City Christian School was canceled due to a "COVID situation" within the Eagles' program.…

August 23, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Buckeye Local football game vs Union Local canceled due to COVID protocol

The football game between the Buckeye Local Panthers and the Union Local Jets originally set for Friday, Aug. 27 has been canceled due to COVID protocols within the Panthers'…

August 23, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Saturday: Soccer, volleyball begin 2021 area play

BOYS SOCCER DOVER 2, ST. CLAIRSVILLE 1 Reese Utter's pair of goals led the Dover Tornadoes to a season-opening victory over St. Clairsville on Saturday. Rthan Kopp added a save on…

August 22, 2021 · Mitch Spinell