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HS Football Friday: Dover, Garaway, Indian Valley, New Philadelphia win; Newcomerstown scores double OT victory over Malvern

New Philadelphia managed to stave off Lexington in a 10-7 affair on Friday night. The Quakers (5-3, 4-2 OCC) intercepted four passes - three of them from defensive back Dakota…

October 7, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

Two kids killed in Stark County car crash

CANTON - Two children died on Saturday after the truck their father was driving rolled over and hit a tree. At approximately 9:22 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of…

October 3, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

16-year-old accused of shooting two people in Canton

CANTON - A 16-year-old is still at large after being suspected of shooting two people on Friday evening in Canton. At approximately 6:35 p.m. on Friday, Canton police were…

October 3, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Football Friday: Garaway, New Philadelphia post shutouts; DeSales beats Dover in triple OT

Garaway remained undefeated and posted their fourth shutout in five games in Friday night's 17-0 Pirates victory over Indian Valley in Sugarcreek. Bucs quarterback Logan Yoder…

September 30, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Stark County

Canton City Schools superintendent recommends new McKinley High School downtown location

Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Talbert is recommending the district move McKinley High School into a proposed new location on the Timken Career Campus in downtown Canton.…

September 28, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Myles Garrett involved in single-car accident; sustains non-life threatening injuries

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was involved in a single-car crash Monday afternoon following a practice session in Berea, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol…

September 26, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Football Friday: Canfield outlasts Dover in overtime; Malvern's Witherow breaks record in win over Strasburg

Canfield High School beat Dover High School in a Friday night overtime matchup at Crater Stadium. The Cardinals scored on a 15-yard scramble to seal the victory in extra time…

September 23, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Hiland boys win IVC Postseason Tournament at Oak Shadows

The Hiland Hawks shot a 323 total to win the IVC Postseason Tournament on Thursday at Oak Shadows. Sandy Valley finished in second place with a 335, while Garaway shot a 340.…

September 23, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Strasburg football, head coach Blake Campbell part ways

Strasburg-Franklin High School and varsity football coach Blake Campbell have agreed to part ways. Assistant coach Tommy Spidell is slated to serve as interim coach for the…

September 23, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Football Friday: Turnovers doom New Philadelphia vs Mansfield Senior; Steubenville hands Dover first loss

New Philadelphia turned the ball over three times in the second half of a 21-10 loss to Mansfield Senior High School in a Friday night matchup at Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium. The…

September 17, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Canton Central Catholic, Dover, Garaway, Lake, Massillon among top-10 in first OHSAA computer rankings

The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its first official weekly football computer ratings on Tuesday. The computer ratings, released every Tuesday beginning in Week 5…

September 13, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Football Friday: Dover, Garaway pick up home wins; New Philadelphia fights past Ashland

Dover improved to 4-0 with a 19-6 victory over Taylor Alederdice on Friday night at Crater Stadium. Tyler Stevenson and Ben Hamm recorded rushing touchdowns for Dover, and Lucas…

September 9, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Tuesday: Connor Ritter notches hole-in-one, 9-under 27 in Sandy Valley win

Dover's boys' golfers earned a Tuesday match win over New Philadelphia at Union Country Club. Dylan Grewell posted a team-best 39 for the Crimson Tornadoes, alongside qualifying…

September 6, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Football Friday: Dover stumps Indian Valley; Wooster shuts out New Philadelphia

Though Indian Valley made multiple trips into Dover's red zone on Friday night at Crater Stadium, the Braves failed to secure a touchdown to even themselves with the host Crimson…

September 2, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Thursday: Strasburg volleyball bests Malvern; Rinkes' 35 leads Carrollton golf over Minerva

Strasburg managed an IVC volleyball match win in four sets over Malvern on Thursday at Strasburg. Aubrey Thomas has 12 points, 10 assists, and seven digs for the Tigers, while Ada…

September 2, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Cavaliers acquire Donovan Mitchell, trade Collin Sexton to Jazz in megadeal

The Cleveland Cavaliers are acquiring All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz in a blockbuster trade, according to multiple sources.…

September 1, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Dover addresses conference interest in statement; football excluded from league option talks

The following article was originally published on BigTimeSportsOhio.com Dover High School released a statement on Tuesday addressing reports of the school's interest in joining…

August 30, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

Minerva-Beaver Local football game canceled due to COVID-19

Minerva High School's Sept. 2 varsity football game against Beaver Local High School has been canceled due to a spike in COVID-19 cases between the Lions' team and staff. The…

August 30, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Football Friday: Garaway dominates Waynedale; Dover rolls Akron East; Steubenville blanks New Philadelphia

The Garaway Pirates got off to a fast start on Senior Night in what would be a 33-3 win over visiting Waynedale on Friday night in Sugarcreek. Pirates quarterback Logan Yoder…

August 26, 2022 · Mitch Spinell

Sports

HS Sports Thursday: Tusky Valley volleyball staves off TCC rally; Carrollton sweeps Dover

Tuscarawas Central Catholic staged rallies in the second and fourth sets of what would be a five-set Tuscarawas Valley volleyball win (25-23, 25-27, 25-20, 28-26, 15-12) on…

August 26, 2022 · Mitch Spinell