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Baseball sets attendance record but falls to Kent State behind cold bats
After having its five-game winning streak snapped with a pair of losses to Indiana over the weekend, Penn State looked to get back in the victory column as it hosted Kent State on Tuesday evening for the final Dollar Dog Night of the 2024 season. A record setting 5,025 fans...
Popeye’s Boxing Gym seeks new space after LeBron James Family Foundation terminates lease
AKRON, Ohio – Less than one year ago, Popeye’s Boxing Gym relocated to 533 West Market Street in Akron as part of a partnership with the LeBron James Family Foundation. Now the gym, which offers public boxing and fitness classes for kids for just $30 a month and allows parents to train for free, is looking for a new place to operate.
UB Softball and Kent State emerge from double header with one win each
A two-RBI double in the first inning by sophomore first basewoman Abbey Nagel gave the Bulls softball team (13-24, 5-11 MAC) a 2-1 win in the second game of their doubleheader against the Kent State Golden Flashes (20-18, 6-10 MAC) Tuesday afternoon. Kent State won game one, 6-1. Fifth-year pitcher...
'He loves the game': Tallmadge baseball coach Kenny Linn surpasses 400 career wins
Coach Kenny Linn "loves baseball," according to Tallmadge athletic director Bill Johnson. "He loves the game," Johnson said of Linn. "He loves everything about it. He loves the intricacies of it. He loves doing the small stuff, and on top of that he loves every one of his players. ...
Brunswick, April 18 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 2 high school 🏐 games in Brunswick. The Stow-Munroe Falls volleyball team will have a game with Brunswick High School on April 18, 2024, 16:00:00 CST. The Stow-Munroe Falls volleyball team will have a game with Brunswick High School on April 18, 2024, 17:00:00 CST.
Rootstown High School seeks cheerleading coaches
The Rootstown Local School District is seeking qualified candidates for its high school cheerleading coaching positions. Those interested should send a letter of interest and resume to athletic director Keith Waesch at Rootstown High School, 4190 State Route 44, Rootstown, OH 44272. Candidates can also email Waesch at waesch@roversk12.org.
Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame brings Barberton's 1976 state championship back to forefront
Purple beer flowed in jam-packed bars while patrons spilled into Barberton streets, and word quickly spread about at least one unsuccessful, covert attempt to dye Lake Anna the same magical color. When Jack Greynolds Sr. secured a coaching job at Barberton High School in 1969, he visited the homes of players and promised...
Portage HS scores | April 16: Streetsboro softball sweeps Ravenna, Field remains perfect
A year ago, Streetsboro won three softball games. The Rockets are now up to five. Streetsboro earned a season sweep of Metro Athletic Conference rival Ravenna on Tuesday with a...
'If I call you in, it's got to get down': Mogadore softball's focus on bunting pays off
MOGADORE — Jeff Fankhauser calls it the "Shelbie drill." In his mind, anyway. When the Mogadore softball team works on bunting at practice, the coach thinks about one of his...
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