Warren Turkey Trot gets new home at Harding

Chippewas steady to defeat Youngstown State

The Youngstown State Penguins men’s basketball team came to Mount Pleasant with intensity. The Central Michigan Chippewas defended their home court. “They got off to a better start, but we got off to a better finish,” CMU head coach Raymoan McAfee said. The Central Michigan men's basketball team...

The ‘Freaking Awesome' 86th Minute Goal That Sent Rootstown to State

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Rootstown boys soccer is heading to the state tournament for the first time ever, punching their ticket with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over Open Door Christian. This wasn’t […]

Brooks leads Central Michigan against Youngstown State after 21-point game

LINE: Chippewas -3.5; over/under is 152.5. BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan hosts Youngstown State after Phat Phat Brooks scored 21 points in Central Michigan's 93-50 win against the Alma Scots. Central Michigan finished 10-21 overall with an 8-5 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Chippewas averaged 13.4 points off...

South Range volleyball team primed for state semifinals

For the first time in school history, the South Range volleyball team is in the state final four. The (27-0) Raiders become the first valley team since 2007 to win a regional title. South Range faces Versailles (21-6) in the Division V State Semifinal Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Wittenberg...

Gault Heating & Cooling H.S. Football Insider: Third round of the playoffs

Tribune & Vindicator Sports Editor Dan Hiner talks McDonald vs. Springfield and the Ursuline Irish team.

Baldwin Wallace Beats Mount Union 27-21 to End 30-Game Skid, Win OAC Title

Baldwin Wallace beat No. 13-ranked Mount Union 27-21 on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Kehres Stadium in Alliance, ending 30 consecutive losses to the Purple Raiders, claiming the Ohio Athletic Conference championship and locking up the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III playoffs. Baldwin Wallace University athletics and the University of Mount Union athletics […]

Blue Devils carry playoff momentum into Springfield rematch

The Blue Devils are moving on, and a familiar opponent is waiting. McDonald’s 56–24 victory over Lowellville on Friday night secured a place in the Division VII, Region 25 semifinals and set up a rematch with Springfield. At 10–1, the Blue Devils head into another week of playoff football with a regional final berth within reach.

Rootstown boys soccer state semifinal vs Norwayne High School

TWINSBURG — Rootstown's boys soccer state debut got off to a tough start. Norwayne controlled the start, setting the tone with two goals in the first 19 minutes, then added a goal right before and another after the intermission. How would the Rovers, who led virtually the entire postseason until then, respond? Rootstown responded with 35 minutes of inspired soccer to close its historic season, ultimately falling 5-2 to Norwayne in a Division V state semifinal Nov. 11. "You can't find a better class of kids that put the work ethic in and all that," Rovers coach Charlie Voth said. "They really worked hard." The Rovers' rally included a goal apiece from seniors Zach Pastor and Bryson Scarlett. Pastor's goal put him at 107 for his career, extending his Portage County record. "If I had a chance to take it back for the win, I would do it in a heartbeat," Pastor said. "It still means a lot being number one, but I would put it all away for this class and moving to the state championship." It was a record-breaking season for Rootstown (17-3-2) in multiple ways, as the program broke through for its first regional championship with a

Purple Raiders Fall to No. 13 Yellow Jackets in OAC Play

A clash of titans took place at Larry Kehres Stadium as the Mount Union Purple Raiders hosted the No. 13 Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets. With the OAC title on the line, the atmosphere of Kehres Stadium was nothing short of electric. The Purple Raiders entered the contest on a five-game...

Toledo Women Hold Off Youngstown State 64-60 for First Win of Season

The Toledo Rockets held on for their first win of the season Tuesday, November 10, beating Youngstown State 64-60 in front of 4,128 fans on Education Day at Savage Arena, according to the University of Toledo’s official recap. Toledo (1-2) sprinted out early, leading 16-10 after one quarter and building an 18-point lead at 31-13 […]

Beaver Valley soccer and girls volleyball teams gear up for PIAA playoffs

Following the conclusion of the WPIAL high school soccer and volleyball championships over the weekend, the PIAA playoffs commence on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 10-11, with first-round action happening for six Beaver Valley programs. Sewickley Academy girls soccer, along with OLSH girls volleyball, come into the state playoffs as WPIAL champions while Quaker Valley and OLSH boys soccer enter the fray after falling in the championships. Here is what you need to know about the PIAA soccer and volleyball playoffs featuring Beaver Valley programs. PIAA Boys Soccer Playoffs Quaker Valley (13-6-2) Quaker Valley made it back to the WPIAL championship for the first time since 2023, but came out on the losing end, falling to Belle Vernon in double overtime 1-0. Quaker Valley’s tournament showcased upset victories over No. 8 Freeport and No. 1 Avonworth before defeating No. 13 Ambridge and falling in the championship. Required Reading: OLSH falls to Bentworth for third straight season in WPIAL championship Required Reading: Quaker Valley falls in extra time to Belle Vernon in WPIAL 2A championship Required Reading: Sewickley Academy captures fifth WPIAL girls soccer title in program history The team’s state playoff run will begin against District IX champion Brookville, who is

Youngstown State Takes on Toledo Tuesday at Savage Arena

The Youngstown State Penguins and the Toledo Rockets meet on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The post Youngstown State Takes on Toledo Tuesday at Savage Arena appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Local four-star prospect commits to Notre Dame

The edge rusher is ranked the nation’s 36th overall prospect for the Class of 2028 according to Rivals.

Sharpsville outlasts Seneca in playoff thriller

Sharpsville improves to to 7-4 overall and advances to take on Greenville in the District 10 1A Semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Boys Regional Soccer: Historic season for Open Door ends with overtime loss

RAVENNA — Overtime giveth and overtime taketh away. Four days after a thrilling sudden-victory win over Warren Champion in the Division V regional semifinals, Open Door ended up on the wrong side of overtime Sunday in a 4-3 loss to Rootstown in the Patriots' first trip to a regional championship game.

Textor’s overtime winner sends Rootstown to first regional championship

One defensive clearance. Four perfectly connected passes. One unforgettable goal. With their season hanging in the balance, Rootstown Boys Soccer delivered the biggest victory in program history Sunday. Senior Sam Textor scored his second goal of the afternoon in overtime, lifting the Rovers to a dramatic 4-3 victory over previously...

Ohio High School Forfeits Playoff Win After Fan Leaked Eligibility Scheme Used To Hide Illegal Player

Liberty High School in Ohio has been forced to forfeit a playoff win after a scheme to skirt eligibility rules was leaked to its opponent. The Leopards have been disqualified from the postseason, ending their 2026 campaign. Details of the player’s eligibility status are somewhat unclear. I do not know the player’s identity, a timeline, […] The post Ohio High School Forfeits Playoff Win After Fan Leaked Eligibility Scheme Used To Hide Illegal Player appeared first on BroBible.

Student Athletes Face Bus Transportation Challenges

This season in sports, several sports teams have experienced transportation issues. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the football players had to share a bus with the cheerleaders to their away game at Western Beaver. The cheerleaders also had to share a bus with the marching band during the homecoming parade on Thursday, Sept. 24. As a result, some buses were more crowded and chaotic than usual.

Two Mahoning Valley-area teams qualify to state in volleyball, girls soccer

Two Mahoning Valley-area teams — one in volleyball and the other in girls soccer — have qualified for this week’s state tournament after winning respective regional championships last weekend. VOLLEYBALL. The South Range girls volleyball team is state bound after capturing a 3-2 win over the Orrville...