Playing baseball for Champion carries a certain weight to it. Like the softball program, the baseball program has a longstanding tradition of success over the years. Entering his third year at the helm of the program, Golden Flashes coach Andrew Barker has been adamant about maintaining that tradition. According to Barker, this year’s group is … Read more
Correspondent photo / Robert Hayes Howland’s Alyssa Massucci fires off a 3-pointer during the third quarter at Ursuline. She scored 21 points in Howland’s win. YOUNGSTOWN — Howland’s contest at Ursuline was everything it was billed to be, a mid-December showdown between two of the area’s better teams and seniors. Lily Scott and … Read more
Staff photo / Greg Macafee Warren JFK tailback Jaylen Murray is brought down by a group of Garfield tacklers. Exactly nine months after playing in the Division VII state title game, the Warren John F. Kennedy High football program has been forced to take a hiatus due to a lack of numbers … Read more
Correspondent photo / Robert Hayes Fitch’s Davion Pritchard stands on the field during the coin toss before the Falcons’ game against Central Valley (Pa.) last week. Austintown Fitch senior Davion Pritchard sees the challenge in participating in a Falcons secondary that has been one of the best in the area over the past … Read more
Staff photo / Neel Madhavan Brookfield’s Donovan Pawlowski looks for an open teammate during the Jack Arvin All-Star Classic on Thursday. Brookfield’s Donovan Pawlowski left his mark on the school in his final year competing for the Warriors. In the fall, the graduating senior helped lead Brookfield to a 10-2 mark, which included a 10-game … Read more
Correspondent photo / Robert Hayes. Howland senior Lexus Solarz competes in the discus last Friday at Fitch, winning the event with a toss of 137-8. Signed with YSU, Solarz eyes another trip to Columbus. AUSTINTOWN — They call themselves “Partners in Crime.” Howland seniors Courtney Clark and Lexus Solarz are no … Read more
Photo supplied, Morgan High School Morgan High freshman Joesi Kelly JOESI KELLY School: Morgan Year: Freshman Sport: Softball Position: Outfield Week in review: In Morgan’s most recent game, an 11-8 win over Murray on March 29, Kelly batted 4 for 4 with six RBIs, three doubles and one home run, giving her … Read more
Staff file photo / Brian Yauger Mathews’ Olivia Matheny celebrates with teammates during a game last season Matheny is set to be one returner who will make an impact for Mathews. One of the gold standards of Trumbull County softball over the last decade and a half has been Mathews. While … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Facing blowback, the director of Florida’s high school sports governing body is backing away from using an eligibility form that requires female athletes to disclose their menstrual history in order to compete. Instead, the executive director of the Florida High School Athletic Association is recommending that most personal information revealed on … Read more
