NORTH JACKSON — A small run from Western Reserve quickly turned what would have been a five-point lead to a 10-point lead, helping set the tone for the second half. The Blue Devils rode that momentum to the tune of a 60-48 victory over rival Jackson-Milton. “There were just some phases of ...

YOUNGSTOWN — In recent years, Cardinal Mooney’s 1-2-2 press has been a program staple under the tutelage of head coach Carey Palermo. But it wasn’t always that way. During Palermo’s first couple seasons, the Cardinals were fundamentally sound in the half court, but sometimes ...

BOYS BASKETBALL South Range 66, Girard 42 — The Raiders’ two top scorers combined for 41 points as South Range blew past the Indians. Graham Heikinin led with 21 points and Rohan had 20 points. For Girard, Dom Phillips led with 13 while Dom Tolone was right behind with 12. Fitch 78, ...

MCDONALD — The McDonald boys basketball team found another gear to start the second quarter Thursday night. The extra production put the game nearly out of reach by halftime, and the Blue Devils walked away with a 75-44 win over Springfield at McDonald High School. McDonald (2-2, 1-0 ...

As a player, Mike Elder narrowly missed the thrill of winning it all. Elder graduated from Warren John F. Kennedy High School in 1989. In 1991, the JFK football team captured the school’s first-ever state championship. Elder went on to have a stellar career at Mount Union, where he ...

YOUNGSTOWN — It’s the second week of December, and teams are still trying to figure out and build their identities. At times, Austintown Fitch looked the part of a squad that can execute its game plan with great success. For the Falcons, it’s about putting pressure on the ball handler ...