Local Sports Briefs

OGHS basketball alumni games

NEW MANCHESTER - The Oak Glen High School basketball boosters will be holding fundraiser alumni games for both men and women Jan. 8 at the high school. The women's game will start at 6 p.m. with the men's game to follow. Former players interested, please contact either Mike Brennan at 412-512-0795, Phil Rujak at 304-387-2063 or the High School Activities Director Bonnie Block at 304-387-2063 ext. 317.

Send in those sports schedules

EAST LIVERPOOL - Area athletic directors/coaches are asked to send The Review your winter sports schedules and picture days. You can call us at 330-385-4545, fax at 330-385-8142, or e-mail us at sports@reviewonline.com.

Lil' Beavers to play in Troy event

CALCUTTA - The Beaver Local Little Beavers varsity football team, winners of the EBFL title with an 8-0 record, will participate in the Trojan Horse Invitational tournament Nov. 14-15 in Troy, Ohio. This is the first time any area team has participated in the event, and donations are being accepted to help every player make the trip. For more information, call Nicole Dozier at 330-368-0031.

Southern winter passes available

SALINEVILLE - The following winter passes are available for purchase at Southern Local Jr/Sr High School: adult girls basketball, $45; adult boys basketball, $45; student pass, $20; athlete pass, $10; high school family, $125; junior/senior high family, $170; junior high; $15 Senior Citizen passes for those living in the district are available at the superintendent's office.

Oak?Glen basketball raffle

NEW MANCHESTER - The Oak Glen Basketball Boosters are selling raffle tickets for a $1,000 Wal-Mart gift card. Drawing based on the West Virginia 3 digit daily number drawn Dec. 4. To purchase a ticket, contact any member of the boys and girls basetball teams or Phil Rujak at Oak Glen High School.

Southern Athletic Hall of Fame

Salineville - The seventh class of the Salineville-Southern Athletic Hall of Fame has been announced. Members will be introduced Jan. 15 at the boy's basketball game. This will be done between the reserve and varsity games. A breakfast will be held in their honor Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. Tickets for the breakfast are $10 and may be purchased at the high school. The induction ceremony will be in the high school cafeteria. Questions may be directed to Debbie Boyd at 330-679-2305 ext. 212. Congratulations are extended to:?John Gruszecki (1931Athlete/Contributor-Posthumously); George Wilson (Athlete 1955 Posthumously); Larry Kessler (Athlete Class of 1959); Angel Bogart Chamberlin (Athlete Class of 1979); Dan Saling (Athlete 1981 Posthumsously).

Potters hoops tickets on sale

EAST?LIVERPOOL - The home portion of the East Liverpool High School 2009-10 basketball season - beginnng Dec. 8 against Youngstown East - features 10 total games at Potter Fieldhouse, including the annual holiday tournament. Cost for preseason purchase of tickets is $50 for adults and $30 for senior citizens and students. Parking passes available, first for those who reserved spots last year, for a cost of $30 for the upper lot and $20 for the North Elementary lots. Handicapped parking limited and free of charge, but on a first-come, first-served, nightly basis. No passes issued for handicapped parking. Season tickets may be purchased 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16-17, 30 and Dec. 1 at the high school office area (not the fieldhouse); Nov. 20 during Potter Primetime (at the fieldhouse); and Nov 24 during parent/teacher conferences (in Room B321 of the main building).

Keystone Soccer seeks players

YOUNGSTOWN - Keystone Soccer Academy is accepting players to train throughout the winter months, playing in the spring. Age groups range from age 8 through high school. Professional trainers are Mick Bowdler and Brian Stoddard, both nationally licensed coaches. Anyone interested should email bowdler@comcast.net. For more information, visit www.keystonesocceracademy.net.