SPORTS BRIEFING
BROOKE PRINCIPAL CHARGED WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Brooke High School principal Eric James was jailed on Thursday after being charged with felony counts of intentionally intercepting or attempting to intercept wire, oral or electronic communications and breaking and entering a non-residence after recording devices were found in locker rooms at the school. Brooke officials said the devices were found in the female physical education locker room and the dance team locker room. James is being held on a $100,000 cash only bond and has been suspended by the school district. Brooke High ...
Wellsville falls to United
WELLSVILLE — Rileah Phillips totaled 22 points, 23 assists and seven digs as United swept Wellsville, 25-12, 25-17, 25-18, Thursday. The Eagles won their fourth in a row to improve to 4-1 overall and 3-0 in the Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference. They will play at unbeaten Columbiana on Tuesday for the league lead. Maelee Smith contributed 13 points, nine kills and no errors and Lily Erb had nine digs. For Wellsville, Aleena Owens had three kills, nine digs, seven assists, one ace and one block. Kaylee Kazee added four digs and an assist. Madie Drysdale had six kills, six digs, an ...
East Liverpool outlasts Beaver Local
CALCUTTA — East Liverpool emerged with a thrilling 25-13, 20-25, 19-25, 25-18, 15-12 win over Beaver Local in a battle of unbeatens Tuesday. The deciding fifth game was tied at 1, 4, 7, 8, 9 and 10 before the Potters scored four straight points. They took a 14-10 lead on a rally which each team hit the ball over five times. East Liverpool improves to 5-0, while Beaver Local drops to 3-1. For the Potters, Cameron Conley had two aces and 20 assists. Addie Jones had four kills. Hailey Board added five kills and four blocks. Addi Smith had two kills and three blocks. Kendall Martin ...
Potters, Quakers riding wave of good results
Salem and East Liverpool's football teams have had waves of success across the history of their longtime rivalry but rarely have both teams aligned within the same season. On Friday night, the Potters and Quakers will enter play at Sebo Stadium 2-0 at the same time since 1998. The Potters ...