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Indians game set for Feb. 11
SALINEVILLE -- The Columbiana at Southern Local girls basketball game to decide the Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference champion has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11. It will be a varsity-only contest beginning at 6 p.m.
The game was orginally scheduled for Monday and moved to Tuesday due to the snowstorm, but was postponed both days.
The Southern girls are 12-0 and Columbiana is 11-1 in EOAC play. They are scheduled to resume EOAC play on Thursday with Southern hosting Wellsville and Columbiana visiting Lisbon.
Turkey shoot rescheduled
CHESTER, W.Va. -- Do to low temperatures and drifting snow, the Chester-Newell Sportmen Club has postponed the Jan. 31 benefit turkey shoot for 26-year-old veteran Tyler Rawson. It has been rescheduled for March 31.
Meet the YSU quarterback
NILES -- A free meet-and-greet event featuring Youngstown State University quarterback Beau Brungard, who won the Walter Payton Award as the top FCS player, will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday at the Eastwood Mall's Center Court.
"We've followed Beau's journey from his high school days (at Springfield Local) to the national stage, and he has always represented the Valley with great humility," said Johnny Chechitelli, regional director of marketing and communications for the Eastwood Mall Complex. "We're happy to host this event at Eastwood Mall as a way for fans to say hello and celebrate Beau's recent achievements as he prepares for his final year at YSU."
Fans are encouraged to bring their favorite Penguins gear, footballs or other personal memorabilia for Brungard to sign.
A live DJ will provide entertainment and mall businesses hold prize giveaways.
Pete the Penguin will be available for photos from 4-5 p.m. before returning to campus for the YSU men's basketball game.
YSU game draws 30 fans
YOUNGSTOWN -- On a day suitable more for real penguins, the Youngstown State University women's basketball team scored a 61-38 win over Cleveland State on Sunday afternoon.
Only 30 fans made it to Beeghly Center after most heeded warnings to stay at home due to the winter storm that brought more than 10 inches of snow.
YSU sophomore Sophia Gregory, who was an All-Ohioan at West Branch High School, totaled a game-high 10 rebounds and six assists along with nine points on 4-of-5 shooting, three steals and three blocks in 34 minutes.
Youngstown State (14-7) will play at Detroit Mercy (4-16) at 7 p.m. Thursday.