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Former Pirates manager to speak at Franciscan event

STEUBENVILLE— Franciscan University of Steubenville will host its annual Baron Club Dinner on April 30. The Baron Club Dinner is one of the University’s premier annual events, bringing together alumni, benefactors and friends to celebrate Franciscan’s mission and support its athletic programs. Several local leaders will be honored for their commitment and service to the Ohio Valley. Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle will give the keynote speech. Hurdle began his baseball career as one of the most highly touted high school prospects in the country, selected ninth ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Mercyhurst drops men’s hockey ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Mercyhurst will drop its Division I men’s hockey program at the end of the academic year as part of a university-wide master plan, the 2,600-student private school announced Friday. The Lakers finished 6-28-3 this season and were last in Atlantic Hockey for the second straight year. They haven’t won 10 games in a season since 2022-23, and average attendance of 721 per game ranked 64th out of 67 teams. “As the university prepares for its Centennial academic year, these decisions are part of an ongoing effort to position ...

Potters outlast Indians in a slugfest

SALINEVILLE — East Liverpool scored two runs in the seventh to topple Southern Local 14-12 on Thursday in softball action. Rayne Faessel had a single double and triple with two RBIs for the Potters. Alanna McGonigal had three hits including two doubles and three RBIs. Addie Jones, Kylee ...

County’s Comets show off dominance

LISBON — The Columbiana County Comets Special Olympics basketball team always plays its best at the end of the season. The Comets prevailed 47-29 in the annual game against the Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) staff on Wednesday night at Nace Gymnasium. The Comets were paced by Matthew Ferguson with 12 points, followed by Lucas Rhodes with 10 and Bryan Weingart with eight. Keegan Todd, William Davis, Jamie Gordon, Hannah Price, Bradley Donatella, Tommy Baun and Eric Crews also helped the Comets secure the victory. The Comets are coached by Ivan ...

It’s Inniss’ time to shine

COLUMBUS — When wide receiver Brandon Inniss arrived at Ohio State as a 5-star recruit in its 2023 recruiting class he was expected to excel as a pass catcher and a leader. He checked the leadership box last season when he was one of four Buckeyes who were named team captains. Playing at an elite level is still a search in progress for Inniss in what will be the second year as a starter for the 6-0, 200-pound senior from Hollywood, Fla. He caught 36 passes for 271 yards and 3 touchdowns last season and has 51 catches and 5 touchdowns in his career. He caught 14 passes as a ...

ALL-OHIO DIV. I-III BOYS BASKETBALL

COLUMBUS – The 2026 Divisions I, II and III boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA from regular-season accomplishments. Div. I All-Ohio Player of the Year: Trey Drexler, Brunswick Coach of the Year: John Feasel, Lewis Center Olentangy First Team Bryce Curry, West Chester Lakota West, 6-4, jr., 13.0; Amire Gill, Cincinnati Princeton, 6-3, jr., 17.9; Josh Tyson, West Chester Lakota West, 6-3. jr., 17.0; Landon Evans, Pickerington Central, ...