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Broncos turn to backup DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton is convinced that backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham can double his career win total when he takes Bo Nix’s place under center in the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots next week. Although Stidham received a paucity of the practice snaps during the season, he did get some more work during the playoff bye week after the Broncos (15-3) earned the AFC’s No. 1 seed. “There’d be practices where I’m looking at (defensive coordinator) Vance (Joseph) and getting (mad) because Stiddy’s ...

Potters produce two winners at OVAC

WHEELING, W.Va. — East Liverpool’s girls wrestling team made sure to make an impact at the first OVAC Girls Wrestling Championships on Saturday at WesBanco Arena. Paige Cowan (16-2) pinned Warren’s Kendra Hescht in 1:19 to win the 126 pound title, while Alanna McGonigal (15-3) won the 165 title with a pin of Wheeling Park’s Kylan Cunningham in 1:41. Oak Glen’s Alexandra Watkins (20-3) delivered her school’s first OVAC girls title with a pin of East Liverpool’s Kera Coil (8-6) in 48 seconds at 152 pounds. East Palestine’s McKenna Paparella (13-6) placed second at ...

BOWLINGRESULTS

Sportsman League at Walnut Lanes Team Standings: Historic Highlands 30, Ten in the Pit 28, AK Nahas 26, Walnut Lanes 25, American Legion Post 70 24, Brian’s Pro Shop 23, Sparkle Market 20, Safelite and Sanford Plumbing 16. High Game: Tim Pancake and Jay Davis 279, Rick Rudibaugh 259. High Series: Tim Pancake 739, Rick Rudibaugh 684, Jay Davis 673. High Nooners League at Walnut Lanes Team Standings: The Rangers, 10.5-1 1/2, Mike’s Lawn Mower Shop 9/3, Smokin Guns 9/3, The Warriors 8/4, Guys & Dolls 7.5/4.5, Cut Above 4/8, Sun Shine 0/12. High Game: (men’s) Mike ...

Five Beavers reach semis

WHEELING, W.Va. — Five Beaver Local boys wrestlers advanced to the semifinals of the 72nd annual Ron Mauck Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Wrestling Tournament on Friday at WesBanco Arena. East Liverpool and Oak Glen boys also produced one semifinalist each. Beaver Local freshman ...

Indian Creek gets rare win at Potter Fieldhouse

WINTERSVILLE — Caden Saffle’s layup with 2:20 left gave Indian Creek the lead and neither team could score the rest of the way in a 43-42 Redskin win over the Potters on Friday at Potter Fieldhouse. Saffle led the Redskins with 18 points. Indian Creek is 3-11. East Liverpool fell to 7-6. Dre’Keim Abercrombie had 16 points for the Potters but did go down with an a leg injury on the final play of the game. The Potters are back in action today at Oak Glen. IC: 16-8-10-9—43 EL: 14-10-10-8—42 INDIAN CREEK SCORING: B. Mazor 0-0-0, D. Nickell 1-0-2, E. McGrew 4-0-10, S. ...

Tigers come up one shy of EOAC leader

LISBON — Lisbon and Wellsville treated fans to one of the best high school boys basketball games you’ll find when the Blue Devils and Tigers collided in an Eastern Ohio Conference thriller at George M. Nace Jr. Gymnasium Friday night — an improbable win captured by the Blue Devils in ...