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Weir High gets the early upper hand on Oak Glen

WEIRTON, W.Va. — A freshman is establishing herself as a quality player for the Weir softball team, while a senior is adding to her legacy. Weir freshman shortstop Lila Boilegh launched a solo home run to lead off the top of the first inning, and senior pitcher Eliza Utt struck out seven while limiting Oak Glen to one run on four hits enabling the Red Riders held on to defeat the Golden Bears, 2-1, on a chilly Friday evening at Weir’s Roberta “Birdie” DeFrancis Softball Field. With the win, the Red-and-Black remain undefeated on the season, and the victors have now ...

BOWLINGRESULTS

High Nooners League at Walnut Lanes Team Standings: Smokin Guns 35-13, The Rangers 33 1/2-14 1/2, Guys & Dolls 28 1/2-19 1/2, Mike’s Lawn Mower Shop 27-21, The Warriors 26-22, Cut Above 21-27, Sun Shine 20-28. High Game: (men’s) Doug Blazer 214-181, Dave Naukam 202-179, Sparky Miller 187-186, John Yano 163; (women’s) Beth Bonafate 189, Donna Vojnovich 175, Joan Wertz 168, Becky Higgins 164, Barb Price 164. High Series: Doug Blazer 542, Dave Naukam 533, Sparky Miller 516. Sportsman League at Walnut Lanes Team Standings: Ten in the Pit 25, Sanford Plumbing 24, American ...

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 ...