Sports

Murray wins four times for Salem

SALEM — Freshman Chaya Murray and the Salem girls track team put on a show at the Columbiana County Track and Field Meet Thursday. “I know these girls are talented and what they can do,” Salem girls coach Ted Yuhaniak said. “I feel if you can win county event, you can go to state.” Murray was a four-time winner and set three meet records in leading the Quakers to a ninth straight county title. The Quakers scored 183 points, the third-highest total in the 49 years of the girls title meet. They have scored at least 174 points in six straight county meets. “They did what ...

Salem boys welcome a challenge

SALEM — When Salem’s boys were told they’d be running more events with top sprinter Josh Mayhew out with an injury, what did they say? “They were honored,” Salem boys coach Austin Noel said. “That’s the benefit of having seniors who have been here before and know what you have to do to win a meet like this.” The Salem boys got a record-setting performance from senior Lucas Adams and two wins from senior sprinter Will Harmon capture the 122nd Columbiana County Track and Field at Sebo Stadium on Thursday. The Quakers have won 16 of the last 17 county titles and 68 ...

Indians strike down Cowboys

SALINEVILLE — Zac Mayfield and Mason Sosack had two hits each to help Southern down Chaney 13-1 in four innings on Thursday. Sosack got the win with eight strikeouts and two walks in four innings. Southern is 4-10 and hosts East Palestine on Monday. CH: 4-4-5-0 — 13-9-1 SO: 0-0-0-1 — 1-2-4 Weir 18, East Liverpool 2 EAST LIVERPOOL — Weir High scored an 18-2 win over East Liverpool on Thursday in baseball action. The Potters had just two hits. Braden Duke took the loss with no walks and no strikeouts in 1 2/3 innings. East Liverpool (2-19) hosts Wellsville ...

Beavers capture first OVAC title since 2001

NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — The Beaver Local softball team waited nine days to finally take a swing at its first OVAC title since 2001. It was worth the wait. Sophomore pitcher Addie Thurik struck out 16 and only allowed one baserunner in a 3-0 win over Weir High in the Class 4A title ...

COLUMBIANA COUNTY TRACK AND FIELD MEET RESULTS

BOYS STANDINGS: 1. Salem 165; 2. Beaver Local 132; 3. East Liverpool 59; 4. United 54; 5. Crestview 52.5; 6. Columbiana 46; 7. East Palestine 45; 8. Heartland Christian 32.5; 9. Lisbon 11; 10. Wellsville 9; 11. Southern 6; 12. Leetonia 5. 3200 RELAY: 1. Salem (Jackson Dowd, Colton Hall, Alex Rea, Sam Yakubek) 8:45.04; 2. United 9:09.33; 3. Beaver Local 9:12.35; 4. Columbiana 9:38.23; 5. Crestview 9:41.92; 6. Lisbon 10:11.51. 110 HURDLES: 1. Meshach Harris (East Liverpool) 15.76; 2. Joshua Smith (Crestview) 15.79; 3. Landon Wheatley (Beaver Local) 15.88; 4. Cole Long (Beaver Local) ...

County athletes strive for gold