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EBC likely to dissolve by 2028

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The Eastern Buckeye Conference likely suffered a fatal blow on Friday as three members announced their departure. EBC members Minerva, Marlington and Carrollton announced as part of a joint statement that they will join Claymont, Fairless, Sandy Valley, Tuscarawas Valley and Tuslaw in the formation of a new league. The plan is for the league to be ready by the 2028-29 school year but the EBC could dissolve before then as remaining members West Branch, Salem and Alliance look for new league options. The future for the remaining three teams are uncertain, although West Branch has ...

SPORTSBRIEFING

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Buck Bailey wrestling WELLSVILLE — The annual Buck Bailey Memorial Wrestling Tournament will be held Saturday at Wellsville High School. Twenty-four schools are scheduled to compete in the one-day tournament that begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. It is expected to run through at least 5 p.m. Local teams include host Wellsville, Beaver Local, Columbiana, East Palestine, Leetonia, Minerva, Oak Glen, Salem, South Range and United. Other schools entered are Boardman, Brookfield, Central Valley (Pa.), Chippewa, Conotton Valley, Dover, Indian Valley, Liberty, Magnolia, Norwayne, Toronto, ...

Liverpool falls to United

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United 39, East Liverpool 28 HANOVERTON — United opened the fourth quarter on a 12-0 run to break open a close game for a 39-28 win over East Liverpool on Thursday. The Eagles were leading 26-24 heading into the fourth quarter and widened the margin to 38-24. Reagan Good guided United with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Maelee Smith had nine points, 14 rebounds and three steals, Bella Thompson eight points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals and Ines Vilela Rego eight points and three rebounds. LaNease Andrews scored 11 points for the Potters. United finishes the regular ...

Southern finishes off Columbiana for 22-0

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SALINEVILLE —Southern Local girls basketball coach Mike Skrinjar knew he had a special group this season and he believed that a perfect regular season was entirely within the Indians’ grasp. “I’ve been watching the teams that go play in Dayton and I keep telling these girls this ...

Potters wait out win over Weir

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WEIRTON, W.Va. — The East Liverpool boys didn’t mind waiting another day for a victory. The Potters snapped a five-game losing streak by topping Weir, 64-51, Wednesday. The game was postponed on Tuesday due to a leaky roof at Weir High. East Liverpool improves to 9-11 and will host United on Friday. The Red Riders took a 19-10 lead in the first quarter, but the Potters turned the tables in the second quarter to take a 31-28 halftime lead. Dre Brown led the Potters with a game-high 14 points. Thoren Long had 11 points. Jayce Douglas, Tyler Kirby and Javan Dawson each added ...

No tickets left for Daytona

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — William Byron will try to win his third straight Daytona 500 on Sunday in front of a sellout crowd. Daytona International Speedway announced Wednesday that all reserved grandstand seats have been purchased for the 68th running of “The Great American Race.” Though grandstand tickets and camping are sold out for Sunday’s marquee event, limited upgrades and premium packages are still available. More than 100,000 fans are expected to pack Daytona. Byron won last year’s event in overtime after race leader Denny Hamlin got spun on the final lap, ...