Youngstown and Mahoning Sports - Local sports news

MLB’s plan to eliminate teams isn’t a hit with Scrappers fans

The rise of recent Scrappers such as Francisco Lindor, Shane Bieber, Cody Allen and Tyler Naquin to the Indians has been embraced by local fans.

Nov 25, 2019 7:02 AM Read more >

Fitch pole vaulter Madison Skelly sets the bar high

By the end of her eighth-grade season, she set the Austintown Middle School record at 7 feet, 8 inches, eclipsing the old mark by 8 inches.

Nov 22, 2019 7:06 AM Read more >

Tim Ryan urges MLB not to eliminate Mahoning Valley Scrappers

The congressman joined 105 other House members in an effort to save 42 Minor League teams.

Nov 20, 2019 6:24 AM Read more >

Poland linebacker Jared Tucker unafraid to tackle new challenge

He admits that the thought of learning a new position as a senior didn’t inspire him to do cartwheels.

Nov 15, 2019 6:56 AM Read more >

Study looks at concussion rate in high school athletes

Concussion risks can vary between practice and competition, and from sport to sport.

Nov 11, 2019 7:27 AM Read more >

Double coverage: 2 sets of twins take the field for South Range

Two of the twins are linemen, two are running backs, but none of the brothers play the same position.

Nov 8, 2019 12:06 PM Read more >

Poland girls, boys plan to shine at National Trail Raceway on Saturday

The Bulldogs’ cross country teams qualified for the Division II meet at last weekend’s regional meet at Boardman High School.

Nov 1, 2019 7:27 AM Read more >

Work ethic of Canfield's Nick Crawford lauded

After the Cardinal's football season ends, Nick will focus on wrestling at home and then at Kent State.

Oct 25, 2019 7:03 AM Read more >

First black female jockey to be honored at Austintown track

In 1971, Cheryl White of Youngstown raced as the first black female jockey in history at Cleveland's Thistledown course. White, who died last month, will be honored Saturday.

Oct 24, 2019 8:08 AM Read more >