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High School Roundup: Shadyside Baseball Downs Bellaire

SHADYSIDE – Shadyside scored three times in the bottom of the third and added three more two innings later in defeating visiting Bellaire, 7-3, Thursday in high school baseball action on Fleming Field. Dom Forgacs recorded a trio of sacrifice flies to lead the Tigers. Trey Wright also added a sac fly and single that produced a trio of runs. Jordan Lednik and Levin Bell each singled twice and drove in a run for the Big Reds. Ayden Warner had a run-scoring base hit. Union Local 6, Madonna 4 WEIRTON – Trailing 4-2 after four innings, the visiting Jets scored three times in the top ...

Hilltoppers Set To Unveil New Era At Spring Game Friday

WEST LIBERTY – A new era of West Liberty University football will take the field Friday as the Hilltoppers host their annual spring game at 5 p.m. at West Family Stadium. The event marks the first opportunity for fans, alumni, and the campus community to see head coach Chad Salisbury’s ...

OHSAA Announces 2026 Football Divisions and Regions

COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns and playoff regions for 2026 football season. Of note, school consolidations are anticipated this summer within Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Youngstown City School District, which will result in some schools within those districts being reclassified into higher divisions. The OHSAA annually sets September 10 as the date to collect enrollment data from new schools and schools that have consolidations. Starting Monday, schools will have a two-week window to opt up to Division ...

Players Say MLB’s Robot Umpires Are Shrinking The Strike Zone

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers. In practice, he thinks one side has gained an advantage. And it's not the guys throwing the baseball. “It's ...