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PORTSMOUTH — Behind another stout throw that saw Justin Moore record a 52-foot, 10-and-three-quarter inch shot put mark that resulted in an individual victory at the Cherry Blossom Invitational in Athens, the freshman from Lucasville (Valley High School) claimed the River States Conference’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week — as announced by conference officials on Monday afternoon.

PORTSMOUTH — Notre Dame, specifically third-year softball head coach Shad Ford, didn’t deny his non-league schedule aspirations for this season.

PORTSMOUTH — Simply put, the numbers never added up right for the Notre Dame High School baseball team on Wednesday.

SPORTS SCOREBOARD — April 16-April 18

MINFORD — Most observers, simply put, wouldn’t have predicted this one.

LUCASVILLE — Following the first inning on Monday, it had to feel like the Pirates’ ship —captained again by senior pitcher Caden Conn —was taking on some proverbial water.

COLUMBUS — Making quarterback runs a bigger part of Ohio State’s offense has been a hot topic since Justin Fields played his final game as a Buckeye in the 2020 season.

COLUMBUS — Spring football games, Ohio State’s included, probably should come with warning labels.

ASHLAND, Ky. — Kaylynn Carter crossed the line.

SPORTS SCOREBOARD — April 12-April 15