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09-06-2025
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Hear from DIII Valley state track podium finishers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) – Dozens of Valley athletes reached the podium at the OHSAA State Track and Field meet at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University this past weekend. Watch above for reactions from some of the Valley's Division III track & field stars! McDonald's Carson Klase reached fifth place in the Boys 800-meter run and second place in the Boys 1600-meter run. He also took second along with Joey Cappuzzello, Josh Krumpak and Eddie Baldwin in the Boys 4×800-meter Relay. 'I'm proud, getting on the podium is always nice, especially doubling up on events,' said Klase. 'It's nice, I can't imagine much better.' McDonald boys as a whole also claimed a share of the Division III State Title with Huron. Maplewood's Andrew Donaldson took home second place in the Boys 800-meter run. He also claimed third place with Trevor Shipman, Ethan Nevinski and Micah Sparks in the Boys 4×800-meter Relay. 'I got to show up for, not just for my team, but show the underclassmen, the younger kids that you kick butt in practice and kick butt meets throughout the year you can yourself down here,' said Donaldson. LaBrae's Laylah Hayes took sixth place in the Girls 200-meter dash. 'All that hard work to be worth something, I missed my graduation for track, so it was all worth it in the end and super grateful to God,' said Hayes. Mineral Ridge's Dominic Pappagallo earned fourth place in the Boys 3200-meter run. 'Every single moment of my career from seventh grade to middle school to senior year, I just let it all out there,' said Pappagallo. 'Used all my training for this moment, I'm satisfied.' For full results from Division III and the state meet as a whole: CLICK HERE. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-05-2025
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Special tribute highlights Mark Cavalier Memorial Rocket Invitational
LOWELLVILLE, Ohio (WKBN) – Lowellville's Nate Yon and Cardinal Mooney's Abigail Markey took home first place in the boys and girls 1600-meter run at the Mark Cavalier Memorial Rocket Invitational on Thursday. The winners of the 1600m run are given special recognition in honor of Cavalier, a 1980 graduate of Lowellville who was tragically killed at the age of 26 along with his 2-year-old son when struck by a runaway vehicle. Cavalier still holds the Lowellville Track 1600 meter record at 4:23.30 and qualified for the State Meet twice, which included a 3rd place finish in the 800m. In total, seven local schools (Lowellville, Springfield, Crestview, Youngstown East, Cardinal Mooney, Campbell and the Academy of Urban Scholars) competed in this year's meet, which featured 12 running and four field events. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-04-2025
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Champions crowned during final day of Drake Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa — The final day of the 2025 Drake Relays brought many exciting races for fans and participants. Waukee northwest girls finished first in three different races Saturday, winning the 4×400 meter, Girls' Shuttle Hurdles, and Girls' 4×100. Avery Winter, a runner on the Waukee Northwest Girls' 4×400 meter relay team, said that the Drake Relays are a warmup for the State Meet. 'I think it was just really showing all the hard effort that we put in year round. We're always working towards these big meets, but once again, big means State. This is just another step to complete the best what you can today and work through any hiccups that you're going to have.' Winter said. NFL draft ends, nine Hawkeyes, Cyclones enter the NFL The Johnston High School Boys' Track and Field team also had an impressive performance at the Drake Relays where they won both the 4×100 meter race and the 4×400 meter race. The Johnston High School Boys' Track and Field team broke a Drake Relays record with their 4×400 meter time. Jashua Anglo, the anchor on the Johnston Boys' 4×400 meter relay team, said that his teammates put him in a position to win the race. 'As soon as I saw Urness come in here with the stick, I knew it was over because they were just in such good position from the beginning of the run till the end. We were perfect position and if we weren't passing the stick first it close enough to first year in the race, That's what they did. They kept me in the race and we won the race.' Anglo said. To check the rest of the results from the final day of the drake relays, visit this website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-02-2025
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Poland swimming ready to take advantage of State chances
POLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – The Poland Swim and Dive team is set to compete in the OHSAA Swim and Dive State Meet in Division II at the end of this week in Canton. The Bulldogs have five total state qualifiers, four in swimming and one in diving. 'I've always wanted to make State. This my first year, actually, swimming at State,' said Poland senior swimmer Gabe Bettross. 'So I'm very happy about that.' Individually, junior Sean Zura will compete in the Boys 50-Yard Freestyle. Bulldog sophomore Mckenna Daley will compete in the Girls Diving portion of the State Meet. Poland will compete as a team in the Boys 200-Yard Freestyle Relay. Team members include Zura, Bettross, Ian Vandervort and Jake O'Bruba. 'I'm expecting to make finals. Hopefully get top eight and medal,' Bettross said. Poland Diving will compete Wednesday morning and the swimming competitions happen on Thursday night at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-02-2025
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Canfield swimming primed for podiums at State
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – Canfield Swim and Dive team is searching for a second-consecutive year at the podium for this year's State Meet in Division II. 'Very emotional, this is the last time I'm going to be able to swim at the state competition,' said Canfield senior swimmer Hayden Price. 'I'm seeded really well. I'm trying to go for a top three placement.' Price was the only Valley swimmer in the 2024 season to reach the podium. He placed fifth in the Boys 100-Yard Backstroke in Division II last season. 'You got to want it, it's how much you love this sport,' Price said. 'I have a deep passion for this. The grind never stops.' Price individually will compete in the Boys 200-Yard IM and 100-Yard Backstroke. In Boys Diving is senior Karsten Miller and in Girls, senior Fallon Amedia. Miller finished 32nd in the Boys 1-Meter Dive Tuesday night. Amedia starts competition in Girls Dive on Wednesday morning. Junior Jose Protain will compete in the Girls 200-Yard Freestyle and freshman Mathea Ronyak in the Girls 200-Yard IM. Sophomore Lyla Gray, Ronyak and senior Katie Weibling will compete in the Girls 100-Yard Breaststroke. Canfield, as a team, will compete in the Girls and Boys 200-yard Medley Relay and the Girls 200-Yard Freestyle. 'Look around before I swim, take it in, but as soon as I'm getting up on the block, it's time to focus,' said Canfield sophomore Ryan Weibling. 'I've got to block out all the noise, kind of block out everything else.' The Cardinals start competition on Thursday night at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
