Sports briefs

Softball player earns honor

Nicola Gabriele, a junior at Boardman High School, has been selected to compete in the Queen of Diamonds Showcase North (QDSN) at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, Jan. 8-9.

It is the 18th edition of the Queen of Diamonds and the QDSN is the largest of the three Queen of Diamond’s events. The events are the largest fastpitch softball showcases of its kind in the country.

The event attracts athletes from more than 30 states and two Canadian Provinces and is unique because athletes apply to the event individually and are selected based on many criteria ranging from ability, potential, academics, grad year, coaches requests and referrals.

Gabriele is a pitcher and also plays first base. She plays summer ball for the Ohio Magic travel team.

Hole in one for McDonald

Scott MacDonald used a wedge to shoot a hole in one on the 121-yard No. 15 at Reserve Run Golf Course.

He was playing with Robert Saleman, Dave Hillman and Bob George.

Basketball tourney at YSU

The Youngstown Police Athletic League will conduct a state basketball tournament at Youngstown State, Nov. 20-21.

The tournament for youth ages 10-12 or grades 5 & 6 will be at the Stambaugh Stadium courts on Nov. 20 and at Beeghly Center on Nov. 21.

No admission will be charged either day. Games both days start at noon.

The tournament is sponsored by the Ohio Police Activities/Athletic League.

For more, contact the Youngstown P.A.L. at (330) 270-8497.

Boxing show at Covelli Centre

The Covelli Centre will be the site of a Youngstown Police Athletic League state boxing show, Nov. 27.

Fighters, ages 8 and up, will represent gyms such as Southside Boxing, the Downtown Boxing Club, Burnside Boxing, United City Boxing and Warren Boxing Assn. The area talent will face boxers from Toledo, Zanesville and Cleveland.

Fights begin at 2 p.m.