Sports briefs

Bulldogs defeat Falcons

The Poland eighth-grade girls basketball team beat Austintown Middle School Blue 34-8 on Feb. 7. Tournament play begins Monday.

Poland seeks head varsity volleyball coach

Poland Seminary High School has an opening for a head girls varsity volleyball coach for the 2011-2012 school year. Submit resume and letter of interest by Feb. 28 to Brian Banfield, athletic director, 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland, OH 44514.

Penguin swimmers to compete at YSU

Penguin Swimming, a local USA swim team, is hosting the Lake Erie 8 and under championships Sunday at 9 a.m. at Youngstown State University.

The event features 35 teams and the swimmers will be competing for the top spot in 10 events.

Curbstone Coaches induct HOF

On May 1 the Curbstone Coaches will enshrine 16 new members into their Hall of Fame with a banquet at Mr. Anthony’s.

The class includes: William H. Beach (posthumous/bowling); Mike Cochran (football); Monte Duncan (baseball); Matt Giambattista (baseball/coach); Richard Hartzell (bowling); Denny Kiliany (football); Carol Kozbial (bowling); Jim Lee (baseball); Paul McFadden (football); Jerry McGee (golf); Brian Meenachan (all-sports award); Bob O’Leary (contribution to sports); Ed O’Neill (football); Almos “Ozzie” O’Neal, Jr. (boxing); Dr. Jon Saadey (football) and Jeff Wilkins (football).

For tickets, call 330-506-9829.