Sports briefs

Team wins Triple Crown

The Ohio Glaciers 12U traveling baseball team went 6-0 and won the Triple Crown Sports Battle on The Border June 16.

The team defeated Perry Township, Pittsburgh Prowlers, Diamondback Baseball out of Pennsylvania and Blue Water Attack out of Michigan. The Glaciers went on to defeat the Beech Creek Wildcats (Pa.) with a 20-8 score.

Canfield residents Joe DeLucia and Ethan Kalina each went 2-for-2 with one RBI and scored once in the victory against the Diamond Boys. Chris Lewis reached base twice and scored twice in the victory against the Diamond Boys. Joey Machuga went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer in the championship game win against the Beech Creek Wildcats. Zack Tinkey pitched four shutout innings in two victories during the tournament. Anthony Vross went 2-for-4 with two RBI and scored twice in the victory against the Blue Water Attack in the semifinals.

Classes offered for football officials

The Youngstown District Football Officials Association is hosting a training class for new football officials this summer. The class will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Dr., Boardman.

Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning July 19.

The class is open to participants ages 14 and up.

For information either on the association or the classes, call Don Sabo at 330-788-7110 or Ray Makara at 330-533-1079.

Canfield searching for cheerleading adviser

Canfield High School is searching to fill the varsity cheerleading adviser position. Interested applicants should contact the school’s athletic office at 330-533-5341 extension 2 or e-mail gcooper@canfieldschoolsnet.

Closest to the pin wins

Golfers will have nine chances to win a prize during the closest to the pin golf challenge at the Par 3 golf Course at Wick Recreation Area July 31 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

The fee to enter is $5.

Brett Wilcox benefit golf outing planned

The Brett Wilcox Benefit Golf Outing in scheduled for July 24 at Lakeside Golf Course in Lake Milton.

The entry fee of $65 per golfer or $250 per foursome and includes cart, green fees and dinner. Dinner only is available for $20.

The four-man scramble will have an 8 a.m. shotgun start with doughnuts and coffee available at registration. There will be hole-in-one prizes, 50/50 raffle and skins game. Registration deadline is July 10 and is limited to 144 golfers.

Wilcox was diagnosed with AML leukemia on Oct. 5, 2009. He has received aggressive chemotherapy and a cord blood transplant. Since the transplant Wilcox condition has improved, but he faces the risk of rejection for five years. Wilcox’s parents have been able to return to work after 14 months, but still face financial hardship. They plan to donate a portion of the proceeds to help other families dealing with this type of cancer.

For information, call John Dobrindt at 330-793-7782 or Bob Shoman at 330-793-4578.

New records at festival run

Amanda McNinch from Poland took first overall in the women’s division of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Festival 5-K run June 11 with a time of 21:47. She was followed by Jen Love (22:11) and Amanda Fire (22:47.) McNinch’s time in the women’s run set a record in the 30-34 group.

Paul Robinette from Girard ran 17:21 to capture the men’s award with Jason Tatarka second (17:21) and Joshua Reid third (17:42.) In the men’s 70 and over group, Lou Alaksin set a new record with a time of 22:15.

Canfield’s Hunter named captain at Brown

Canfield High graduate James Hunter was recently named captain of the 2011-12 Brown University swimming and diving team.

Hunter, who swims the 50-, 100- and 200-free relay, scored in all three events at last season’s Ivy League championships. A valuable relay contributor, Hunter has the sixth-best 200 free time in school history and also ranks in the top 25 in the 50 and 100 free.

Hunter is studying international relations — global security and is on track to graduate in 2012.

YSU bocce event is July 10 at Cassese’s MVR

The Youngstown State Football Alumni Club will hold its bocce tournament on July 10 at Cassese’s MVR.

The tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. with a social hour beginning at 11:30 a.m. A buffet dinner will be served at 4 p.m.

For details call 330-941-2351 before Thursday.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Football Alumni Club’s mission to support the YSU Football Program.