Local school kids to attend Browns game

Local school kids to attend Browns game

Eight students and staff members from Williamson Elementary School will be at Sunday’s Cleveland Browns game at the FirstEnergy Stadium thanks to donated tickets from defensive lineman Ishmaa’ily Kitchen.

The students and staff will travel to the game in a limousine donated by New Wave Limousine Service.

“Students had to turn in all school forms on time and demonstrate positive behavior,” said school principal Renee Foerster.

The lucky winners are Anthony Jackson (grade 6), Tyrell Myers (grade 6), Trinittee Hendrix (grade 4) and Nataysia Sunderman (grade 4).

Giant LeBron banner to hang in Cleveland

CLEVELAND

A larger-than-life LeBron James will again tower over downtown.

The city’s planning commission approved artwork on Friday for a new 10-story-high banner of the NBA superstar, his arms outstretched and “Cleveland” across the back of his jersey. It will hang across the street from Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cavaliers.

The Nike-sponsored banner is similar to the black-and-white “Witness” that adorned an outside wall of Sherwin-Williams Co.’s headquarters for years. It was removed after James left for the Miami Heat in 2010. The new banner is expected to be installed before the Cavs’ home opener on Oct. 30 against New York.

YSU girls soccer falls 1-0 in OT to Akron

Akron

A goal by Katrina Atkinson in the 99th minute lifted Akron past the Youngstown State women’s soccer team, 1-0, in overtime on Friday evening First Energy Stadium Cub Cadet Field.

With just 1:32 left in the first overtime period, Atkinson drove into the middle of the penalty box and scored when her shot deflected off the left post into the goal. The Penguins fall to 4-4-1 overall while the Zips improve to 4-3-1.

Possessing the ball in Zips territory for much of the match, the Penguins were outshot by the Zips, 12-8, including eight shots on goal to three.

YSU volleyball swept at Michigan Invitational

ANN ARBOR, MICH.

The Youngstown State volleyball team went toe-to-toe with Michigan on Friday in a three-set loss where all three sets were decided by two points. The final was 25-23, 26-24, 25-23.

Senior Lexi Egler, a native of Clarkston, Michigan, led the Penguins with 14 kills and nine digs while adding three blocks. Freshman Sam Brown added seven kills for Youngstown State, which dropped to 9-4 on the season.

In the second match, Eastern Michigan got 17 kills from junior Stacey Perinar and 10 team blocks to sweep YSU 25-19, 25-19, 25-23.

Classes upcoming for new wrestling referees

The Steel Valley Wrestling Officials Association will begin classes for those interested in becoming a licensed OHSAA wrestling official on Sept. 29.

The classes involve all aspects of youth, middle school and high school officiating. Participants must register with the Ohio High School Athletic Association at www.ohsaa.org and pay a $65.00 fee upon registration. There is an additional fee of $25 for local dues. A test is required at the end of the classes. Candidates will be able to officiate this season.

For more information contact Karen Conklin at Karen.conklin@redcross.org or Gary E. Offerdahl at GaryO771@aol.com. You may also call 330-759-2652.

New racetrack GM to speak at luncheon

Mike Galle, the general manager of Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, will be the guest speaker at Monday’s Curbstone Coaches Luncheon.

It will take place at Luciano’s Banquet Center in Austintown at noon.

Staff/Wire report