Boardman is third in state tournament

Boardman is third in state tournament

BOARDMAN

The Boardman Junior League baseball team finished third in the state tournament at the Fields of Dreams.

Wednesday, Boardman lost to Rock Hill, 19-9, in the losers bracket final.

In four innings, Mason defeated Rock Hill, 17-1, to win the state crown.

Annarella tribute set for Aug. 23

AUSTINTOWN

Fitch High School has scheduled a memorial tribute to Phil Annarella for Aug. 23 at Falcon Stadium.

Annarella, the Falcons head football coach for 12 seasons, died on June 8.

The tribute will begin at 8 p.m. and include a performance by the Fitch choir and marching band.

Preceding the tribute will be a freshman football scrimmage against Akron Buchtel at 5 p.m. and a junior varsity/varsity scrimmage against Buchtel at 6 p.m.

McDonald’s Rasile commits to W. Liberty

MCDONALD

McDonald High school senior basketball player Zach Rasile announced on social media on Wednesday that he has verbally committed to West Liberty University, a Division II program in West Liberty, W. Va.

With more than 2,000 points in his varsity career, Rasile has set the Ohio record for 3-pointers.

Atkinson second in junior golf event

AURORA

Brookfield senior Justin Atkinson shot a 1-under 71 on Wednesday for second place in the Kenny Novak Tour Championship sponsored by NOPGA.

Atkinson trails Jay Magyari in the 16-19 division by one stroke.

Memorial show set at Mercer Raceway

MERCER

Erme’s, Inc. will present the Michaels Memorial Show Saturday at Michaels Mercer Raceway.

The race will pit the track’s Diehl Ram Big Block Modified stars against the region’s best, the BRP Modified Tour, in a 35-lap race that will pay $3,000 to the winner.

“We have received calls from a number of top racers from New York,” said track owner Ed Michaels.

With the enhanced purse, a favorable weather forecast, and no conflict with western New York’s familiar Saturday night Modified venue, a number of visitors are expected.

Erick Rudolph, a former champion with the BRP Modified Tour and a past winner at the track, has indicated that he plans to attend.

Rex King, Jr. and Rex King, Sr. are tied atop the track’s point standings, and they rank first and second in tour points. The race will award track points as well as series points.

The adult admission price is $15. Senior citizen price is $13. Pit passes will be available for $35.

Titans’ Lewan suspended for 4 games

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Taylor Lewan, Tennessee’s three-time Pro Bowl left tackle, says the NFL has suspended him for the first four games of the season for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancers.

Lewan announced his suspension Wednesday in an emotional video he posted to social media, saying he received the letter from the NFL a few weeks ago that he had tested positive for ostarine. He said he wanted to share the news himself, which comes a day before the Titans report for training camp.

“I’ve never taken anything that would cheat the game. I’m so sorry to the Tennessee Titans,” Lewan said before pausing, taking a deep breath and wiping his eyes. “I’m sorry to the Titans, to the fans, that I won’t be there for four games. I’ve never cheated myself, and I never want you guys to feel cheated. And I’m sorry. But I’m going to be better for this. I’m going to come back.”

The Titans had no immediate comment.

Staff/wire report