YSU volleyball team has 15 home matches

YSU volleyball team has 15 home matches

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown State volleyball team will host two non-conference tournaments and play a school record 15 of its 29 regular-season matches in Beeghly Center in 2019, Penguins head coach Aline Scott announced Tuesday.

YSU’s season begins at home on Aug. 30 against Saint Francis in what will be the first of seven non-conference matches on Rosselli Court. The Penguins will host their tournaments the first and last weekends of the non-conference schedule on Aug. 30-31 and Sept. 20-21.

The Penguins have previously played a high of 13 home matches in a season in 2013 and 1990.

In addition to SFU, the Penguins will host Bucknell and The Citadel the opening weekend at Beeghly Center. YSU will then travel to Cornell for a tournament against the Big Red, Niagara and Hartford on Sept. 6-7 in their first road contests. The Penguins will host Kent State on Sept. 10 before heading to Towson for a tournament against the Tigers, Albany and Coastal Carolina on Sept. 13-14.

Scrappers announce Stevens tribute jersey

NILES

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have announced the second of three specialty jerseys the team will wear during the 2019 season.

On Friday, June 21 the Scrappers will wear jerseys on field paying tribute to local legend Harry Stevens. The jerseys were designed by local artist Rick Muccio.

The game will feature promotions and contests paying tribute to Stevens and his contributions to baseball. The first 1,000 fans will receive a commemorative print created by Muccio. Fireworks will follow the game.

Stevens credited with the invention of the hot dog in 1901, was born in England and came to Niles in 1880. The home he built still stands at the corner of Robbins and North Crandon avenues near the entrance to Stevens Park, which his family donated to Niles.

The jerseys will be auctioned off the night of the game in a silent auction and through the app, LiveSource.

Proceeds will benefit The Avenue and Main, coordinators of Harry Stevens Hot Dog Day, which is held annually in downtown Niles. The event features music, entertainment, a dachshund race and of course, a hot dog-eating contest. This year’s event is June 30.

Tickets for June 21 game are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 330-505-0000, visiting the box office or at mvscrappers.com.

Canfield to host 32nd annual hoops camp

CANFIELD

The Canfield boys basketball coaching staff will host the 32nd annual youth camp June 19-21.

Canfield players and coaches will be the instructors. The cost is $45 per participant. Campers who register after May 31 (and walk-ins) will be charged an additonal $5.

Registration forms can be found at the main offices of all Canfield Local Schools and at the Canfield athletic office at CHS. Forms are also available at www.mmuck7.weebly.com.

J-M youth football camp set for June 3-5

NORTH JACKSON

The third annual Jackson-Milton youth football camp is set for 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 3-5.

J-M varsity coaches and players will be the instructors.

Those entering grades 3-8 for the 2019-2020 school year are welcome.

Contact Blue Jays head coach Nathan Brode at nathan.brode@jmlocal.com or by phone 330-538-3232, ext. 1210.

Poland fall sports parent meeting June 3

POLAND

Poland High School has announced a falls sports parent meeting on June 3 at 6 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.

The meeting is mandatory for parents whose children plan to participate in a fall sport at middle school or high level.

Policies and procedures for the fall season will be discussed. Athletes do not need to attend.

Staff/wire report