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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Lionel Gomis of Youngstown (back) dives to the floor with Robert Morris' Lucky Jones (right) for possession of the ball in the first half of Tuesday night's game in Moon, PA. Youngstown downed the Colonials 89-81.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Lionel Gomis of Youngstown (back) …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Lionel Gomis of Youngstown (back) dives to the floor with Robert Morris' Lucky Jones (right) for possession of the ball in the first half of Tuesday night's game in Moon, …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Penguins' Marcus Keene (right) dribbles the ball down court through a host of Colonials defenders in the second half of their matchup, Tuesday night in Moon, PA.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Penguins' Marcus Keene (right) dribbles …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Penguins' Marcus Keene (right) dribbles the ball down court through a host of Colonials defenders in the second half of their matchup, Tuesday night in Moon, PA.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Penguins' Jalon Plummer (right) has the ball knocked away by Colonials' Lucky Jones (22) in the final moments of their matchup, Tuesday night in Moon, PA.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Penguins' Jalon Plummer (right) has …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Penguins' Jalon Plummer (right) has the ball knocked away by Colonials' Lucky Jones (22) in the final moments of their matchup, Tuesday night in Moon, PA.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Youngstown's DJ Cole (11) hops to make a pass over Colonials' Kavon Stewart in the second half of Tuesday's matchup in Moon, PA.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's DJ Cole (11) hops …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's DJ Cole (11) hops to make a pass over Colonials' Kavon Stewart in the second half of Tuesday's matchup in Moon, PA.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Youngstown's Shawn Amiker looks to the basket as he goes for a layup in the second half, Tuesday evening in Moon, PA.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Shawn Amiker looks to …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Shawn Amiker looks to the basket as he goes for a layup in the second half, Tuesday evening in Moon, PA.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Youngstown's Marcus Keene (left) is fouled on his way to the basket by Colonials' Lucky Jones (22) in the second half of Tuesday's game in Moon, PA.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Marcus Keene (left) is …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Marcus Keene (left) is fouled on his way to the basket by Colonials' Lucky Jones (22) in the second half of Tuesday's game in Moon, PA.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Youngstown's Bobby Hain (center) has the ball hit out of his hand by Robert Morris' Lionel Gomis (1) as he brings down a rebound in the second half of their contest in Moon, PA, Tuesday evening.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Bobby Hain (center) has …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Bobby Hain (center) has the ball hit out of his hand by Robert Morris' Lionel Gomis (1) as he brings down a rebound in the second half of their …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Marcus Keene of Youngstown (10) takes the ball past Robert Morris' Kavon Stewart (3) as Colonials head coach Andrew Toole reacts to the play from behind, Tuesday night in the second half of their matchup in Moon, PA.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Marcus Keene of Youngstown (10) …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Marcus Keene of Youngstown (10) takes the ball past Robert Morris' Kavon Stewart (3) as Colonials head coach Andrew Toole reacts to the play from behind, Tuesday night in the …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Youngstown's Marcus Keene (right) protects the ball as he is pressured from behind by Colonials' Lucky Jones (22) in the second half of Tuesday night's game in Moon, PA. Youngstown downed Robert Morris 89-81.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Marcus Keene (right) protects …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Marcus Keene (right) protects the ball as he is pressured from behind by Colonials' Lucky Jones (22) in the second half of Tuesday night's game in Moon, PA. Youngstown …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Youngstown's Bobby Hain (20) is face palmed by Colonials' Kavon Stewart (right) as he brings down a rebound while Stephan Bennett (45) attempts to swat the ball away in the second half of their game, Tuesday night in Moon, PA. Youngstown downed Robert Morris in a 89-81 victory.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Bobby Hain (20) is …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Bobby Hain (20) is face palmed by Colonials' Kavon Stewart (right) as he brings down a rebound while Stephan Bennett (45) attempts to swat the ball away in the …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Youngstown's Sidney Umude (5) lets the ball slip away as he finds himself under heavy pressure by Colonials' Stephan Bennett (45) in the second half of their game, Tuesday night in Moon, PA. The Penguins went on to beat the Colonials 89-81.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Sidney Umude (5) lets …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Sidney Umude (5) lets the ball slip away as he finds himself under heavy pressure by Colonials' Stephan Bennett (45) in the second half of their game, Tuesday night …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Youngstown's Marcus Keene (far left) gets his fingertips on the ball while Sidney Umude (5) and Robert Morris' Kavon Stewart (3) both make a play for the ball late in the second half of Tuesday night's matchup in Moon, PA. The Penguins went on to beat the Colonials 89-81.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Marcus Keene (far left) …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown's Marcus Keene (far left) gets his fingertips on the ball while Sidney Umude (5) and Robert Morris' Kavon Stewart (3) both make a play for the ball late in …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Niles F.O.P. Lodge 27 has announced its annual winter project, which is feeding senior citizens. Dinner for seniors will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center. From the left are Judy Fabian, Niles Senior Center co-manager; Patrolman Mike Biddlestone, president of F.O.P. 27; and Ray Novotny, Niles center co-manager.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Niles F.O.P. Lodge 27 has announced …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Niles F.O.P. Lodge 27 has announced its annual winter project, which is feeding senior citizens. Dinner for seniors will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the …


Esther Thomas of Struthers welds steel. She is one of four women who take welding and machinery classes at MCCTC.

Esther Thomas of Struthers welds steel. She is one of …

Esther Thomas of Struthers welds steel. She is one of four women who take welding and machinery classes at MCCTC.


The Taranto family of Canfield — Stephanie, Tom, Alex, 6, and Audrey, 3 — all went to get the perfect tree at the Stepuk Tree Farm in Canfield on Black Friday. They decided to go with a Canaan fir this year.

The Taranto family of Canfield — Stephanie, Tom, Alex, 6, …

The Taranto family of Canfield — Stephanie, Tom, Alex, 6, and Audrey, 3 — all went to get the perfect tree at the Stepuk Tree Farm in Canfield on Black Friday. They decided to go …


Ursuline guard Mike Hughes looks to pass to a teammate while being pressured by Mooney defenders Mark Handel (22) and Joe Cunningham (23) during a game last season. The Wright State recruit will lead the Irish this winter.

Ursuline guard Mike Hughes looks to pass to a teammate …

Ursuline guard Mike Hughes looks to pass to a teammate while being pressured by Mooney defenders Mark Handel (22) and Joe Cunningham (23) during a game last season. The Wright State recruit will lead the …