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AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Michelle Buser, right, Keasia Chism and Howland's Mackenzie Maze fight for a rebound during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Michelle Buser, right, …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Michelle Buser, right, Keasia Chism and Howland's Mackenzie Maze fight for a rebound during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze passes the ball while being pressured by Struthers' Keasia Chism, right, and Renee Leonard during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze passes …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze passes the ball while being pressured by Struthers' Keasia Chism, right, and Renee Leonard during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman goes to the basket against Struthers' Trinity McDowell during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman goes …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman goes to the basket against Struthers' Trinity McDowell during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Alexis Bury, left, and Howland's Maria Dellimuti fight for a rebound during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Alexis Bury, left, …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Alexis Bury, left, and Howland's Maria Dellimuti fight for a rebound during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Renee Leonard drives on Howland's Kamryn Buckley during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Renee Leonard drives …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Renee Leonard drives on Howland's Kamryn Buckley during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman grabs a rebound away from Struthers' Khaylah Brown during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman grabs …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman grabs a rebound away from Struthers' Khaylah Brown during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze drives on Struthers' Keasia Chism during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze drives …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze drives on Struthers' Keasia Chism during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman shoots over Struthers' Trinity Farrar during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman shoots …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman shoots over Struthers' Trinity Farrar during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Khaylah Brown fights for the ball while being fouled by Howland's Kendyl Buckley during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Khaylah Brown fights …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Khaylah Brown fights for the ball while being fouled by Howland's Kendyl Buckley during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Kamryn Buckley looks the ball into her hands for the easy rebound during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Kamryn Buckley looks …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Kamryn Buckley looks the ball into her hands for the easy rebound during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's Kat Partika drives on West Branch's Sarrah Tennefoss during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's Kat Partika drives …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's Kat Partika drives on West Branch's Sarrah Tennefoss during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski passes the ball while being hit by Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski passes the ball while being hit by Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus and Poland's Jackie Grisdale wrestle for the loose ball near the sideline during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus and Poland's Jackie Grisdale wrestle for the loose ball near the sideline during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket after getting a pass over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket after getting a pass over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus and Poland's Jackie Grisdale wrestle for the loose ball near the sideline during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus and Poland's Jackie Grisdale wrestle for the loose ball near the sideline during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket over Poland's Kat Partika during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket over Poland's Kat Partika during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Carly Scarpitti goes air borne to prevent the ball from going out of bounds while being pressured by Poland's Mia Gajdos during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Carly Scarpitti …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Carly Scarpitti goes air borne to prevent the ball from going out of bounds while being pressured by Poland's Mia Gajdos during the second half of their …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket over Poland's Kat Partika during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket over Poland's Kat Partika during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka shoots over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka shoots over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's XXX sits on the bench as time winds down in the fourth quarter of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's XXX sits on …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's XXX sits on the bench as time winds down in the fourth quarter of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski, right, and Kayla Hovorka celebrate after a called timeout before being removed from the game during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski, …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski, right, and Kayla Hovorka celebrate after a called timeout before being removed from the game during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district …


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka shoots over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka …

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka shoots over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West …


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Boardman boys and girls swim teams have had another record-breaking year, winning the Northeast Aquatic Conference in Wooster in January. The teams also won the American Athletic Conference championship at Warren Harding High School. The team is determined to keep its winning streak going. Recently, the teams visited Ralph & Friends Hair Designers, where the boys’ team chose a “traditional” hair dye, brazen and brassy blonde. The girls’ team went a little more subtle, deciding on red streaks or highlights. Above, the boys’ team before the hair dye, kneeling, from left, are Brendan Beam, Stephen Vasko, Teddy Anzevino, Egan Hare, Brendan Rutledge and Andy Beichner. Back row, from left, are Kyle Kimerer, Callen Auluzia, Jordyn Stackpole, Jacob Thomas, Mason Rassega, Will Linker, Simon Mascola, David Giancola, Noah Basista and Mathwew Dunlany. Below, the boys’ team sports their new looks. At bottom, the girls’ team, from left, are Maria Perera, Ella Hare, Megan Janak, Syndney Hull, Carly Amendola, Hailey Marcus, Mia Bruno and Sarah Murray.

Boardman boys and girls swim teams have had another record-breaking …

Boardman boys and girls swim teams have had another record-breaking year, winning the Northeast Aquatic Conference in Wooster in January. The teams also won the American Athletic Conference championship at Warren Harding High School. The …


Joshua Dixon Elementary School students in Columbiana recently participated in Jump Rope for Heart, an American Heart Association fundraising event. Jump ropes, a trampoline and noodles students could jump over were some of the activities offered during gym class. In total, 103 students participated in the weeklong event. The school set its fundraising goal at $5,500. As of Feb. 5, $3,064 had been raised. Donations will be collected until Friday.

Joshua Dixon Elementary School students in Columbiana recently participated in …

Joshua Dixon Elementary School students in Columbiana recently participated in Jump Rope for Heart, an American Heart Association fundraising event. Jump ropes, a trampoline and noodles students could jump over were some of the activities …


The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association is celebrating its 92nd year of service. Above, YAPA members front row, from left, include Carol Duda, Amy Banks, Jennifer Rinehart, Anna Mae Cuchna, Betty Jean Cuchna, Monica Bellavia, Melanie Angiuli, Anna Masy and Nancy Lysowski. Middle row, from left, are Fran Brayer, Kaaren Cabraja, Jackie Stambaugh, Jackie Schweiger, Sally Ocker, Patricia Ceglie, Barbara Banks, Lucy Setz, Leilani Drake, Marion Calpin, Jayne Boucherle, Suzanne Brown, Jackie Conti, Rose Baker, Peg Connolly, Sharman Simon and Rosemarie Bisginani. Back row, from left, are Dottie Melody, Jennifer Phillips, Kimberly Russell, Carol Havrilla, Mary Ellen Willmitch, Sarah Ellis, Margie Davison, Barb Seely, Christine Grabert, Anna Benson-Mastriana, Patty Orenic, Kathy Pope and Sally Winsen. YAPA past presidents, below, from left, are Sharon Schroeder, Lucy Setz, Patricia Ceglie, Monica Bellavia, Rosemarie Bisignani, Sally Winsen, Nancy Lysowski, Leilani Drake, Suzanne Brown and Melanie Angiuli.

The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association is celebrating its 92nd year …

The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association is celebrating its 92nd year of service. Above, YAPA members front row, from left, include Carol Duda, Amy Banks, Jennifer Rinehart, Anna Mae Cuchna, Betty Jean Cuchna, Monica Bellavia, Melanie …