Dana Balash

5 days ago | wfmj.com | Dana Balash

NewsThe high school will be at the current East building but will get a new name & mascot. The landscape of athletics is changing in the Youngstown City Schools in the 2026-27 school year. Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor announced there will be one high school starting that year. The high school, which will be at the current East building will get a new name and mascot.  School officials will meet with stake holders and the public to decide the new name.

5 days ago | wfmj.com | Dana Balash

Riley Yoho is heading to Westminster to continue his college career.

6 days ago | wfmj.com | Dana Balash

NewsExecutive Director Doug Ute spoke to 21 SportsChanges to the high school football playoffs could be coming in 2025. Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director Doug Ute told 21 Sports, via zoom, there's a serious concern of 16 weeks being too long. Last month football coaches and administrators answered a survey pertaining to the current 16 team per region format. "We're going to pinpoint some things down when we talk about it (survey) in our office next week," said Ute.

1 week ago | wfmj.com | Dana Balash

NewsThe event is a fundraiser for the Hubbard wrestling programWrestlers who've passed their prime have a chance to step back onto the mat later this month. The Bald and Fat Classic is an adult tournament and is part of a series around the country and will be at Hubbard High School May 17. All wrestlers must be at least 18 years old and not competing for an Olympic team. Its a double elimination tournament and there are three "one minute" periods.

1 week ago | wfmj.com | Dana Balash

NewsDr. Allison Jones of Austintown is the 2024-25 Girls Cross Country Official of the Year & Zack Kinsey of East Liverpool is the Girls Soccer Official of the YearTwo Youngstown officials are part of 14 that are being inducted into the Ohio High School Athletic Association Officials Hall of Fame next month. Jim Fox is being honored for his dedication to cross country & track and field and Ken Mills for football, volleyball, basketball and baseball..