1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (288+ words) Mahoning Matters Youngstown State’s softball program will host three regional Division II opponents and play at Ohio State during its 2026 fall season, first-year head coach Erin Pond announced Wednesday. The Penguins, coming off their third Horizon League regular season championship…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (451+ words) Twelve Penguins will make their Youngstown State cross country debuts as the team opens its 2026 season Friday at the RMU Colonial Invitational at Youthtowne Fields in Clinton, Pa. The women’s team will open the season with a 6K race at 8:30 a.m.,…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (556+ words) Youngstown Cardinal Mooney vs. Steubenville highlights this week’s top three must-see high school football games in the Mahoning Valley. Here’s a look at what should be some great matchups: Two schools steeped in football tradition, with previous state title trophies…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (647+ words) Unbeaten Girard maintained its No. 1 spot atop the mahoningmatters.com Super 7 high school poll after rolling to another one-sided win last Friday night. Here’s a look at this week’s rankings: The Girard Indians are the No. 1 team for the second…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (192+ words) Volleyball season is in full swing and communities are in the stands cheering on their teams. As players hit the court, the Mahoning Matters newsroom wants to know who will be the player to watch this week. Take a look…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (179+ words) Kickoff: 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5 at Kroger Field, Lexington, Ky. Watch, Stream: Stream on SEC network plus (ESPN+) Announcers: Kevin Fitzgerald and Charlie Strong Radio: WKBN 570-AM Youngstown Announcers: Bob Hannon and Steve Leslie Ky./YSU odds – Kentucky is 23.5-point favorite; Moneyline:…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (199+ words) Mahoning Matters Soccer season has returned to the Mahoning Valley, and Mahoning Matters wants readers to weigh in on which standout player deserves the spotlight. Four nominees from area high schools are on the ballot, with voting open until the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (158+ words) Aug. 27, 2026 | Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, Ohio | 6 p.m. TV – ESPN+ (Drae Smith, Kyle Sirl) Radio Network – 570 AM WKBN (Bob Hannon, Steve Leslie, Tony Perorazio, Mike Orto) App Audio - iHeartRadio App 2025 Record: 8-5, 5-3 MVFC Last Game: Yale 43, YSU 42 Head Coach: Doug Phillips (Seventh Season) 2025 Record:…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (201+ words) Soccer season is here and communities are once again finding themselves in the stands cheering on their teams. As players hit the field, the Mahoning Matters newsroom wants to know who will be the player to watch. Take a look…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (47+ words) (Video) Mahoning Matters By Mahoning Valley Sports Youngstown Cardinal Mooney tops the Mahoning Matters Super 7 preseason poll as Austintown Fitch, Girard and West Branch round out the top contenders in northeastern Ohio....