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Here’s a look at Summit County-area high school sports highlights for the Week of March 2-8.Coaches and athletic directors can send their results to bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com for inclusion in BeaconJournal.com’s weekly high school sports highlights.Watch Ohio High School Sports Live on the NFHS Network all seasonSaturday’s girls basketball: Wadsworth, Copley, STVM win regional championships to advance to state semifinalsDivision I, Region 1 finalWadsworth 64, Mentor 55: Lauren Decker scored 23 points to lead the Grizzlies (24-2) to a win over the Cardinals (24-2) at Barberton High School.Wadsworth advanced to the girls basketball state tournament for the seventh time. The Grizzlies won state championships in 1997…

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are well underway, and it might be the most that most people will hear about curling or bobsled, at least for the next four years.For many viewers, the 2026 Olympic Games have showcased just how peculiar some winter sports can be, from the flight of ski jumping to the rigor of ski mountaineering, a new event this year.As unfamiliar as the current lineup of winter Olympic sports might be for some, Olympic Games history reveals even more unusual showcases, like skiers riding behind horses or performing their ballet moves on the snow.Prior to the 1992…

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal has secured over $14 million in Community Project Funds to be distributed across western and central Massachusetts.Congressman Neal announced on Wednesday that he successfully obtained $14,320,000 in funds to be awarded to 15 projects in the First Congressional District of Massachusetts. The funding aims to strengthen infrastructure, expand education opportunities, and ensure that families and businesses in the region continue to thrive. Chicopee wastewater plant receives funding to enhance Connecticut River quality “As we continue to see attacks on congressional spending power, this is an important reminder of why our Founding Fathers entrusted…

Bruins’ James Hagens plans take shape as NHL playoffs approach during Boston College run originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Boston Bruins’ first-round pick from the 2025 NHL Draft is still in college.AdvertisementJames Hagens isn’t letting his career at Boston College end quietly, either, as he just scored two goals to help BC advance in the Hockey East conference tournament. But when that run is over, keep an eye on him.Hagens is exactly the type of college draftee who can slide right up to the NHL and make an…

Bruins Know Importance Of Three-Game Road Trip Amid Playoff Push originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Boston Bruins remain firmly in the playoff mix and will now go on the road for three games.AdvertisementBoston is holding onto the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, and the Bruins are set to play three conference rivals on their road trip. So, after losing to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, star forward David Pastrnak knows the importance of the road trip.“We have good sequences on the road,” Pastrnak said after practice on Friday.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump talked to the U.S. men’s hockey team and invited them to his State of the Union address after their gold medal victory over Canada at the Winter Olympics.American Olympian Matthew Tkachuk reflected on the president’s phone call as he arrived at Miami International Airport a day after the team secured a gold medal.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM United States’ hockey player Matthew Tkachuk signs autographs after arriving at Miami International Airport from the Milan Cortina Olympics, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)”It was…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Iranian men’s national soccer team has pushed back on speculation over the team’s status for the 2026 World Cup, which is largely taking place in the U.S., releasing a statement Thursday saying that “no one can exclude” the squad from competing. The statement posted on social media follows remarks from Iran’s sports minister casting doubt on the team’s participation and President Donald Trump’s earlier remarks that the team would be welcome to compete but that it might not be “appropriate” as the conflict in the Middle East continues.  Mehdi Taremi of Iran…

The product, made by the South Korean company STAR’s Tech, is called Starcrush and takes advantage of the porous nature of starfish skeletons. According to the company, the microstructure of starfish skeletons helps regulate the release of chloride from salt, reducing damage to concrete by up to 90 percent, while improving the ability to melt snow and ice by up to 66 percent. Even when you add a small amount. Those successful results were reported during early pilots, as well as certification testing for products used on roads. Outside testings have confirmed the efficacy of starfish. Patti Caswell, with the…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College lacrosse used a fourth-quarter surge to defeat Pittsburgh, 12-8, in the Red Bandanna Game on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles, winners of a season-long three straight, improve to 5-4 overall and 4-2 in the ACC, while Pitt falls to 4-5 and 2-4 in conference play. Before the game, Shea Dolce was presented with the No. 19 jersey in honor of Welles Crowther. Lily Kondas led the Eagles with her first-career hat trick. Casey Colbert posted a season-high three points with two goals, an assist and added two ground balls, while Molly Driscoll added three points…

Did you really think we were done? The crystal ball is back in action one final time this hockey season – TD Garden style. Twelve teams take the big stage Sunday for a packed finals slate, and we’ll see six different champions crowned from last year. Five programs are gunning for their first state title, most of which are in their finals debut. Six are back to avenge state final losses in 2025 or 2024. Four look to join St. John’s Prep and the Duxbury girls as the only programs to win multiple championships in the power rankings era. So…