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Sports Reporter | @WKBNsports | Oklahoma grad & huge Cleveland sports fan
Youngstown, OH
Joined January 2020
'It means everything': Local walk-on living his YSU dream
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Hubbard native Nick Bowser grew up watching the Penguins — now he’s suiting up for them.
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Browns are too embarrassing to even get mad at right now. Two of the worst penalties on plays the Jets aren’t event trying to get yards. Classic Stefanksi-coached team moves #Browns
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YSU delivers second-half surge in pivotal conference win
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Southern Illinois took a 24-14 lead into halftime until YSU scored three touchdowns in the third quarter to make it 35-24.
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Darius Garland's return on the same night Red Panda returns to Cleveland? They call that basketball nirvana.
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Farrell runs wild in 51-point playoff rout
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The reigning Big 22 Pennsylvania Player of the Year only needed eight carriers to rack up 192 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
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YSU rallies past Akron in exhibition win for new-look Penguins
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YSU men’s hoops officially begins the regular season on Monday, Nov. 3 as they travel to take on Pittsburgh.
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YSU seeking signature win at No. 1 North Dakota State
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After a dominant 34-point homecoming victory over Murray State, No. 18 Youngstown State now faces its toughest test yet at No. 1 North Dakota State
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YSU, Brungard stay hot with 51-point showing in win
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YSU quarterback Beau Brungard totaled five touchdowns during the dominant Penguins win.
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Playoff implications at stake in all-local matchup
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The Blue Devils (6-3) host the Clippers (5-3) with major playoff implications on the line.
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Austintown Fitch star commits to Division I college program
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She joins fellow Falcon teammates Kaliana Ray (Louisville) and Abby Toth (Detroit Mercy) to sign the the Division I level ahead of the 2026 season.
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YSU gears up for home exhibition clash with Akron
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Phantoms beat down Gamblers for third straight win
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Cooper Simpson added two goals in the second period to take a 3-1 lead.
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🚨 MESSAGE TO THE USHL: DON’T MESS WITH BRODY BERARD 🚨 @YtownPhantoms definitely came ready to play tonight against the Gamblers at home 👀
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Brungard fuels YSU to upset of No. 10 Illinois State
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Youngstown State scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to fuel a 40-35 upset victory over No. 10 Illinois State during Missouri Valley Football Conference action on Saturday.
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Dave Dravecky returns home to inspire Valley crowd
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Valley native and former Major League pitcher Dave Dravecky was back in town to share his motivational story.
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Farrell product 'Flash' finding his stride at YSU
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The former Farrell star’s explosive style of play was on display around the Valley week after week for the Steelers. Now he’s proving it at the Division I level.
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'No leeway for failure’: YSU looks to turn the corner
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The tough Missouri Valley Football Conference slate continues for Youngstown State as they face a third straight highly ranked opponent.
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