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ScoresBroadcast.com is on the scene of a headliner baseball tilt on Saturday when unbeaten Coldwater, ranked first in the state in Division III, travels to Russia, the D-IV state champ two years ago and state finalist last season.

SIDNEY — It’s been a learning experience for Sidney this season. The Yellow Jackets have many new players, all new pitchers and a new coach, Trevor Nenninger.

A few area teams are among those ranked in state baseball and softball coaches association polls. The third baseball polls of the season were released Monday, while the first softball polls were released earlier this week.

PLEASANT HILL — Russia finished a rough week with two losses on Friday in the Newton Cancer Classic, but the squad is hoping the experience will be beneficial as the home stretch of regular season nears.

SIDNEY — Lehman Catholic is focusing on progress this season, particularly at the plate. They’ve gotten some lessons early in the season, including Thursday night.

Sidney senior Cory Blackford signs a letter of intent to play soccer for Lake Erie College on Thursday at the high school’s library on Thursday.

TROY — Anna won 15 games each of the last two years but lost in first-round tournament games. The Rockets have strengthened their schedule in hopes it will help lead to more postseason success.

RUSSIA — Russia took the field for its first game less than two weeks ago and is still far from perfect. But the Raiders earned a big win in a Shelby County Athletic League game on Monday to take an early lead in the conference race.

MINSTER — Fort Loramie is off to a hot start — though not a fast one, due to the rainy weather that has plagued the area through the first three weeks of the season.

Ohio State is no longer hosting state golf tournaments, which will now be spread out at sites across the state.