The Defenders mascot goes beyond a name; it is a powerful symbol of strength, who we are, and who we are becoming.” ...

The Youngstown Board of Education has selected the name of a new mascot that a single district high and middle school will ...

Big changes were officially revealed for Youngstown City School, including a new mascot, school names, and logo set to take effect in 2026. Malia Brown spoke with the superintendent about how students ...

Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor tells 21 News the district has decided on the nickname 'Defenders' for its sports teams.