LEXINGTON — Brandon Wagner didn’t score any of Ontario’s 16 points in overtime Saturday night, but the senior’s fingerprints were all over the Warriors’ 56-49 win at Lexington. On a night when points were at a premium, Wagner’s steal and assist early in the four-minute extra session gave Ontario a four-point cushion and some much-needed […]
Curt Conrad, Correspondent
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Minutemen stun Tygers
LEXINGTON — Matt Barkett’s floor game was every bit as sharp as the new suit he wore Friday night. The well-dressed Lexington senior scored a career-high 20 points and the Minutemen stunned previously unbeaten Mansfield Senior 60-49 in Ohio Cardinal Conference action at Lexington High School. “I always wear a suit,” said Barkett, who was […]
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Mack Attack: Warriors top Colts in OT
ONTARIO — The play was called ‘Laettner’ after Christian Laettner’s memorable shot more than two decades ago and Cameron Mack did a compelling impersonation of the former Duke star Saturday at the O-Rena. Ontario’s athletic 6-foot-2 forward connected on a circus shot at the buzzer to force overtime Saturday night and Ontario remained unbeaten with […]
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Bah, Humbug! Tygers miserly in road win
WOOSTER — So much for holiday spirit, good will and charity. Mansfield Senior did its best Ebenezer Scrooge impression Friday night and unlike the main character in Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “A Christmas Carol,” Senior High had no change of heart in a 57-33 win over Wooster in Ohio Cardinal Conference action. The defensive-minded Tygers […]
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In the deep end: Lexington’s Stevens shines at nationals
LEXINGTON — If Hannah Stevens’ opponents thought keeping pace with her in the pool was challenging, they ought to try catching up with the Lexington senior on dry land. It can be every bit as daunting. The 18-year-old Stevens competed in the 2013 Speedo Winter Junior National Championships in Greensboro, N.C. last weekend. She placed […]
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Tygers strike quickly, cruise past Ashland
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior stepped on the gas early Friday at Pete Henry Gym. The Tygers opened the game with an 11-0 run, built a 17-3 advantage after the first quarter and cruised to a workmanlike 56-41 win over Ashland in Ohio Cardinal Conference action. The Tygers (3-0, 2-0) never led by less than 10 […]
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Hood heats up as Rams stop Colts
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Fantasia Hood provided some much needed heat on an otherwise frosty night at Wayne E. Miller Gymnasium. Madison’s 5-foot-8 senior sharpshooter, Hood connected on five 3-pointers and scored a game-high 22 points as the Rams pulled away from Clear Fork in the second half for a 56-45 Ohio Cardinal Conference win. Hood […]
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Saddle Up: Ontario grad competes in national dressage competition
ONTARIO — It is commonly referred to as ballet on horseback and it can take a lifetime to master. Ontario High School graduate Emily Wright is well on her way. The 22-year-old Wright competed in the U.S. Dressage finals at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. last month. Wright and her horse, Florestano, placed […]
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Studer steps down at Lex
LEXINGTON — His head coaching career is on hold for now, but Lexington’s Dan Studer isn’t going anywhere. After two seasons and a 6-14 record, Studer handed in his resignation last week. He will still teach physical education at the high school and said he would like to continue coordinating Lexington’s strength and conditioning program. […]
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Tygers stop Toledo Scott
MANSFIELD — Robert Jones filled out the stat sheet — and added a clip to his personal highlight reel — Saturday afternoon at Pete Henry Gym. Mansfield Senior’s 6-foot-7 senior forward scored 13 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, handed out five assists and blocked four shots as the Tygers improved to 2-0 with a 66-53 win […]