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Going the distance: Lexington’s Hughes caps historic career with another state track title
Lexington senior Latrell Hughes defended his state championship in the 800-meter run Sunday in record-setting fashion.
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Clear Fork’s Hoeflich reaches state podium in high jump
COLUMBUS — Mother Nature is not a high school track fan. Storms rolled through central Ohio on Saturday, causing two delays at the state track meet inside Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The first delay came during the Division I preliminaries, causing a pause in the action for about 90 minutes. A second round […]
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Hughes’ blistering anchor leg powers Lexington to defend state title in 4×800 relay
COLUMBUS — The strategy was simple for Lexington’s Nathan Reed, Trevor Reed and Will Hooper: Get the baton to anchor man Latrell Hughes. The Minutemen defended their state title in the 4×800 relay on the opening day of the Division II state meet at Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, breaking the tape in 7 […]
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Shelby’s Henkel shatters state record to repeat as long jump champion
COLUMBUS — Shelby’s Madison Henkel made history on Saturday. The senior long jumper broke the Division III state meet record and the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium record with a leap of 19 feet, 11.5 inches to repeat as state champion. Five of Henkel’s six jumps were better than 19 feet. Her fifth jump brought a […]
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Business Trip: Mansfield Christian’s Patrick places fourth in 3,200 at state track meet
Mansfield Christian’s Riley Patrick placed fourth in the 3,200 meter run at the Division V state meet Thursday.
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Madison rebounds from heartbreaking 2025 Elite 8 loss to reach state softball semifinals
The Phoenix rises from its own ashes in Greek mythology. The Madison softball team can relate.
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Lex’s Hughes overcomes injuries, looks to repeat as state champ
LEXINGTON — Latrell Hughes and his Lexington teammates enjoyed a dream season in 2025, placing second at the Division I state track meet. The 2026 campaign has been nightmarish, but Hughes and the Minutemen hope to make amends this weekend. Hughes will try to defend his state titles in both the 800-meter run and as […]
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Master blaster: Late pass earns Hoffman $100K check at Mansfield Speedway on Saturday night
A donation from Dan and Brenda Niss made North Carolina racer Nick Hoffman’s night a six-figure experience Saturday.
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State-Bound: Madison’s Stancombe, Lex’s Hughes headline list of local qualifiers
Madison’s Jaxin Stancombe and Lexington’s Latrell Hughes are headed to next week’s state track meet after standout performances Friday.