FINDLAY — It’s a good thing his team maintained its composure Thursday afternoon, because Galion coach Bryce Lehman was having a hard time keeping it together. The Tigers won the Division II district title at Sycamore Springs on a fifth-score tie-breaker, earning their third straight trip to the state tournament. Galion and Genoa both shot […]
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Pride of the Valley: Clear Fork’s Zac Clark hailed nationally as hero
BELLVILLE — A cloud of dust hangs over the practice field on the hill behind Clear Fork High School as the late-September sun blazes overhead. Practice has just ended and judging by the dirty fingerprints blanketing Zac Clark’s black sleeveless shirt, it was an intense and physical workout. Barrel-chested with thick arms and powerful legs, […]
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Rams qualify for district tournament
TIFFIN — Eric Wellman is a numbers guy and when Madison’s coach had finished running the figures, all he could do was smile. By Wellman’s tabulations, the Rams were headed to the district for the first time in a long time. Madison shot a team total of 350 at Tuesday’s Division I sectional tournament at […]
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Shelby girls headed back to state
FINDLAY — The Shelby girls are headed to state for a fourth straight year. Nicole Jones fired a 77 and Julia Gutchall carded an 86 as the Whippets finished fourth at the Division II district tournament at Sycamore Springs Golf Course on Monday. The Whippets shot a team total of 379 to secure the fourth […]
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Tyger Roar: Senior High’s Grose puts on a show
MANSFIELD — Angelo Grose did Angelo Grose things Friday night at Arlin Field. The Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, Grose caught 10 passes for a 177 yards and two touchdowns and recorded 13 tackles — including seven solo stops, four tackles for loss and two sacks — in Mansfield Senior’s 21-14 win over Sandusky. […]
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Grose, Tygers stop Sandusky
MANSFIELD — Angelo Grose put on a show Friday night at Arlin Field. The Michigan State-bound Grose caught 10 passes for a career-high 177 yards and two touchdowns and the Tygers knocked off Sandusky 21-14 at Arlin Field. “The kid is half man, half amazing and he showed it tonight,” Mansfield Senior coach Chioke Bradley […]
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Eagles looking to bounce back at Northwood
ASHLAND — The offense has sputtered, but Ashland University’s defense has been better than advertised. The Eagles will try to bounce back from last week’s disheartening 28-13 home loss to No. 2 Ferris State when they visit Northwood at 1 p.m. Saturday in Midland, Michigan. AU (1-2, 0-1 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) forced four […]
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Jones leads Whippets to runner-up finish at Valley View sectional
GALION — Nicole Jones stepped on the accelerator early and never pumped the brakes. A Shelby sophomore, Jones birdied her first three holes en route to an 8-under 65 to claim medalist honors at the Division II sectional tournament Tuesday at Valley View Golf Club. The Whippets carded a team total of 356, good for […]
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Sack Artist: Shelby defensive end Marek Albert terrorizing MOAC foes
SHELBY — He’s the younger brother of Shelby quarterback McGwire Albert, but calling Marek Albert little is a misnomer. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound junior defensive end has the game to match his frame. The Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, Marek Albert had a whopping six sacks in Shelby’s 42-7 win at Ontario on Friday. The […]