MADISON TOWNSHIP — Tyrell Ajian will have some big decisions to make in the upcoming years, but for now Madison’s super sophomore is living in the moment. And Friday night was a big moment. The Richland Source Athlete of the Week, Ajian scored touchdowns on offense and defense — and had a special teams score […]
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Rams rough up Galion on special night
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Tyrell Ajian and his Madison teammates christened Ram Field at STARTEK Stadium in style on Friday. Madison’s super sophomore hauled in a 22 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, recovered the ensuing pooch kick that resulted in another score and returned an interception 57 yards for a TD in the third […]
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Lex’s Zahn wins sudden death playoff at McLean Invitational
ONTARIO — Eighteen holes of golf weren’t enough for Lexington’s Joey Zahn and Crestview’s Bryce Lutz. Zahn birdied the second sudden death playoff hole to claim medalist honors over Lutz at the 14-team McLean Invitational at Oak Tree Golf Club on a scorching Friday afternoon. Lex won the team title with a 307. Wooster and […]
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Indians trade for Galion grad J.B. Shuck
GALION — Jack Shuck will have to forgive his son for not calling. Friday was a hectic day for the newest member of the Cleveland Indians. Shuck’s son, 2005 Galion graduate J.B. Shuck, was traded from Los Angeles Angels to the Indians on Friday for cash considerations. The Angels had designated the 27-year-old outfielder for […]
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Second-half surge ignites Flames past Colts
BELLVILLE — Before Mansfield Christian’s postgame huddle broke up Thursday evening, senior Brendan Ernsberger had something to say to his teammates. His message won’t soon be forgotten. “In my three years so far I’ve played in three regional championship games, been to two Final Fours (2011, 2013) and played in the state championship game last […]
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Feelings mixed about new OHSAA point differential rule
MANSFIELD — The Rams got to celebrate a little earlier than expected last week, becoming a footnote in Richland County high school football history along the way. Madison’s 34-0 win over Shelby at Skiles Field was noteworthy because the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s newly-adopted point differential rule was enforced for the final 4:29 of […]
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Madison celebrates facility at ribbon-cutting ceremony
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The home field advantage Grant Milliron once enjoyed no longer exists, not that the 1953 Madison graduate is complaining. Standing near midfield on a sun-slashed Wednesday afternoon, Milliron fondly recalled his playing days as he admired Ram Field at STARTEK Stadium during the facility’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The oversized block ‘M’ centered […]
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Madison’s Grose is Richland Source Athlete of the Week
MADISON TOWNSHIP — If volleyball or basketball doesn’t work out, maybe Mekaila Grose can pursue a career in dance. Madison’s senior middle hitter and middle blocker can pirouette with the best of them. This week’s Richland Source Athlete of the Week, Grose likes to have fun on the volleyball court. Her infectious smile — not […]
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Opportunistic Plymouth throttles Lucas
LUCAS — When opportunity knocked, Plymouth kicked down the door. The Big Red’s ball-hawking defense forced four Lucas turnovers and Plymouth’s prolific offense scored a touchdown after each miscue in a 40-22 win Friday at Bob Wine Field. “We knew we had to force mistakes on these guys because they are such an outstanding ball-control […]