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 […]
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Cougars dominate at Tyger Invitational
MANSFIELD — After losing two-time All-Ohioan Josh Brooks to graduation, Crestview was supposed to come back to earth this fall. It turns out the Cougars like the view from the stratosphere. Led by medalist Bryce Lutz’s 2-under 69, Crestview cruised to the team title at the nine-team Tyger Invitational at Twin Lakes on Friday. The […]
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Golf returns at St. Peter’s
MANSFIELD — It may not rival the teams of the early 2000s, but it’s a start. Or, in this case, it’s a restart. The St. Peter’s golf team is back after taking a one-year hiatus. The Spartans didn’t field a team in 2013, primarily because there wasn’t enough interest among the student population. The spark […]
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Ontario’s Cortelletti is Richland Source Athlete of the Week
ONTARIO — Brett Cortelletti’s opening statement was a resounding one, but the Ontario senior is more concerned with how he closes. The Richland Source Athlete of the Week, Cortelletti won last week’s 28th annual B-Dry Richland County Cross Country Championship at Madison High School in what amounted to a landslide. His winning time of 17 […]
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Galion ready for move to MOAC
GALION — He has worked his magic for the past seven seasons, revitalizing Galion’s once proud but long dormant football program. But if the Tigers are to continue their run of recent success, veteran coach Chris Hawkins will need to pull another rabbit out of his hat. Galion, which won two conference championships in its […]