NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Winter weather enthusiasts in north central Ohio don’t have far to go to access one of the state’s premier downhill skiing and snowboarding facilities. But if Snow Trails isn’t for you, there are plenty of other outdoor recreation opportunities scattered across the tri-county area. With the approaching winter storm expected to […]
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River Valley roughs up Shelby, regains MOAC lead
SHELBY — The Whippets were in the wrong place at the wrong time. River Valley came to town Friday still smarting from last week’s loss to Marion Harding and the Vikings took out their frustrations in a 98-65 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys basketball victory. River Valley suffered a 64-44 setback at home to Marion Harding […]
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Clear Fork takes command in chase for MOAC title
SHELBY — The race isn’t won yet, but the finish line is in sight and Clear Fork owns a commanding lead. Brinley Barnett scored nine of her game-high 15 points in the second half and the Colts tightened their stranglehold on the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference title with a 65-42 win over Shelby on Thursday. Clear […]
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ANALYSIS: Anything goes in wild OCC boys basketball title chase
The race for the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys basketball championship is a free-for-all. For the first time since 2018, four teams have designs on the crown and there’s a real possibility the eventual champ will have three conference losses. Ashland and OCC newcomer Dover sit atop the standings at 7-2. Mansfield Senior and New Philadelphia […]
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Back on Track: Mansfield Senior roughs up Lex, snaps three-game skid
MANSFIELD — Kaylen Brooks and his Mansfield Senior teammates had enough. Brooks scored 13 points and the Tygers snapped a rare three-game losing streak with a resounding 70-42 win over Lexington at Pete Henry Gym on Tuesday. Senior High (9-5, 6-3 Ohio Cardinal Conference) avoided its first four-game skid since dropping 10 straight during the […]
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Ontario dominates at MOAC swimming championships
MARION — Saturday was perhaps the most dominant performance in a long line of dominant performances for the Ontario boys and girls swim teams. The boys took first place in every event and the girls won every event except one at the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference championships Saturday at the W. Keith Davis Natatorium. The boys […]
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Lex, Ashland swimmers earn honors at OCC meet
WOOSTER — Wooster rolled to the boys and girls team titles on Saturday at the Ohio Cardinal Conference while hosting the event at the Ellen Shapiro Natatorium. On the girls side, Wooster finished with 486 points. Ashland (410) was second and Lexington (302) was third. In boys action, Wooster won with 447 points. Lexington (431) […]
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Mansfield Christian avenges loss to Crestline, takes lead in MBC title chase
CRESTLINE — It was a must-win game, but that’s nothing new for Mansfield Christian. Blayne Morrow led a balanced scoring attack with 15 points and the Flames kept their Mid-Buckeye Conference championship hopes alive with a critical, 48-34 win at Crestline on Friday. MCS (7-4, 4-1) avenged a season-opening loss to the Bulldogs and moved […]
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Youth Movement: North central Ohio’s boys basketball teams lean on freshmen, sophomores
North central Ohio’s most prolific scorers can’t even drive themselves to practice yet, but they’re driving the narrative on the area’s basketball courts. Local programs are experiencing a youth movement of sorts this winter, but young doesn’t necessarily mean inexperienced. North central Ohio’s freshman and sophomore classes have been nothing short of sensational through the […]
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Super Sophs: Young guns leading Ontario into MOAC title contention
ONTARIO — Cardae Brown and his classmates learned from last year’s growing pains. Ontario’s super sophomores are the ones inflicting pain this winter. The Warriors are 12-1 and in the hunt for a Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference crown thanks in no small part to a wildly talented sophomore class that includes Brown, Trindon Flenoury and Trey […]