MOUNT VERNON – Shad Creamer is unassuming. At 5-foot-9, he’s often the shortest man on the court. He’s not blindingly fast or shockingly springy. But he brings something else to the table for Mansfield Senior – something head coach Marquis Skyes called essential, even though it doesn’t show up in the box score. Shad Creamer […]
Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
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Late bucket propels Mount Vernon past Madison in OCC thriller
MOUNT VERNON – When Doug Savage’s team entered quarantine earlier this month, he feared the worst. Along with his players’ health and well-being, Savage was concerned about their ability to stay motivated during the 14-day break. Mount Vernon was unable to practice, or hold any team functions, during that time. Seven games were either postponed […]
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Freddies overcome late Bulldog rally, remain undefeated
HOWARD – By the time Kaid Carpenter hoisted his shot-heard-round-the-KMAC on Tuesday night, it had been six minutes and 35 seconds since Fredericktown last scored. The Freddies (13-0), ranked fifth in the state, had gone ice cold down the stretch. East Knox (6-6) had implemented a zone defense early in the fourth quarter, and Fredericktown […]
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Suspect apprehended after multi-unit manhunt near Fredericktown
FREDERICKTOWN — On Nov. 23, Matthew S. Adams led Mount Vernon police officers on a high-speed chase through the city’s east side. Police had attempted to stop his vehicle for an equipment violation, but Adams did not concede, ultimately initiating a pursuit that ended when he crashed his van into another vehicle and fled on […]
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Fredericktown upends powerhouse Danville, wins 7th straight
DANVILLE – When Tim Maceyko came to Fredericktown in 2018, the young Freddies simply couldn’t string two wins together. They finished 2-20 that year, with both wins coming in non-conference play. They lost games by one point and 60 points. Mayceko’s club played hard, but their inexperience showed. They were learning the varsity game – […]
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Fredericktown honors Ruhl with ‘Key to the Village’
FREDERICKTOWN – Every small town has someone who keeps it running – who does the dirty, often thankless work that allows residents to go about their lives unbothered. In Fredericktown, for the last 21 years, that person was Irl Ruhl. Ruhl was honored for his service to the community on Monday night when Mayor Jerry […]
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Running down a dream: Caputo, Freddies set to chase history at state XC meet
FREDERICKTOWN – The most dramatic point in any cross country race isn’t when the fastest runners are trading strides down the home stretch, or crossing the finish line at almost the exact same time. It’s just before that, when the crowd of spectators, gathered at the finish line, first realizes what’s about to unfold before […]
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Lexington’s Ruminski, Ashland’s Sabo earn all-Ohio honors
COLUMBUS – In her coach’s eyes, Mandy Ruminski is one-of-a-kind. The Lexington senior qualified for state all four years. She did it in two different divisions, representing Div. II Shelby her freshman and sophomore years before transferring to Div. I Lexington for her junior and senior seasons. “It doesn’t happen very often, especially considering she […]