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Ashland boys, Lex’s Dials earn state berths
FINLDAY — Trevor Dials thrives on pressure and there was no shortage of stressful moments during the Division I district tournament Thursday afternoon at Sycamore Springs. Dials shot a 75 to earn one of the two individual state-qualifying berths up for grabs. Ashland shot a team total of 322 to earn the second team berth […]
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Whippets relish opportunity to play at state again
SHELBY — If he has any questions about the layout at Ohio State’s Gray Course, first-year Shelby coach Nick Briggs can check with Julia Gutchall. There may not be a player in the state with more experience at the course than the lone senior on Shelby’s roster. Gutchall will be making her fourth appearance at […]
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New-look Tigers ready to tackle NorthStar
GALION — Bryce Lehman would like to say he saw this coming, but Galion’s veteran golf coach wasn’t sure what to expect when the season started. The Tigers will make their third straight appearance at the Division II state tournament this weekend at NorthStar Golf Club in Sunbury and Lehman is the first to admit […]
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Jeromesville youth earns spot on Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Team
JEROMESVILLE — Addison Nalle-Icenhour of Jeromesville has captured a spot on the Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Youth Team (EOQH) for a second year. The team will compete in the National Youth Activity Tournament (NYATT) during the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus. Team eligibility is a vigorous set of requirements before throwing a leg […]
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Ashland girls, Lexington’s Ruminski headed to state golf tourney
BOWLING GREEN — The Ashland girls are going back to the state tournament and coach Nancy Noble hopes the third time is the charm. The Arrows shot a sensational 335 at Tuesday’s Division I district tournament at Stone Ridge Golf Club, easily winning the team title and punching their ticket to the state tournament for […]
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Re-introduction of Castle Wall honors part of broader Doug Castle Legacy Project
MANSFIELD — He was a longtime teacher, coach and administrator, but more than anything else, Doug Castle was an advocate for the young people of Mansfield until his death in 2018. The wall that bears his name at Arlin Field was constructed to recognize individuals who share his vision. It will add five names to […]
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Family Tradition: Jones picks up where older sister left off
SHELBY — Nicole Jones had some big golf shoes to fill and the Shelby sophomore has outdriven expectations. Jones, the Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, finished sixth individually at last week’s Division II district tournament at Sycamore Springs to lead the Whippets to a fourth-place finish. Shelby earned the final qualifying spot to this […]
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Eagles’ miracle Hail Mary stuns Grand Valley State
ALLENDALE, Michigan — Someone should contact the Vatican. Official confirmation is needed before a miracle is confirmed. Still, Ashland University may have passed one on Saturday night, literally. On the final play of the game at Allendale, Michigan, Eagles’ sophomore quarterback Austin Brenner heaved a prayer into the Grand Valley State end zone that was […]