EUGENE, Oregon — Ashland University grad Katie Nageotte came up just short Sunday in her attempt to make the Rio Olympics. At the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, Nageotte tied for fifth place with a vault of 15-feet, 1-inch after failing on all three attempts at 15-3. The 15-1 vault was a personal outdoor […]
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Mr. Football signs with Ashland University
ASHLAND, Ohio — North central Ohio football fans will soon find out what Mansfield Senior coach Chioke Bradley learned last fall. Keishaun Sims is every bit as good as advertised. Ohio’s reigning Mr. Football, Sims has signed to play at Division II Ashland University in the fall. The Massillon Perry product rushed for 3,224 yards […]
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Tygers hosting passing scrimmage
MANSFIELD, Ohio — There will be no shortage of athletes at Arlin Field on Tuesday when Mansfield Senior hosts its annual 7-on-7 passing scrimmage. Teams from Glenville, Canton GlenOak, Bedford, Shelby, Columbus Eastmoor Academy, Columbus South, Akron Kenmore and Springfield will join Senior High at 3 p.m. for what is traditionally the most talent-laden 7-on-7s […]
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STARTEK, Madison join forces for passing scrimmages
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Practice won’t officially begin until August, but footballs will be flying all over Ram Field at STARTEK Stadium in the coming days. High school football fans can get their preseason fix starting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the STARTEK 7X7 High School Tournament. It is the first of three passing scrimmages […]
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AU adds David Wilson as voice of Eagle football
ASHLAND — Ashland University Director of Athletics Al King has announced the hire of veteran broadcaster David Wilson as play-by-play announcer for Eagle football games, beginning with the 2016 season. “We are happy to welcome Dave Wilson to the AU football broadcast booth,” said King. “Dave will bring a wide range of experiences to the […]
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Mansfield Motorcycle Club members can’t get enough of Vintage Motorcycle Days
LEXINGTON, Ohio — He has toured the country and played in front of tens of thousands of fans as the guitarist for the rock band Warrant, but the thrill of the stage doesn’t compare to the rush Billy Morris gets just before the green flag flies. “On stage, there is definitely an adrenaline rush,” said […]
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AU alum places 2nd in hammer at trials; awaits his Olympic fate
EUGENE, Oregon – Ashland University alum Kibwe Johnson placed second in the hammer throw Wednesday night in the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, but he still doesn’t know if he will be making a trip to Rio next month. Although the top three finishers usually qualify for the Olympics, Johnson’s throw […]
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Offers keep coming for Mansfield Senior’s Manns
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Jornell Manns’ stock is soaring. A junior-to-be at Mansfield Senior, Manns has taken the summer camp circuit by storm. The wide receiver and defensive back, who picked up his first Division I offer from Penn State in the spring, has added offers from Kentucky, Bowling Green, Toledo and Ohio University this summer. […]
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Former AU pitcher Art Warren makes strong start in high-A
BAKERSFIELD, California — It didn’t take former Ashland University pitcher Art Warren long to prove the Seattle Mariners right in giving him a mid-season promotion. Warren, in his first full professional season in the Mariners organization, was promoted from Class A Clinton (Iowa) to Class high-A Bakersfield (Calif.) on June 30. Two days later, the […]