LEXINGTON — Until proven otherwise, the road to the district championship runs through Lexington. The Minutemen were selected the top seed in the Division II district tournament for the sixth straight year during Sunday’s tournament draw. The last time Lexington wasn’t the top seed was 2017. That year Vermilion earned the top spot and Lex […]
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Ontario claims top seed in Division II tournament draw
MANSFIELD — Richland County’s reputation as a girls soccer hotbed was reinforced again Sunday. For the seventh straight year, local heavyweights Ontario, Clear Fork, Lexington and Madison grabbed the top four seeds in the Division II district tournament draw. The last time another program cracked the top four was 2016, when Norwalk earned the No. […]
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Crestview honors seniors
Crestview recognized its senior football players, cheerleaders, golfers and band members before Friday’s game against Norwalk St. Paul at Scott Bailey Memorial Field.
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Ashland holds off Walsh in GMAC showdown
ASHLAND — The Eagles couldn’t stay out of their own way Saturday night, but still figured out a way to win. Quarterback Trevor Bycznski threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns and Larry Martin rushed for 131 yards as Ashland knocked off Walsh 21-7 on a cold and blustery Saturday night at Jack Miller Stadium. […]
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McCord, Buckeyes shake off slow start to pull away from Maryland
COLUMBUS — This is fast becoming a fascinating Ohio State football season. The Buckeyes are breaking in a new quarterback, seasoning new faces on a shaky offensive line, and navigating it all with a veteran defense that’s keeping everything within reach. Saturday was the latest example. For the second game in a row, coach Ryan […]
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Strong 2nd half sends Shelby past Clear Fork 36-21
After finding themselves in a tie game at halftime, Shelby flipped a switch and fought their way to a 36-21 MOAC victory over Clear Fork.
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Big plays haunt Crestview in Firelands Conference loss to Norwalk St. Paul
OLIVESBURG — Ben Burger and his St. Paul teammates swung for the fences Friday night. Burger scored on a 58-yard run and hauled in a 60-yard touchdown pass and the Flyers rumbled to a 33-7 Firelands Conference win over Crestview on Senior Night at Scott Bailey Memorial Field. St. Paul (4-4, 4-0) had four scoring […]
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Ohio’s Oct. 6 statewide prep football roundup
Akron Hoban secures a win over Cleveland Glenville Akron Hoban handed Cleveland Glenville a tough 28-16 loss on Oct. 6 in Ohio football action. The first quarter gave Akron Hoban a 21-8 lead over Cleveland Glenville. The Knights opened a huge 28-8 gap over the Tarblooders at the intermission. Cleveland Glenville fought back in the […]
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The run starts now: Lucas rolls past Plymouth with playoff mindset
LUCAS — Scott Spitler reminded his football team Friday night even before they left the field after a 49-14 win against Plymouth at Bob Wine Field. Enjoy the Homecoming dance Saturday. But understand, the playoffs start now for the Lucas Cubs. “We just said that in our (post-game) huddle that our mindset has to be […]
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Madison blanks Mount Vernon to earn 1st win of the year
MOUNT VERNON – Despite loss after loss, head coach Brent Besancon never stopped working to build the Madison Rams into winners. Not just on the scoreboard, but in the game of life as well. Friday, it finally came together. The Rams played by far their most complete game all season under their first-year coach, dominating […]