NORTH ROBINSON – After recently locking in a sweep of titles in the Firelands Conference track and field championships, the Crestview boys and girls squads came up big again Friday during their Division III district meets hosted by Colonel Crawford. Both Cougar squads finished as runners-up in their respective 16-team fields, with the CHS girls […]
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Thomas leads Lady Lex to 4th straight OCC team title; Minutemen win boys crown, too
ASHLAND — Emily Thomas had herself a day. Lexington’s senior sprinter won three individual events and anchored a winning relay team as Lady Lex captured its fourth straight Ohio Cardinal Conference crown Friday at Ashland University’s Ferguson Field. Lex scored 147 points, followed by Wooster (130) and Ashland (128). West Holmes (101.5), New Philadelphia (81.5), […]
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Danville’s Hackman a quadruple-winner at Knox Morrow Athletic Conference meet
IBERIA — Danville’s Kelsey Hackman put on a show Tuesday afternoon. So did Northmor’s Cowin Becker. Both Hackman and Becker won four individual events during the rain-delayed Knox Morrow Athletic Conference meet at Northmor. Hackman struck gold in the 100 meter dash, the 100 and 300 hurdles and the long jump. Meanwhile, Becker swept the […]
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Madison track honors seniors
MADISON TOWNHIP — Madison High School honored its seniors last week, saluting the track athletes and their families. The pictures below were courtesy of Madison teacher Jennifer Branstetter.
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Shelby’s Bowman making up for lost time
SHELBY — For Ava Bowman, every moment spent on the track this spring is reason for celebration. Shelby’s senior sprinter is doing what she loves again. Bowman didn’t have much to celebrate last year. She lost almost her entire junior season to injury after winning a pair of state medals as a sophomore. Her recent […]
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OHSAA announces cross country divisions & contract with Obetz
COLUMBUS – With cross country expanding to four divisions this fall, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns, along with a new three-year contract with Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park to host three OHSAA cross country events each fall. Divisional breakdowns for the fall sports of golf, girls tennis, soccer and […]
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Bowman powers Shelby girls to team title at 92nd Mehock Relays
MANSFIELD — Ava Bowman kept her promise Saturday afternoon. Shelby’s senior sprinter broke the school record in the 200 meter dash during the 92nd Mehock Relays, winning in 25.57 seconds. It was one of three Mehock golds for Bowman, who told teammate Brayden DeVito earlier in the week she was gunning for Tiffany Adkins’ 2003 […]
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Ashland sweeps to boys & girls team titles at Madison Invitational
MADISON TOWNSHIP — It was a big day and night for the Ashland boys and girls track teams at Thursday’s Madison Invitational. The Arrows cruised to team titles in what served as an unofficial kickoff to the area high school track scene. Boys results The Ashland boys nearly lapped the field, scorching everyone with 180.5 […]
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Junior Achievement: Lex’s Hughes is boys Runner of Year after breaking school record
LEXINGTON — After breaking the school record in his final race as a junior, what will Latrell Hughes do for an encore? It should be fun to watch. The newly-crowned North Central Ohio Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year, Hughes broke the program record en route to a second-place finish at the Division II […]
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Loudonville’s Shultz goes out in style
LOUDONVILLE — Tess Shultz put the exclamation point on a remarkable high school cross country career. The Loudonville senior and North Central Ohio Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year, Shultz placed fifth in the Division III race at the state meet at Fortress Obetz. It was her third All-Ohio finish in three trips to […]