GREENWICH – The Monroeville wrestling team is getting better and better at winning Firelands Conference Championships. On Saturday, the Eagles stretched their title streak to three straight years, blowing by runner-up Plymouth, 207-121, for the first FC three-peat since Crestview’s run of five in a row from 2007 through 2011. It was much more of […]
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6th-ranked Loudonville blasts Raiders, finishes dominant regular season
LOUDONVILLE – The Loudonville girls basketball team celebrated its seniors, shot the lights out, then cut the nets down Saturday afternoon. Now the Redbirds’ season can begin. Not shy all year about stating its No. 1 priority of making a run to the Division IV Final Four, Loudonville bludgeoned visiting Columbia 88-49 at The Cage. […]
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“Merrily We Roll Along” coming to AU’s Hugo Young Theatre Feb. 15 to 18
ASHLAND – The Ashland University Department of Theatre’s next production will be “Merrily We Roll Along,” a Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical to be held Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 15 to 18, at the Hugo Young Theatre. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s matinee is at 2 p.m. […]
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Ashland-area chorus begins rehearsals, seeks performers
ASHLAND – The Ashland Area Chorus, a community-based mixed choir, has announced its spring 2024 season. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ashland University in the Center for the Arts (formerly the Arts and Humanities building), room 242, starting this Monday, Jan. 8. The Ashland Area Chorus will perform a program […]
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AU presidential search officially underway
ASHLAND — Ashland University announced on its website Tuesday that the search for a new president has officially launched. “I am grateful to the AU community for providing valuable insight that helped inform the Presidential Search Committee’s understanding of the skills and attributes and important work ahead for Ashland’s next leader,” stated James Hess, chair […]
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TreVeyon Henderson football camp set for Dec. 17 in Ashland
ASHLAND — The TreVeyon Youth Football Camp is coming to Ashland on Sunday, Dec. 17. The camp will take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Niss Athletic Center on the campus of Ashland University. Ohio State junior running back TreVeyon Henderson will be the featured instructor. Campers ages 6 to 18 are welcome at […]
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Eagles rally for win over McKendree in America’s Crossroads Bowl
HAMMON, Ind. — Michael Shimek and his Ashland teammates made history Friday night. A sophomore defensive end, Shimek set AU’s single-game record with four sacks and the Eagles rallied for a 23-20 win over McKendree in the America’s Crossroads Bowl. Ashland became the first Great Midwest Athletic Conference team to win the America’s Crossroads Bowl, […]
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Ashland U. takes seven-game winning streak into America’s Crossroads Bowl
ASHLAND — They may not have qualified for the Division II playoffs, but the Eagles are still soaring. Ashland University will take a seven-game winning streak into Friday’s America’s Crossroads Bowl in Hammond, Ind., against McKendree University. The game is one of four NCAA Division II-sanctioned bowl games and pits the Great Midwest Athletic Conference’s […]
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Familiar foe awaits Ashland in third round of NCAA soccer tournament
ASHLAND — If Ashland University’s historic season is to continue, the Eagles will have to swamp the Lakers for a second time. Ashland (19-0-4) will host Grand Valley (13-3-6) in the late game of an NCAA “Sweet 16” tournament doubleheader Friday at 6 p.m. at Ashland’s Ferguson Field. Emporia State plays Washburn in Friday’s early game. […]
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Loudonville girls hoops shooting for powerhouse status
LOUDONVILLE – There is absolutely nothing typical about the Loudonville girls basketball program. Anyone watching the Redbirds practice for even five minutes can see the pace is frantic. Anyone talking to head coach Tyler Bates for even two minutes can hear the expectations are limitless. Anyone looking at the results from the last seven seasons […]