MANSFIELD — Nothing is set in stone, but a handful of area schools can likely make their postseason plans. Ashland, Ontario, Shelby, Hillsdale and Danville already have secured playoff bids, according to computer ratings maven Joe Eitel, while Lexington, Galion and Fredericktown control their own destinies. None of the 20 schools in the three-plus county […]
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Ontario, Shelby close in on top spot in Region 14
ONTARIO — The chase for the top spot in Region 14 is getting a little more interesting. Undefeated Ontario and Shelby held firm at second and third, respectively, when the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its weekly regional computer ratings Tuesday. The top 16 teams in each of the state’s 28 computer regions qualify […]
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Lexington’s hot streak elevates the Minutemen in football ratings
LEXINGTON — The Lexington football team has played itself into playoff contention. The red-hot Minutemen have won three straight games. As a result, coach Andrew Saris has seen his squad vault into a tie for 13th in Region 10 of Division III when the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its third weekly computer ratings […]
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Crestline administrators welcome students back to school
CRESTLINE —A new school year is filled with new opportunities and buzzing excitement. A new school year began on Aug. 19 at Crestline Exempted Village School District. Students, staff, and faculty have all been awaiting the 2024-2025 school year and are now excited to get back into the academic endeavors of the school year. This […]
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Plymouth defense, Lucas offense & Buckeyes’ commitment shine in Ohio’s Week 1 football notes
COLUMBUS — Week 1 of the 2024 high school football season is in the books. Let’s take a look at some of the top performances from all around the state with this week’s Ohio Prep Sports Media High School Football Notebook. North central Ohio standouts -The Plymouth Big Red defense was lights out in a […]
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2024 HS football preview: Crestline Bulldogs
Welcome to Source Media’s 2024 high school football preview. Over the coming days, we’ll preview schools across Richland, Ashland and Knox Counties every day leading up to week 1. You can find all of our high school football previews here. McDonald’s is proud to back our area’s local athletes and help Richland Source provide fans […]
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Regional runner-up Lexington lands three on all-district first team
LEXINGTON — Lady Lex’s run to the regional final didn’t go unnoticed across northwest Ohio. Makaree Chapman, Jillian Morr and Kylie Galownia were all selected to the Division II first team when the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association unveiled its All-Northwest District teams recently. The Lady Lex trio was joined on the first […]
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2nd-seeded Warriors look to defend Division II Fremont district title
ONTARIO — Winning a Fremont district title was anything but easy. Defending it may be even more difficult for Ontario. The Warriors (12-8) earned the No. 2 seed during Sunday’s district tournament draw and took a first-round bye. Ontario will host either No. 6 Clyde (9-9) or No. 10 Madison (5-14) in a sectional championship […]
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Undefeated Lady Lex earns top seed in softball tourney draw
LEXINGTON — Lady Lex may be the best-kept secret in all of Ohio — at least for now. Unbeaten Lexington picked up the No. 1 seed in Sunday’s Division II Willard district tournament draw. Lady Lex (19-0) opted for a first-round bye and will host either No. 9 Vermilion or No. 10 Tiffin Columbian in […]
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Shelby’s Schwemley, Clear Fork’s Labaki headline area picks to All-NW District team
SHELBY — Eve Schwemley was rewarded for helping Shelby win its sixth consecutive Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference crown. A 5-foot-7 junior, Schwemley was selected to the All-Northwest District first team in Division II. She averaged 14.1 points and 2.8 steals per game for the Whippets (18-6, 13-1). Mansfield Senior’s Monetta Hilory and Lexington’s Makaree Chapman were […]