The Hillsdale Falcons came up short in a Division VII state semifinal against Kalida, but the loss couldn’t diminish the historic season.
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Bennett’s late bucket sends Hillsdale to its first Final Four
The Hillsdale Falcons earned their way to the first Final Four in program history, defeating Heartland Christian 58-57.
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Lexington softball team faces 30-0 opponent in D-IV state semifinal
LEXINGTON — It took the Lexington girls’ softball team more than two decades to return to the state’s Final Four. It will take knocking off an undefeated opponent for Lady Lex to make it another step. Lexington (24-3) will take on perennial power Springfield Kenton Ridge (30-0) in a Division IV state semifinal game Wednesday […]
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No ‘I’ in team: Close bonds have helped Shelby volleyball reach Final Four
The Whippets have put together their most historic volleyball season in more than three decades, resulting in a Final Four match Thursday.
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Ticket punched: Shelby earns third-ever Final Four volleyball bid
Shelby is Final Four bound for the third time in program history after defeating Lakeview 3-1 in Saturday’s Division IV regional final.
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Fort Recovery knocks off Hillsdale 3-1 in Division IV state baseball semifinal
AKRON — Hillsdale’s Owen Hoffman walked off the field with no regrets Saturday evening. The senior third baseman recorded three hits in four at bats Saturday in a Division IV state semifinal at Akron’s Canal Park. Hoffman and the Falcons (19-12) ultimately fell short 3-1 against Cinderella foe Fort Recovery, who entered the state tournament […]
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Hillsdale shuts out Warren JFK, headed to Final 4
Hillsdale punched its ticket back to the Final Four with a 3-0 victory Friday. The Falcons (19-11) were Division IV state runners-up in 2019.
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Team First: Shelby’s Bruskotter is Park National Bank Athlete of the Month
SHELBY — He was honored as the state’s Division II Player of the Year by both the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association and the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association, but Alex Bruskotter would gladly exchange his individual accolades for two more wins. Shelby’s senior guard would trade it all for a state championship. The Wright […]
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Shelby falls to Maysville in state semifinals
DAYTON — The brightest of lights were an appropriate setting for Shelby’s Alex Bruskotter. The Whippets’ senior authored one of the greatest performances in state tournament history. But his 34-point outburst was just a bit short as Maysville found just enough second-half magic to extend its storybook season. Bruskotter scored 34 points but the Whippets […]
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Shelby City Schools send off boys basketball team to Final 4 in Dayton
Shelby City Schools put on a district-wide pep rally Friday morning for the Dayton bound boys basketball program.