(Photos from Lexington’s 81-63 win on Friday night at home against Galion in a Division II sectional basketball championship game. The Minutemen (21-2) advance to the district semifinals Thursday at Ontario High School against Willard (19-4) in a rematch of last year’s sectional title game, won by Lexington. Galion ends its season with a 12-12 […]
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Area swimmers take aim at state podium
LEXINGTON — It is among the greatest dynasties in north central Ohio high school sports — and perhaps the best-kept secret. The Lexington boys swim team has cornered the market on the 200 yard medley relay.
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Ashland’s Lemon, Lex’s Trittschuh make splash at state diving competition
CANTON — North central Ohio’s contingent of divers took center stage during the opening day of the state swimming and diving tournament Tuesday morning. Ashland’s Owen Lemon and Lexington’s Mason Trittschuh both earned top-10 finishes in the Division II boys 1-meter diving competition.
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Shelby’s Bruskotter, Lucas’ Toms selected District 6 Players of Year
SHELBY — The District 6 Coaches Association confirmed what north central Ohio fans have known all season. Shelby’s Alex Bruskotter is the genuine article.
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Ohio State-bound White, Ottawa-Glandorf edge Lexington in thriller
LEXINGTON — Ohio State basketball fans, disheartened by the current state of affairs that led to Chris Holtmann’s firing, can take heart. Help is on the way.
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Arrows power to Ohio Cardinal Conference wrestling title
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Ashland reclaimed the wrestling crown Saturday afternoon inside Wayne E. Miller Gymnasium — and sent notice to the rest of the Ohio Cardinal Conference in the process. The Arrows don’t intend to abdicate the throne anytime soon.
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Lexington completes perfect OCC campaign with tight win at Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Lexington withstood its most serious challenge of the season in the Ohio Cardinal Conference on Friday night at Mount Vernon High School. Sophomore Brayden Fogle scored a team-high 18 points and Gavin Husty added 17 to help the Minutemen survive in a 61-58 decision over the Yellow Jackets.
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District swim meet awaits area’s best
North central Ohio’s top swimmers will put it all on the line this weekend at their respective district meets. The Northwest District meet will take place Friday and Saturday at Bowling Green State University’s Cooper Pool.
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Lexington clinches outright OCC title by thumping West Holmes
MILLERSBURG — Lexington wrapped up an outright Ohio Cardinal Conference boys basketkball championship on Friday night — and the Minutemen did it without suspense. Lex erupted in the first quarter and never really stopped in collecting a convincing 69-34 victory at West Holmes.
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Champions again: Lexington clinches at least a share of OCC title
LEXINGTON — Lexington’s Brayden Fogle wants the ball in his hands at crunch time. Heck, the 6-5 sophomore was even dribbling a ball during a post-game interview Friday night.
