Ashland overcomes New Philadelphia’s lead to earn win Ashland seemed a step slow at the start, but rallied to win 34-7 over New Philadelphia for an Ohio high school football victory on Sept. 12. New Philadelphia showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-6 advantage over Ashland as […]
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Lewis brothers connect, Hillsdale bounces Loudonville
JEROMESVILLE – Hopes were high Friday night that Ashland County’s “Backyard Brawl” rivalry game between Hillsdale and Loudonville could bring some suspense between two unbeaten teams. The Falcons, however, showed their talent and moxie is still soaring after a trip to the Division VII state championship game a year ago. Hillsdale quarterback Kael Lewis hit […]
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Loudonville blanks Mapleton 60–0 in dominant season opener
LOUDONVILLE — A year after scoring just 72 points the entire season, Loudonville nearly matched that total in a single night. On the first play from scrimmage Friday, sophomore Collin Caley sprinted 45 yards to the end zone, sparking a 60–0 rout of Mapleton on a hot and humid opener in the Mohican Valley. The […]
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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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Highland’s Rogers wins MVP of News Journal All-Star Classic
LEXINGTON — Highland’s Toby Rogers was a star among the stars at Friday night’s 46th annual News Journal All-Star Classic. The Scots’ standout poured in a whopping 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to garner MVP honors at the boys basketball clash. Rogers led five teammates in twin figures as the North rolled to a […]
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Shelby’s Schwemley is MVP of girls all-star basketball game
LEXINGTON — Shelby’s Eve Schwemley enjoyed a superb girls basketball career at Shelby High School. On Friday night, she concluded it in fine fashion. The Whippets’ standout, who cracked 1,000 points as part of her prep resume, earned MVP honors at the Telegraph-Forum Girls Basketball Showcase at Lexington High School. Schwemley scored 20 points, grabbed […]
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Brafford resigns from Loudonville boys basketball post
LOUDONVILLE – The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District (LPEVSD) has announced the resignation of Tim Brafford, the head coach of the boys basketball program. His resignation will take effect on March 16, 2025, following the conclusion of the current winter season, the school stated. Brafford served as head coach during the 2024-2025 season. The Redbirds […]
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Northmor 2nd at KMAC wrestling; Fredericktown’s Rook honored
IBERIA — Saturday’s Knox Morrow Athletic Conference Wrestling Championships had a little bit of everything. The anticipated Centerburg’s Chris Marshall squared off against Northmor’s Cowin Becker in the 144-pound finale. Becker entered the tournament with a 36-2 record while Marshall entered with a 16-2 mark for the season. KMAC Wrestling Championships Team Score The match […]
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Mansfield Sr.’s 2005 storybook run came during Golden Age of Ohio high school basketball
I didn’t realize it at the time, but I landed in Mansfield during a Golden Era of boys basketball. I inherited the Mansfield Senior basketball beat in 2000 and sat courtside as the Tygers won four district championships in my first six seasons as the lead reporter. Senior High reached the Sweet 16 in 2002, […]
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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 […]