Butler said there’s a lot she loves about competitive cheer — the thrill of competition, the electric atmosphere on game day and even the chance to meet new people.
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Clear Fork defense, Madison WR earn top notice in Ohio prep football notebook
The Ohio high school football regular season drew to a close over the weekend. While attention now turns to the playoffs, here’s one last look at how the season concluded around the state. -Clear Fork’s defense recorded a safety and a pick-6 during a 25-0 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference win over Galion. Alekai Price recorded a […]
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Madison wins City Series for 3rd straight year by dumping Mansfield Sr.
MADISON TOWNSHIP — For a long time momentum was dressed in Mansfield Senior orange in the City Series. But Old Mo is a horse of a different color these days. Now it’s donning Madison green.
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Lucas needs a win in Week 10 to extend area-best postseason streak
LUCAS — North central Ohio’s longest active playoff streak is in jeopardy. Lucas was in 13th in Region 27 of Division VII when the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its penultimate regional computer ratings Tuesday.
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Madison, Shelby, Ontario, Clear Fork standouts headline Ohio prep football notebook
MANSFIELD — We’re turning to Week 10 of the Ohio high school football season and playoff prognostications are in the air. For instance, Lucas (4-5) needs a win at Wynford (3-6) in the season finale to keep alive its postseason streak. The Cubs have qualified for the playoffs 12 straight seasons.
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Streak-Buster: Madison tops Lex in OT to snap 10-game skid
LEXINGTON — The streak came to an end, but there was nothing easy about it. Wildcat quarterback Aiden Proctor bulldozed into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown and the Madison defense came up with a fourth-down stop as the Rams topped Lexington 20-14 in overtime at rainy Whitney Stadium in Friday night’s Ohio Cardinal […]
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Shelby, Madison, Clear Fork, Plymouth standouts noted in Ohio Prep Football Notebook
COLUMBUS — Week Eight of the Ohio High School football regular season produced another round of outstanding performances. -Shelby’s Michael Shepherd ran for 211 yards on 20 carries with three touchdowns while also competing 7-of-12 passes for 120 yards and two more scores in the Whippets’ 41-7 MOAC football win over Ontario. The Whippets have […]
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Madison, Mansfield Sr. cross country runners compete at Mapleton Fall Classic
Nearly 200 athletes competed in the boys high school race and nearly 150 girls participated in the girls high school race.
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Ohio prep football notebook: Tygers’ boss bags first varsity win in thrilling style
First-year Mansfield Senior coach David Phillips picked up his first career victory in dramatic fashion as the Tygers topped Lexington 32-27. The lead changed hands five times in this game, repeatedly in the fourth quarter. Phillips’ son, freshman quarterback David Phillips III, delivered the win when he hooked up with Xavier Taylor on a 56-yard […]
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Madison seizes big plays, snaps long skid to upset Ashland
ASHLAND – Madison walked into Ashland’s Community Stadium on Friday with bad intentions after 11 consecutive losses to the Arrows. On the strength of three back-breaking plays, the Rams spoiled Ashland’s Homecoming night and stomped out years of frustration.