MANSFIELD — The new-look high school sports landscape came further into focus earlier this week. The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced in February the divisional expansion of several sports, including girls volleyball and boys and girls soccer, effective for the 2024-25 school year. On Tuesday, the OHSAA released its preliminary divisional assignments for those […]
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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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Ontario to drop to Division IV for upcoming football season
ONTARIO — The Warriors are headed for more recognizable terrain. After spending the past two years in Division III, Ontario will drop back down to Division IV for the upcoming football season. The Ohio High School Athletic Association unveiled divisional breakdowns and regional alignments for the 2024 football season Thursday afternoon. The OHSAA uses enrollment […]
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Madison releases honor roll listing
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools has released its list of students who earned All A’s and also made the Honor Roll for the latest grading period. All A’s SENIORS Donovan Adkins, Alivia Ash, Joshua Atwell, Bayleigh Auflick, Layla Azmoun, Natalee Back, Hannah Ball, Olivia Barley, Tyler Batcheller, Madison Berry, Karsyn Blust, Colin Carroll, Jillian […]
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Mansfield-area wrestlers shine on 1st day of state tournament
COLUMBUS — Luke Schlosser spoke for the entire north central Ohio state-qualifying wrestling contingent after an impressive opening day in Columbus. “I expected to come down here and win,” Schlosser said after dispatching Beaver Local’s Justin Cox 7-2 in the opening round of the Division II state tournament. “That’s the mindset you’ve got to have. […]
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Lexington’s Nicol ready for state debut
LEXINGTON — He was the last and least likely of the 11 area wrestlers to earn state bids at last week’s Division II Norwalk district. And Lexington’s Aedan Nicol will likely be the lightest 285-pounder in the 16-man field when the state meet starts Friday afternoon. Nicol punched his ticket to state with a fourth-place […]
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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 […]
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Mansfield Sr.’s Hilory, Bradley selected to OCC first team
MANSFIELD — A pair of Tygers headlined the All-Ohio Cardinal Conference girls basketball team. Monetta Hilory and Kiersten Bradley both earned spots on the All-OCC first team after helping the Tygers to a runner-up finish. Senior High finished 20-4 overall and 12-2 in OCC play. West Holmes won the conference crown with a 13-1 record. […]
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District tournaments await area’s top wrestlers
MANSFIELD — Wrestling’s second season began last week, but things will get really interesting this weekend. District tournaments around the state begin Friday and culminate when state berths are determined Saturday afternoon. The top four finishers in each weight division at the district tournaments qualify for the state tournament. North central Ohio is traditionally well-represented […]
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Madison Athletic Hall of Fame to welcome 7 new members
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Athletic Hall of Fame will open its doors to seven new members in August. The Class of 2024, the second class of honorees, includes Jocelyn Pelasky, Ray Peterson, Matt Godsil, Doug Rickert, Justin Larrick, Ray Ellison and Greg Bartram. The induction ceremony will take place Aug. 10 at the Mid-Ohio […]