Richland Source will select one student athlete to be recognized as the Park National Bank Athlete of the Month during the 2023-24 school year. Nominations for Athlete of the Month are accepted from Athletic Directors and Coaches, but are ultimately chosen by Richland Source and are based on the student’s exceptional athletic performance, effective teamwork […]
Mansfield Senior Tygers
Col. Crawford, Shelby & Northmor sitting pretty in computer ratings
COLUMBUS — Colonel Crawford and Shelby top the Mansfield-area teams angling for football playoff computer points in this week’s ratings, released Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles are second in their region, while Shelby is third and Northmor is fourth. If the season ended today, each would be in line to host a pair of playoff games, […]
Crestview RB on 2-week tear
This story was compiled by Jake Furr of the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Coaches are encouraged to submit stats or notes to him by noon on Mondays at jfurr@gannett.com. COLUMBUS – Three weeks remain in the 2023 Ohio high school football regular-season. The stakes get higher and do the accomplishments.
Mansfield Sr. defense shines in win over Ashland
MANSFIELD — The Tygers bared their teeth on defense Friday night. Mansfield Senior limited Ashland to 142 yards in a 14-6 Ohio Cardinal Conference win on Homecoming night at Arlin Field.
Mansfield Sr. celebrates 2023 Homecoming
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior celebrated its 2023 Homecoming festivities on Friday night at Arlin Field. The Tygers knocked off Ashland in an Ohio Cardinal Conference football game.
New-look Mansfield Senior defense finding its footing
MANSFIELD — Chioke Bradley knew his experienced offense would score plenty of points, but Mansfield Senior’s veteran coach wasn’t sure what his rebuilt defense would look like. The picture is beginning to come into focus
Local prep football teams eye computer polls, ratings
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s high school football teams are entering Week 7 of the regular season and attention is turning toward the postseason. Playoff positioning and forecasting has begun with eyes focused on the computer rankings. The top 16 teams make the playoffs with the top eight getting a first-round home game.
Defensive roar: Mansfield Senior stops Lexington, 37-10
LEXINGTON — Lexington quarterback Joe Caudill and wide receiver Brayden Fogle won some downfield battles on Friday night. A ferocious Mansfield Senior defense won the war, 37-10.
OCC lead at stake as Mansfield Sr. visits Lexington
MANSFIELD — The meat of the schedule may be in the rearview mirror, but Mansfield Senior won’t overlook anyone during the second half of the season. Veteran coach Chioke Bradley will make sure of it.
Shelby, Col. Crawford and Ontario top area teams in football computer poll
COLUMBUS — Shelby, Colonel Crawford and Ontario lead all Mansfield-area football teams in the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s weekly computer rankings. The Whippets (4-1) are second in Division IV, Region 14 with 8.55 points, trailing only Sandusky Perkins (4-0) 10.8611.
