NANKIN – It took just one Friday night for Mitchell Young to prove that winning is in the genes. After growing up watching his father, Al Young, accumulate 198 victories in 29 seasons at Black River, Mitchell guided Mapleton to a rousing, comeback victory over visiting Loudonville, 32-24. The Mounties scored two touchdowns inside the […]
Matt Sprang
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Loudonville’s Sprang selected MBC baseball Player of the Year
LOUDONVILLE — Matt Sprang did a little bit of everything for Loudonville and he did it all well. A senior shortstop and pitcher, Sprang was selected the Mid-Buckeye Conference Player of the Year after leading the Redbirds to an outright conference crown. At the plate, Sprang hit .458 with 25 runs scored, 10 runs batted […]
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Freddies pick up big win at Loudonville’s expense
FREDERICKTOWN – High school students typically feel all sorts of emotions during Homecoming Week. For the Fredericktown Freddies, they stared at the scoreboard Friday night as they held a solid lead late in the fourth quarter. And they were nervous. Last season, Fredericktown held a touchdown lead over Loudonville at the same point in the […]
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Danville’s big 2nd-half spoils Loudonville’s Homecoming
LOUDONVILLE – For almost two full quarters, the Loudonville Redbirds played up to the level of unbeaten Danville. But, like a pool hall hustler who had been toying with his opponent, the Blue Devils suddenly launched into the level of football they’ve played all season. They scored touchdowns on each of their last six drives […]
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Centerburg takes advantage of Loudonville’s 5 turnovers
CENTERBURG — Centerburg forced five Loudonville turnovers and took full advantage to rack up a 37-15 win on Friday night in high school football action. Mason Turske scored on a punt return and Jesse Rings tacked on a 13-yard touchdown dash to give the Trojans a 14-0 first-quarter lead. Those two hooked up on a […]