COLUMBUS — In the tunnel of the Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University, a team of female wrestlers prepared to take the mat, while thousands of spectators began flooding the stands to watch the state wrestling tournament. The sound of cheering and whistles filled the arena; this was one of the moments the wrestlers […]
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Girl Power: Madison sophomore aiming for berth at girls’ state wrestling tournament
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The wireless speaker perched in the corner of Madison’s overheated wrestling room booms as coach Bryan Mosier barks instructions during the final drill of the afternoon. “Get off your backs,” Mosier shouts while wrestlers struggle to keep their shoulders off the mat. The buzzer finally sounds, bringing an end to the grueling […]
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Family of Damon Mauk establishes memorial scholarship fund
LUCAS — School wasn’t always easy for Damon Mauk. As a young child, he was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and put on a specialized education plan. But Mauk knew he was much more than a diagnosis or a label. Through hard work and discipline, he graduated with honors from Pioneer Career & Technology […]
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Lucas reinstates high school wrestling
LUCAS — Colby Crawford almost missed his final year of wrestling. A senior at Lucas High School, Crawford stepped back during the pandemic to protect a vulnerable family member. He returned to the mat last year and was ready to finish his high school career strong. Then, his senior season got canceled. “We really wanted […]