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Ashland earns solid win over Caledonia River Valley
Ashland eventually beat Caledonia River Valley 41-27 in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 23. Ashland jumped in front of Caledonia River Valley 13-6 to begin the second quarter. The two squads struggled a 13-13 standstill as the third quarter opened. Nothing was decided in the third quarter, with...
Arrows pull off another late win over River Valley
CALEDONIA – It took the Ashland football team overtime in Week 1 last season to knock off River Valley in the teams’ first-ever meeting, and it looked like it might be headed there again Friday night. But the Arrows used a go-ahead receiving touchdown from Gabe Baith on...
Week 1 Football Roundup: Pleasant, Northmor win big to start the season on Friday night
MARION — Pleasant showed it will be a team to reckon with in 2024 after opening the season at North Union and winning 44-0 Friday night. As the scoreboard demonstrated, the Spartans dominated in all phases. Pleasant's offense rolled up 402 total yards, while its defense held the Wildcats to just 4 yards rushing and 25 yards of offense all night. On special teams, Chase Van Oosten kicked a 30-yard field goal, too. ...
Marion Harding embarks on 'revenge tour 2024' in football season opener Friday
MARION — Once a tie game in the third quarter last year, Marion Harding wilted in the second half at Mount Vernon, turning it over six times on the night. When it looked like the Yellow Jackets were staging another dramatic second-half comeback, the Presidents didn't allow it, coming away with a 31-27 Week 1 high school football victory Friday night in Harding Stadium. ...
Area prep football roundup Aug. 22
G — Jacob Chambers 32 pass from Ayden Schmidt (Allen Carver kick), 8:16. G — Braxton Prosser 9 run (kick failed), 8:00. W — Anthony Evans 33 pass from Brayden Campbell (Victor Cazares kick), :42. Second Quarter. G — Chambers 24 pass from Prosser, (Carver kick), 11:47....
You decide who is the winner of the first Marion Star Football Player of Week 1 Poll
MARION — The Marion-area's high school football teams opened the season on Friday night, and now it is time to kick off the season with the first player of the week poll. Here are the nominees for the initial Marion Star Football Player of Week 1 Poll as voting will continue through early Tuesday morning at MarionStar.com and its app. ...
Astounding athleticism: Galion's speed too much for Wynford to contain in season opener
GALION — Coach Matt Dick expected his Galion Tigers to start the season strong. Then again, he did last year, too. Instead the Tigers had their hands full at Wynford coming away with a one-score win thanks to a pair of special teams touchdowns. Hosting Wynford on Thursday, a new-look Galion — having graduated...
Week 1 Pick 'Em! Reviving the weekly picks, hopeful of a strong start
BUCYRUS — It's back! After a year off, I've decided to revive the Pick 'Em this season. But it'll just be me … mostly because that way I can't lose to Jake Furr for the fifth consecutive time. So without further ado, let's get to picking! ...
Colonel Crawford offense floods River
NORTH ROBINSON — Everyone expected Thursday night’s Hannibal River-Colonel Crawford game to be close and very physical. After all, the Eagles went down to Hannibal last year and came away with a tough 21-20 win. And, for about the first 16 minutes, the game played right to script,...
Galion Tigers Dominate Wynford Royals In Season Opener
The Galion Tigers kicked off their 2024 football season with a commanding 49-13 victory over the Wynford Royals Thursday night at Unckrich Stadium in Heise Park. This marks the second consecutive year that the Tigers have started their season with a win, and they did so in impressive fashion, showcasing their athleticism and depth on both sides of the ball.
Galion offense in high gear, shuts down Wynford
GALION — The Galion offense, featuring junior speedster Jacob Chambers, was in high gear. The Tigers put up seven touchdowns in a 49-13 season opening non-league win over Wynford at Unkrich Stadium on Thursday night. Chambers grabbed 8 passes for 123 yards and three first-half touchdowns to spark the win.
2024 Girls Cross Country Guide: Team-by-team look at the Marion-area runners
Here are the girls cross country overview capsules for the 2024 season among Marion-area squads. Cardington did not respond to repeated requests for information, and it is not part of the story. Elgin Comets League: Northwest Central Conference.Tournament Division: III.Coach: Jeff Ferrell (10 seasons).Roster: Kaylee Greene (Fr.), Bailey Abbott (Fr.), Emmila Colby (Fr.), Kayla...
Northmor plays pitch and catch to down Upper Sandusky
IBERIA — At times it resembled a 7-on-7 drill. Northmor unveiled its vaunted passing attack and produced big numbers at the expense of Upper Sandusky, 48-14, in a non-league football season opener here Friday night. The Golden Knights all-Ohio senior quarterback A.J. Bower hooked up with four receivers and...
Cardington-Lincoln escapes close call with Elgin
Cardington-Lincoln topped Elgin 26-22 in a tough tilt in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 23. Neither defense permitted points in the first quarter. The Pirates fought to a 14-6 halftime margin at the Comets’ expense. Elgin didn’t give up, slicing the gap to 20-14 in the...
Bucyrus defense shines in narrow loss to Riverdale
BUCYRUS — Wins have been hard to come by for Bucyrus in recent years. The Redmen have not tasted victory on the gridiron since Oct. 24, 2022, at Buckeye Central. The streak continued Friday night with a narrow 13-6 loss to visiting Riverdale. But, while disappointed with another loss, coach Jon Butchko couldn’t fault the effort.
Friday Night Picks: Figuring out the MOAC, KMAC football races, plus Week 1 selections
MARION — According to the north central Ohio media members that cover high school football, 2024 is going to be a runback of 2023. The 2023 final standings and the 2024 preseason predictions in the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference and Knox Morrow Athletic Conference are eerily similar. Check it out here to see for yourself. Looking at the recent history of both leagues, it's never as simple as one season mimicking the next. Graduation and attrition go...
Vote now in the Marion Star Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year Poll for 2024
MARION — High school volleyball season has just gotten underway and to celebrate the start of the 2024 season, the Marion Star is offering a poll for fans to participate. Here is your chance to cast votes for who you think is the top volleyball player in the Marion area via the Marion Star Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year Poll. Voting continues through the early morning of Aug. 27 at MarionStar.com and its app. ...
Crestline snaps losing streak with win at Buckeye Central
NEW WASHINGTON — Entering Friday night’s game at Buckeye Central, the Crestline Bulldogs hadn’t won a football game since Nov. 1, 2020, a 42-14 win at Vanlue. Crestline entered the game with a 29-game losing streak. That streak is now history. The Bulldogs gained 444 yards, as...
Big plays lift Crestline over Buckeye Central in season opener, halts 29-game skid
NEW WASHINGTON - Nobody on Crestline's roster was around when the Bulldogs last won a game. That was on Nov. 1, 2020 to thwart a winless season, but from that point on the Bulldogs lost game-after-game-after-game ending last season on a 29-game losing streak — 22nd longest in OHSAA history. All that changed Friday...
2024 Girls Cross Country Preview: Marion-area looking for bounce back season this fall
MARION — The girls cross country scene in the Marion area went through a lull last year as only two girls and no teams qualified for the state meet. Of those two runners, only Mount Gilead senior Kimberly Staley is back. Go vote: You pick: Marion Star Boys and Girls Preseason XC Runner of...
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