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Stars shine at Mansfield Sr. passing scrimmage
MANSFIELD — Even without one of the top high school quarterbacks in the country, the Mansfield Senior passing scrimmage lived up to its marquee billing. Senior High welcomed some of the premier programs in Ohio to Arlin Field for its annual seven-on-seven tournament on a sun-soaked Tuesday. Two-time defending...
‘It’s been a super long process’: Ex-Jaguar hoops star Crews to play for Ashland
Former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Jaron Crews has found a new home. Crews, a guard, announced on Friday that he has committed to play for Ashland University, an NCAA Division II program. The school is located in Ashland, Ohio, which sits about halfway between Columbus and Cleveland. “I built a...
Richland 25: Crestview boys hoops, Clear Fork softball come in at Nos. 12 and 13
MANSFIELD — The Richland 25 is just one week away from the Top 10. The summer project dedicated to previewing the Top 25 teams returning to Richland County in 2024-25 just passed the midway point and the teams are getting better and better each week. Let's meet Nos. 12 and 13. ...
Barracudas finish swim season with league meet
On a searing Saturday, July 13, the Barracuda Summer Swim Team travelled to Loudonville to compete in the ASAC League Championships. This six-team meet included the Barracudas, Ontario, Crestline, Willard, Loudonville and Upper Sandusky. With one of the smaller teams, coach Dina Snow knew the focus of the day would be on individual achievements more than team score, but the Barracudas did finish in fourth place overall. Ontario was predictably the meet winner with over 100 swimmers on their roster.
Top men's fastpitch softball teams set to play at Ashland's Brookside Park
Local men's fastpitch softball fans have the opportunity to watch some of the nation's best teams as the Fourth annual Ashland Invitational is set to take place Friday, July 19 through the 21. All games will be played at the Brookside Park Main Diamond, with the opening game on Friday...
Kids bike registration program launched during Shelby Bicycle Days
SHELBY — A new option is available for Shelby youth to help keep their bicycles safe and secure. A kids bike registration program was launched at this year’s Shelby Bicycle Days festival — allowing local youth to register their bicycle, similar to a car registration. Festival attendees...
Murphy cousins close out HOJGA regular season competing together
GALION — The Murphy cousins are relishing their final competitive golf rounds together. "I love Maura," Maddie Murphy said Monday following the final regular season Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association tournament at Valley View. "She always plays really, really well, even if she doesn’t believe she’s doing very well. She’ll get upset and I’ll say, ‘Maura, you’re shooting a 73. I don’t know what you’re mad about.’" ...
HOJGA nearing end of season
The Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association completed its sixth of seven tournaments on Thursday at Kings Mill. Logan Keller of Galion picked up his sixth win in as many tries in the 16-18 class by shooting 69. Maura Murphy of Pleasant earned her fifth win in the 13-18 girls’ class with a round of 74. Fairbanks’ Sam Snyder added a win in the 13-15 class by shooting 80 and Kolton Crider shot 40 to take first in the 12-and-under class.
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