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Division II regional track roundup: RV's Ethan Lyon earns dramatic shot put victory
LEXINGTON — As the metal ball flew errantly to the left for a second straight foul, Ethan Lyon's shot-putting life flashed before his eyes. The River Valley senior and reigning Division II regional boys shot put champion needed to stick his final attempt in the second flight or his season in the event would be over.
High School baseball player’s effort on weird play goes viral
A high school baseball player gave baseball fans a chance to see something that they’d likely never seen before in a Friday game. Fort Recovery High School defeated Marion Local High School in the Division IV District Championship Game, part of the Ohio High School Athletic Association Championship Tournament. It was an 11-3 win that could have — and should have — been slightly more lopsided. But Marion Local’s center fielder Griffin Burns made a tremendous play. The tremendous play was necessary due to some poor fundamental play from Burns’ teammates. With one out and nobody on in the sixth inning, Burns...
Fahey Bank Athlete of the Month: Pleasant's Katie Jordan turns elite as a senior
MARION — Katie Jordan was a good softball player as an underclassman. The Pleasant outfielder turned into an elite player as a senior. "I’d definitely say I changed my mindset a lot going into this year," Jordan said. "It’s my senior year, so I’m going to go all-out and no regrets. I played pretty lighthearted but was still pretty focused. I kept the same focus every game and that helped me."
D-III regional roundup: Northmor's Cowin Becker making a name in track and field
HEATH — On the wrestling mat, Cowin Becker is the little brother to former state champion Conor Becker and state runner-up Conan Becker. But in track and field, it's different for the Northmor junior. Division II regional track roundup: Pair of Vikings heading back to state meet D-III on Wednesday: Regional roundup: Northmor's Cade...
Wynford wins first district title since 1996 behind Blair's complete game on the mound
SHELBY - Kaiden Blair knew he'd have to pitch well — and go the distance — if Wynford wanted a chance to win its first district championship in 28 years. Add in throwing on a new surface and the Royals' No. 1 and No. 2 pitchers unavailable having pitched Thursday, and the pressure was on.
Prospect High School's Ginsberg comes back from injury, makes IHSA Track & Field history
As a freshman, sophomore and junior, Lily Ginsberg helped Prospect High School’s 4x800 meter relay team win a state championship. That meant as a senior, she had history to chase, but unfortunately, a stress reaction in her femur put history in doubt. “When I first found out, I was...
Hauler's three-hit shutout lifts South Central to district title win over Seneca East
GALION − If you are a fan of pitching duals in baseball and you happened to be in attendance for the South Central-Seneca East Division IV district final in Galion on Friday evening, then you were in luck. South Central junior Aaron Hauler and Seneca East sophomore Brady Bloom were at center stage and they both brought it. Unfortunately, only one could come out the winner and that was Hauler in this pitching matchup, as he...
Regional Track Preview: Pleasant's Hudson Warner has plans in long jump, 110 hurdles
WESTERVILLE — Hudson Warner has a plan for this week. "It’s going to be drill work and regular preparation, just making sure I’m taking care of my body," the Pleasant senior said. "It’s drill work going over hurdles and getting my steps on point for long jump and trying to weed out all the little mistakes." ...
Regional roundup: Northmor's Cade Miracle vaults into state track and field championships
HEATH — Both Northmor boys pole vaulters Levi Hunter and Cade Miracle reached 12 feet, 8 inches, but only Miracle will advance to next week's state track and field championships at the University of Dayton. Competing in the Division III regional meet at Heath on Wednesday, Miracle finished fourth...
'It just feels good to win one:' How Northmor earned its D-IV district baseball crown
SUNBURY — Oh what a difference a year made for Northmor's baseball team. Ahead by four runs with three outs to go and then up two runs with one out left, the Golden Knights saw their season go poof in last year's Division IV district championship game, losing to Berne Union. This time Northmor...
Spring return of Athlete of the Week a hit
BUCYRUS - Last week we had our closest vote EVER for the Female Athlete of the Week. Crestline's Lillian Higgins edged out Buckeye Central's Grace Collene by a mere nine votes as Higgins garnered 39.71% to Collene's 39.36%. It also had more votes than the previous five weeks COMBINED — thank you all for participating! This wraps up polls for the spring season but keep an eye out for plenty of fun content over the summer including...
Fairfield Christian sets up rematch with Northmor after beating Elgin in Monday's district
LANCASTER — Fairfield Christian Academy will get a rematch Wednesday night. Last year in the Division IV district semifinals, Northmor eliminated the Knights 6-1, and they remember the loss quite well. "They are a very good team with a lot of pitching depth. We’re going to have to go...
Wynford's Grant McGuire named Northern 10 Player of the Year, second time in three seasons
BUCYRUS - As a sophomore he was the best player in the Northern 10. As a junior he was bested by a once-in-a-lifetime season for top honors in the league. But senior year, Wynford's Grant McGuire reclaimed his spot atop the N10 being named Player of the Year for the second time.
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