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Which Toledo-area athletes are No. 1 seeds for the Ohio high school track and field championships?
Five Toledo-area individuals and a relay team garnered top seeds for the state high school track and field meet this week in Dayton. Springfield’s Maira Scott claimed the top finish among the four regional meets in the 100 and the 200 in Division I. Scott, the defending state champion in both events, ran the 100 at regionals in 11.51 seconds, 0.16 ahead of Westerville Central’s Olivia Pace. In the 200, Scott finished in 23.19, 0.80 ahead of Pace. Central Catholic’s Nyla King is the No. 1 seed in the 100 and 200 in Division II. King ran the 100, where she is the defending state champion, in 11.84, 0.26 ahead of Springfield Kenton Ridge’s Shanya Coleman. She posted a 24.59 time in the 200, 0.19 in front of Coleman. King is also the No. 2 seed in the 400.
Desperate Walleye remain positive, optimistic in facing must-win situation
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — With their backs squarely up against the wall, the Toledo Walleye remain positive as they focus on how well they've played so far in the Western Conference finals. Toledo entered Game 5 on Saturday night against the Kansas City Mavericks facing a must-win situation. The Walleye trail the Mavericks 3-1 in the best-of-7 series, but the Toledo players and coaches believe things are bound to bounce their way. The Walleye have out-shot the Mavericks by 30 shots in the series. The Walleye out-shot K.C. 37-27 in a 2-1 overtime loss at Cable Dahmer Arena in Game 4 on Friday, including an 8-1 edge in OT. “We did exactly what we wanted to do. We gave ourselves chances,” Walleye coach Pat Mikesch said. “You can't get frustrated and find excuses. We came here knowing we have to win three games, and we still have that opportunity.”
Walleye will be without key forwards Bliss, Centazzo for Game 4 of Western Conference finals
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Toledo Walleye will be without key forwards Trenton Bliss and Orrin Centazzo for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against Kansas City on Friday night. Bliss and Centazzo were both injured in Game 3 on Monday night at the Huntington Center. Forward Mitchell Lewandowski also remains out with an injury. Forward Dalton Messina and defenseman Jed Pietila will be in the lineup for the game at Cable Dahmer Arena. Opening puck drop is set for 8:05 p.m. Toledo trails Kansas City 2-1 in the best-of-7 series. The Mavericks host Game 5 on Saturday and potentially Game 6 on Monday and Game 7 on Wednesday.
Football proves life-saving for young player
Football is known for teaching life skills like teamwork, dedication, and the ability to see the lessons in both wins and losses. But more than that, 28-year-old Tavante Gammage said, “Football saved my life.” “A lot of my family members played the game, cousins and uncles, but they kind of fell into the drug game, either doing drugs or selling drugs and then ended up in prison,” Mr. Gammage said. “So I figured to continue my legacy — or to even start my legacy — I have to go further than they did.” “Coming to Toledo is my stepping stone into what my mighty God has for me,” said the Glass City Tigers quarterback.
Georgia football RB commits to transfer destination
Georgia Bulldogs senior running back Sevaughn Clark entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer in January. Clark, who is from Dawsonville, Georgia, has one year of eligibility remaining. Now, Clark has committed to the Toledo Rockets. Clark announced his commitment to Toledo via social media. Clark was a walk-on for the Bulldogs and saw limited playing time over the past four years in Athens. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound running back appeared in five games during the 2023 season, including 32 yards and touchdown in Georgia’s win over UAB. Clark rushed for 35 yards Georgia’s blowout national championship win against TCU. The former...
Mud Hens rained out at Louisville
LOUISVILLE — Sunday’s series finale between the Toledo Mud Hens and Louisville Bats was rained out. With the teams not facing each other again during the first half of the season, the game was canceled and will not be made up. The Mud Hens return home Tuesday for a 6:05 p.m. start against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Neither team has announced its starting pitcher.
St. Francis baseball defeats Whitmer 9-1 for Division I district title
BOWLING GREEN — Moments after a high fastball from St. Francis de Sales pitcher Mana Bublick darted past the bat of Whitmer's Connor Barber, the senior right-hander, as if sensing the momentum stick with the Knights, pumped his fists and let out a bit of a primal yell. With two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth, Bublick and the Knights had just escaped trouble while maintaining their lead in what would be a turning point of their 9-1 Division I district final victory Saturday at Carter Park. “Earlier in the game, he hit one up...
2024 high school postseason scores for May 23
Here are the OHSAA spring sport state tournament scores for Toledo-area teams on Thursday, May 24. BASEBALL Division I District semifinals at Bowling Green Carter Park■ No. 5 Whitmer 9, No. 2 Northview 8■ No. 6 St. Francis 4, No. 3 Anthony Wayne 0
Inaugural Haskins Honors brings together 10 best players in country for night of celebration
CARLSBAD, Calif. — There’s a new tradition in college golf. The Haskins Foundation and Stifel started the Haskins Honors, a celebration of the 10 best male college golfers in the country, for the first time last Wednesday night. The Haskins Award presented by Stifel is given to the best male player in college golf, and it’s the premier award in men’s college golf. And last week, the Haskins Award hosted the first Haskins Honors. The event was hosted at the Grand Blanc, up the hill from the first green at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s North Course, site of the 2024...
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