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Cardinal Stritch suspends varsity football for 2024-25 school year
Cardinal Stritch has announced it will not have traditional varsity football for the 2024-2025 school year. Bill Berry, the school’s president/head of school, said in a news release July 9 that the difficult decision was announced with a “heavy heart.”. “The athletic department and coaches have been working...
2024 high school football: 10 running backs to watch
It's time to look at which players are expected to be the Toledo area's top returning running backs for the upcoming 2024 season. Here is a profile of 10 running backs being counted upon to play key roles in their teams' offensive success this year. Tyler Morgan, Central Catholic At 5-foot-8 and 165 pounds, the speedy Morgan can find a hole quickly and packs a significant physical punch upon contact with defenders, who rarely bring him down on the initial hit. Overshadowed a bit by Central Catholic’s first team All-Ohio back Marquan Braswell, Morgan filled out what was arguably the state's top 1-2 ground duo. Morgan carried 156 times for 1,055 yards (6.8-yard average) and scored 25 touchdowns for the 16-0 Irish. To date, Morgan's college recruiting interest is primarily from the Division II level.
Comets have another great showing at AAU duals
In 2018 and ’19, the Genoa wrestlers won four state championships — two in the dual team tournament; and two in the individual tournament. Now, Bob Bergman’s crew is building again in the hopes of returning to the summit of one of Ohio’s most popular and competitive sports.
In town for the Dana Open? Here's what locals recommend beyond the golf course
As golfers flock to Sylvania for the 40th Dana Open golf tournament, they will have plenty to keep them occupied when they’re finished on the green each day. “The city of Sylvania is a small but mighty city,” said Lexi Burton, a leisure sales marketing specialist at Destination Toledo. “Inside the Five is a really good option if people are looking to grab some dinner and good beer while they're at it,” Ms. Burton said. She also suggested visitors looking to further explore the beer scene check out Upside Brewing, which is right across the street from Inside the Five.
MAC football media day: Toledo's culture has Rockets poised for another run at MAC title
CANTON — Culture, according to Toledo head coach Jason Candle, is what you tolerate and what you celebrate. For the Rockets, that means avoiding off-field transgressions, building a passionate locker room environment, and winning frequently. Talent and coaching get most of the credit after victories, but the truth is that UT’s wins are manufactured in the months before August. “It starts with the guys up top, and they have to invest in the younger guys,” senior safety Maxen Hook said. “And when you have people that learn that at a young age, they usually try to carry it on and pass it along.” Quinyon Mitchell lived, breathed, and espoused the Toledo culture. A constant theme in conversations with recruits is relationships. Staff continuity has allowed the program ethos that Candle preaches to flourish.
'They're my American family' | Northwest Ohioans open their doors to host LPGA golfers during Dana Open
TOLEDO, Ohio — The LPGA Dana Open brings in professional golfers from all over the world. Every year Scott Bollin and Julie Caris open the doors to their home to host professional golfers for the tournament week. Over the years they've hosted multiple golfers. However this year, they're hosting...
Saints restart with 8-6 win in Toledo thanks to offensive output
After their four-day break, the St. Paul Saints returned to play with an 8-6 win in Toledo, Ohio on Friday. The Sa7ints entered the International League break with six straight losses but snapped the streak with a big offensive night. Randy Dobnak (8-5) pitched five innings, allowing two runs on...
Byron Center big man makes Division-I college hoops commitment
BYRON CENTER, MI – Independence Day brought some extra excitement to Camden Karel this year, as the Byron Center forward celebrated the July 4th holiday by committing to the Bowling Green men’s basketball team. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound senior picked the Falcons over Division-I offers from Oakland, Western Michigan,...
Maumee’s Polkinghorn Reaching New Heights During Summer Competition Schedule
BY JEREMY SCHNEIDER | MIRROR SPORTS — It’s been a busy summer for Lucas Polkinghorn, who didn’t let the end of the high school track and field season stop him from reaching new heights. Just a week after finishing on the podium in the high jump and...
Justin Ingram Promoted to Associate Head Coach
Toledo, Ohio – University of Toledo men's basketball assistant coach Justin Ingram has been promoted to associate head coach, Head Basketball Coach Tod Kowalczyk announced on Thursday. "Justin has been an amazing hire for us," Kowalczyk said. "I'm very pleased with his growth and development since he joined our...
Mud Hens fall to St. Paul in first game back from break
Four late runs for the Toledo Mud Hens were not enough to erase a big deficit from the middle innings as the visiting St. Paul Saints earned an 8-6 win at Fifth Third Field on Friday. The Mud Hens returned from the All-Star break for the opener of a three-game series against the Saints, taking narrow leads in the third and fourth innings before St. Paul pulled ahead. The Saints’ Chris Williams had a game-high three hits and three RBIs, plus a run scored. Jace Jung opened the scoring with an RBI double that brought home Akil Baddoo for a 1-0 Toledo lead in the bottom of the third. Williams led off the fourth with a solo home run, but Justice Bigbie singled home Bligh Madris to make it 2-1 Toledo in the bottom half.
Mulcahy shoots 74 in Dana Open, grateful for the opportunity
Jul. 18—SYLVANIA — It was a day of firsts for Mary Kelly Mulcahy at the Dana Open at Highland Meadows Golf Club on Thursday. It was the first LPGA tournament for the University of Findlay golfer and Lima Central Catholic graduate. She started her debut against the pros by parring the first seven holes she played. She got her first birdie in an LPGA event on her ninth hole. And finally, after ...
Kruse re-signs with Walleye
Toledo, Ohio – Forward Brandon Kruse will return to the Toledo Walleye, marking his second season in Toledo after agreeing to terms for the 2024-25 season. Kruse, a native of Saline, Michigan, posted a career year for the Walleye in 2023-24, tallying 54 points (18g-36a) over 70 games. The 25-year-old added another 11 points (4g-7a) in Toledo’s 14 playoff games.
Metroparks Meetup: Kayaking and paddleboarding
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - From beginners to experts, paddleboarding and kayaking have gained some notable popularity for their adaptability, and you can get in on the fun a lot closer to home than you might think. Anyone from middle schoolers to seasoned adults can take part, making it an inclusive...
MAC football media day: BGSU's large group of seniors determined to leave legacy
CANTON — Jordan Oladokun returned to Bowling Green State University’s football team this year for a reason. So did a lot of his other senior teammates, and that reason has a realistic opportunity of coming to fruition in a handful of months. “To be honest, it’s the reason I came back to Bowling Green — to leave a legacy and win a (Mid-American Conference) championship,” Oladokun said during Friday’s MAC media day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. “We haven’t done it since 2015. We’ve seen a lot of bad days here, so really turning that page around for Bowling Green, we’ve done that already. Now, it’s time to win the MAC championship. We’re ready and we have 30-plus seniors to do it. We’re ready. We’re ready to do it this year.”
Baseball: Keystone grad and White Sox draft pick Nathan Archer's talent was evident early on
Keystone graduate Nathan Archer got the call Tuesday afternoon that so many little boys grow up dreaming about. Archer, this year’s Mid-American Conference Player of the Year while playing for Bowling Green and Lorain County’s Mr. Baseball in 2021, was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
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