LEXINGTON — Ivan Prykhodko can thank his father for introducing him to the breaststroke. Dear old dad, Dr. Mykola Prykhodko, was a breaststroker himself and would teach his children the […]
Athlete of the Month
The Park National Bank Athlete of the Month honors one Richland County high school athlete each month for excellence on and off the field.
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Family History: Lucas’ Toms is Park National Bank Athlete of the Month for January
LUCAS — The history Logan Toms is chasing this winter isn’t his alone. When Toms becomes Lucas’ career scoring leader in the coming weeks, the senior and four-year letterman will […]
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Madison’s Thomas is Park National Bank Athlete of the Month
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Mike Thomas plans to pursue a career as an electrician after graduation and Madison’s senior 113-pounder already is delivering high-voltage performances. While lightweights at Ontario and Galion […]
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Clear Fork’s Labaki is November’s Park National Bank Athlete of the Month
BELLVILLE — There aren’t enough hours in the day for Annika Labaki. Clear Fork’s multi-sport standout spends more time perfecting her crafts than just about anyone The Valley has ever […]
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Shelby’s Ramsey is Park National Bank’s October Athlete of the Month
SHELBY — Blaine Bowman wasn’t at all surprised to see his career receiving yards record fall. The former Shelby great realized long ago it was just a matter of time […]
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Rewriting History: Mansfield Sr.’s Davis is September’s Park National Bank Athlete of the Month
MANSFIELD — He owns Mansfield Senior’s career records for receptions and receiving yards and will soon become the program’s all-time leader in touchdown catches, but statistics aren’t what distinguish Amarr […]
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Ontario’s Yugovich is August’s Park National Bank Athlete of the Month
ONTARIO — Hattie Yugovich doesn’t mind the comparison, even if it’s slightly premature. The way Yugovich sees it, being mentioned in the same breath as former Madison great Taylor Huff […]
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Park National Bank to sponsor Athlete of the Month program
MANSFIELD — It’s that time of year again. For high school athletes, August means it’s time to get back to work. Officially, practices for all fall sports began Monday. The […]