LUCAS — As good as he was in the regular season, Lucas ace Andrew Smollen was even better in the tournament. The area’s Pitcher of the Year, Smollen was virtually […]
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Look Test: Stats only tell part of the story for Clear Fork’s Schlosser
BELLVILLE — In an era of advanced analytics, Luke Schlosser passes the eye test. Clear Fork coach Gabe Kennedy doesn’t need to look at box scores or stat sheets to […]
Lucas’ Smollen repeats as MBC Player of the Year
LUCAS — Andrew Smollen outdid himself. A Lucas senior, Smollen repeated as the Mid-Buckeye Conference Player of the Year when the All-MBC baseball teams were unveiled earlier this month. Loudonville’s […]
Crestview’s Keener selected Coach of Year, 4 Cougars earn All-FC first team laurels
OLIVESBURG — Firelands Conference champ Crestview cleaned up when the All-Firelands Conference teams was unveiled earlier this month. Don Kenner was selected the FC Coach of the Year, while Jarek […]
Ontario drops heartbreaker to Kenston in state championship game
AKRON — The Ontario baseball team took its fans on a magic carpet ride that came as close as possible to a dream come true. Alas one run was the […]
Ontario stuns Washington Court House, advances to state final
AKRON — Ontario’s impossible dream is one win from coming true. Starting pitcher Carter Weaver and reliever Carter Walters combined on a three-hitter and the Warriors stunned fifth-ranked Washington Court […]
Arms Race: Pitching propels Ontario into state semifinals
ONTARIO — Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver once said momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher. Ontario coach Mike Ellis would agree. The reason for Ontario’s unlikely run to […]
Ontario rides wave of momentum into state semifinals
Community Pep Rally The Ontario Community Pep Rally to support the Warriors baseball team before it departs for the Final Four will take place on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. […]

