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A New Era? Shelby’s Final 4 berth 1st in north central Ohio since 2018

A New Era? Shelby’s Final 4 berth 1st in north central Ohio since 2018

by Curt Conrad March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Bates stepping down at Loudonville when school year ends

Bates stepping down at Loudonville when school year ends

by Larry Phillips March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Whippets begin quest for 1st boys state basketball title at Final 4 in Dayton

Whippets begin quest for 1st boys state basketball title at Final 4 in Dayton

by Tim Stried, OHSAA director of media relations March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Dayton bound: Shelby captures 1st regional title in program history

Dayton bound: Shelby captures 1st regional title in program history

by Hayden Gray March 16, 2024March 18, 2024

Gallery: Shelby stuns Lutheran West 55-46 to claim regional crown

Gallery: Shelby stuns Lutheran West 55-46 to claim regional crown

by Hayden Gray March 16, 2024March 18, 2024

Whippets will have their hands full against veteran Lutheran West

Whippets will have their hands full against veteran Lutheran West

by Curt Conrad March 15, 2024

Shelby holds off Lima Shawnee for 1st regional final berth since 1957

Shelby holds off Lima Shawnee for 1st regional final berth since 1957

by Hayden Gray March 15, 2024March 18, 2024

Gallery: Shelby defeats Lima Shawnee, ends regional final drought

Gallery: Shelby defeats Lima Shawnee, ends regional final drought

by Hayden Gray March 15, 2024March 18, 2024

Shelby’s Bruskotter, Lexington’s Hamilton, Lucas’ Toms honored by Northwest District

Shelby’s Bruskotter, Lexington’s Hamilton, Lucas’ Toms honored by Northwest District

by Curt Conrad March 13, 2024March 18, 2024

Redbirds get royal sendoff for state tournament

Redbirds get royal sendoff for state tournament

by Mariah Thomas March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

Shelby, Lima Shawnee have history in regional tournament

Shelby, Lima Shawnee have history in regional tournament

by Hayden Gray March 13, 2024March 18, 2024

Successful road for Bates, Redbirds finally reaches pinnacle

Successful road for Bates, Redbirds finally reaches pinnacle

by Doug Haidet March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Lexington’s Prykhodko is Park National Bank Athlete of the Month

Lexington’s Prykhodko is Park National Bank Athlete of the Month

LEXINGTON — Ivan Prykhodko can thank his father for introducing him to the breaststroke. Dear old dad, Dr. Mykola Prykhodko, was a breaststroker himself and…

by Curt Conrad March 5, 2024March 6, 2024

Family History: Lucas’ Toms is Park National Bank Athlete of the Month for January

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…

by Curt Conrad February 9, 2024February 9, 2024

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Cardington-Lincoln takes advantage of early margin to defeat Crestline

by Auto News Desk March 16, 2024

Hiland survives overtime against South Webster

by Auto News Desk March 15, 2024

Waterford squeezes past Loudonville

by Auto News Desk March 14, 2024

Shelby records thin win against Shawnee

by Auto News Desk March 14, 2024

Cardington-Lincoln tops Bishop Ready

by Auto News Desk March 13, 2024

Cardington-Lincoln scores early, pulls away from Northridge

by Auto News Desk March 12, 2024

Hiland routs Northside Christian

by Auto News Desk March 12, 2024

Waterford outlasts Hiland in overtime classic

by Auto News Desk March 9, 2024

Shelby thwarts Lexington’s quest

by Auto News Desk March 9, 2024

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FOOTBALL

Labor of Love: Mansfield Senior’s Bradley continues to advocate for city’s youth

Labor of Love: Mansfield Senior’s Bradley continues to advocate for city’s youth

by Curt Conrad February 7, 2024February 15, 2024

Warfield headlines 14 Ohioans to be inducted into High School Football HOF

Warfield headlines 14 Ohioans to be inducted into High School Football HOF

by Larry Phillips January 10, 2024January 11, 2024

Mansfield Sr.’s Bradley is area’s Defensive Player of the Year

Mansfield Sr.’s Bradley is area’s Defensive Player of the Year

by Curt Conrad December 28, 2023

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BOYS SOCCER

Lex’s Corbin is area’s boys soccer Player of the Year

Lex’s Corbin is area’s boys soccer Player of the Year

by Curt Conrad December 22, 2023

Lexington’s Corbin selected to OSSCA All-Ohio first team in Division II

Lexington’s Corbin selected to OSSCA All-Ohio first team in Division II

by Curt Conrad November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

Ontario, Clear Fork standouts highlight All-MOAC soccer teams

Ontario, Clear Fork standouts highlight All-MOAC soccer teams

by Curt Conrad November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

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GIRLS SOCCER

Ontario’s Yugovich is girls soccer Player of the Year

Ontario’s Yugovich is girls soccer Player of the Year

by Curt Conrad December 20, 2023

Familiar foe awaits Ashland in third round of NCAA soccer tournament

Familiar foe awaits Ashland in third round of NCAA soccer tournament

by Zac Hiser November 30, 2023January 11, 2024

Ontario, Clear Fork, Mapleton standouts earn All-Ohio first-team nods

Ontario, Clear Fork, Mapleton standouts earn All-Ohio first-team nods

by Curt Conrad November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Shelby’s Bruskotter is finalist for Ohio’s Mr. Basketball

Shelby’s Bruskotter is finalist for Ohio’s Mr. Basketball

by Larry Phillips March 13, 2024March 18, 2024

Seneca East dismisses Colonel Crawford

by Larry Phillips March 9, 2024March 11, 2024

Northside Christian thwarts Northmor’s quest

by Auto News Desk March 8, 2024

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Girls high school basketball: Ohio crowns 4 state champions

Girls high school basketball: Ohio crowns 4 state champions

by From the Ohio High School Athletic Association March 17, 2024March 17, 2024

Loudonville’s Vermilya runner-up in Ohio Ms. Basketball balloting

Loudonville’s Vermilya runner-up in Ohio Ms. Basketball balloting

by Curt Conrad March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

Purcell Marian’s Dee Alexander repeats as Ohio’s Ms. Basketball

Purcell Marian’s Dee Alexander repeats as Ohio’s Ms. Basketball

by Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

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BaSEBALL & SOFTBALL

The Best are Buckeyes: OSU recruit Lang repeats as Player of Year

The Best are Buckeyes: OSU recruit Lang repeats as Player of Year

by Curt Conrad June 19, 2023July 24, 2023

Hillsdale’s Morgan repeats as area Pitcher of the Year

Hillsdale’s Morgan repeats as area Pitcher of the Year

by Curt Conrad June 18, 2023July 24, 2023

Aces: Lucas senior anchors talented all-area pitching rotation

Aces: Lucas senior anchors talented all-area pitching rotation

by Curt Conrad June 17, 2023July 24, 2023

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