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Crystal Ellis: former TPS superintendent dies at 91
Crystal Ellis, the first Black superintendent for Toledo Public Schools and the first Black basketball player at Bowling Green State University, died Monday. He was 91. Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules Durant said he was honored to have been able to get to know Mr. Ellis. “Knowing him and the impact he made on so many people made me want to always honor his legacy,” Mr. Durant said. “This really is just a sad day. So many people looked up to him.” Mr. Durant said he was especially proud of the fact the district was able to have a Crystal Ellis Day Feb. 2.
Baseball: Ohio hands Bowling Green first conference loss of season in dramatic series
Ohio (11-24, 7-14 Mid-American Conference) traveled to Bowling Green (22-12 overall, 17-1 MAC) to take on the No. 1 team in the MAC. Ohio looked to bounce back after a tough loss against Dayton on Tuesday, losing 7-5 after failing to make a comeback. After two of Ohio’s most significant...
Top BGSU rebounder Agee announces transfer to Southern California
BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green men’s basketball’s No. 2 scorer and leading rebounder from the 2023-24 season will take his talents to the Big Ten for his final season of eligibility. Rashaun Agee, a 6-8 forward who averaged 13.3 points and 9.9 rebounds this past campaign, announced Monday that he is transferring to Southern California. The Trojans are set to join the Big Ten Conference this fall following the collapse of the Pac-12. I am excited to announce my commitment to the University of Southern California. USC provides the ideal environment for me to achieve my goal of competing at the highest level and transitioning to a professional career. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/jfIrmU9U7i Agee, a Chicago native, joined BGSU for the 2022-23 season after playing one year of junior college ball at Casper College in Wyoming. His rebound total of 327 in 2023-24 ranked second in the Mid-American Conference and tied for 18th in the country.
Gibsonburg's Hall morphs into hitter after summoning confidence
Home runs giveth, and then they give more. They’re an obvious indicator of power and scoring. Home runs also lead to more power. Gibsonburg sophomore Leah Hall has three home runs through 14 games. The left fielder batted ninth and her freshman season was one prolonged offensive slump in her mind. ...
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