SPORTS
The Racing Report: Wayne County Speedway
The Racing Report is a five-part photo essay shot at short tracks in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania that will run in Farm and Dairy through the summer. Each month we will bring you a different theme to ponder from a different track. For the first installment, photojournalist Matthew Chasney...
Louden Gordon to be next Wadsworth wrestling coach, replacing Mike Wenger
When a program is as tight-knit as that of Wadsworth High School wrestling, it’s not hard to find viable coaching candidates to run it. The Grizzlies let due process run its course to allow as many attractive candidates apply for the job left vacant by Mike Wenger. When all...
One Step Closer: Norwayne's win over Waynedale puts Bobcats ahead in WCAL baseball race
APPLE CREEK — About 21 hours earlier, Norwayne left its home field wondering what could have been. But it also knew the potential for redemption came with the sunrise. A day after watching Waynedale rally for an extra-innings victory, the Bobcats jumped on the Golden Bears in the first inning and never looked back on their way to a huge 8-4 Wayne County Athletic League win.
Prep Scoreboard: Waynedale beats Norwayne in extras to create tie atop WCAL
Waynedale 3, Norwayne 1 (8 innings) Waynedale tied Norwayne atop the Wayne County Athletic League standings, coming up with clutch plays down the stretch to win in extra innings. The Bears and Bobcats play Wednesday for first place with the end of the regular fast approaching. Waynedale: Coblentz 2-3 ......
Bates Scholarship: No quit in Chippewa's Annie Henegar
It’s rare to see Annie Henegar ever walk off the soccer pitch, basketball court or softball diamond without being exhausted. The Chippewa senior has always made sure to leave everything she has left in the tank on whatever surface she’s playing on. That relentless effort and selfless attitude is one reason why the Chipps...
Bates Scholarship: Triway's Carter Wachtel enjoying 'experience of a lifetime'
There are so many words that can be used to describe the next Roy S. Bates Scholarship recipient. The word that sticks out the most is "legacy." The eight scholarships given to the area's elite student-athletes by the Bates Foundation are well-deserved by all, but Triway's Carter Wachtel has done more than most local athletes have ever done on a softball field.
Talent and smarts: Lex has it all; wins its sixth straight OCC tennis crown
WOOSTER – Repeating as a doubles champion in the Ohio Cardinal Conference tennis tournament wasn’t even the best part of Jake Halfhill’s day. On Wednesday morning he found out that his fellow students chose him to deliver the senior commencement address at Lexington’s graduation ceremony this year. LIVING UP TO THE BILLING: Richland 25:...
SEC Coach of Year Lamont Paris, former College of Wooster student, speaking at graduation
The College of Wooster commencement will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the Gault Recreation Center inside the Scot Center. Lamont Paris, a 1996 College of Wooster graduate and head men’s basketball coach at the University of South Carolina (USC), will deliver the address. The ceremony also will feature two...
Three local athletes look to bring sled hockey team to Center Ice Sports Complex this fall
It's a cold day in February as a pair of athletes prepare for a photo shoot inside the Center Ice Sports Complex in Jackson. The two are part of a trio of area residents hoping the event serves as a preview of things to come. The three men are hoping the photo shoot is a first step towards bringing a sled hockey team for disabled athletes to the area this fall.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.