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The Scott Stecher standard is brave new world for Woodmore football

You don't want to be the group that doesn't go 10-0. That's what assistant coach Seth Dufendock meant when he reminded Woodmore players that was now the standard. The departing seniors helped make sure of it, before a 28-0 setback to visiting Delta in the second round of the postseason in Division VI. Woodmore, which had never hosted a game in the playoffs, was unbeaten in the regular season for the first time since 1995 and second time in program history. It had a first-round bye after winning the Sandusky Bay Conference championship for the first league crown since 1997. High school football Woodmore football eliminated in second round of OHSAA postseason The Wildcats were 2-8 three years ago, before coach Scott Stecher's arrival. They were 5-5 and 7-4, including a postseason setback his first two seasons. The response from the community warms Stecher's heart. "It brought football back to a place where Friday nights here are a happening," he said. "This hasn't been done in 30 years — all this stuff. We want to keep it rolling." Stecher felt embraced from the start. He wasn't sure he'd get another chance at a program's helm, after his final year at

Elmore, OH · 1d

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Area prep football roundup Nov. 6

NB — Zander South 10 pass from Luke Long (Isaiah Hyden pass from Long), 4:20. NB — Trevor Walter 26 pass from Long (pass failed), 10:43. M — Kaden Bish 47 run (Aden Patrizi kick), 10:30. M — Andon Clouse 1 run (Patrizi kick), 3:14. Third...

North Baltimore, OH · 3d
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See all the local players named football all-conference around Fremont, Port Clinton

Fremont Ross senior Javonte Warren was recognized lineman of the year in the Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division. Little Giants senior receiver Mason Englund, senior tight end Jaxson Mackey and senior kicker Carson Lewis were first-team on offense for the conference champs. Sophomore defensive end Javion Johnson, junior inside linebacker Joel Pickard, junior outside linebacker Kayden Moreland and senior cornerback Kevin Jones were first-team on defense. Senior quarterback Breylen Garza, senior running back Ben Waggoner, junior lineman Matt Biddle and senior lineman Caiden Swint were second-team. Senior defensive tackles Parker Jackson and Dekevian McCray, and senior safety Dylan McDonald were second-team on defense. Liberty-Center senior quarterback Connor Barbara was offensive player of the year. Sylvania Southview senior inside linebacker Joe Tucker was defensive player of the year. High school football One play to save the day; Port Clinton's Beckett Mizener there for it Sandusky Bay Conference Woodmore sophomore running back Lucas Caldwell was offensive player of the year and Gibsonburg senior linebacker Grant Smith was player of the year on defense. Wildcats senior quarterback Calvin Lipstraw, senior receiver/defensive back Wesley Kayser, senior offensive lineman Parker Angel, senior defensive lineman Cole Potridge, senior linebacker Keegan Strong were first-team for the conference

Port Clinton, OH · 4d

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Volleyball Wraps Up Regular Season with Sweep of Hillsdale

Hillsdale, Mich .- The University of Findlay volleyball team secured a commanding 3-0 (25-11, 25-14, 27-25) sweep over the Hillsdale College Chargers on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Dawn Tibbetts Potter Arena. With the victory, the Oilers improve to 18-8 on the season and 13-2 in Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) play. Meanwhile, Hillsdale falls to 15-12 overall and 10-5 in league action. It is the fourth win in the last six meetings against the Chargers, Findlay's North Division rival.

Hillsdale, MI · 2d
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Morneau’s Hat Trick Leads Bowling Green to First 4-0-0 CCHA Start Since 1994-95

Noah Morneau scored three times before the game was halfway over Saturday night, leading the Bowling Green State University hockey team to a 5-3 win over Bemidji State at Slater Family Ice Arena and the Falcons’ first 4-0-0 start in conference play since the 1994-95 season, according to BGSU Athletics. The victory completed a weekend […]

Bowling Green, OH · 2d

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Updated: Community asked to pack BGHS parking lot at 6:10 p.m. to welcome cross country champions home

The Bowling Green High School Boys Cross Country Team has won the OHSAA State Cross Country Championship, and the BGHS Girls Cross Country Team placed eighth in the state. The community is being asked to pack the high school parking lot and give the student-athletes a championship welcome when they return home later today – Saturday (Nov. 7.)

Bowling Green, OH · 3d

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High school soccer, volleyball regionals: Ottawa Hills, Liberty-Benton victorious

The Ottawa Hills girls soccer team claimed a spot in the Division V state semifinals on Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Oak Harbor. Playing in Findlay, the Green Bears scored the lone goal of the match in the first half. Ottawa Hills will take on the winner of the Casstown Miami East-Gahanna Columbus Academy match played later Saturday in a stater semifinal at 7 p.m. Tuesday at a site to be decided. Liberty-Benton also claimed a state semifinal berth, defeating Chagrin Falls 5-0 in a D-IV contest Saturday in Sandusky. The Eagles will take on Worthington Christian, which beat St. Clairsville 1-0 on Saturday, in a state semifinal at 7 p.m. Tuesday at a site to be determined. In Division III at Clyde, Bay Village Bay shut out Bowling Green 6-0 to end the Bobcats’ season. Northview’s season also came to an end with a 2-0 loss to Avon in the D-II regional final. VOLLEYBALL Area teams went 0-for-3 in regional championship contests Saturday. Anthony Wayne lost its Division II regional semifinal Saturday at Vandalia Butler, falling 25-23, 25-20, 25-22 to Kings Mills Kings. In Division III at Westerville South, Bloom-Carroll defeated Notre Dame Academy 22-25, 25-14, 25-14, 25-18.

Ottawa Hills, OH · 2d

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Gerken Scores Career-High 27 as Bowling Green Holds Off Cleveland State 77-73

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Junior forward Lauren Gerken scored a career-high 27 points and Bowling Green held off a late Cleveland State charge to beat the Vikings 77-73 on Thursday night at the Stroh Center, according to Bowling Green State University Athletics. Gerken, a Findlay-area product from Liberty-Benton, hit a career-best five three-point field goals […]

Bowling Green, OH · 3d

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Perrysburg Routs Westland 42-6 to Roll Into the Regional Semifinals

Perrysburg left no room for drama. The No. 3-seeded Yellow Jackets dismantled No. 6-seeded Westland 42-6 on Friday, Nov. 6, in a Division I, Region 2 regional quarterfinal at Perrysburg, according to BCSN and the statewide scoreboards published by The Columbus Dispatch and the Mansfield News Journal. The Yellow Jackets entered the night at 9-1 […]

Perrysburg, OH · 3d

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Napoleon’s Gwen Huddle Wins Division III State Cross Country Title in 17:35.7

OBETZ, Ohio — Napoleon junior Gwen Huddle is a state champion. Huddle won the Division III girls race at the OHSAA State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, November 7, at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park, finishing in 17:35.7, according to The Repository’s live state-meet results. The win gave Henry County and Northwest Ohio an individual […]

Napoleon, OH · 2d

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No. 7 Tiffin Wrestling Takes Second, Wins Five Titles at Adrian

No. 7 Tiffin opened its 2026-27 wrestling season with a second-place finish at the Adrian Invitational, led by five individual champions. The Dragons scored 171.5 points, finishing behind Baldwin Wallace in a 17-team field. 171.5 team points. Second place among 17 teams. Five individual champions: Lane Thacker, Isaac Valdez, James...

Tiffin, OH · 1d

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Malone Nabs Three All-Conference Bids at Championship Meet

TIFFIN, Ohio - The Malone University cross country team traveled to their first postseason race of the season in Tiffin, Ohio for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Championships. The men placed fifth of 11 teams, while the women followed up placing eighth of 12 teams. The men were the...

Tiffin, OH · 3d

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WBB drops season opener to Albion

TIFFIN, Ohio -- The Heidelberg University Women's Basketball team opened their 2026-27 campaign and the Jon Gin era at home against Albion College. The Student Princes lost a hard fought battle against the Britons, 54-48. "I am so proud of the way our girls battled for the full 40 minutes," said Gin, who took the reins of the program in the spring. "I hope we hold our heads high for how we played against a very good, well-coached Albion team."

Tiffin, OH · 2d

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Northwest Ohio runners and teams bring home state cross country titles

Bowling Green, OH · 2d

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Mohawk sets sights on high scoring North Baltimore

SYCAMORE (Crawford County Now) — Looking at their respective numbers on paper, the Division VII Region 26 quarterfinal game with Mohawk (10-1) at North Baltimore (9-1) Friday has the potential to keep the scoreboard operator (and statisticians) quite busy. Let’s start with the familiar, as the Warriors have put...

North Baltimore, OH · 5d

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Olmsted Falls Rallies Past Findlay Trojans 21-14 In Second Round Of Playoffs

Dear Olmsted Falls, I wrote a book honoring your culture, your high school football team and everything that makes your rivalry with Berea-Midpark so special. Come meet me in person on November 21 and pick up a copy. Use the code #KOSplus when you see me that day and I will give you a deal.

Olmsted Falls, OH · 3d

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Mohawk falls to unbeaten Patrick Henry to bow out

FOSTORIA (Crawford County Now) — Mohawk ran into an unbeaten powerhouse in Thursday’s Division VI regional semifinal with the Warriors falling to Patrick Henry, 25-23, 25-13, 24-26, 25-15. “We just didn’t do enough against them,” Mohawk coach Eric Hoover said. “When I saw the film, I was a little concerned about how hard they hit, but in the third set, we had an overturn call that went our way.”

Fostoria, OH · 3d

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Early lead aids Bowling Green in 5-2 win over Bemidji State

BGSU hockey (5-4, 3-0 CCHA) defeated the Bemidji State Beavers (2-5-1, 1-1-1 CCHA) 5-2 in their first home game versus a Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) opponent this season. The Falcons wasted no time waking up their offense, as senior forward Brody Waters scored 15 seconds into the game. Sophomore...

Bowling Green, OH · 3d

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Dave White Chevrolet Football Friday – November 6th, 2026

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The BCSN Game of the Week features a rematch between Fremont Ross and Clay. Whitmer, Central Catholic and Perrysburg all have home playoff games. Those will be highlighted along with those listed below. Host Justin Feldkamp will also have the cheerleaders of the week, the official...

Toledo, OH · 4d