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Perry eighth-grader Emily Mechenbier records nation’s best middle school shot put throw
Emily Mechenbier has a lofty distinction to her credit with which even she is still trying to grasp. “It’s pretty exciting,” Mechenbier said. “I don’t really feel like it has sunken in yet.”. The Perry eighth-grader’s lofty distinction?. As the calendar shifts toward May, no...
Madison vs. Geneva baseball: Blue Streaks hold on for 6-5 victory over Eagles
Madison entered its April 25 CVC Lake contest with Geneva aiming to recover from a shutout defeat the day before. Both sides had strong starts from the plate, and they were tied through the fifth inning. Madison broke a deadlock in the bottom of the sixth with three runs. Geneva...
High school football: Perry moves up to Division IV as OHSAA announces football regions, divisions
There will be a new Division V state champion football team this fall. When the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced its divisional and regional alignment for the coming fall on April 25, it was revealed that the Perry Pirates have bumped up from Division V to Division IV. The Pirates won the program’s first state championship in football this past December with a 21-14 win over Liberty Center.
A light in the world: Kyleigh Reiter's positivity, love for life set to pay off in big ways
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The first thing people are greeted with when they see Kyleigh Reiter is an infectious smile that seems to manifest onto their own faces whether they realize it or not. The second thing might be the day's bean prices, just incase they were curious. "$11.56," Reiter said with a laugh that...
Dorsch batwork wasted in 23-13 Hurricane loss to Eagles
WILMINGTON — Makenna Dorsch drove in six runs but it wasn’t enough as Wilmington lost to Madison Plains 23-13 Wednesday in non-league softball. Dorsch had four hits and scored three runs, in addition to belting a homerun for the Hurricane. Nevaeh Blackburn had two hits and drove in...
News-Herald boys lacrosse Top of the Crop for April 24
TOP OF THE CROP Boys lacrosse 1: (1) University (8-0) 2: (2) Riverside (8-1) 3: (3) Chagrin Falls (4-4) 4: (4) Kenston (8-4) 5: (5) Gilmour (3-3) Watch list: Mentor (5-6), NDCL (3-6) Crop comments: University changed its pace against Chagrin Falls to remain undefeated with a 9-5 win. The Preppers’ aggressive, fast-paced style made […]
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