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Camryn Kiefer's one-hitter leads Tuslaw softball to district title win over Hillsdale
WELLINGTON — Camryn Kiefer and her Tuslaw softball team felt they had something to prove this season after exiting the postseason tournament earlier than anticipated a year ago. So, Kiefer struck out 13 batters and gave up only a first-inning hit in leading Tuslaw to a 4-0 win over...
A little get back! Hillsdale, Dalton hold off Keystone in district semifinal win
WELLINGTON − Avenging a loss always seems to leave a feeling of satisfaction. That's what Hillsdale (22-3, 14-0) did on Tuesday against Keystone (12-7, 12-1), as the Falcons defeated the Wildcats 6-5 in the Division III district semifinal for the second time this season (won 7-6 on April 13 in the regular season) and avenged last year's 2-0 loss in the district tournament to the very same team. ...
Softball District Finals Preview: New London, Hillsdale gear up for finals
Two Ashland County softball teams remain in New London and Hillsdale, with both playing in district finals on Thursday. No. 1 seed Monroeville (20-6, 12-2) vs No. 2 seed New London (17-6, 9-5): Firelands Conference foes New London and Monroeville will meet for the third time this season on Thursday. Both teams split their two meetings, with New London winning the first contest at home 5-2 on May 6 and Monroeville taking the second game 5-2 at their place on May 7.
Source’s Conrad, Hillsdale grad, selected Ohio’s top sports columnist
MANSFIELD — Veteran Richland Source sports reporter Curt Conrad was recognized as the top columnist when the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association announced the winners of its annual writing contest Monday. The contest included submissions from 2023 and was judged by OPSWA members. There were four writing categories in three...
2024 Richland County High School Football Schedule Release: Big year on tap on gridiron
MANSFIELD — With all of the attention on the NFL and the schedule release for the 2024 season, it's only fair to bring that attention locally. It is time for the 2024 Richland County high school football schedule release as we are officially three months away from kickoff. DIVISION EXPANSION: State tournaments to see...
Lexington rides to cruise-control win over Ontario
Lexington handled Ontario 7-1 in an impressive showing in an Ohio high school softball matchup on May 14. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card. Don’t miss our in-depth coverage of...
Battaglia steps down as Loudonville football coach
LOUDONVILLE — For the fourth time in the last decade, Loudonville has had the head coach of its football program step down after three seasons. On Monday, John Battaglia’s resignation was accepted by the Loudonville Board of Education. A longtime teacher in the Loudonville school system, Battaglia was...
Ohio high school softball scores | Live updates from OHSAA district play in Division II
The OHSAA district high school softball tournament is underway and Greater Akron will have a busy Tuesday afternoon and early evening with several teams in action throughout the region, including at historic Firestone Stadium. Here's how the games played out featuring Summit County teams. Copley softball gets run-rule win over Cloverleaf in district semifinal ...
Ashland County Baseball Power Rankings: Ashland end regular season in top spot
This will be the last edition of the baseball power rankings for the 2024 regular season, as sectional semifinal and final games will start this week. Here's how the final poll played out. 9. New London (5-15-1) After having a rough start, the Wildcats have picked up some wins in...
1K! Triway's Carter Wachtel hits career strikeout No. 1,000 during perfect game
CRESTON — There wasn’t much extra fanfare for Carter Wachtel after she recorded the final out, outside of a few extra pictures and a homemade sign. She high-fived her teammates and set her sights on the next playoff game. But what happened Tuesday at Norwayne High School was...
Schaly, AU baseball continue winning ways into NCAA Tournament
ASHLAND – One thing that best accentuates the passage of time for a person is becoming a grandparent. And one of the best baseball programs to stand the test of time has been Ashland University. It was fitting, then, that the two things intersected before the Eagles played their...
Norwayne softball outlasts Mapleton for district semifinal win
CRESTON — There was plenty of firepower wielded during the Division III district semifinal softball game between Mapleton and Norwayne on Tuesday at Norwayne High School. But it would be the Bobcats who proved to have more heavy hitters as Norwayne knocked out a 13-8 victory over Mapleton. Norwayne now will play Triway at...
Prep Scoreboard: Rittman saves best for playoffs, beats Smithville in sectional semi
Monday, May 13 OHSAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS Rittman 6, Smithville 1 Rittman saved its best for the playoffs, picking up a sectional win over WCAL foe Smithville. ...
NJ's Jake Furr takes runner-up OPSWA Sportswriter of the Year honors in Division I
COLUMBUS — Mansfield News Journal Sports Reporter Jake Furr was honored by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association last week. Furr, the Vice President of the OPSWA, was the runner-up for the Division I Sportswriter of the Year behind Dayton Daily News' Jeff Gilbert. Division I is made up of newspapers around the state with 10,000-plus circulation as well as websites and is the biggest division in the OPSWA contest.
Off and running: Lexington uses speed to run past Ontario into district championship game
WILLARD — It doesn't matter where the ball is hit, Jillian Morr is sprinting out of the box. On Tuesday afternoon in a 7-1 Division II district semifinal win over rival Ontario, the Lexington senior was off and running, collecting four hits and scoring four runs to punch Lady Lex's ticket to Thursday's district championship game for the second time in three years. ...
Clear Fork Colts take home 2024 Richland County Baseball Power Poll Championship
MANSFIELD — There was a question asked last week if the race for the Richland County Baseball Power Poll championship was already over. And there was one team that answered that question loud and clear. The 20-win Clear Fork Colts are the 2024 Richland County Baseball Power Poll champions, an honor that could have been crowned two weeks ago, but a four-win week last week put it all on ice. ...
Triathlon Makes its Return to North Central Ohio on June 16
On Sunday, June 16, Pleasant Hill Lake Park in Perrysville will host hundreds of athletes for the Pleasant Valley Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike. Athletes will swim up to 1,500 meters in Pleasant Hill Lake, bike up to 25 miles through Ashland and Richland counties around the park and end with a run inside the park.
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