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Track and Field: O-G sweeps D-II district team titles
DEFIANCE – It’s that time of the track-and-field season when coaches preach to their athletes about counting to four. At Friday’s finals of the Division II district meet at Defiance High School, the top four placers in each event qualified for next week’s Division II regional meet at Piqua, which takes place on Thursday and Saturday. Then, the top four placers in each event at the regional meet automatically qualify for the state track meet that takes place on May 30, 31 and June 1 at the University of Dayton.
Softball notebook: Lincolnview, Patrick Henry advance to district title
ELIDA – Through five innings, Lincolnview recorded just two base hits off Columbus Grove pitcher Abby Stechschulte. However, Lincolnview finally got the bats going as it scored eight runs in the sixth, including a 3-run home run by Allie Miller, to pull away for an 11-1 run-rule victory over Columbus Grove in a Division IV district semifinal softball game on Monday at Dorothy Edwards Field.
Defiance takes down Archbold
Defiance scored early and often to roll over Archbold 6-1 in an Ohio high school baseball matchup on May 18. Recently on May 13, Defiance squared off with Sherwood Fairview in a baseball game. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey...
Track and Field: Grove boys win, Grove girls finish second at districts
ADA – In the postseason tournament for track and field, it’s all about finding ways to help athletes advance. The Columbus Grove track-and-field program did just that at this week’s Division III district meet at Ada’s War Memorial Stadium. The boys team had to fill a...
Baseball Recap: Carlsbad snaps three-game streak of losses on the road
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Carlsbad had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Patrick Henry Patriots and snuck past 4-2. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Carlsbad as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Bryan claims third straight Division II district softball title with shutout win over Napoleon
LIMA, Ohio — Bryan’s softball team has gotten pretty comfortable at the district level the last few years. The Golden Bears secured a third consecutive district crown to prove it. Sophomore pitching standout Thea Staten fired a one-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts, while the Golden Bears got the bats rolling in multiple innings as No. 1-seed Bryan blanked No. 8 Napoleon 7-0 in a Division II district final on Saturday at the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima. “Our seniors have definitely done this before, and they know how to lead the team and guide us to those different big moments,” Bryan coach Samantha Molina said. “Super proud of them and all they’ve accomplished.”
Musketeers succumb to Patrick Henry in sectional finals
HAMLER — Patrick Henry used strong pitching and timely hits to eliminate Fort Jennings 5-1 Thursday in Division IV sectional final action at Garrold Parratt Field in Hamler. The Musketeers had a chance in the top of the first inning, getting the first two (Calvin Menke and Owen Calvelage) on via errors and sending them up on a come-backer by Bryce Gasser. However, a fly ball from Jarron Swick and throw home doubled up Menke trying to score.
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