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Ottoville clinches spot in sectional finals with 10-5 win at Kalida
KALIDA — In a highly anticipated showdown at St. Michael’s Holy Name Ballpark, the #8 seed Kalida Wildcats (8-16) faced off against the #9 seed Ottoville Big Green (3-13) in a special PCL sectional semi-final rematch. The regular-season clash between these Putnam County rivals proved to be a...
Big fifth sends Wildcats over Panthers
PAULDING – A five-run fifth inning by visiting Kalida proved to be the difference as the Wildcats doubled up host Paulding 8-4 Monday night in high school baseball play. Leading 1-0 entering the fifth, Kalida plated five runs in the visitors half of the fifth to extend the margin to 6-0.
Baseball Game Preview: Fort Jennings Hits the Road
Fort Jennings has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Patrick Henry Patriots at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Patrick Henry took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Fort Jennings, who comes in off a win.
Weis speaks to Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding was privileged to have Brandon Weis (Author) as the guest speakers at the May 9, 2024, club meeting. Brandon came at the invitation of Corey Walker (Director, Paulding County Carnegie Library). He spoke to the Kiwanians about his journey to complete the Triple Crown in one calendar year.
Lincolnview beats Columbus Grove in district semis
ELIDA—The Lincolnview Lady Lancers took Monday night’s district semifinal as the top-seeded Lancers clashed with fourth-seeded Columbus Grove Bulldogs. Allie Miller drove in five runs as the Lancers pulled away with a 11-1 six inning victory to advance to the district title game on Friday.
Baseball notebook: Lincolnview hands Leipsic first NWC loss
MIDDLE POINT — On the fourth try, Lincolnview’s baseball team found the big inning it was looking for. The Lancers’ 5-0 win over Leipsic on Friday in a matchup of the last two teams still unbeaten in Northwest Conference games was laden with NWC championship implications. A...
Ottawa Legion steps up with donation
Recently American Legion Post 63 made a $4,000.00 donation toward the purchase of Dugout Fences at Memorial Field in Ottawa. “The dugout fence enhances the space inside both dugouts. The players can put their equipment in the dugout and literally walk out of the dugout to lean on the fence and watch the game. The fence also provides safety for the players, coaches, and trainers,” says OG High School Head Coach Nick Watkins.
Convoy Crestview rally stops Hamler Patrick Henry
Convoy Crestview fought back from a slow start and rolled to 5-2 win over Hamler Patrick Henry in an Ohio high school baseball matchup on May 13. In recent action on May 8, Convoy Crestview faced off against Van Wert Lincolnview and Hamler Patrick Henry took on Minster on May 8 at Minster High School.
Softball: Brooks gets 1st team nod; Lincolnview dominates NWC honors
Lincolnview’s Taylor Post was voted the Northwest Conference’s Player of the Year, and her coach Eric Schwab was voted the conference’s Coach of the Year. Defending NWC Player of the Year Savana Brooks of Allen East also earned a first-team all-conference nod. Lincolnview has the chance to...
Rams fall to Musketeers
FORT JENNINGS — Fort Jennings scored three times in the first inning Friday on their way to a 7-2 non-league win over Upper Scioto Valley. The Rams scored a run in the top of the first inning on a Mason Thompson single that scored Alex Sanders, who had triples. The Rams had the bases loaded in the inning but didn't score another run.
Blue Jays oust Pirates in sectional baseball
DELPHOS — The St. John’s baseball crew used a 4-run third inning to propel the Blue Jays by Continental 8-3 in Division IV sectional play on a wet Tuesday at Stadium Park. After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the third frame, the Jays (13-12) rallied in the home half against Pirate (1-15) starter Sam Newsome. Tyler Lindeman led off with a walk and advanced on consecutive wild pitches. Tyce McClain walked and stole second. Braylen Metzger then plated Lindeman on his sacrifice fly to left to tie the game at 1.
Softball: Lincolnview, Patrick Henry set for district final
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.
Pirates rally for PCL win
MILLER CITY — Continental scored three times in the seventh inning Tuesday to defeat Miller City 4-2 in a key Putnam County League game. The Pirates trailed 2-1 going to the seventh inning before their first two batters in the inning reached to start their comeback.
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