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Madison stuns Findlay to reach district title softball game
BOWLING GREEN — Madison continued its storybook run through the Division I postseason on Tuesday night. Layla Amount scattered three hits and struck out eight as the sixth-seeded Rams upset No. 5 Findlay 7-2 in the Bowling Green district semifinal at Bowling Green State University’s Meserve Field. The...
Rockford Parkway squeezes past Van Buren
Rockford Parkway topped Van Buren 9-8 in a tough tilt for an Ohio high school softball victory at Van Buren High on May 16. Check out our complete girls softball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article....
Ride of Silence encourages safety for both drivers and bicyclists
TOLEDO, Ohio — The warmer temperatures mean an increase in two-wheeled vehicles out on the roads and data from the National Safety Council Injury Facts found bicycle-related deaths peak in the warmer months of the year. To honor those who've been injured and those who have died while riding...
District track preview: Waynedale sprinters looking forward to postseason challenge
A year ago, sprinters from teams like Dalton, Norwayne and Smithville walked away with their share of All-Ohio medals. This year, Waynedale hopes to join the party. The Golden Bears have burst onto the scene this spring with some of the top speedsters in the area — something that should be on full display...
Former Division II men's basketball standout Johnson bringing 'unique' offensive talents to BGSU
BOWLING GREEN — A quick look at recent Bowling Green State University men’s basketball transfer Marcus Johnson, and one would assume that he spends most of his time near the basket. Don’t be fooled. There’s a lot more to his game than what the 6-foot-7 forward’s physical appearance might present. “This is my 16th year of college coaching, I’ve never seen a player like him,” Wheeling men’s basketball coach Chris Richardson said of his former player. “ … I think all coaches want to play through the strengths of their players, especially on the offensive end, and we were fortunate with Marcus that those strengths were pretty unique for a player of his size.” Johnson, whose offensive abilities resemble more of a small guard than someone with his physique, will bring his talents from the NCAA Division II school to northwest Ohio. The Akron native, who won a pair of OHSAA state championships with St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, was one of the best shooters and scorers at the Division II level a year ago.
Springfield, Perrysburg softball win to set up Division I district final matchup
CLYDE, Ohio — For the third year in a row, Springfield and Perrysburg are meeting in a Division I softball district final. The Blue Devils defeated Whitmer, 7-1, in the first game at Joe Wilson Field at Clyde High School on Tuesday, and the Yellow Jackets beat Northview, 11-1, in five innings in the nightcap. Last year, Springfield beat Perrysburg, 7-4, in a district final, and in 2021, the Devils beat the Jackets, 8-1. The rematch will be at the same site Friday at 5 p.m.
From chopped to champs: Timeline for BGSU's baseball program since 2020
BOWLING GREEN — From shutting down the program in 2020 to Mid-American Conference champions, Bowling Green State University’s baseball team has had a wild ride the last four years. The Falcons secured their first outright MAC regular season title since 2009 with an 8-6 victory at Eastern Michigan on Sunday. BGSU (29-18, 21-6 MAC) started a remarkable 17-0 in league play this season. If not for alumni-backed fundraising efforts to bring the program back, the Falcons wouldn’t be celebrating their current success on the field. Here is a timeline of how things played out for the program since 2020.
High school notebook: McCoy takes Maumee Valley post
Former Northview and Bowling Green State University basketball player Niki McCoy has been hired as the next girls basketball coach at Maumee Valley Country Day School. McCoy's first task is to restore the Hawks' varsity program which, along with fellow Toledo Area Athletic Conference member Emmanuel Christian, was unable to field a varsity squad for the 2023-24 season. “I am excited for the opportunity to build a program that prioritizes player mental health, and a winning mindset while setting and holding high expectations,” McCoy said in a media announcement released by the school. “I believe Maumee Valley is a perfect place to set a standard of success at the very beginning of this rebuilding process, both on and off the court.” While playing for Ohio hall-of-fame coach Jerry Sigler at Northview, McCoy helped the Wildcats reach back-to-back Division I state semifinal appearances in 2004 and 2005. She moved on to play in the Mid-American Conference at Akron University for two seasons before transferring to BGSU to finish her career.
District Track: Waynedale's Herman comes up clutch to win D-III discus title
CRESTON— Waynedale's Cade Herman saved the best for last in opening-day action Wednesday at the Norwayne Division III District. The junior registered a personal-record toss on his final throw of the day for a come-from-behind win in the discus, highlighting a strong day for locals at Norwayne Community Stadium.
Softball Game Preview: Genoa Area Hits the Road
The Genoa Area Comets will head out on the road to challenge the Maumee Panthers at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Genoa Area will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two...
Baseball Recap: Joey Meredith leads a balanced attack to beat Findlay
St. Francis de Sales had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.7 runs), and they went ahead and made it seven on Wednesday. They walked away with a 5-1 win over the Findlay Trojans. For St. Francis de Sales, this counts as revenge for the 4-3 loss Findlay walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
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