SPORTS
Troy defense makes big plays in 14-0 win over Piqua
TROY — It was a fitting in a game dominated by defense, that Troy “picked” its way to number 67 with two big intercpetions against Piqua Friday night at Troy Memorial Stadium. Two interceptions by the Trojans sealed the 14-0 victory and gave the Trojans a 67-66-6...
Troy Domen, Reese Soltis pull double duty with football and golf teams
There’s going to be a day in the near future when Troy Domen and Reese Soltis depart Cardinal High School with diploma in hand. No matter what comes next, whether it’s college or work, it’s safe to say Domen and Soltis have learned at least one extraordinarily important lesson while 14785 N. Thompson Road:
Friends and rivals
Troy football player Owen Zickafoose, 33, and Piqua’s Wyatt Marrs, 25, show solidarity for the Upper Valley Career Center in spite the school long-time rivalry, Ohio’s oldest, with the Piqua vs Troy game on the line tonight at Troy Memorial Stadium. The rivals were posing as part this week’s “Start with Hello” program at the career center. The program is to promote inclusion, unity, and solidarity to help all kids feel included.
Weekend Football Roundup
VANDALIA — The Tippecanoe football team’s rally from a 21-6 halftime deficit came up short in a 24-19 loss to Butler Friday night. Tippecanoe, 4-2 overall, will host Sidney Friday. Troy, Tipp, Butler and Sidney are now all 4-1 in the MVL. Andrew Oen returned a fumble 47...
Lady Wave soccer plays physical in loss to Milton-Union
GREENVILLE — The Lady Wave soccer played physical against Milton-Union, but couldn’t get their second win in a row. They fell 4-1 to the six-win Lady Bulldogs team. Coach Caitlyn Beasecker said the time spent in practice working on different areas consistently is starting to pay off. She can see the work be put into good use in the game.
Thursday Sports Roundup
TROY — The Troy boys soccer team got a 2-0 win over Belmont Thursday. Bradyn Dillow had one goal and one assist and Christopher King had one goal. Tyler Malott had one assist. Troy Christian 6,. Bethel 0. TROY — The Troy Christian boys soccer team picked up a...
Fairborn shocks Xenia, reclaims Clifton/Spahr Memorial Trophy
FAIRBORN — “People from around the state will look at the scoreboard and we’re going to tell them ‘hell no, that’s not a misprint.’”. Check out more photos from Friday’s game. Fairborn head coach Larry Cox’s words in his postgame speech to the...
New Lebanon Dixie squeezes past Bradford
New Lebanon Dixie finally found a way to top Bradford 29-28 for an Ohio high school football victory at New Lebanon Dixie High on Sept. 22. Bradford showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 12-0 advantage over New Lebanon Dixie as the first quarter ended.
THS announces 2023 homecoming court
The homecoming queen and king will be announced before Friday’s football game on Sept. 22 at Troy Memorial Stadium against rival Piqua. The homecoming dance will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Troy High School.
Lady Bolts tennis wins two of three
CLAYTON — By splitting matches against two conference opponents and a victory over Milton-Union the Northmont girls tennis team pushed its record to 14-5 overall with the final week of regular season play coming up. Monday the Lady Bolts scored a 4-1 victory over Miamisburg to improve to 3-2...
at Vikings Take Thursday Night Lights Trophy
The Miamisburg Vikings traveled to Northmont to take on the Thunderbolts in a battle of GWOC teams coming off consecutive gut-wrenching league losses on Thursday Night Lights. Northmont opened the scoring with a Deuce Cortner pass to Dalin Wilkins from six yards out ending an opening eight-play, 54-yard drive taking 3:10 off the clock. The extra point was wide left, and the Bolts held an early 6-0 lead.
Sargent, Steinke go low in Troy golf’s win over Piqua
PIQUA — The Troy and Piqua golf teams got together on the front nine at Echo Hills Wednesday — the final MVL match for both teams before next week’s league tournament. The match turned into a shootout between Troy sophomore Mitchell Sargent and Piqua junior Hunter Steinke — playing in the same group.