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Sectional Softball Roundup: At least three teams advancing to district tournaments
MARION — Three Marion-area softball teams advanced to the districts with one spot still to be determined. In Division III, Pleasant, Cardington and Northmor all moved on, while Ridgedale was playing for a Division IV sectional title at Berne Union Friday after the Marion Star's deadline. Here is a roundup of the area's sectional...
Area athletes persevere in bad conditions at MOAC track finals Thursday at Harding Stadium
MARION — The forecast was bad, and weather turned out worse. Barely 50 degrees with constant rain — sideways at times — and gusty winds, it was less than ideal conditions for athletes competing in Harding Stadium at the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships on Thursday night. "Winning is fun, but...
Baseball Game Preview: Marion Local Heads Out
Marion Local has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Bradford Railroaders at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Marion Local's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Bradford's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Softball Recap: Arcadia comes up short despite Jordyn Tong's strong performance
After soaring to ten runs the game before, Arcadia was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They lost 9-1 to the Carey Blue Devils. The defeat continues a trend for Arcadia in their matchups with Carey: they've now lost three in a row. Jordyn Tong put in...
Elgin prevails over Cardington-Lincoln
Elgin left no doubt on Friday, controlling Cardington-Lincoln from start to finish for a 14-4 victory in an Ohio high school baseball matchup on May 10. In recent action on May 1, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against Danville. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take...
Splish, splash: Shelby girls, Ontario boys win rainy MOAC meet
MARION — One hated it, the other embraced it. Thursday’s soggy conditions aside, Shelby’s Princess Timko and Ontario’s Dean Morrison were kindred spirits when it came to beating everyone else across the finish line and helping their schools win team championships. “It was horrible to get off the bus, which was nice and warm,”...
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