Category: Entertainment

Grover Hill Elementary Spring musical Program

The Grover Hill Elementary School Spring musical takes place in the ocean. There is a little Tiger Shark who wants to be friends with everyone. They think he’s crazy. But he meets a bunch of friends who also have their quirks; a seven­ legged octopus, an angel fish, a clown fish who isn’t funny, a…

WOODLAN HIGH STUDENT DAR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNER

Dirk Herschberger, senior at Woodlan Jr. Sr. High is the recipient of The Daughter’s of American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Scholarship award of $1000. This scholarship is a competitive scholarship throughout Allen County. The student has to write an essay about a topic that is given to them on the day of the scheduled essay…

Antwerp Cheer Takes 2nd at State

On Sunday, March 10, 2019, the Antwerp Archer Cheerleading Squad traveled to The Ohio State University to compete in the Division IV Cheerleading competition. The Squad did a phenomenal job and earned an exceptional 2nd place trophy for their extreme talent. Great job Cheer Squad!

NEW HAVEN HIGH FEMALE WRESTLERS SHOW UP BIG AT STATE COMPETITION

LaRissa Bryant-Coleman, Larresha Bryant-Coleman and Alexandria Martz are qualified wrestlers through the Indiana High School Girls Wrestling North Regional. LaRissa Bryant-Coleman and Larresha Bryant-Coleman both placed first at the Regional. Alexandria Martz placed fifth. The top 4 qualified for IHSGW State Finals. Alexandria qualified as an alternate when the south region only had three wrestlers.…

Raiders Wrestlers at Troy Wrestling Districts

Wayne Trace Wrestlers competed in the Troy District Wrestling Tournament on March 1-2, 2019 at the Hobart Arena. Wayne Trace had one wrestler moving on to state – Hunter Long. At Districts, Hunter had the misfortune of breaking his ankle in this final match.  First Place: 106 – Kellan Anderson (COV) dec. Caleb Schroer (TC)…

RAIDER’S SEASON ENDS AT DISTRICT SEMIS

By: Joe Shouse, Sportswriter ELIDA –  For the Wayne Trace Raiders the tournament trail ended last Tuesday when the red, white, and blue faced Kalida in semi-final district action in Division IV. The Wildcats had the upper hand throughout the contest and came away with a 54-39 win. The Raiders close out their season at…

Antwerp Appoints New Head Football Coach: Jason Hale

Reported earlier in the school year, the 2018 football season was the last for longtime coach, Drew Altimus. He is also the Athletic Director for Antwerp Local School which he will continue. Altimus led the Archer Football program for 24 years. This past month he passed the torch onto colleague and assistant coach, Jason Hale.…

Meyer Signs Letter of Intent

Woodlan Senior, Isaac Meyer signed his letter of intent for Marian University in Indianapolis, IN. He will play football for the Knights in his freshman season. Meyer is planning to major in Sociology and minor in Criminal Justice. Over the summer, he worked as an Intern for the New Haven Police Department, participating in ride…

LADY RAIDERS BOW OUT OF TOURNAMENT AFTER OT LOSS

By: Joe Shouse, Sportswriter VAN WERT – The Wayne Trace Lady Raiders laid it all on the line last Saturday in their district championship game against Ottoville but it was the more experienced, senior laden team from Putnam County who would prevail. After playing even for 32 minutes both teams went four extra minutes before…

Panthers Battle in Sectional Play

Paulding boys basketball battled out their sectional semi-final game against Coldwater at Elida on Feburary 26, falling 52-67. The game started close for the Paulding as the home team. They outscored the Cavaliers in the first quarter by 2 points with Jaret Miller being on fire having 3 – 3 point baskets in a row!…

Antwerp Falls In Heartbreaker To Bulldogs

DEFIANCE – The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. Two phrases that have been heard in the sports world for a long time definitely rang true Friday night at Defiance High School. Unfortunately, for Antwerp, it was the Archers who felt the agony of defeat as Edgerton posted a 44-43 overtime win over the…