The Antwerp Wrestling teams had a busy and successful weekend competing in multiple tournaments, with the high school boys, girls, and junior high boys showcasing their skills and determination. At the Lincolnview Invitational, the Antwerp High School boys team placed fourth overall. Leading the team, Kamren Johnson at 132 pounds delivered an outstanding performance, finishing…
The Edgerton Lady Bulldogs showcased their depth and offensive prowess Wednesday night, defeating the Antwerp Lady Archers 58-38 in the Route 49 Tournament at Edgerton High School. The Bulldogs surged ahead early, outscoring Antwerp 18-4 in the first quarter. Led by Katilyn Burke’s commanding 14-point performance and Gretchen Keppeler’s versatile play with 13 points and…
Payne Elementary is thrilled to celebrate its November Students of the Month. These exceptional students were recognized for embodying the character trait of “Understanding,” which was the focus for the month. Payne Elementary takes pride in fostering such admirable character traits in its students and applauds their achievements. Congratulations to all! Pictured above are (front…
Lima Senior outscored host Wayne Trace 17-11 in the fourth quarter as the Spartans pulled away for a 53-47 win in non-conference girls basketball play Tuesday at the ‘Palace.’ The Spartans jumped in front 14-11 at the end of one period before both teams added thirteen markers in the second stanza, putting Lima Senior on…
Paulding, OH – The Defiance Bulldogs secured a hard-fought victory over the Paulding Panthers on December 6, escaping The Jungle with a 58-49 win. Both teams displayed grit and determination in a game that remained competitive until the final quarter. Defiance leaned on their top scorer, Josiah Schlatter, who delivered a stellar performance with 26…
WOODBURN – On a night that saw a triple overtime battle in varsity boys basketball action, it was visiting Angola who outlasted host Woodlan 81-72 recently in non-league play. The host Warriors opened a 16-10 lead at the end of one quarter before the visiting Hornets cut into the deficit and pulled within 25-21 entering…
A slow start to Friday’s non-league boys basketball game Friday night proved to be the difference as Fort Jennings jumped in front quickly and went on to a 59-49 victory over Antwerp. The Musketeers opened up an eight-point lead at the end of one period at 22-14 and the Putnam County squad added to it…
By: Ron Burt Let’s start this week by sending congratulations to Great Lakes Super Sprint driver Max Stambaugh. He was honored to be the 2024 Dayton Auto Race Fans Club, Dirt Driver of The Year. Great Lakes Super Sprints is an exciting traveling sprint series of full sized winged sprint cars that travels the Great…
By: Ron Burt Last weekend was the North vs South Shootout at Garaway Speedway for the big block ISMA/MSS Supermodifieds. The drivers, crews and fans took the drive to Sophia, North Carolina. Caraway Speedway is a .455 mile asphalt short track located near Asheboro that runs weekly races and several series. They also run several Whelen Southern Modified…
Pictured seated center is Leah West with Grandparents Joyce and Keith West as she signs her national letter of intent and NCAA contract to further her education and play Division 1 women’s basketball at Belmont University in Nashville Tenn. Standing is Coach Jason Simpson, Kristi West, Aaron West and Coach Katrina Peters.
By: Ron Burt I have big things going on at Ohio Sports Blitz on Facebook, which is a part of the Left Turn. All fall I have been going Facebook Live every Friday night announcing football scores. I’m currently announcing all the state football playoff scores live at 9:35 and 11:15PM on Fridays until the…
Congratulations to Junior Katy Niles with Woodlan XC. She traveled to Terre Haute to run in the IHSAA State Cross Country Meet at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course. She finished 125th in the state with a time of 19:44.60.
Paulding scored 46 straight points and captured a county rivalry win as the Panthers cruised to a 46-6 victory over Antwerp at Archer Field Friday night (October 25th) in Green Meadows Conference football action. The victory, which moves the Panthers to 7-3 overall on the season and 4-3 in the league, clinches a second straight…
