Category: Sports

VWCS to Host Eggerss Stadium Bonds Informational Meeting

On behalf of Van Wert City School District, we appreciate your continued support of the district with the passage of the Eggerss Stadium bond issue. Since the bond issue was passed by the voters on May 3, the district’s administration has been working diligently through the bonding process. We are currently waiting for the confirmation…

Krouse named GMC Player of the Year

After leading his squad to a share of the Green Meadows Conference championship, Antwerp senior Luke Krouse was voted the 2022 GMC Baseball Player of the Year in voting by the league’s coaches. Krouse was joined on the all-GMC first team by senior teammates Chase Clark and Hunter Sproles along with Paulding senior Sam Woods.…

Lady Warriors advance to sectional championship

BUTLER – The Woodlan Lady Warriors advanced to Monday’s sectional championship with a 12-2 victory over Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Saturday in high school softball action. Woodlan scored in every at-bat in posting the six-inning, run-rule victory with Alyssa Harvey leading the Lady Warrior offense with four hits, a run scored and two runs batted…

Two Antwerp athletes sign Letters of Intent

Antwerp High School recently held two letter of intent signings for two senior athletes. Astianna Coppes will be playing softball at Lakeland Community College. Pictured with Asti are Chad and Courtnie Coppes, Antwerp High School Softball Coach Krista Ordway, Antwerp High School Assistant Softball Coach John Robarge, and April and Paul Joyce. Leslie Pollock will be…

Panthers Nip Big Green

In a game that didn’t see an earned run by either team, Paulding picked up a 2-1 non-league victory over Ottoville Monday night in high school baseball action. With the game tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the fifth, Nick Manz reached on a Big Green error with one out in the bottom of…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt More area racetracks are starting to open, and we’ll cross our fingers the weather will cooperate. This past weekend at Attica Raceway Park, defending 410 Sprint Car Champion, Trey Jacobs won his first feature of the young season. With one lap remaining in the race, he passed teenager Ryan Timms to get…

Local Teenager Fights Leukemia with Community Support

Some might know Tyler Grossman from the local ballpark, hearing his name on the Highlight Zone, or maybe he delivered you dinner from the New Haven Domino’s Pizza. Tyler attended Central Lutheran School and graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 2021. He excitedly started Saint Francis as a freshman this year playing football for…

Woods signs With Wilmington College

Sam Woods, senior at Paulding High School, signed recently for his post secondary education. He will be attending Wilmington College to continue his academic and baseball career. Pictured are Sam’s parents, Joe and Mandy Woods, along with High School Baseball coaches, Ben Barton and Matt Arellano. 

P.A.S.S. 24-Hour Basketball Marathon Schedule

FRIDAY 4/15  5:25 – Opening Ceremony 5:30 – Exhibition: Paulding Pride VS The State Bank 6:00 – Mens: Pleasant Valley Golf Course VS Paulding Co. Ballers 6:30 – Co-Ed: Petals and Vines VS One More And We’ll Go Home 7:00 – Co-Ed: Den Herder Funeral Home VS Hay’s Team 7:30 – Co-Ed: Lippert 112 VS…

HOOPS FOR HEARTS at Antwerp Local Schools

On Monday, March 21, 2022, Antwerp Middle/High School hosted Hoops for Heart for the 27th time after a two-year pause due to Covid-19. Students raised $6,243.55, bringing their grand total for the American Heart Association to $90,752.37. Antwerp hosts this event every year in memory of Jason Reeb, an Antwerp graduate who died in 1995…