Category: Sports

Paulding HS seniors Sign Letters of Intent

Congratulations to Nico Stahl who signed his letter intent to continue his Golf career at Lourdes University! First Row: Kevin Stahl, Nico Stahl, Michelle Stahl ; Back Row: Coach Gil Guerrero Jack Woods has signed a letter of intent to continue his track career at the University of Akron. Pictured is (top row, l-r): Coach Jim Menzie, Coach…

Gracie Shepherd Named to FSN Spring Athlete Watchlist

Sophomore Gracie Shepherd was selected onto the FSN Spring Athlete Watchlist for Women’s Rowers and Coxswains, announced by the For the Stars Network on Wednesday. Shepherd enters her sophomore season after a strong freshman campaign where she was awarded Outstanding Freshman of the Year by the Kansas Women’s Rowing team. In her first year in the…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt It’s great to be back after taking six weeks off. If you haven’t heard, I was blessed to get my much needed kidney transplant. It’s still early but things are looking positive. I thank everyone that extended prayers and well-wishes. All are much appreciated. While I was out the 39th annual Chili…

High School Sports Round Up

Paulding Dominates Rivalry Matchup, Outpaces Hicksville 67-50 HICKSVILLE, OH — The Paulding Panthers asserted their dominance in a key Green Meadows Conference matchup on January 31, 2025, with a commanding 67-50 victory over the Hicksville Aces on the road. Behind a balanced offensive attack and relentless defensive pressure, Paulding took control early and never looked…

Rohrs Breaks 1,000-point Mark!

Tuesday night was a special night for the Antwerp Lady Archer basketball program as senior Caroline Rohrs became the tenth player in school history to break the 1,000-point mark in a 42-35 win over visiting Pettisville. Rohrs bucketed twenty-one points to eclipse the special mark and now stands at 1,008 points for her career. Briley…

Paulding Knights of Columbus Free Throw

Paulding Knights of Columbus Free Throw competition was held at Paulding on January 26th. Pictured above are the winners: Maleek Barnes, Quynn Arend, Merrick Wolfle, Maxwell West, Adalyn Miller, Noah Martinez, Kinsley Pease, Remington Zeedyk, Emma White and James Gonzales. Winners advance to the district competition at Delphos St John’s on February 2nd at 1:00…

Paulding Cardinals Win Close Game Against WT Staff

A strong and spirited Paulding Cardinals basketball team traveled to The Palace on Friday, January 10 to take on the Wayne Trace staff in a much-anticipated game.  It had taken a number of years for the wounds of the staff to heal after the Cardinal’s last visit several years ago, but the Raiders felt that…

High School Winter Sports Round-Up

PANTHERS TAKE COUNTY RIVALRY MATCHUP The annual Paulding County rivalry matchup between Paulding and Antwerp took place Friday night in Green Meadows Conference boys basketball action with the visiting Panthers holding off the Archers for a 53-41 victory. The maroon and white held a slim 14-13 lead at the end of eight minutes of action…

Local High School Basketball Round Up

Raiders Win Annual Rivalry Matchup The annual Paulding County rivalry between Wayne Trace and Paulding was renewed Friday night in the ‘Jungle’ with the visiting Raiders posting a 66-53 win over the Panthers in Green Meadows Conference boys basketball play. Wayne Trace jumped out quick and was never threatened the rest of the way, opening…

Wayne Trace Wrestling at Troy Invitational

On January 4, 2025, the Wayne Trace Wrestling Team competed in the Troy Invitational in Troy, Ohio.  The Raider Wrestlers were represented by eight wrestlers, two of which ended the day on the podium. In the 113-pound weight class, Colton Kimmel ended the day in fourth place after taking a medical forfeit in the finals. …