The Antwerp Archers came into the state tournament with a 19-5 record after defeating Kalida in a 9 inning game at Patrick Henry for the Regional championship. Overall the season for the Antwerp boys has been highly positive with underclassmen and seniors alike taking leading roles on the field. The boys were hoping to match…
AKRON – With a trip to the state finals on the line, Antwerp catcher Karsyn Brumett sent the Archers to the state championship game with a 1-0 victory over Peebles in the Division IV softball state semifinals Friday at Firestone Stadium in Akron. The Lady Archers needed only the one hit, getting Brumett’s shot over…
COLUMBUS – A quintuple of high school track athletes concluded their respective seasons over the weekend as they took part in the 2019 Ohio High School Athletic Association state track and field meet. Antwerp was represented by junior Heather Oberlin, who posted a 13th place finish in the shot put following a throw of 35-5-1/4.…
Antwerp’s 2019 softball season was truly the underdog coming up from the bottom of the ranks in the tournament. They started very strong but never earned a rank in the state for the entire season. The junior girls leading the team, pitcher Carlie Hanes and catcher Karsyn Brumett were an unbeatable combination. Coach Krista Ordway…
HAMLER – Antwerp’s baseball team continued its heroic trek through the Northwest Ohio trail as the Archers outlasted Colonel Crawford for a 1-0 advantage. The Archers got their lone run in the fifth inning. Jason Geyer walked to start the frame before a Cole Seslar sacrifice bunt moved Geyer to second. After Austin Lichty flied…
2019 Division 4 Championship in Akron, OH AKRON – Junior pitcher Carlie Hanes struck out 15 batters to tie a state record and lead the Antwerp Lady Archers to a Division IV state championship with a 5-0 win over Mechanicsburg Sunday at Firestone Stadium in Akron. Hanes also added a big two-run single in the…
BRYAN – An unearned run proved to be the difference on Saturday evening as the Antwerp Lady Archers posted a 1-0 victory over Ayersville in Division IV district softball action at Bryan. Antwerp scored the game’s only run in the bottom of the first inning to punch their ticket to Wednesday’s regional game against New…
By: Joe Shouse, Sportswriter Elida – The Wayne Trace Lady Raiders ended their softball tournament dream with a district semi-final loss to Crestview last Tuesday 3-1. The highly contested match-up featured solid defense and timely hitting throughout with the Raiders scoring first. In the second inning Emma Crosby started things off with a walk and…
The East Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees recognized the winter sport Academic All-State athletes. Those student athletes included: • Jack Stuckey – a senior at Woodlan High, excelled in basketball and in the classroom. His GPA is 4.3. He’s the 2019 Valedictorian and will attend Purdue University in the Fall. • Daniel Herschberger…
What defines a person? Is it their job? Is it their hobbies? How about their faith? Maybe their dedication? In Antwerp most people know Bob Winslow. You may know him as the copier guy, as he has worked in the field and in all kinds of government, business and other organizations for years. In Antwerp,…
It was Tuesday, May 5 when the weather was forecast to be cloudy and rainy, but different than the opinion of the meteorologist, the weather decided to be nice! The game between the Antwerp Archers and the Wayne Trace Raiders commenced at 4:30 p.m. Both teams arrived early to practice and get into their groove…
By: Joe Shouse, Sportswriter HAVILAND – Patrick Henry’s Becca Jones got the starting pitching assignment when the Patriots visited Wayne Trace last Monday. Jones responded in strong fashion as she has most all season. Jones, who is completing a stellar season with a record of 11-4 was on target as Patrick Henry shut out the…
OHSAA Softball Sectional Finals took place on Friday, May 10. Archer Field played host to a match up with Antwerp Lady Archers and the Holgate Lady Tigers. Antwerp dominated their home field with fierce offense at bat, and even fiercer play on the mound. Hanes sharp pitching skills only allowed one hit on this game.…
