Category: Sports

Wayne Trace Retains Black Swamp Trophy

Close Game Against PanthersThis game was a tough call Friday night. Going in, nobody was really sure who would take home the Black Swamp Trophy. Paulding seemingly had a strong team. On the other hand, Wayne Trace had a dominant reputation that proceeded them in every game. However, they are younger this year. Wasting no…

Panthers Fall in Four to Antwerp

On Saturday, August 20, the Lady Panthers hosted the Antwerp Archers for the first in county competition of the fall season. The Junior Varsity followed the freshman game (Freshman – Antwerp over Paulding 25-18, 25-8) and the Paulding team performed very well. The girls easily won over Antwerp with Paulding taking the early lead and…

Payne Ball Association To Host Golf Outing

The Payne Ball Association will be hosting its 1st Annual “Grip It and Rip It” Golf Outing on Saturday, August 27, at Pleasant Valley Golf Course southwest of Payne. The first and second place teams will receive prizes as well as individual winners for Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Longest Putt. Lunch and…

Panther Soccer Wins at Tournaments!!!

The Paulding High School Boys won 3-0 over Evergreen at the BG – Otsego Tournaments. Pictured left to right are Kaleb Becker, Charles Clapsaddle, Adrian Daniels, Brian Matson, Michael Dangler, Ryan Woodring, Griffin Harder, Evan Edwards, Noah Johnson, Kaleb Goshia, Alex Schlegel and Skyler Maassel.  In front are William Deisler and Jared Paschall.

The Hoosier Burn Camp Softball Tournament

Antwerp Ball Association’s ball fields played host to the annual Hoosier Burn Camp Softball Tournament that took place on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19. The teams increased from seven last year to 10 this year. The funds raised will make a big difference for what the camp can provide the campers. Hoosier Burn…

PHS 7th Annual Academic Hall of Fame Induction

Paulding High School held their 7th Annual Academic Hall of Fame Induction on May 29 at the commencement ceremony.  Mr. Matthew Ludwig, PHS Class of 1990 (left) and Dr. Robert E. AuFrance, PHS Class of 1987 (right), were inducted. Mr. Ludwig holds a variety of instructional and research positions at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo,…

Local Track Teams Compete at State!

Both Wayne trace and Antwerp high school track teams got to compete this year at the Ohio state track and field tournament. This is the 109th year of this tournament that took place in Columbus at the Jesse Owens stadium. Both teams have worked very hard to climb the ladder of this event to be…

Antwerp 6th Graders Complete Fitness Camp

Submitted by: Jama Cline Antwerp School completed the Fitness Club for sixth grade students this spring. This program was started with the sixth grade students to promote fitness and health and to give them an activity that is only for their grade. Sixth grade is considered part of the middle school although they are not…

Coach Kammeyer Recognized by High 5 VB Team

The High 5 Volleyball Club would like recognize Coach Mike Kammeyer for all his time, patience, and dedication to these girls over the past 5 years.  He did a fantastic job of helping these ladies understand the game, learn to make adjustments, and grow as players. What a great final High 5 season! They were…

2016 ACAC Golf

Woodlan: Team – 5th place 400 Individuals – Wietfeldt 103; Pettyjohn 92; Vance 99; Lehman 112; Swymeler 106 Adams Central: Team – 7th place 435 Individuals – McCullough 96; Chamberlain 109; Chilenski 109; Clark 123; Affolder 121 Southern Wells: Team – 6th place 434 Individuals – Lightly 97; Hanauer 103; Horton 125; Bothast 109; Sills…

Spring Sports Awards at Antwerp HS

The Antwerp High School presented the awards for its spring sports season on Tuesday, May 17 as school winds to a close and the graduates say goodbye for the last time. For varsity baseball, Trey Mills was awarded the Offensive MVP award and Dylan Peters was named as the Defensive MVP. Coach Zac Feasby was…