Category: Sports

Moreno Ties School Golf Record

WOODBURN – On a night that saw an Antwerp school record tied, the Archers posted a tri-match win over Green Meadows Conference rivals Ayersville and Hicksville at Pond-A-River Golf Club. Archer golf standout Braylen Moreno tied the school record for a nine-hole score, shooting a total of 30 to lead the blue and white to…

Mental health training offered to PHS students

By: Emily Remaklus Paulding High School’s Personal Growth and Positive Mindset class is off to a great start this year. The class, which was first offered last year, has almost doubled in size this year. Students enrolled this year will be working on a variety of leadership opportunities such as teaching mindset lessons each month…

Pilots Fly Back to Knock Off Panthers

PAULDING – Ayersville scored 20 unanswered points over the final 18 minutes of the contest to rally for a 20-17 victory over Paulding at Keysor Field in Green Meadows Conference football action Friday night. The maroon and white played a solid first half, getting a safety from Jack Woods before the Paulding offense added to…

Altimus Throws For Five Scores in Archer Rout

HICKSVILLE – Carson Altimus threw for 255 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Antwerp Archers to a 39-6 win over Hicksville in Green Meadows Conference football action Friday night. Altimus tossed touchdown passes to Camden Fuller, Jaxon Jones and Kayden Winslow as Antwerp totaled 263 passing yards and 434 yards of total offense overall.…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt It was great seeing a few of you at the Kokomo Smackdown last week. I could only attend one of the three nights (Thursday) but I was able to watch the last 2 nights on the racing channel. Thank goodness for these media outlets that cover major and local short track events.…

Antwerp XC competes @ Edon

Tuesday, August 29, the cross country teams contested a meet in Edon with Holgate, Hilltop, and Edgerton also in attendance. In junior high girls action, the lady archers were unable to score as a team but were led by 1st place finisher Alia Clem, followed closely Gianna Laker, Anneliese Zijlstra, and Aleta Sorrell. The junior…

Raiders knock off Edgerton

PAYNE – Wayne Trace posted a 201-212 Green Meadows Conference victory over Edgerton in girls golf play at Pleasant Valley Golf Course outside of Payne on August 31st. The Lady Raiders were led by Ella Crosby with a 44 and Logen Bland added a 45 for the red, white and blue. Brenna Parker and Raegan…

Warriors Even Record With Win Over Cougars

WOODBURN – Junior Ty Louden was 22 of 32 through the air for 262 yards with four touchdowns to lead the Woodlan Warriors to a 30-16 victory over visiting Central Noble in Friday night non-league football action. Louden’s top target on the night was senior Braden Smith, who hauled in nine catches for 164 yards…

Archers Stay Unbeaten With Win Over Edon

EDON – Antwerp made the trip to Williams County Friday night where the Archers pulled away for a 54-24 victory over Edon. Carson Altimus completed 18 of 25 passes for 293 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Archers to the victory. The senior signal-caller also ran for a score and totaled ten rushing yards.…

Raider Paige Alber Breaks Records in Volleyball

Wayne Trace Lady Raiders traveled to Tiger Country on Monday evening, August 27th for some high school volleyball action. Liberty Center defended their home court against the Raiders in both JV and Varsity action. Varsity – Liberty Center over Wayne Trace: 25-14, 18-25, 11-25, 25-6, 15-10 Junior Varsity – Liberty Center over Wayne Trace: 15-25,…

The Left Turn 

By: Ron Burt Kyle Larson picked up his 2nd Knoxville Nationals win for Outlaw winged 410 sprint cars. This year was the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. Larson led all 50 laps and pocketed $185,000.00 in the prestigious race. Some would say that’s an amazing victory. No, David Gravel was amazing.…