Category: Sports

Fairview High School Athletic Results

Varsity Baseball: Varsity baseball defeated Edgerton on April 16th, 3-0 behind the pitching of Joe Macsay (7 innings, 0 Runs, 4 hits, 2 walks and 12 Strikeouts). Varsity Baseball defeated Antwerp on April 23rd, 20-0 behind the near perfect game from Joe Macsay. He had 13 strikeouts, 1 walk, 0 hits. Leading hitters – Wolfrum,…

Antwerp softball takes a loss to Wayne Trace

The Lady Raiders of Wayne Trace played the Lady Archers on their home field on Tuesday, April 21st. Antwerp was the home team because of a last minute location change. This change was a disadvantage for Antwerp allowing Wayne Trace to use the home field advantage and clinch a win for their high school softbal…

Jay County beats Woodlan in HS baseball

By: Jeff Abbott Jay County pounded out 10 hits and scored 11 runs to beat Woodlan in ACAC boys’ baseball at Warrior Field. The top three in the batting order scored 7 runs for the Patriots and had 5 of the hits, including a 2-run home run by Levi Long. Lead-off batter Shawn Kitzmiller scored…

Donkey Ball Has Fantastic Fun Time

The stage was set for Donkey Ball at the Paulding Gym on Tuesday, April 28. The game was delayed when the donkeys were late after the vehicle was driving from Canton. All the teams had a great time on the backs of donkeys. The game was specifically put on as a fundraiser for the junior…

EACS BOARD HONORS ACADEMIC ALL-STATE ATHLETES

At a recent board meeting, the Board of School Trustees along with Dr. Ken Folks, Superintendent honored the Academic All-State Fall athletes. To receive this distinguished All-State award, an athlete must have played in 70% of games this season, have a minimum of a 3.40/4.0 or 9.1/12.0, and a minimum SAT of 1660 or a…

Indiana Dominates State Line All-Star Tournament

The cross-state All-Star Basketball Classic, sponsored by Parkview Sports Medicine, rivalry took place at the Antwerp High School on Saturday, April 18 with schools from all over Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana, sending their top seniors from the basketball season over to this final game. This was started last year by Antwerp Athletic Director, Drew…

2015 Antwerp high school hoops for heart

This year’s Hoops for Heart event was the greatest year yet for Antwerp, raising $4,954.07! The top money raisers were Becca Johanns with $200 and Chelsea Johanns with $200. In the Junior High, Keaton Altimus, Cole Seslar, and Jason Dunstan won the 3 on 3, while Jayvin Landers took the free throw contest and Garret…

Celebrating a Life Well-Lived

By: Ottawa Hills Local Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin S. Miller, former Paulding County resident You didn’t know Steve Hall. Actually, he crossed some of your paths years ago, but it was a blip on the screen—you didn’t even notice. He was a member of the Wayne Trace baseball team back in 1986. That was one…

Antwerp Wrestling Club Results

The Antwerp Wrestling Club recently competed at the Wayne Trace Tournament on March 28, 2015. All 15 of the Archer participants were able to place in the top 4 of their respective weight classes on their way to a 5th place team finish as well. Placing 4th on the day were Griffin Kosch, Racer Nicely…

Wayne Trace HS cheerleaders earn 1st at Americheer Internationals

The Wayne Trace Varsity Cheerleaders recently traveled to Orlando, FL for the AmeriCheer International Cheerleading Competition. They competed in the Small Varsity Non-Mount Traditional division. After the 2-day international competition, the girls earned a 1st place rating. Pictured here are (l-r) Gabby Gudakunst, Alex Fast, Courtney Mead, Mackenzie Swary, Monique Goings, Ally Dunning, Jessica Offerle,…

Beautiful “Music of the Night” in Paulding

Saturday, March 28 the Paulding Band Members each played their part for the Music of the Night with the 2015 theme of “Carnival of the Animals”. Usually calling sports names, Mr. Sam Hatcher instead presented the band very well on this fine evening. Spring is a great time for the final concert of the year…

Defiance Moves to State Boys Basketball Final

The Defiance Bulldogs competed in the State Semi-Final boys basketball tournament today at the Schott in Columbus this afternoon in a desperately tight match against the Dunbar Wolverines. The final score was 46-45 sending Defiance to the Championship game tomorrow at 4:30 against (#8 AP) Cleveland Central Catholic. Great job to another fantastic local team!