“Get Right With God.” Over the years, how many people in northwest Ohio have seen the cross made of wood and corrugated steel in Paulding County with those words on it? What started as one cross on what was U.S. 24 (now County Road 424) in Emerald Township near Vagabond Village, has grown into four…
The Varsity Girls got their first win of the season tonight, by defeating Woodlan and Paulding at home. They were led by third place finisher Chloe Saul. The Varsity Boys placed 2nd and were led by race winner Jake Ryan. The JH girls also got their first win of the season and were led by…
By: Rev. Gerry Weesner, Maples United Methodist Church “The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them…
On Tuesday, September 13th, Antwerp hosted Paulding, Montpelier, and Woodlan, at their home course, Riverside Park, for a Cross Country meet. There was no shortage of runners at this event. Varsity Boys, Varsity Girls, and Junior High from all of these schools showed up to participate. Of the Varsity boys, Paulding came in first with…
Deric Laurent signed letter of intent for Indiana Wesleyan University, for Track and Cross Country. Deric plans on studying Business Management with the hope of running a physical therapy clinic with his brother. Deric holds the school record for the 5,000 with a time of 15:34, is 1st team all Northeast 8, 1st Team all…
On Saturday, November 7th, all the months and months of training and practicing culminated for two Antwerp High School seniors at the OHSAA State Cross Country tournament in Hebron, OH. As the frost was melting in the morning sun, teams and runners from all across the state descended upon the course for warm ups. The…
By: Kimberly Smith It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of making mistakes and learning from them, it was Sam Williamson and his high school achievements. Who is Sam and why is he memorable? He is a cross country and…
The Antwerp boys Cross Country traveled to Ottawa-Glandorf headed by coach Cord Ehrhart for the District competition on Saturday, October 24. The Archer team with Sam Williamson, Erik Buchan, Brian Geyer, Evan Hilton, Matt Dooley, Drake Gerken, and Chase Gerken landed the 4th place slot to ensure their position at the Regional competition next weekend…
On October 10th at the Riverside Memorial Park in Antwerp, 12 high school and junior high cross country team descended to compete in this year’s Archer Invitational. In high school girls, these teams posted team scores: Fairview 50, Holgate 57, Edgerton 65, Tinora 110, Hicksville 130, Antwerp 139, Wayne Trace 158 Top ten finishers: Willett,…
Antwerp hosted a cross country quad meet at the Riverside Memorial Park in Antwerp on September 22nd. HS Boys: Antwerp 27, Paulding 44, Montpelier 52, Woodlan 114 Top 6 Runners: Williamson, A, 17:08; Buchan, A, 18:26; Waterston, M, 19:34; Dooley, A, 19:43; Shepherd, P, 19:46; Manz, P, 19:57 HS Girls: Montpelier 26, Antwerp 30 Top…
The Lady Bulldogs’ Cross Country team won the Meister Family Invitational at Monroe Central High School. The Lady Bulldogs’ tied state ranked Pendleton Heights with 49 points, but won on the 6th runner tie breaker. Paige Boatright came from behind in the last 100 meters of the race to take the individual championship in a…
By: Jim Lowther, Matt McGowan Are the recent OHSAA rules changes consistent with its Mission? “The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s mission is to regulate and administer interscholastic athletic competition in a fair and equitable manner…” COMBINED ENROLLMENT The new rules treat cross country differently than the other 23 sports the OHSAA sponsors. For cross…
This summer, the American Red Cross and Cedar Fair theme parks are partnering to thank those who come out to donate blood or platelets at select blood drives with a free Cedar Fair theme park ticket. Donors also have special access to additional discounted tickets. Two dollars from every discounted ticket purchased will be donated…
