OTTAWA – Wayne Trace posted a solid second place finish in the Kalida Boys Golf Invitational Wednesday at Moose Landing Country Club as the Raiders were nipped by Ottawa Hills by eight strokes for the team championship.
CELINA – The Wayne Trace Lady Raider golf team made the trip to the Celina Lynx Golf Club on Friday as the red, white and blue took part in the Celina Girls Golf Invitational. Ella Crosby paced the way for the red, white and blue with a round of 92 to help Wayne Trace record a third-place finish in the team standings.
The issue of concussions in high school sports has garnered increasing attention as awareness grows about the long-term effects of head injuries. With contact sports such as football, soccer and wrestling being popular among high school athletes, the need for effective concussion management protocols and preventative measures has never been more critical.
VAN WERT – Matthew Dealey of Crestview recorded a 35 to lead the Knights to a tri-match win over both Lincolnview and Paulding in boys golf action at Hickory Sticks Golf Course outside of Van Wert. The Knights finished with a 171 while the Lancers took second at 178 and the Panthers placed third with a 182.
The role of high school sports in the college admissions process is increasingly coming under the spotlight. As students and families navigate the complex landscape of college applications, the question of how athletic achievements influence admissions decisions is a hotly debated topic. With competitive sports programs and academic performance both playing critical roles, finding the right balance can be challenging.
DEFIANCE – Kyle Sutton shot a tournament best round of 70 to lead the Wayne Trace Raiders to a second-place finish in the Defiance Citizens National Bank Boys Golf Invitational at Eagle Rock Golf Course Monday afternoon.
WOODBURN – The annual boys high school golf season opener took place Thursday at Pond-A-River Golf Course outside of Woodburn as the Green Meadows Conference recorded a 2411 victory in match play against the Buckeye Border Conference.
PAYNE – In a boys high school golf tri-match, visiting Lincolnview picked up victories over both Fairview and Wayne Trace Friday at Pleasant Valley Golf Course outside of Payne. The Lancers totaled a 174 as a squad, led by Chayse Overholt, Boston Bailey and Lucas Grubb with a 43 each.