Car Wash raises $700 for PHS Football support
PAULDING - The rain held out on Saturday afternoon, as if afraid to drown out the PHS Football Parents Club fundraiser for a third year in a row.
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The dawn of professional baseball: Harry Wright and the Cincinnati Red Stockings
The year 1869 marks a significant milestone in the history of American sports as it witnessed the birth of professional baseball, thanks to the visionary efforts of Harry Wright and the Cincinnati Red Stockings. This groundbreaking development transformed baseball from a leisurely pastime into a professional sport, paving the way for the thriving baseball culture we know today.
UNOH to add women’s flag football as varsity sport
LIMA — The University of Northwestern Ohio is proud to announce the addition of Women’s Flag Football as its newest varsity sport, set to begin competitive play in Spring 2027. The new program comes as part of the university’s ongoing commitment to expanding athletic opportunities for female athletes.
Schnipke inducted into OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) recently hosted its annual Officials Hall of Fame banquet, honoring several officials across various sports. Among this year’s inductees was Rita Schnipke of Ottoville.
How the growth of girls’ sports is transforming communities and inspiring the future
In recent years, girls’ sports have grown a lot in popularity and participation. This growth is changing how people think about sports, not just at schools but throughout entire communities. The increase in girls playing sports is bringing people together, helping young athletes gain confidence and making sports fairer and more welcoming for everyone.
Errors prove costly in WT loss
SHERWOOD – The ACME baseball season came to an end for the Wayne Trace Raiders Thursday night at Fairview High School as Montpelier posted a 3-2 win over Wayne Trace.
Extreme heat: How safe is summer practice?
As temperatures climb well into the 90s and beyond this summer, concerns over high school athletes practicing outdoors in the heat have taken center stage. From football scrimmages to conditioning sessions, the balance between preparation and player safety is becoming increasingly difficult to manage, especially with heat index values climbing into triple digits.
Quick start sends Apaches over WT
SHERWOOD – Fairview scored the first eight runs of the game and then held off a late Wayne Trace comeback for an 8-6 victory Monday night in ACME tournament baseball action.
Panthers blast Bombers
EDON – The Paulding Panther ACME baseball team scored a quartet of runs in each of the first three innings and cruised to a 12-2 win at Edon Wednesday evening.
Raiders rout Pilots
HAVILAND – In a Green Meadows Conference battle, host Wayne Trace routed visiting Ayersville 13-1 in ACME baseball action Wednesday evening.