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MVL volleyball honors announced; River View’s Balo named Player of the Year

League awards highlight big- and small-school standouts, with River View earning multiple first-team selections and Coshocton athletes recognized in small-school division.

Danville forces five turnovers to beat Waterford, advance to fourth straight regional final

Blue Devils’ defense fuels 19 unanswered points to set up showdown with Hillsdale at Ridgewood.

Marlington bowling teams eye progress with deep boys roster, rebuilding girls squad

The Dukes return key contributors on the boys’ side while the Lady Dukes look to develop a young group after graduating six seniors.

Orrville’s More than a Game brings athletes and community together for night of inclusion

Now in its third year, the event pairs Red Riders athletes with special-needs students for a joyful basketball showcase benefiting local causes.

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Photos from Triway-Genoa Div. V playoff game

Triway's two-point conversion falls short, Titans drop overtime contest

Holmes County bowling preview: West Holmes rebuilds, Garaway leans on experience, Triway eyes growth

Area boys and girls teams open the lanes Nov. 14 with young talent, veteran anchors and championship goals.

Week 13 H.S. football playoff scoreboard

Highland, Indian Valley roll on unbeaten; Triway loses OT heartbreaker

Wooster to host OHSVCA State All-Star Match; top local volleyball players earn All-Ohio honors

More than a dozen standout athletes from Wayne, Holmes and surrounding counties — along with Dover’s Beth Mathews as an all-star coach — will be recognized as Ohio’s best at the Nov. 16 statewide showcase.

Remembering Lenny Wilkens and Cleveland’s coaching greats

From Wilkens’ poised Cavs to Francona’s scrappy Guardians and Schottenheimer’s bruising Browns, a longtime fan looks back at the leaders who set the standard on Northeast Ohio sidelines.

Wayne County girls basketball: Smithville leads deep field as new season tips off

After last year’s Elite 8 run, the Smithies return a seasoned core — with Wooster, Waynedale, Dalton, Triway, Orrville and Central Christian all aiming to climb in 2025-26.

Tuscarawas County girls basketball coaches express gratitude at annual preview night

Nine head coaches gather in Dover to share team outlooks and celebrate community support for girls basketball ahead of 2025-26 season

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Harrison Central seniors shine at East District Soccer Showcase

Lady Huskies earn Division IV Sportsmanship Award as Grace Miller, Emma Patterson, Hunter Fulton and Brady McAfee represent Harrison Central; seniors also raise $500 for the Zane Carson Scholarship through a memorial tournament.

Area's high school girls basketball teams preview season with optimism and returning talent

Nine head coaches share outlooks at county preview night, highlighting leadership, depth and community support ahead of 2025-26 tip-off

Holmes County-area girls basketball preview: What to expect this winter

Area teams open the season Nov. 21 with new lineups, returning standouts and league-title ambitions across the board.

Returning depth boosts optimism for Wooster-area bowling teams in 2025-26

Generals bring back experienced lineups in both boys and girls bowling, with Wooster’s girls poised as conference contenders.

Mount Vernon fall athletes earn LCL postseason honors across five sports

Yellow Jackets collected first-team awards in football, soccer, golf and volleyball, with Luke Mullins and Nolan White earning top league honors.

Week 13 H.S. football playoff preview: Games and players to watch

Area teams battle Nov. 14 in nine regional semifinals

Garaway football extends playoff tradition with dominant win over Crestview

Pirates roll into Division VI Sweet 16 as senior leadership, tough schedule and resilience fuel another deep postseason run

Smithville football rediscovers winning tradition with 10-win playoff season

Coach Phil Olsen leads senior-driven team back to regional semifinals as Smithies reach first double-digit win year since 2004

Dalton football defies odds to reach Division VI regional semifinals

Bulldogs rally under first-year coach Reid Geibel after injuries and coaching changes to host Garaway in playoff matchup

Malvern’s playoff run ends with 34-14 loss to Monroeville after late-game surge

Hornets hold strong through three quarters before Eagles’ Cooper Cleary breaks loose with two fourth-quarter touchdowns

Centerburg answers Ridgewood’s challenge, advances with 28-14 playoff win

After an early wake-up call, the Trojans leaned on four touchdowns from Miles Marshall and a stingy defense to secure a Division VI regional semifinal berth.

Blue Devils crush Fisher Catholic 59–8 to advance in playoffs

Freshman duo Parker Proper and Brigs Wallace shine through the air as Danville dominates both sides of the ball in its second straight postseason win.

Lake’s playoff run ends with 14–12 loss to Hudson in defensive showdown

Despite a strong effort from the Blue Streaks’ defense, four interceptions and limited offensive production proved costly in the regional quarterfinal.

Marlington’s stellar 24-match streak ends in state semifinal loss to Buckeye Valley

The Dukes’ third straight state appearance closes with a 3–1 defeat, but coach Stephanie Tortola says the program’s future “remains bright.”

Ridgewood players earn All-IVC South football honors

Five Generals named to first team; four more recognized on second team and honorable mention lists

Conotton Valley football season ends with loss at top-seeded Hillsdale

Defending Div. VII runner-up scores 56 first-half points, ends Rockets season at 8-4

Photos from Chippewa's Div. V girls soccer state title game

Chipps battled Cincinnati Madeira for second year in a row, with identical result

Chippewa girls soccer comes up short in Div. V state championship game

Chipps drop 3-0 decision to Cincinnati Madeira for second consecutive year

Harrison Central volleyball team honors players, reflects on growth at season banquet

Coach Grace Bengier praises teamwork, leadership and spirit as Huskies celebrate milestones and community support from 2025 season

Brown Local Schools completes new turf fields, advancing $1.5M Malvern Athletic Project

With turf installed on the baseball and softball fields and a new fieldhouse now open, Brown Local celebrates major upgrades that modernize facilities and strengthen opportunities for student-athletes and the Malvern community.

Harrison Central grad Roni Banks leads youth cheer teams to standout debut

The 2025 graduate guided her biddy league squads to top-five finishes at their first competition, inspiring a new generation of Huskies cheerleaders.

Week 12 playoff football scoreboard

How area teams fared in second round of postseason

Area volleyball players named to District 5 All-Star teams

Hiland’s Addisyn Mast earns District 5 Division VI Player of the Year; Coach Kelly Miller recognized as Coach of the Year

Rush finishes sixth at state — best result ever for Mount Vernon runner

Senior Lucy Rush caps historic cross-country career with All-Ohio honors; Centerburg’s Dickhof and Tucker also compete at state

Waynedale volleyball rebuilds into contender under veteran coach

Led by seniors and legendary coach John Finn, the Golden Bears reclaimed district glory — and saw Callie Wolfe join an elite 1,000-kill, 1,000-dig club.

Lady Knights cross country extends state streak to five straight appearances

West Holmes girls earn fifth consecutive trip to the OHSAA state meet, led by a mix of veteran standouts and rising young talent.

Week 12 H.S. football playoff preview: Games and players to watch

Top four seeds in each division get back in action on Nov. 7

Claymont's Wallace becomes two-time All-Ohio in cross country with eighth-place finish

Junior improves on last year's finish by two spots with one more season to go

Tuscarawas Central Catholic volleyball reaches Div. VII state tournament

Saints slated to take on top-ranked Tiffin Calvert Nov. 6 at Vandalia Bulter H.S.

New Philadelphia boys finish 20th at state cross country meet

Marcus, Alec Adelman just miss All-Ohio, Smith 91st in girls race

Danville dominates Steubenville Catholic Central 54-0 in playoff opener

Blue Devils’ defense forces four fumbles and allows just 67 yards; Fredericktown falls in high-scoring playoff battle with Fairview.

Malvern defense dominates in 34-0 playoff shutout of Ashtabula St. John

Hornets advance to second round behind Julius Gore’s 231 rushing yards and a stifling defensive effort.

Minerva girls fourth at state cross country meet, boys finish sixth

Volleyball's Becca Jackson named district Defensive Player of the Year

Conotton Valley lights up scoreboard in first-round playoff football win

Rockets outscore Rosecrans, advance to take on No. 1 seed Hillsdale

River View, Coshocton players headline MVL soccer awards

Chase Wright and Zoey Tumblin earn top honors as Muskingum Valley League announces postseason recognitions for boys and girls divisions.

Nine West Holmes football players named to All-Ohio Cardinal Conference teams

Cline, Bowman and Coakley earn first-team honors as Knights land nine total selections following another strong season on the gridiron.

Snowbarger, Mathis headline local athletes on All-Ohio volleyball teams

Seven area standouts earn statewide honors, with Wooster’s Sara Snowbarger and Triway’s Taylor Mathis named first-team selections for their stellar 2025 seasons.

Five Wooster football players named to All-Ohio Cardinal Conference team

Kaden Houser earns first-team honors; Logan Gattuso Jr. named to second team; Darrius Howard, Samuel Schantz and Javon Mosley receive honorable mention.

Dover volleyball drops regional semifinal; Daniel runs to All-Ohio honors

Tornado volleyball, boys and girls soccer all end seasons at regionals

TCC volleyball advances to Sweet 16; Price qualifies for state meet

Saints capture Division VII district championship behind Khloe Trivoli’s standout play, while senior Elena Price earns state berth in cross country.

Orrville football revives winning tradition with playoff victory

Red Riders earn first postseason win in six years with 35–28 triumph over Clear Fork, advance to face top-seeded Shelby in Division IV regional quarterfinal.

Chippewa girls soccer continues proud tradition of excellence

Led by junior standout Delaney Marshall and a close-knit offensive core, the Chipps return to the state tournament for the seventh time.

Wayne County runners shine at state cross country meet

Smithville’s Kaitlyn Carr captures Division IV girls state title; Orrville’s Owen Lacy, Waynedale boys among top finishers at Fortress Obetz.

Garaway dominates Mineral Ridge, advances in Division VI playoffs

Frey scores four touchdowns in Pirates’ 49-7 rout; boys cross country team earns 19th place at state with Palmer named All-Ohio.

Hiland girls, boys soccer teams fall short in regional tournament play

Girls eliminated by Fairbanks in Division V final; boys edged in overtime heartbreaker to end impressive postseason run.

River View volleyball ends strong season with regional semifinal loss

Lady Bears finish 21-5 after falling to Meadowbrook in straight sets, capping third straight East District title run.

Harrison Central cheerleaders earn bid to national competition at Disney World

Squad advances to Youth Day Nationals in Orlando after top finishes at Claymont and Columbus; fundraisers underway to support trip.

River View boys soccer falls 2–0 in regional final

Black Bears close standout season with district title and deep postseason run after hard-fought loss to Wheelersburg.

River View’s Gavin Gress named East District Player of the Year

Black Bears dominate all-district golf honors with four first-team selections; coach Chad Gress earns Coach of the Year award.

Ridgewood advances with 28-6 playoff win over Newcomerstown

Generals’ ground game dominates as Carns, Tolliver, and McQueen lead team into Division VI regional quarterfinal against top-seeded Centerburg.

Medina runners, soccer teams finish strong postseason campaigns

Bees girls cross-country team places ninth at Division I state meet; boys, girls soccer squads end seasons after deep playoff runs.

West Holmes girls place 18th at Division III state cross country meet

Lady Knights cap strong season at Fortress Obetz, led by standout runs from Iriel Mena and Katherine Kaster.

Photo gallery from Chippewa girls soccer advancing to state tournament

Lady Chipps edge Kirtland 1-0 for Div. V regional title

Yellow Jackets’ historic playoff run ends with loss to Ashland

Mount Vernon capped its first postseason appearance since 1993 with a 56–21 defeat but showed major progress under coach Mark Weber, setting the stage for the program’s continued rebuild and future success.

Local volleyball standouts earn top Stark County honors

Lake’s Ayla Filisky, Marlington’s Cali Young and Lake Center Christian’s Lilly Kane headline all-county selections, with multiple local athletes and coaches recognized for standout 2025 seasons.

Marlington volleyball punches third straight ticket to state; boys soccer falls in regional final

The Dukes swept their way past Beaumont and Holy Name to reach the Division IV state semifinals, while Marlington boys soccer capped a stellar playoff run with a hard-fought 2–1 loss to CVCA in the regional championship.

Marlington’s Irelyn Johnson races to state cross country championship

The junior became the first female in school history to win a state title, leading the Dukes to a ninth-place team finish at Fortress Obetz, while Lake Center Christian’s Gianna Ritchie also represented the region with a strong state performance.

Coshocton Boxing Club competes in Virginia tournament honoring local legacy

Fighters Mobius Williams, Montara Johnson and Zander Spring represent Coshocton under longtime coach Tylar Keith.

KMAC announces All-Conference selections for fall sports

Football’s Blane Ball and volleyball’s Sedona Weisbrod headline honors; awards banquet Nov. 12 at Cardington-Lincoln.

Harrison Central ends football season with win and standout player performances

The Huskies finish 4–6, keeping the V.A.L.E.S. Trophy and celebrating strong statewide stats from Kayne Dunkle, Bardy Hyre and Noah Thaxton.

Millersburg athlete John Miller places 11th at CrossFit Games in Columbus

Stormbound CrossFit coach earns top-15 world finish in Men’s 35-39 division after months of training and semifinal success

From the Files: 5-pound mushroom found in Lee Township 30 years ago

This week’s look back highlights local elections, sports milestones and memorable moments from Carroll County history dating back to 1965

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Going beyond the game with some of the area's high school student-athletes

River View’s Vince Andrews earns 100th career win

Milestone victory comes as boys soccer team secures 3-0 regional semifinal triumph.

High school football stat leaders through Week 10

Triway’s Luke Starr tops area quarterbacks with 2,817 total yards; Hillsdale’s Owen Sloan leads rushers and scorers heading into the postseason.

OHSAA to vote on emergency NIL bylaw allowing high school athletes to profit from name, image and likeness

The proposal would lift Ohio’s current ban while restricting school-linked deals and collectives; athletes could face self-employment taxes and financial aid impacts from NIL income.

Tuscarawas County Basketball Preview Nights set for Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 in Dover

Coaches from all nine county schools to share season outlooks during dinner events hosted by the Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame

District 5 Volleyball Coaches Association announces all-star selections

River View’s Haley Balo earns Player of the Year; Ridgewood and Coshocton athletes also recognized ahead of Nov. 12 all-star match

Registration underway for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading in New Philadelphia

Program open to boys and girls in kindergarten through fourth grade; practices begin Jan. 5 with games running through Feb. 28, 2026

Week 11 H.S. football playoff preview: Games and players to watch

Postseason football gets started across the state on Oct. 31

Triway football combines power and precision to claim PAC title and playoff momentum

Quarterback Luke Starr leads high-scoring offense as Titans embrace physical play under coach Cody Kelly, eyeing deep postseason run

Lightning-fast start propels Hiland girls soccer to first regional final in program history

Italee Mullet’s hat trick sparks 4-1 win over Norwayne as Lady Hawks make historic run toward Division V state berth

Norwayne and Triway clinch football conference titles behind strong finishes

Bobcats top Hillsdale to secure WCAL crown as Titans defeat Orrville for PAC championship; Smithville’s Mason Haines sets all-time rushing record

West Holmes girls cross country team qualifies for state meet for fifth straight year

Lady Knights place fifth at Division III regional as boys and middle school football teams close their seasons with strong performances

Garaway boys cross country team earns state berth with top-three regional finish

Pirates place third at Division IV Pickerington Regional as football squad caps regular season with 14-0 win over Ridgewood

Hiland boys soccer captures Division V district title with 6-0 win over Tusky Valley

Hawks dominate behind Christian Mullet’s hat trick as girls advance in regional play and other fall teams wrap up postseason action

Chippewa, Hiland and Norwayne girls soccer teams advance to regional tournament play

Lady Chipps dominate Columbia 8-0, Hiland tops Norwayne 4-1 to reach finals, and Bobcats notch comeback win over Canton Central Catholic

Playoff fields set after dramatic finales in WCAL, PAC and OCC

Norwayne, Triway and Lexington clinch league titles as Ohio high school football brackets lock in; first-round matchups and byes run Oct. 31–Nov. 7

Wooster men’s basketball retools lineup but keeps championship mindset

Veteran senior core leads Fighting Scots into 2025–26 season as coach Doug Cline looks to blend experience, athleticism, and new talent for another NCAC title run

Hornets nipped in grid finale; Cross country seasons come to an end

After 7-6 loss to East Canton, Malvern football focuses on postseason

Carrollton seizes night, rolls to football win over Minerva

Kiko, Allison have big games as Warriors finish season 4-6

Business as usual for Minerva girls cross country, while boys win first XC regional

Lady Lions headed to state cross country for 11th season in a row

Dunkle breaks school receiving record as Harrison Central claims VALES trophy

Senior wideout caps season with 57 receptions to set program mark; Huskies close year on high note with dominant 41–14 win over Buckeye Local

MV’s Rush, Centerburg’s Tucker and Dickhof earn state cross-country berths

Rush takes third at Division II regional in Pickerington; Tucker and Dickhof qualify from Division IV as Fredericktown, East Knox and Danville runners close strong at regionals

Green stuns Lake in overtime thriller to secure playoff spot

Bulldogs rally from 1–5 start to clinch postseason berth with 34–27 OT win; Blue Streaks earn No. 4 seed despite loss, while Lake volleyball and soccer seasons conclude

Claymont's Wallace will end stellar season at state cross country

Indian Valley volleyball bows out in district semifinal

Quaker boys, Kylie Smith earn state cross-country berths after strong regional showing

New Philadelphia boys soccer upsets top seed before being eliminated

Dover rides wave of success with regional and state berths across multiple sports

Tornadoes claim district titles in boys and girls soccer, advance in volleyball, and send Chase Daniel to state cross-country meet after rivalry win over New Philadelphia

Lake Center’s Ritchie qualifies for state in cross country; volleyball team caps strong postseason run

Senior standout places fourth at Boardman regional to advance to Fortress Obetz; Tigers volleyball upsets Campbell Memorial before falling in district title match

Marlington teams soar as volleyball, soccer and cross country advance in postseason

Lady Dukes volleyball wins district title to extend streak to 23 straight; boys soccer captures shootout victory to reach regionals; Irelyn Johnson leads girls cross country to state meet with dominant regional win

Granville pulls away from Mount Vernon; Danville dominates East Knox in rivalry win

Jackets fade in second half of 35-13 loss despite Mason Richards’ strong night, while Cyren Wallace powers Blue Devils past Bulldogs with four touchdowns in the annual Devil-Dog showdown

Medina boys and girls soccer squads reach Division I Sweet 16; Bees cross country teams qualify for state

Brody Gannon’s late goal lifts boys to district title, Abby Camlin powers girls past Magnificat, and both Medina cross country teams punch tickets to the state meet at Obetz

Ridgewood’s Kenzie Bice qualifies for state cross-country meet

Lady Generals place 11th overall at regional; River View runners conclude season at Pickerington North

Local runners dominate Boardman Regional, earn trips to state meet

Smithville’s Kaitlyn Carr and Rittman’s Luke Snyder capture regional titles as area teams and individuals advance with standout performances across Divisions III and IV

Photo gallery: Area girls cross country runners at Division IV Boardman Regional

Smithville’s Kaitlyn Carr dominates for the win as Rittman, Waynedale, Dalton and Smithville runners earn state berths with strong top-25 finishes

Photo gallery: Area boys cross country runners at Division IV Boardman Regional

Rittman’s Luke Snyder claims his fourth straight regional title as Dalton, Smithville and Central Christian runners deliver strong finishes ahead of the state championships

Photo gallery: Orrville girls battle Fairview in district final

Red Riders’ Emma Brede scores and celebrates as Orrville showcases grit and teamwork in hard-fought matchup against Fairview

Carrollton middle school runners shine at state cross country meet

Seventh grader Henry Roudebush finishes third and eighth grader Jacob Day ninth; Addison Butler places 26th in girls race despite tough conditions

Sports

SPORTS

MVL volleyball honors announced; River View’s Balo named Player of the Year

Danville forces five turnovers to beat Waterford, advance to fourth straight regional final

Marlington bowling teams eye progress with deep boys roster, rebuilding girls squad

Orrville’s More than a Game brings athletes and community together for night of inclusion

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MVL volleyball honors announced; River View’s Balo named Player of the Year

Danville forces five turnovers to beat Waterford, advance to fourth straight regional final

Marlington bowling teams eye progress with deep boys roster, rebuilding girls squad

Orrville’s More than a Game brings athletes and community together for night of inclusion

Photos from Triway-Genoa Div. V playoff game

Holmes County bowling preview: West Holmes rebuilds, Garaway leans on experience, Triway eyes growth

Week 13 H.S. football playoff scoreboard

Wooster to host OHSVCA State All-Star Match; top local volleyball players earn All-Ohio honors

Remembering Lenny Wilkens and Cleveland’s coaching greats

Wayne County girls basketball: Smithville leads deep field as new season tips off

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Photos from Triway-Genoa Div. V playoff game

Holmes County bowling preview: West Holmes rebuilds, Garaway leans on experience, Triway eyes growth

Week 13 H.S. football playoff scoreboard

Wooster to host OHSVCA State All-Star Match; top local volleyball players earn All-Ohio honors

Remembering Lenny Wilkens and Cleveland’s coaching greats

Wayne County girls basketball: Smithville leads deep field as new season tips off

Tuscarawas County girls basketball coaches express gratitude at annual preview night

Week 13 H.S. football playoff preview: Games and players to watch

Week 12 H.S. football playoff preview: Games and players to watch

Week 11 H.S. football playoff preview: Games and players to watch

Week 10 H.S. preview: Games and players to watch

Week 9 H.S. football preview: Matchups and players to watch

Week 8 H.S. football preview: Matchups and players to watch

Week 7 H.S. football preview: Matchups and players to watch

Week 6 H.S. football preview: Matchups, capsules, players to watch

Week 5 high school football preview: Matchups, capsules and players to watch

Week 4 high school football preview: Matchups, capsules and players to watch

Week 3 Ohio high school football preview: Matchups, capsules and players to watch

Week 2 Ohio high school football preview: Capsules for games across the region

Week 1 Ohio high school football preview: Capsules for games across the region

Week 12 playoff football scoreboard

H.S. football first-round playoff scores

Week 10 H.S. football scoreboard

Week 9 H.S. football scoreboard

Week 8 H.S. football scoreboard

Week 7 H.S. football scoreboard

Week 6 H.S. football scoreboard

Week 5 H.S. football scoreboard

H.S. football Week 4 scoreboard

Week 3 H.S. football scoreboard

H.S. football Week 2 scores, Week 3 schedule

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Harrison Central seniors shine at East District Soccer Showcase

Area's high school girls basketball teams preview season with optimism and returning talent

Holmes County-area girls basketball preview: What to expect this winter

Returning depth boosts optimism for Wooster-area bowling teams in 2025-26

Mount Vernon fall athletes earn LCL postseason honors across five sports

Week 13 H.S. football playoff preview: Games and players to watch

Garaway football extends playoff tradition with dominant win over Crestview

Smithville football rediscovers winning tradition with 10-win playoff season

Dalton football defies odds to reach Division VI regional semifinals

Malvern’s playoff run ends with 34-14 loss to Monroeville after late-game surge

Centerburg answers Ridgewood’s challenge, advances with 28-14 playoff win

Blue Devils crush Fisher Catholic 59–8 to advance in playoffs

Lake’s playoff run ends with 14–12 loss to Hudson in defensive showdown

Marlington’s stellar 24-match streak ends in state semifinal loss to Buckeye Valley

Ridgewood players earn All-IVC South football honors

Conotton Valley football season ends with loss at top-seeded Hillsdale

Photos from Chippewa's Div. V girls soccer state title game

Chippewa girls soccer comes up short in Div. V state championship game

Harrison Central volleyball team honors players, reflects on growth at season banquet

Brown Local Schools completes new turf fields, advancing $1.5M Malvern Athletic Project

Harrison Central grad Roni Banks leads youth cheer teams to standout debut

Week 12 playoff football scoreboard

Area volleyball players named to District 5 All-Star teams

Rush finishes sixth at state — best result ever for Mount Vernon runner

Waynedale volleyball rebuilds into contender under veteran coach

Lady Knights cross country extends state streak to five straight appearances

Week 12 H.S. football playoff preview: Games and players to watch

Claymont's Wallace becomes two-time All-Ohio in cross country with eighth-place finish

Tuscarawas Central Catholic volleyball reaches Div. VII state tournament

New Philadelphia boys finish 20th at state cross country meet