Sports

Baseball batter swings as catcher crouches behind home plate on a sunny field.

Mount Vernon baseball hits way to two wins

Jackets score in double figures in victories over North Union, Cardington

Runner in blue and red uniform leading on an outdoor track with competitors behind.

West Holmes track teams compete at OCC Championships

Girls finish fifth behind Marmet’s big night; boys take seventh behind Graham

Baseball player in a ready stance on the infield with another player in the background.

Hiland doubles duo ends tournament run at districts

Lehman and Mullet fall to East Liverpool in semifinals

Baseball player in red jersey crouches to field a ground ball on a field.

Garaway softball rolls past Buckeye Trail in district semifinals

Pirates follow sectional title with 16-run shutout victory

Large group standing and sitting for a posed photo in a hallway with wood-paneled walls.

Unified sports banquet celebrates inclusion, teamwork

The program combines general education students with developmentally and intellectually disabled students on blended teams in football, basketball and track

Softball batter swings while catcher crouches and spectators sit behind the backstop.

Danville softball belts way into district finals

Blue Devils beat Mount Gilead 19-0 to advance to 14th straight finals appearance

West Holmes Knights feel elation, heartache of 1-0 games

Freshman Jake Markley and senior Cooper Booth delivered standout pitching in back-to-back 1-0 games

Border Battle info now on YouTube

The free June 18-20 fundraiser will feature Team USA and Team Canada, regional all-star teams, and local men’s and women’s squads at Winesburg Park

West Holmes graduate nears nationals in high jump

Daphne Alexander broke a 30-year Geneva College record and entered May ranked among the nation’s top 10 Division III high jumpers

Two people indoors hold up a gray shirt with kidney donor text.

Casto family shares kidney transplant journey

Father’s kidney donation helps Orrville junior return to the sports he loves

Three runners race on a track with stadium seating behind them.

Photo gallery: Wayne County Athletic League Championships

Area track and field athletes turned in strong performances at the conference meet

West Holmes’ Maddax Graham flying to great heights this spring

The junior standout has dominated shot put and discus this spring while following the path of former Knights state champion Lane Graham

Two softball players pose on a field with a scoreboard in the background.

Wooster softball builds momentum

Young Generals return entire starting lineup after competitive OCC season

Coshocton tops Barnesville in district semifinal

The No 10 Lady Redskins scored six first-inning runs Monday and advanced to face top-seeded Tusky Valley in the Division V district championship

Two youth baseball teams stand in a line on an artificial-turf field before play.

Wooster baseball carries on for Maddo

Generals continue strong season while honoring late teammate

Seven baseball players stand side by side on grass in front of a baseball diamond.

Orrville baseball ends title drought

Red Riders win first baseball league championship in 38 years

Youth baseball player throwing a ball on the field.

Wooster players earn Ohio Cardinal Conference honors

Baseball and softball standouts recognized with all-conference awards

Softball batter in red swings at a pitch while catcher and umpire crouch behind home plate.

West Holmes players earn Ohio Cardinal Conference honors

Baseball and softball athletes recognized on all-conference teams

Anyssa Cutlip signs with Shawnee State

The Ridgewood right side hitter signed her letter of intent May 17 at Kids America after years of high school and club volleyball

Batter in red swings at a pitch with catcher and umpire behind home plate.

Minerva baseball closes season battling through tough losses

Minerva baseball opened the week with a 4-0 loss at Sandy Valley May 12 despite strong pitching

Carrollton teams shut down opponents

Carrollton baseball spent the week pitching shutouts and running wild on the bases

Two baseball players slide toward a base while an umpire watches on a baseball field.

Malvern closes regular season with offensive outburst

Malvern opened postseason softball play May 11 by once again facing Inter-Valley Conference North Division rival Strasburg-Franklin

Four people standing on a baseball field near home plate with stadium bleachers behind them.

Huskies honor seniors, prepare for postseason

Tournament play starts May 26 at Mazeroski Field in Cadiz

Three runners race on a track during an outdoor meet.

Bees close GCC era with runner-up finishes

Medina track teams shine in final Greater Cleveland Conference championships before move to Suburban League

Baseball pitcher in black uniform throwing a pitch on a field, with two people behind him.

Marlington, Lake athletes heat up postseason push

Softball, baseball and track teams deliver standout performances during busy spring sports week

Highland girls finish runner-up in final American Conference meet

Area track, softball teams post strong performances in league championships, postseason play

Ridgewood duo signs college baseball letters

Connor Croy will play at Thiel College and Jace McQueen at Walsh University after standout careers for the Generals

Area softball teams advance in postseason play

The softball postseason began during the week of May 11, and several area schools remained alive entering last week’s action.

Runners race on a track beside bleachers filled with spectators at an outdoor stadium.

Tusky Valley girls, Indian Valley boys win IVC titles

Indian Valley’s boys prevented the Trojans from completing a sweep

West Holmes wrestler Ross qualifies for Fargo Nationals

Incoming Knights junior earns Team Ohio spot with fifth-place finish in Greco-Roman

River View junior funds swim wedges for project

JT Allison raised about $2,000 through donations and raffles to buy eight backstroke starting wedges for teams using the Coshocton High School pool

Two softball players in gray and red uniforms stand on a softball field.

Photo gallery: Norwayne-Hillsdale softball

Norwayne defeated Hillsdale 8-0 to wrap up its second straight season going unbeaten in WCAL play

Softball pitcher in black and red uniform throws a pitch on a field.

Norwayne softball completes perfect WCAL season

Bobcats defeat Hillsdale to finish 14-0 in league play for second straight year

RVHS and CHS compete at MVL Championships

The Black Bears scored 89.5 points to top Sheridan and Tri-Valley while River View girls placed fourth and Coshocton athletes also competed

Ridgewood girls finish second at IVC meet

The Generals scored 94 points as Jaelyn McQueen and Kenzie Bice led multiple wins and record-setting performances

Croy wins IVC seated shot put

Ridgewood High School's Cody Croy claimed the conference title with a throw of 20 feet, 4 inches

Softball runner slides toward a base while two fielders attempt a tag on the infield.

Huskies top Morgan in sectional opener

Harrison Central entered the contest as the No. 4 seed with a 15-8 record

Young athletes stand on a boys pole vault podium at an outdoor track and field meet.

Harrison Central junior high track athletes compete at state

The Harrison Central Junior High track team had a strong season

Three athletes stand on first, second, and third place podium blocks at a track stadium.

Mount Vernon wins nine events at LCL track championships

Heithaus breaks two school records as boys finish second overall

Runners on a track beside a grassy field and stadium seating.

Harrison Central hosts 6-team track meet

Along with Harrison Central, were Beaver Local, Buckeye Local, East Liverpool, Indian Creek and Union Local

Conotton Valley senior athletes sign with colleges

Conotton Valley announced the signings of two senior athletes

A softball in a glove resting on a bat on a dirt baseball field.

Conotton Valley wins OVAC Class 1A overall championship

Conotton Valley has now been the Class 1A overall champion in three of the past four years, including the past two years

Harrison Central to host youth skills camp

Camp instruction will focus on shooting, finishing, ball handling, passing and footwork

Player with basketball in a game setting.

Alyssa Miller earns Outstanding Senior Athlete Award

Miller becomes the 13th women’s basketball player to earn the honor

A group of players in red uniforms huddle on a dirt softball field near a dugout.

Herren matches state softball home run record

Centerburg senior belts 23rd of season in 12-1 tournament victory over Pleasant

Fredericktown softball finishes regular season on high note

Freddies sweep Northmor in close games

Offense leads Centerburg baseball to pair of victories

Trojans score early to beat Loudonville, late to beat Freddies

A softball team in white uniforms huddles on a dirt field with spectators in the stands behind them.

Danville softball clinches share of KMAC title

Sweep of Cardington gives Devils at least a share of crown

Proper, Cline birds of a feather for Lady Knights

Zalina Proper and Briar Cline, longtime Lady Knights teammates from Holmes County, will continue their careers at Findlay and Walsh

Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame to induct Class of 2026

The Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2026 June 20 at Buckeye Career Center

Softball player in a Bears uniform reaches toward a ball while another player stands nearby.

Photo gallery: Smithville-Waynedale softball

The Golden Bears picked up a 7-5 win over the Smithies in WCAL play

Softball pitcher in a red jersey and white pants throws a ball on a field.

Hiland baseball clinches IVC South title

The Hawks rolled through four wins while Clay Lehman and Quinn Mullet earned a district berth in boys tennis

Runners compete on an outdoor track, with a baton carrier leading in the foreground.

West Holmes softball splits OCC games, falls to Garaway

The Knights topped New Philadelphia before falling to the Quakers and Garaway

Softball player in red swings at a yellow ball near home plate with teammates watching from the dugout.

Garaway softball has record-setting win

Krista Miller broke two career records, True Tango set a season mark and Dennis Koshmider earned his 250th win

Culbertson to continue football career at Ohio Northern

A four-year football letterman, Culbertson showed commitment and leadership on the field

Golfer standing on a fairway holding two trophies on a sunny golf course.

Savage wins Ohio Mid-Amateur golf tournament

Former MVHS golf coach shoots 72-68 to capture title

Female runners compete in a track race while spectators stand behind a fence.

Danville's Hackman wins four KMAC track titles

Senior wins 100, 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles and long jump

Three women standing side by side indoors and smiling at the camera.

Cadiz Women’s Golf League opens season

The team of Roberta Cireddu, Pat Stewart and Kim Ochsenbine took first place

Pair of aces at Fire Ridge

Judah Layton and Brent Hofstetter each made a hole-in-one on No. 14 in early May at Fire Ridge Golf Course

Several people seated at a table in front of a Montana State banner beside an outdoor sports field.

Mount Vernon's Fab Five sign to participate in college track

Hoffman, Howard, Lebold, Mills and Rush to continue athletic endeavors at college

Tango sets new hits record for Garaway softball

The Garaway sophomore broke the program's single-season mark with her 52nd hit May 9 against West Holmes in Sugarcreek

People browsing tables filled with sports memorabilia and collectibles in a convention hall.

Holmes County Sports Card Show set for June 7

The free event at Millersburg Brewing Co. will feature dealers, door prizes and modern and vintage cards

Local teams battle at NET Championships

Central Christian, Orrville and Hiland had standout performances at The College of Wooster

Coshocton upsets Sandy Valley in tournament

Savannah Gambill struck out nine Monday and set two program records as the Lady Redskins won 5-2 in the Division V East District

RV 10U Byers tops West M 10U

RV 10U Byers won Monday, May 11 at OU Zanesville

Coshocton 2 edges River View 8U

Coshocton Black Beckett 8U scored a 5-4 win at River View Community Park as Hudson Hammond earned player of the game for River View Rec Stickdorn

Harrison Central boys place second at OVAC track championships

The OVAC’s five classes returned to St. Clairsville May 9, for the final day of the 2026 Track and Field Championships

Baseball pitcher in a brown cap and white uniform mid-pitch on the mound.

State champs lead Holmes, Wayne County baseball tournament hopes

Hiland and Waynedale enter the postseason with eyes on defending their titles

Softball batter in red swings while catcher kneels behind home plate.

Lions battle through busy week on diamond

When the dust finally settled, Minerva’s record stood 11-11 overall and 6-4 in the EBC

Softball player in white uniform celebrates on the infield with a raised glove.

Hornets battle through tough week on diamond

If nothing else, the Hornets proved this week that chaos can, in fact, be a strategy

Warriors split busy week on diamond, post strong track finishes

The Warriors closed the week 14-9 overall and 6-4 in the EBC

Two baseball players jump and celebrate on a baseball field near the dugout.

Huskies earn No. 2 seed after late-season surge

Harrison Central baseball team left little room for debate when Division V East District postseason seeding concluded

Two people stand on a softball field near home plate with spectators seated behind a chain-link fence.

Jackets close regular season with offensive explosion

MV softballers score in double figures in all five wins

Youth baseball runner approaches home plate while a catcher in gray protective gear stands nearby.

Highland, Buckeye and Cloverleaf set for postseason baseball runs

Strong seeds give local teams reason for tournament optimism

Youth baseball players in green uniforms huddle together on a grass field.

Expanded divisions reshape tournament path for Medina teams

Bees baseball and softball squads prepare for postseason runs

Baseball pitcher in blue and white uniform throwing a pitch on a striped field.

Hot bats, strong pitching power local teams through busy week

Tournament momentum builds for area baseball and softball squads

Black Bears rally past Redskins

Layton Massie and Maguire Werntz drove in sixth-inning runs May 11 to lift the Black Bears in a Muskingum Valley League game

Three baseball players standing on a field behind a large painted 250.

America 250 logo adds patriotic touch to Smithville High fields

Painted design connects baseball and softball season with village commemoration efforts

Close-up of a hand holding a baseball near a person’s waistband.

Area teams earn top seeds in baseball tournament draw

The district final is scheduled for May 28 at a site to be determined

Three runners clear hurdles on an outdoor track in front of seated spectators.

Quakers dominate Tuscarawas County Classic

The Quakers dominated the boys standings with 161 points, well ahead of Dover with 85 and Indian Valley with 75

Young baseball player in a Wildcats jersey high-fives a teammate on a baseball field.

Knox County baseball teams set for tournament play

East Knox receives No. 2 seed; Centerburg No. 3 in Div. II central district

Tennis racket and balls on a court during sunset.

Wooster boys tennis wins Ohio Cardinal Conference title

Generals win three titles and earn two runner-up finishes at conference tournament

Ridgewood earns No. 3 baseball seed

The Generals will host No. 13 Morgan May 19 in the Division V East District opener while Coshocton travels to Union Local and Garaway is seeded fourth

Two tennis players exchange shots on an outdoor court near a dark fence.

Mount Vernon Middle School tennis captures medals at tourney

Jackets compete in round-robin tourney with Watkins Memorial, Zanesville

River View’s Carter Hammersley signs with Mount Union

The senior hurdler plans to join the University of Mount Union track team and study accounting after graduating from River View High School

Softball player slides into base while a fielder attempts a tag on a dirt field.

Harrison Central blanks Linsly ahead of sectional opener

Harrison Central charges into sectional play riding a five game winning streak

A youth baseball team stands in a line on a grassy field, holding trophies and banners.

East Knox baseball flips script, wins KMAC championship

Armstrong fires one-hitter, Bulldogs smack 12 hits in 5-0 victory over Indians

MVNU to host On Deck golf outing to support Cougar Baseball

Sponsorships, golf available for Sept. 21 outing at New Albany Country Club

Photo gallery: Local boys tennis teams at NET Championships

Several area boys tennis players posted strong performances at the NET Championships

Ridgewood Rec Softball photo shared

This community sports submission was provided Friday following local rec softball action

Coshocton tennis faces New Philadelphia

Tuscora Park hosted Coshocton and New Philadelphia

USA Softball brings Border Battle to Winesburg this summer

The June 18-20 event at Winesburg Park will feature Team USA, Team Canada, local all-stars and a fundraiser for the family of Jason Yoder

Freddies fall in heartbreaker to Danville

Blue Devils score in eighth inning to grab victory

Photo gallery: Hillsdale-Smithville softball

Falcons pick up WCAL win over Smithies

Big inning stings Bulldogs in loss to Freddies

East Knox baseball team beats Northmor

Jackets go 5 for 5 in win column this week

Offensive explosion helps MV win three LCL games

Parker's no-hitter lifts Centerburg to victory

Freshman whiffs seven in win over Mount Gilead

Baseball player in a batting stance near home plate on an outdoor field.

Hiland rolls on diamond, dominates on court

Hawks cruise past Tusky Valley, sweep Knights

Softball player in light blue uniform crouches in the outfield holding a glove near a red 200-foot marker.

Garaway softball posts big wins, drops tight one

Pirates earn three wins despite tough loss

Athlete running on a green grass field wearing a blue and red patterned uniform.

Mixed results for West Holmes sports teams

Knights split on diamond, suffer losses on track

Basketball team and fans celebrating in an arena.

Inter-Valley Conference faces shakeup as 3 schools depart

Conference begins search for replacements with limited options available

Softball player swinging a bat at a pitch

Tournament brackets set for area softball teams

Top seeds, sleepers emerge across divisions

Unified track meet brings athletes, deputies together

Athletes from Edison, Indian Creek and Buckeye Local high schools competed against a 'mystery' opponent — the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Pitching, timely hitting sparks Blue Devils to victories

Danville rallies to beat rival Fredericktown

A tennis player tosses the ball and raises a racket on an outdoor court.

Yellow Jacket tennis team finishes third in LCL tournament

Beach runner-up in second singles; first doubles' team of McCarty/Weatherby finishes third

Wooster baseball honors Maddox Graser in return to field

Team, community unite in powerful tribute

Football coach addresses players in white uniforms standing together on the sideline.

West Holmes seeks stability with conference change

Declining enrollment fuels move to Principals Athletic Conference

Holmes County honors Hiland state champions

Commissioners recognized the Hawks’ Division VI title team and seven seniors with a proclamation April 27

Three runners race on a red track while spectators watch from behind a fence.

Centerburg captures titles at home track meet

Trojan boys win 11 of 16 events on the day, while girls win seven

Ridgewood softball clinches walk-off win

Lady Generals rally in ninth inning to defeat West Muskingum 7-6

High school softball teams earn seeds

Lady Generals to face Edison or Claymont in Division V East District Tournament May 18

Softball player swings at a pitch while a catcher crouches behind home plate on a dirt field.

Championships, streaks and statement wins highlight busy week

Area teams deliver clutch performances across tennis, baseball and softball

Area softball teams learn tournament paths

All local programs competing in Divisions III through VII receiving tournament draws

Runners crouch at a track starting line with hands on the lanes before the race.

Tusky Valley girls win Thrilla in Zoarville title

The Trojans girls team won the meet with 120 points, topping a 12-team field

Large gymnastics team posing in rows on bleachers inside a gym with a green HONORATION sign behind them.

Highland girls win Nikki Reynolds Invitational

Buckeye, Medina also post strong showings at late-season meets

A baseball resting on the edge of a white home plate on a brown dirt field.

Buckeye, Cloverleaf learn softball tournament draws

Buckeye earned a Division III bye, while Highland and Cloverleaf open sectional play May 14 and Medina awaits its Division I bracket

Minerva track dominates during up-and-down week

Lions split the difference: baseball rallies, softball battles, track team dominates

Athlete in black uniform jumps over a hurdle labeled Malvern Hornets as spectators watch.

Malvern track leads way in balanced week

Big throws, relay gold and split results headline Hornets’ week

Carrollton baseball responds during busy week

Big innings, close finishes and a relay win

Huskies earn walk-off win over Steubenville

It was not smooth sailing on the way to tossed gloves and water bottle showers

Mount Vernon's Sting U11 girls reach state cup

The team advances to Ohio State Cup championship weekend in Columbus after a historic win in preliminaries

Ridgewood's Sidney Hains signs with Capital

The senior volleyball player joins her brother at Capital University this fall

Softball players on the field during a game.

Lady Huskies blank St. Clairsville in 6 innings

Harrison Central had 10 hits, drew two walks and struck out once

Fredericktown baseball posts wins in dramatic fashion

Late rallies help Freddies knock off Pirates, Devils

Road trip good for Centerburg baseball team

Trojans win pair of games in West Virginia

Troyer's one-hitter lifts Danville baseball team to win

Blue Devils win one, lose one during week's action

Ridgewood's Lahmers signs with Marietta College

Softball standout Addison Lahmers secures full scholarship to pursue psychology and continue her athletic career

Runners' feet at the starting line on a track.

Harrison Central track teams win in Cadiz

The Huskies combined for 14 first-place finishes against East Liverpool, Indian Creek and St. Clairsville

East Knox baseball, softball teams suffer tough losses

Bulldogs' baseball team drops games to Granville Christian, Northmor

West Holmes track teams compete at Triway Invitational

Girls take sixth, boys eighth in 11-team field

Baseball player in a white and red jersey holding a bat.

Hiland boys tennis, baseball teams earn wins

Tennis sweeps opponents, baseball nips Ridgewood

Player swinging at a softball in a game.

Garaway softball rolls to IVC win over Sandy Valley

Pirates cruise in two wins, drop extra-inning battle

Youth softball players at home plate during a game.

Mount Vernon falls to Licking Valley in battle for the ages

Panthers score six in the eighth inning to post 13-9 victory

Track team members posing together at dusk.

Record-setting day for Mount Vernon track teams

Boys set five records, girls four in winning Lakewood Relays

A football on green turf next to a white line.

Enrollment shifts, competitiveness drive local conference changes

Area schools continue search for long-term league fit