West Holmes cake auctions raise $15,000 Annual event supports athletic programs with community-backed fundraising efforts.
Area teams prepare for basketball playoffs Wooster, Orrville, and others aim for district success in upcoming OHSAA tournament.
Kinsey directs $11,000 in grants to Tuscarawas County Special Olympics Local Coordinator Richelle Lefler said the organization was deeply moved by Kinsey’s support
Claymont claims IVC wrestling title with 6 individual champions The Mustangs totaled 231.5 points to outdistance runner-up Garaway, which scored 160
Tuscarawas County boys teams learn tournament paths While no bracket offers an easy path, some routes are more favorable than others
Indian Valley boys bowling earns district berth The Braves totaled 3,407 pins and held off East Liverpool by 10 pins for the final automatic qualifying spot
Dover, New Philadelphia swimmers advance to district competition Both programs now face strong competition at the district level
Minerva boys basketball heats up as postseason approaches The Lions, who’ve had a bit of a rollercoaster season, have embarked upon a winning streak
Carrollton wrestling claims fifth straight EBC title It may be time to use the word 'dynasty' when discussing Carrollton wrestling
Freddies win fourth straight KMAC championship Fredericktown boys edge East Knox to remain undefeated on season
Lady Huskies honor seniors in loss to Sandy Valley The senior-night ceremony was the highlight of the evening
Medina's Miller wins 110-pound wrestling title Kolsen Miller leads Bees to third place at OYWA state tournament in Canton.
Scio youth basketball league tips off Feb. 14 with unbeaten Tar Heels The game of the day featured the Hornets outlasting the Spartans 30-25 in overtime
Harrison Central bowling teams advance to districts Competing among 24 teams, the Huskies placed fourth with a team score of 3,487
Coshocton to host River View in tournament East District announces 2026 boys basketball pairings; Ridgewood to play at Union Local.
Medina basketball and bowling teams advance Medina's girls basketball and boys bowling teams progress in Northeast Ohio tournaments, with key matches scheduled in February.
Knox County bowlers advance to district competition Freddie girls, several individuals move on from sectionals
River View swimmers excel at sectionals Nine Black Bears advance to district meet in Athens after strong performances in Steubenville.
MV sends three relay teams to district in swimming 200 IM, 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle all receive at-large bids
Coshocton teams secure decisive victories Boys and girls basketball teams triumph over New Lexington and Genoa Christian Academy, respectively.
Smithville's Keib leads basketball resurgence Senior Leah Keib's leadership propels Smithville girls basketball to a strong season finish in Wayne County.
Marlington basketball struggles in February Dukes extend losing streak to five games, while bowling teams end season with strong performances.
Boys' basketball teams discover opponents for tournament Danville, Fredericktown, Centerburg will host first-round games
Photo gallery: Smithville-Canton Central Catholic girls basketball Smithville senior Leah Keib scores career-high 27 points in a narrow loss to Canton Central Catholic.
School districts announce new athletic league Officials said the member schools share decades of competitive history
Indian Creek tops Edison in unified basketball game Both teams worked up and down the floor in a gym packed with students, families and supporters
Widow honors 1966 West Holmes baseball team Cheryl Gray purchases cake at auction to commemorate her late husband and team's legacy in Millersburg.
Tusky Valley eyes favorable tournament path The Trojans, seeded third, open against Ridgewood on Feb. 19 in Division V district play.
River View girls bowling wins sectional Lady Bears secure back-to-back titles at Boulevard Lanes, led by standout performances from Morgan Rowe and Karley Stocker.
Black Bears advance in bowling tournament The team secured third place at St. Clair Lanes, moving to district finals on Feb. 19.
Girls on the Run seeks coaches for spring season Coaches may be female or male, must be at least 18 and must pass a background check
Garaway wrestling splits matches at Division III regional duals Pirates win against Nelsonville-York, fall to Barnesville in Coshocton event.
Hiland girls basketball rolls to win at IVC Showcase Perryn Mishler scores 27 points in 49-27 victory at Inter-Valley Conference Showcase on Feb. 7.
West Holmes girls bowler Young sets school record in win over TCC Aubree Young sets school record with 256 game in Feb. 5 victory.
West Holmes wrestlers rally twice to reach Division II state duals Knights secure spot with comeback wins at Claymont regional qualifier.
Carrollton girls split week, boys battle injuries in busy stretch Carrollton was awarded the top seed in OHSAA’s Div. IV East 2 District and will kick off the postseason with a home game
Jacket trio win individual titles, girls' wrestling team fourth Brokaw, Ndow and Zimmerman take first at Maysville Panthers Girls' Invitational
Local football standouts Stoudmire, Geibel navigate transfer portal Former Norwayne and Garaway athletes join Nebraska and Ohio State, seeking fresh opportunities.
Carrollton falls short of State Duals finals after split at regional Carrollton found itself in a couple of close matches and split them
West Holmes boys basketball faces senior void Coach Belden navigates challenges with young team in Holmes County, aiming for future success.
Beach earns LCL Bowler of the Year honors; ready to lead team in tourney MV boys', girls' teams finish second in Licking County League
Minerva falls to Carrollton in streaky dual Each team went on sustained runs as Minerva dominated in the middle to upper weight classes
Malvern boys, girls take care of business in IVC action In the victory, Malvern had three players in double-digits, led by Delonte Simmons, who scored 19 points
Sandy Valley names new head football coach, pending approval Carle plans to build a program focused on work ethic, accountability, academic success and pride
Huge rally keeps Fredericktown undefeated Freddie boys' basketball team moves to 17-0 after pair of victories
Knox County bowlers strut their stuff at KMAC tournament East Knox, Fredericktown, and Centerburg bowlers excel in league competition, advancing to sectionals in Columbus.
Huskies hang tough with state-ranked Toronto, fall late Harrison senior Bryson Kamarec earned game-high honors with a 19-point night
Dover eighth graders win OCC title, cap unbeaten season The run was capped by a 47-20 victory over Wooster in the championship game Feb. 5
East Knox falters late in loss to Danville Blue Devils outscore Bulldogs 43-20 in second half for a 65-36 victory.
‘ESPN crew’ makes the scene at Knights game Creative WHHS students bring flair to basketball rivalry with Triway, drawing fans and social media buzz.
Former College of Wooster star Wielansky wins Caribbean Series MVP Michael Wielansky leads Charros de Jalisco to victory with record-breaking performance.
Strasburg-Franklin earns top seed, opens tournament at home Strasburg-Franklin was ranked fourth in the state in Division VII by MaxPreps.com and will enter tournament play as the No. 1 seed
Knox County teams set for tournaments Basketball, wrestling, and bowling teams prepare for sectional competitions across Ohio starting Feb. 13.
Danville cruises to victory over rival East Knox Blue Devils dominate third quarter to win 65-36 on Feb. 6.
Harrison Central youth league heats up after 2-week intro Coaches and fans saw plenty of baskets fall as players continued to learn the game
Local teams enter OHSAA girls basketball tournament with high hopes Local high school teams prepare for OHSAA tournament challenges across divisions.
Minerva boys take down Carrollton with big third quarter At stake was a chance to split the season series against the defending co-champions and avenge a home loss earlier in the season
Plain Twp. Historical Society to explore women in baseball Join the historical society on Feb. 16 in Canton for a presentation by Kent State's Leslie Heaphy on the history of women in baseball.
Lake girls' rally falls short at Hoover, boys score upset over Kenston Blue Streaks' third-quarter surge not enough as Hoover secures 53-48 win in Federal League finale.
Harrison Central bowlers honor seniors, split boys matches The Lady Huskies posted two wins this week, defeating Bridgeport and Barnesville
Lady Huskies earn Buckeye 8 honors, head into sectionals Junior Tayla Thompson, senior Sophie Bland and junior Jaylie Byers each finished in the top eight
Youth wrestlers send 14 to districts under new Harrison Central coaches The team includes wrestlers from kindergarten through sixth grade
Basketball tournament seedings set as postseason brackets take shape Highland's girls basketball team ranks second in Division III Northeast Ohio, set to face Cleveland Garrett Morgan on Feb. 14.
OHSAA honors Jesse Owens in track event State championships renamed to celebrate Owens' legacy at Ohio State University this June.
Mount Vernon wrestler hits 100 wins Luke Mullins achieves milestone at Maumee Bay Classic, eyes state title.
Medina launches all-girls flag football league Starting this spring, Medina girls will compete in the Lake Erie Youth Football League, with games beginning April 19.
Hassinger sets Medina basketball record Chris Hassinger surpasses Keith Sooy with 171 wins as Medina boys basketball coach.
Harrison Central rallies late to edge Magnolia 52-50 The drama began late in the fourth period with 1:49 remaining and Magnolia leading
West Muskingum triumphs over Coshocton Tornadoes secure 70-57 win with decisive third quarter on Feb. 3.
River View wrestler sets new record Blaze Klein surpasses single-season tech falls at County Classic.
West, Watson advance in Elks Hoop Shoot Local champions head to Ohio state finals in Newark on Feb. 21.
Ehasz sets new Ridgewood bowling record Avery Ehasz rolls a 213 at Legacy Lanes, surpassing Kaylee Kunze's previous high score.
Garaway wrestling drops close dual to Claymont Pirates fall 39-35 in Jan. 28 dual meet, despite strong individual performances.
MV's White signs to play football at NCAA Div. II Hillsdale College Nolan White commits to NCAA Division II football, marking a major step from local success to collegiate play.
Harrison Central sits 11th in OVAC Class IV-A boys basketball poll The Huskies are averaging 12.125 points over 16 games
Brately slated to become Dover’s next athletic director He is expected to begin his duties following his transition from West Holmes at the end of the school year
River View girls bowling team remains undefeated Lady Bears secure 10-0 record with win over Ridgewood on Senior Night at Legacy Lanes.
Black Bears top Ridgewood in bowling Senior Carter Hammersley leads Black Bears to victory on Senior Night at Legacy Lanes.
Brock Bolden to lead Coshocton football Bolden returns to Coshocton as head coach, replacing Steve Smith, after success at Olentangy Orange.
West Holmes rallies for dual win Dylan Sours' final match victory secures 42-38 win over Indian Valley.
West Holmes girls basketball falls to Ashland Ashland secured a 63-55 victory over West Holmes in Ohio Cardinal Conference girls basketball on Jan. 31.
Hiland boys basketball dominates Ridgewood Caleb Yoder and Alex Miller lead the Hawks to a decisive 64-25 victory in Inter-Valley Conference play.
MV girls' wrestling creates a lasting legacy with first home tournament Yellow Jackets finish seventh in inaugural Lady Jackets' Legacy Wrestling Tournament
St. Clairsville rolls past Harrison Central as winter weather cancels games The Huskies date with Steubenville Catholic Central that was conquered by the snowstorm will be made up Feb. 16
Carrollton hoopsters play spoiler, hand West Branch first loss in EBC As the season wore on, Carrollton recalibrated and shifted its focus to other goals
Quakers rally to win first OCC boys bowling title The Quakers easily beat Wooster in the baker format semifinals
Dover boys extend win streak as tournaments near Just a handful of games left before teams find out their tournament routes
Hornet boys and girls catch fire on the court while temps plunge outside Malvern girls sweep conference games; Hornet boys, wrestlers stay active
Indian Valley wrestlers place second at Panther Classic The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced postseason ticket prices for winter sports
Kenyon Owls earn NCAA academic honors Anna Brown and Olivia Ide recognized for academic and athletic excellence in 2025 season.
Centerburg bowling teams defeated by East Knox East Knox triumphs over Centerburg in both boys' and girls' matches on Feb. 2.
Danville boys' basketball secures two wins The Blue Devils dominate Loudonville and Ridgewood in back-to-back victories this week.
Fredericktown hoopsters cruise to victory over Northmor A dominant second quarter secures 64-57 win for Freddies on Jan. 30.
Vitallo tabbed as new Waynedale football coach Jay Vitallo, a 2009 graduate, named new head coach pending board approval, aiming for a team revival.
Mount Vernon swimmers finish with bronze at LCL Championships Boys and girls teams secure third place at Licking County League Championships in Denison.
Bulldogs' rallies fall short in pair of losses Bulldogs' late rallies fall short against Mount Gilead and Cardington in boys' games; girls' team splits results.
Super Bowl spectacle, second chances and a familiar Browns dilemma Seattle's Sam Darnold and New England's Mike Vrabel headline the February 8 showdown in Santa Clara.
Young official answers the call as high school sports need referees Ethan Shetler, 19, transitions from athlete to referee amid high school sports' referee shortage.
Wooster edges West Holmes in epic OCC girls bowling title match Mackenzie Jentes' late strikes secure victory over West Holmes at Wayne Lanes.
Smithville boys basketball gains valuable test despite overtime loss to Minster Smithville boys basketball team gains defensive momentum despite 58-50 loss in The Battle in the Berkey tournament.
Jentes delivers clutch performance as Wooster girls win OCC bowling title Mackenzie Jentes leads team with decisive strikes at Wayne Lanes.
Photo gallery: Smithville-Minster boys basketball Brennan Piatt scores 21 points in 58-50 loss at Battle at the Berkey.
Photo gallery: Wooster boys, girls bowling at Ohio Cardinal Conference Championships Generals earn conference honors and celebrate team success at the Ohio Cardinal Conference meet
Photo gallery: West Holmes girls bowling at Ohio Cardinal Conference Championships Lady Knights compete for conference honors at the Ohio Cardinal Conference meet
Marlington boys rally to defeat Salem Dukes overcome third-quarter deficit for 71-51 win in Eastern Buckeye Conference play.
Medina coaches oppose expanded OHSAA basketball divisions Local basketball coaches argue new format is unfair, impacting postseason play and team preparation.
Lake girls gaining momentum as tournament nears Lake Blue Streaks gain momentum with a decisive win over Green, improving their Federal League standing.
Bulls and Spartans triumph in Scio games Harrison Central Youth Basketball League sees competitive matchups in Week 2 at Barr Memorial Gym.
Lady Huskies roll past St. Clairsville 59-39 The win left Harrison Central at 8-11, while St. Clairsville fell to 6-13.
Central Christian names Otto head coach of boys varsity tennis CCS alumna and seasoned coach takes helm of boys varsity team, emphasizing character and faith.
Bill Epeards shares hunting wisdom at Ohio show The seasoned hunter and former police officer engages with attendees at the Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show, emphasizing the value of outdoor experiences.
Strasburg honors Hall of Fame inductees Jeff Duff, Carly Clark Mayle, Shelley Krantz, Emmet Riley, Craig Speicher and the 2002 football team were honored
Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day with College of Wooster women’s basketball College of Wooster celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day with events on Feb. 4.
Rockets earn statewide honors at Special Olympics Ohio awards Athletes, coaches, unified partners and local coordinators from across Ohio were recognized
West Holmes wrestling honors late coach Todd Day with tournament dedication Program renames home invitational in memory of longtime assistant coach
CitC rolls merrily along thanks to volunteers Hundreds of community members help power Classic in the Country girls basketball showcase
Mickle signs to golf at Mount Vernon Nazarene River View senior chooses Mount Vernon University after late start in sport
35 seconds or less: Shot clock a welcomed part of Classic in the Country action Players, coaches and officials praise faster pace during CitC trial run
West Holmes wrestling earns runner-up finish at Todd Day Memorial Knights place second in 15-team tournament at home, led by two champions
Hornets drop defensive thriller at Buckeye Trail It was a grueling, defensive battle, and in the end, the Hornets lost their grip on first place
Tusky Valley ends Hiland streak, shakes up IVC race Few teams have come close to solving Hiland in Inter-Valley Conference girls basketball in recent years
Minerva rolls past Salem as weather reshuffles schedule The game was close for the first quarter as Salem managed to keep pace with Minerva
Yellow Jackets honor seniors, sweep Highland at Colonial Lanes Mount Vernon bowlers win on senior day; basketball and wrestling squads also notch victories
Fredericktown wrestlers compete at Centerburg Invitational Freddies place 14th as Ebersole wins two matches at 157
Danville wrestlers place 10th at Centerburg Invitational Carter Wittel earns third-place finish at 285 pounds to lead Blue Devils
Centerburg sixth at home wrestling invitational Climer, Matthews, Vernon finish in top three in their respective weight classes
Warriors wrestlers pin a victory at West Holmes’ tournament The program is operating like a finely-tuned, yet ferocious, machine
Warriors split week, fall to Alliance in key EBC rematch Carrollton opened the week with a nonconference road game, then played a rematch
