Since its enactment in 1972, Title IX has been a cornerstone of gender equality in education, including high school sports. The legislation, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities, has had a profound impact on the landscape of high school athletics, promoting equal opportunities for female athletes and driving significant changes in sports programs across the country.
INFORMATION SUBMITTED VAN WERT COUNTY — With the 2024 Van Wert County Fair quickly approaching, the Junior Fair Coronation Committee has announced this year’s candidates for King, Queen, Species and Project Prince or Princess, with a record-breaking 22 candidates. All royalty winners will reign over the 168th Van Wert County Fair set to take place Aug.
DELPHOS — While Delphos Assistant Police Chief Administrative Sgt. Greg Foust always admired police officers as a child, he didn’t take a direct path to becoming one. Foust attended Elida High School as well as Apollo Career Center in his junior and senior year, where he was taught the trade of autobody repair.
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Allen County Delphos Bullinger, Patricia D/ Bullinger, Joseph/Swick, David A/Swick, Sheri to Vogt, Hayley/ Vogt, Eric, 1211 Joshua St., Delphos, $375,000 Howard, Alissa/Howard, Joshua to Johnson, Dequindra S, 445 S. Franklin St., Delphos, $110,300 Spieles Enterprises, LLC to Odyssey Operations, LLC, 465-475 Moxie Lane, Delphos, $355,700 ELIDA Bame, Julie Ann to Art, Kelli S/Art, Christopher J, 4688 Amaryllis St., Elida, $285,000 Strategic Investment Holdings, LLC to Freeman, John/Freeman, Amanda R, 702 Sunnydale St., Elida, $180,000 Spencerville Robey, Mark A/Robey, Sharon L to Krick, Sabrina R/ Bronson, Steven J, 415 E.
DELPHOS — A Red Cross Blood Drive was held on Aug.t 7 at the Delphos Eagles. The drive surpassed the goal of 57 unit, collecting 64.
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DELPHOS — On July 28, officers were sent to the 500 block of South Washington Street for a domestic disturbance. On July 28, officers spoke with employees at a business in the 800 block of West Fifth Street, who reported that a semi-trailer was stolen from the property.
Sports analytics, the use of data and statistical analysis to improve performance and strategy, is making its way into high school athletics. As technology advances, high school programs are increasingly adopting analytics to gain a competitive edge, improve training and enhance overall team performance.
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.