Guardians & Reds Weekly Dispatch
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Van Wert native races toward U.S. Olympic bobsled team
CEDARVILLE — Three months ago, Cedarville University alumnus, coach and athletic trainer Ryan Rager knew little about bobsledding. Now, he is competing to be a part of the 2026 USA Bobsledding team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Matt’s Take – Bengals start the season 1-0, Reds take the series
While it was ugly (and I mean UGLY), Cincinnati managed to pull out a win against Cleveland and will begin the season 1-0. Considering this was a divisional game and Cincinnati’s historical slow starts, a lucky win is better than a well-played loss.
Paulding earns road win over Jefferson
DELPHOS — Paulding scored 33 straight points and ended up with a 33-7 victory Saturday night over host Jefferson in a non-league gridiron tuneup at Stadium Park.
Martz leads Lady Jays to Bearcat Invitational title
SPENCERVILLE — The 49th annual Bearcat Invitational brought a strong field of area schools to Spencerville on Saturday morning, and the St. John’s Lady Jays left with the girls team title after tallying 54 points. Claire Martz led the way with a winning time of 20:17.6.
Versailles pulls away in second half to defeat St. John’s
DELPHOS — The St. John’s Blue Jays (0-3) welcomed the Versailles Tigers (3-0) to Champions Field at Stadium Park on Friday night to kick off Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC) play. Despite a strong defensive effort in the first half, Versailles pulled away after the break to earn a 35-0 victory.
Laudick’s late goal lifts Kalida past Lady Muskeeters
KALIDA — In a back-and-forth Putnam County League (PCL) showdown on Friday evening, the Kalida Ladycats (2-4) pulled out a dramatic 4-3 win over the Fort Jennings Lady Musketeers (1-5), thanks to a late goal in the final two minutes.
Lady Green extend win streak to seven with win over Jefferson
OTTOVILLE — The Ottoville Lady Green (8-3) continued their hot streak Thursday night, earning their seventh straight victory with a 3-0 sweep of the Jefferson Lady ‘Cats (2-5) in non-conference play at L.W. Heckman Gymnasium.