Sports
Blue Jays secure victory over Marion Local in clash of unbeatens
DELPHOS — Fueled by Jackson Wiechart’s five clutch three-pointers and a game-high 19 points from Cameron Elwer, the St. John’s Blue Jays (13-0) defeated the Marion Local Flyers (11-1) 55-43 in a showdown of undefeated teams Friday night at “The Vatican.”
Defense lifts Musketeers by Continental in PCL hoops
FORT JENNINGS — The Fort Jennings boys basketball unit used dominating defense to bottle up invading Continental 47-19 in Friday night’s Putnam County League (PCL) contest inside “The Fort.”
Spencerville stays perfect, downs Jefferson in Battle of Route 66
SPENCERVILLE — The Spencerville Bearcats (13-0) continued their undefeated campaign on Friday night, defeating the Jefferson Wildcats (3-9) in a Northwest Conference (NWC) showdown and the latest chapter of the Battle of Route 66 rivalry.
UNOH students gear up for action-packed racing experience in Florida
The University of Northwestern Ohio, renowned as the nation’s leader in High Performance Motorsports education, is gearing up for an adrenaline-fueled journey at the 2025 Speedweeks in Florida.
Pothast powers Lady Musketeers past Continental
CONTINENTAL — Ohio Northern commit Maggie Pothast, fresh off surpassing 1,000 career points, continued her stellar play Thursday night. Pothast delivered a game-high 22 points, propelling the Fort Jennings Lady Musketeers (6-9) to a decisive 52-28 victory over the Continental Lady Pirates (1-12).
OHSAA adds Divisions in Track and Field and Cross Country
The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to expand postseason tournament divisions in track and field and cross country. Track and field will add two divisions, expanding from three divisions to five, while cross country will add one division, expanding from three divisions to four.
The Influence of Sports Culture on Global Diplomacy
Sports have long been a powerful tool in fostering international relations and bridging cultural divides. The influence of sports culture on global diplomacy extends beyond the field of play, shaping diplomatic interactions and enhancing cross-cultural understanding.
Urban Meyer to be enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS — Urban Meyer, the third-winningest coach in Division I history who led Ohio State to a national championship, three Big Ten Conference titles and seven wins over Michigan during a seven-year tenure as head coach, will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame this year as a member of the 2025 class.