JMS December Students of the Month

Jefferson Middle School is proud to announce its December Students of the Month as voted upon by staff members.They include, front from left, fifth-graders Jackson Osburn and Avery Tobe; and sixth-graders Elliana Norbeck and Hunter Radabaugh; and back, seventh-graders Charlie Williams and Ryleigh Richardson; and eighth-graders Mara Ryan and Carter Wagner. They each received a 30-day movie pass compliments of Van Wert Cinemas. (Photo submitted)

Auchmuty’s 29 powers Lady Bulldogs past Jefferson

COLUMBUS GROVE — On Saturday afternoon, the Columbus Grove Lady Bulldogs (13-2) continued their impressive campaign by hosting the Jefferson Lady ‘Cats (5-7) in a Northwest Conference (NWC) clash. Behind an outstanding performance from Lauryn Auchmuty, who tallied 29 points with four triples, Columbus Grove secured a convincing 57-33 victory.

Franklin Students of the Month for December

Franklin Elementary has announced its December Students of the Month. Congratulations to Itzel Toribio Jimenez, Ari Hall, Brayla Kruse, Gabe Rodriguez, Karly Osting, Brookelynn Miles, Zoey Dull, Max Trentman, Shalisha Weber, Tobias Bradshaw, Aubrey Leach, Lincoln Meeks, Nora Armakovitch, Georgia Popp, Erin Burgei, DJ Blair Jr., Weston Siefker and Aaliyah Caraballo. (Photo submitted)

Kalida earns road win over Musketeers in PCL matchup

FORT JENNINGS — The Kalida Wildcats (7-6) secured a key Putnam County League (PCL) victory on Friday night, defeating the Fort Jennings Musketeers (7-5) at “The Fort,” 47-37. Kalida rode a dominant first half, building a strong lead behind Jacob Siebeneck’s 17-point performance.