
McClain leads Blue Jays past Leipsic, Bluffton
OTTAWA — Behind a stellar round of 33 from Tyce McClain, the St. John’s Blue Jays captured the team title at a Wednesday evening tri-match at Pike Run Golf Club, finishing ahead of Leipsic and Bluffton.

OTTAWA — Behind a stellar round of 33 from Tyce McClain, the St. John’s Blue Jays captured the team title at a Wednesday evening tri-match at Pike Run Golf Club, finishing ahead of Leipsic and Bluffton.

DELPHOS — Kalida’s volleyball crew continued their strong start to the season with a 25-20, 25-15, 25-16 sweep of host Jefferson Wednesday evening.


As the trade deadline came to a close, many fans were in an uproar as big names didn’t join this Reds team. No Taylor Ward, No Eugenio Suarez…Many Reds fans were in shambles and ready to protest again. However, Nick Krall had other plans in mind.

COLUMBUS — The 2025 football season kicks off this week for member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. The 10-week regular-season will end on Saturday, October 25, with playoff qualifiers announced Sunday, October 26.

FORT JENNINGS — Every fall, Ottoville and Fort Jennings renew one of the most anticipated soccer matchups in the area, and Tuesday evening marked the first of their two 2025 meetings. In a thrilling back-and-forth contest, Ottoville emerged with a 5-2 victory over the Musketeers (0-1) to improve to 2-0 on the season.

CONVOY — The St. John’s Lady Jays bounced back with a 4-1 victory over the Crestview Lady Knights on Tuesday evening, improving to 1-1 on the season.

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High school athletics participation increased by nearly 200,000 in 2024-25, continuing an upward trajectory since the pandemic and registering an all-time high for participation.