By AARON LABATT For The Examiner COLUMBUS — It was far from the finish Owen Pummel had envisioned for himself here at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state tournament. The India…
Lakers’ Pummel off to fast start in Columbus
BY AARON LABATT FOR THE EXAMINER COLUMBUS — When it comes to the big meets, Owen Pummel is at his best. The Indian Lake sophomore won his first-round match here Friday afternoon at the Ohio High Schoo…
Residents offer pushback against drag queen float in Christmas parade
Sustained economic progress was touted Tuesday, Jan. 10, during a regular meeting of the Bellefontaine City Council, but it was the progressive initiatives of another sort that drew the ire of a full …
Lakers’ Pummel takes 8th at state
COLUMBUS — Owen Pummel sent a statement to the Division III Ohio wrestling world here this weekend: he is going to be a force to be reckoned with over the next three years. The Indian Lake freshman pl…
Lakers’ Pummel passes 1st test at state
COLUMBUS — Whether by size, ability or maturity, Owen Pummel is not your average 15-year old. The Indian Lake freshman proved that here Friday by winning his 190-pound opening-round match at the Ohio …
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West Liberty-Salem girls repeat as Division III state champions, place in nine of 10 events WESTERVILLE — While a lot has changed around the world over the past two years, West Liberty-Salem’s girls a…
Ben Logan’s Burrey places 8th in 200 at state meet
The past few weeks have been strenuous for Benjamin Logan junior Brady Burrey, but Saturday he reaped the rewards by placing at the Division II state track and field meet at Pickerington North High Sc…
Fahle runner-up in long jump
PICKERINGTON — It didn’t feel like it at the time, but Davontae Fahle had nearly leapt his way to a state championship in the long jump here Friday during the Division II state track and field meet at…
WL-Salem girls want to prove themselves again
Two years after reaching the pinnacle of high school track and field, West Liberty-Salem’s girls team finds itself in a familiar position as the Division III state meet approaches. The Tigers, w…
WL-Salem’s 3,200 relay headed back to state
TROY — The same grit and determination that West Liberty-Salem’s girls 3,200 relay team showed two years ago to win a state title showed up again here Wednesday during the opening day of the Division …