Riverside’s football team came into the season with one playoff victory. The Pirates now have three postseason victories after advancing to the regional semifinals this fall. Two of the big reasons fo…
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Losing focus is biggest concern for Buckeyes
Ohio State’s biggest enemy may be itself. The Buckeyes have shown they have the talent to contend for a national title, but they have not shown the ability to stay focused for an entire game. That iss…
Schmidt leads New Bremen to state title
A journey that many would have said was impossible six years ago met a joyous conclusion Friday in Massillon for Bellefontaine native Chris Schmidt. Schmidt, a 1996 Bellefontaine High School graduate,…
Riverside girls open season with convincing 58-13 win
Riverside’s girls basketball team looked polished in its season opener Friday after racing past host Northeastern 58-13. The Pirates shut out the Jets 19-0 in the opening quarter. They outscored North…
WL-Salem’s Stapleton to run at Southern Illinois
WL-Salem’s Stapleton to run at Southern Illinois Two years ago Katelyn Stapleton didn’t have any aspirations of running at the college level. After winning two team state championships and relay state…
BHS grad to coach in state title game
Schmidt to lead New Bremen against Warren JFK Chris Schmidt was tasked with the ultimate of rebuilding projects when he took over as head football coach at New Bremen in 2015. Schmidt, a 1996 Bellefon…
OHSAA adjusts football state championship game times
COLUMBUS – In order to assist with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s 10 p.m. statewide curfew order, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has adjusted the game times for the football state championship…
An unexpected top-10 showdown
The most anticipated game on Ohio State’s Big 10 schedule turns out to be Indiana. Even with the craziness 2020 has brought, no one outside the state of Indiana would have expected the Hoosiers, a te…
Newland finally honored for scoring 1,000 points
Deron Newland is now a member of the 1,000-point club at Indian Lake, news that was announced to him 35 years after his Laker basketball career ended. Newland, who graduated from Indian Lake in 1985, …
Raiders’ Vance to play volleyball at Ohio Christian University
Sometimes finding the right combination in a college and athletic program can be difficult. For Benjamin Logan volleyball standout Molly Vance, everything fell perfectly into place. The senior followe…