Category: Sports

Archers Cruise to Route 49 Title

HICKSVILLE – Antwerp captured the Route 49 Holiday Classic boys basketball tournament championship on Friday with a 56-40 victory over Edgerton at Hicksville High School. The Archers, who improved to 8-0 on the season with the victory, were led by Landon Brewer with 24 points and Carson Altimus chipped in 18 markers. Reid Lichty chipped…

SUPER 10 Tournament @ NEW HAVEN

New Haven Wrestling hosted the Super 10 at New Haven High School on December 16th. New Haven came in second place out of 10 teams. Avon High School won the tournament over New Haven. Pictured above is NH Bulldog, Timmy Rocha. Photo by Melissa Amstutz

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt Race fans that made the trip to the Dome in St Louis to watch the 7th Annual Gateway DIRT Nationals weren’t disappointed with the action during the Super Late Model and Modified events. The 1/5-mile dirt oval inside the former home of the NFL Rams was a challenge for drivers in both…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt The Rumble Is Coming On December 29th and 30th several very competitive classes of race cars will compete at the Allen Country War Memorial Coliseum inside the Expo Center. The Midgets are the headliners for the weekend. Let’s not count out the other classes that are loaded with veteran drivers that know…

Archers Post Sweep of Eagles

ANTWERP – The Antwerp boys and girls varsity basketball teams swept to victories over visiting North Central Tuesday evening in non-league play. The Lady Archers opened a 19-7 lead after one quarter and flew past the visiting Eagles 55-25. Antwerp led 33-14 at the halfway point of the contest and took a 43-23 advantage into…

Lady Panthers Claim Victory over Holgate

Tuesday, December 18th, the Lady Panthers of Paulding played host to the Holgate Lady Tigers. Paulding laid claim to the court in this game and won by a large margin: 52-29. Paulding senior Ellie Barton is fouled and sent to the line. Ellie Scores both points, contributing to a solid win for the Lady Panthers! 

Jets Fly Past Warriors

Friday night, December 15th. High school basketball action was in full swing and Woodlan hosted Adam Central. Adam Central came to play and they tapped the high score at the end of the 4th quarter: 70-77. Pictured above: It’s the fourth quarter and Woodlan is attempting to keep up, With the help of this shot…

Raiders Top Tigers in Friday Night Boys Basketball

Friday night basketball at the Palace saw Wayne Trace Raiders go head to head with Liberty Center Tigers on December 15th. Raiders paced the game putting 17 points on the scoreboard at the end of the first quarter and the Tigers only earned 4. Liberty Center matched Raider momentum in the 2nd quarter and third…

Archers Cruise To Third Win

CONTINENTAL – Visiting Antwerp improved to 3-0 on the season as the Archers posted a 57-40 win over Continental in non-league boys basketball action Saturday. The Archers took a 15-6 lead following eight minutes of action in the contest before adding to the margin in the second quarter. Antwerp picked up 16 points in the…

The Left Turn

By: Ron Burt Millstream Update Race fans and drivers are looking forward to Millstream Speedway coming back to life in 2024. For years it hosted major races before it went idle. New owners Matt and Beth Cogley have been working hard on the track and grounds and fans have volunteered time to help. Matt knows…

Archers beat Wildcats

ANTWERP – The Antwerp Lady Archers outscored Miller City 23-10 at the free throw line and used that advantage to post a 48-45 overtime victory over the Wildcats Monday night in non-league girls basketball action. The blue and white recorded a 10-6 lead at the end of one quarter before Miller City rallied to take…