Category: Sports

Edgerton Crushes Pandora at Defiance

On Friday night, November 10, two undefeated football teams faced off at Defiance in what was supposed to be a competitive match. The favored team, Edgerton, was ranked higher at 2 and Pandora Gilboa came up at 6, and both have had phenomenal seasons with their schedule. Both teams were 11-0. The game was outstanding…

Antwerp’s Ryan Heads to State

Senior Jake Ryan at Antwerp High School proceeds to the State Cross Country Tournament that is scheduled for Saturday, November 10th at 11:00 a.m., according to Kayla Bagley, Antwerp Media Broadcasting Teacher. Jake has been at or near the top of all the Cross Country events this year and recently placed at semi-state. His school…

The 5th Quarter at First United Methodist Church

The “5th Quarter” is sponsored by First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, OH. The purpose of the 5th Quarter is to provide a safe place for all Middle and High School age students to have fun and fellowship with friends after the Friday night home football games. The church provides free pizza, pop, music…

Free Deer Processing Workshop in Northwest Ohio

Outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning to field dress and butcher a white-tailed deer are encouraged to attend a free informational workshop on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The workshop will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Antwerp Conservation Club located at 17814 Road…

Poor Start Dooms Panthers

PAULDING – The Paulding Panthers saw the 2018 high school football season come to an end on Friday after a 50-8 loss to visiting Crestview. The Knights scored 16 first quarter points before adding 20 more in the second quarter, taking a commanding 36-0 halftime lead. Crestview then widened the advantage to 43-0 at the…

Archers Came Up Short To Pilots In Districts

NAPOLEON – The Lady Archers of Antwerp put up a valiant fight in the Division IV district semifinals at Napoleon High School Monday night but came up short to a very good Ayersville team in four games. The Pilots took the opener in convincing fashion, rolling to a 25-12 victory, before Antwerp battled, rallied and…

State Ranked Edgerton Crush Raiders Earn GMC Crown

By: Joe Shouse, Sportswriter HAVILAND – It certainly wasn’t how the Wayne Trace Raiders wanted to complete the home portion of their schedule but with powerhouse Edgerton visiting Raider field, the Raiders knew the task would be difficult. Green Meadows Conference leader, the Bulldogs wasted little time establishing themselves, scoring 22 points in the first…

Archers Move On To District Semis

DEFIANCE – The Antwerp Lady Archers advanced to the district semifinals with a sweep of North Central Thursday night at Ayersville High School. The blue and white nipped the Eagles 25-23 in the opening set of the match before rolling to a 25-12 victory in game two. Antwerp then completed the three-game sweep by defeating…

Archers Upset Aces In GMC Play

ANTWERP – Tim Taylor ran for 155 yards and the Antwerp Archers scored 28 straight points to defeat rival Hicksville 28-8 in Green Meadows Conference football action Friday night at Archer Field. After Hicksville’s Zac Brickel scored on a 13-yard run provide the game’s first points, it was all Archers after that. The Aces led…

ACC holds 2nd annual charity multi gun match

October 13th was a special day for the Antwerp Conservation Club, as they hosted their 2nd annual charity multi gun match. The charity again this year was Toys for Tots of North East Indiana.  A multi gun match is unlike most other matches you will encounter, as competitors use pistol, rifle and shotgun in each…

WOODBURN LUTHERAN SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Woodburn Lutheran School’s Varsity and JV Girls Volleyball teams both had an outstanding season. The teams competed this school year against other area Lutheran schools.  The 7th and 8th grade Varsity team ended the regular season with a record of 13-2 and placed 4th in the 2018 Lutheran School Athletic Association tournament. They also went…

Panthers get third win in blanking of Ada

Paulding opened its three game homestand to close the high school football season in style Friday night as the Panthers scored early and never looked back in blanking Ada 35-0. The maroon and white struck twice in the first quarter for a 14-0 advantage before adding one score each in the final three periods. Jacob…