Category: Sports

2018 Habitat For Humanity Hog Run

The morning dawned muggy and sunny as the walkers and runners flocked to the Paulding County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 6th. The Habitat For Humanity Hog Run was about to commence and participants were gathering their t-shirts, tightening their shoe laces, and stretching their muscles in preparation for the run around town and the fairgrounds.…

EAST ALLEN ALL-STAR GAME

The public was invited to attend the 2018 East Allen All-Stars match between Leo Jr Soccer and Harlan Park Soccer on Wednesday, October 10th at 7:00 pm. The game was played under the lights of Harlan Community Park in Harlan, Indiana. Combined, these two area soccer clubs play host to over 500 area children on…

Archers Roll Over Eagles

FAYETTE – Chloe Franklin posted 23 assists and six digs while Kaitlyn Hamman added nine digs and four kills to lead the Antwerp Lady Archers to a 25-14, 25-14 and 25-9 win over Fayette Monday night. Alyssa Fuller added two assists and seven digs while Madison Boesch chipped in three assists and four kills for…

Raider Homecoming Win Over Archers

The Wayne Trace Raiders hosted the Antwerp Archers on Friday, September 21. The formal homecoming entrance took place with the young people showing off their top tier classman.  Immediately after the homecoming presentation the game got underway. Wayne Trace kicked the ball to the Archers and Antwerp had the first possession. Antwerp couldn’t get the…

Lady Panthers Fall to Pirates

On Thursday, September 20th, the Paulding Lady Panthers played host to the Bluffton Lady Pirates in high school girls soccer. The Paulding (OH) varsity soccer team lost this non-conference game against Bluffton (OH) by a score of 10-0.

Boys & Girls Soccer at Woodlan

In boys play, the Woodlan varsity soccer team won Saturday’s home conference game against South Adams (Berne, IN) by a score of 8-0. In girls play, the Woodlan varsity soccer team lost Saturday’s home conference game against South Adams (Berne, IN) by a score of 3-0. More pictures of both games at westbendnews.net

Archers Slam Raiders in HS Volleyball

Antwerp hosted Wayne Trace on September 11 for high school volleyball action. Antwerp was on fire in protecting the home court. Match 1 was a nail biter ending 25-23. Lady Raiders rallied back taking Match 2, 20-25. They both battled back and forth taking the game to 5 matches. The Lady Archers managed a GMC…

Archers Host XC Meet

The Varsity Girls got their first win of the season tonight, by defeating Woodlan and Paulding at home. They were led by third place finisher Chloe Saul. The Varsity Boys placed 2nd and were led by race winner Jake Ryan. The JH girls also got their first win of the season and were led by…

Woodlan Snaps Losing Streak With Win Over Raiders

By: Joe Shouse, Sports Writer HAVILAND – Entering their volleyball match with Woodlan (Indiana) last Monday, the Wayne Trace Raiders were looking to put the skids on a two-game losing streak. The Raiders had won four in a row before dropping matches to Tinora and Crestview. The Warriors, who were sporting a three-game losing streak…

ACC To Host Youth Introduction To Firearms

The Antwerp Conservation Club, thru a grant from the Ohio Department of Wildlife, are proud to offer a youth introduction to firearms. This free event will be held September 29th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at our club located at 17814 Road 53 ( just north of Antwerp, Ohio and yes you can find our club on…

This Old Rifle

We all have one, we cherish it, we love to talk about it, we will tell you how neat it is and how much fun it is, but seldom get it out… mine, you ask? A Winchester model 94, made during WWII (not many civilian guns being made then). What’s yours? A Mosin Nagant? A…

Warriors Shut Out Raiders

WOODBURN – It’s Friday September 14 at the Warrior Etzler Field and the homecoming parade precedes the game. The game follow but is a blowout for the home team.  Woodlan’s defense limited Southern Wells to a pair of first downs and 47 yards of total offense as the Warriors rolled to a 49-0 win over…