Wayne Trace senior baseball pitcher Breven Anderson is shown signing his letter of intent to play collegiate baseball at Defiance College in Defiance (OH). Breven will attend DC and pursue a pre-veterinary science degree at the home of the Yellow Jackets. Shown in the picture are (front, L-R) father Brad Anderson, Breven Anderson and mom…
Hamilton Heights proved to be too much in the regional championship as the Huskies recorded a 55-31 victory over Woodlan in IHSAA tournament action Saturday. The loss ends a great season for the Lady Warriors, who captured a sectional championship and finished the year with an overall record of 18-9. Ella Hickock led the Huskies…
A new full-service archery sales and repair service facility has opened for business. Back Wall Archery, owned by Thomas Cameron, established business located in Paulding County at County Road 171, Defiance, Ohio 43512, in Ohio in 2023 opening on November 27. Cameron had been working on his own, his family and some friend’s…
By: Ron Burt Attica To Increase Payouts This week we have more news from Attica Raceway Park. Justin Liskai, the speedways Director of Operations sent out a statement this week. Attica Raceway Park will increase both its weekly purses and its point funds in 2024. “The cost of racing has increased, and we recognize that…
By: Ron Burt If you are a 410 Winged-Sprint Car fan last week I started talking about Attica Raceway Parks impressive 2024 schedule and the visits this class will make to the famed NW Ohio track. If you missed it, the issue is online in the West Bend News archives. My column also covered the…
The Indiana High School Athletic Association wrestling sectionals took place over the weekend with host New Haven capturing its own sectional by nipping second place Snider for the title. The Bulldogs racked up 250 points to win the tournament with the Panthers finishing as runner-ups with 245-1/2 points. Homestead finished third at 230-1/2 followed by…
The Wayne Trace Wrestling Team spent two days competing in the Lima Central Catholic Invitational on January 26th and 27th. The Invitational sees wrestlers from 36 schools from all over Ohio. At the end of the weekend, Wayne Trace was represented by 3 placers. Corbin Kimmel finished the weekend in 3rd place, Nate Osborn in…
By: Ron Burt Racing in the Midwest might end in the fall, but racetracks owners, promoters and staff never get breaks. Attica Raceway Park near Tiffin has made some positive changes for the upcoming 2024 racing season for fans and drivers. This week I will focus on the 410 Winged-Sprints. January 13th, Attica Raceway Park…
New haven Bulldogs competed in the NE8 Wrestling Conference tournament on January 20, 2024 at Huntington North High School. The Bulldog grapplers placed 12 out of their 14 wrestlers and came in 2nd place by 21 points! Listed here are the finishes each of the athletes took on this day: 106 – Juliana O Campo 1st…
The Wayne Trace wrestlers traveled to Van Buren on January 19th, 2023, for the 45th Van Buren Invitational. The Raiders took eight wrestlers to the competition. As a team the Raiders finished seventh overall out of twenty schools. Four of the eight wrestlers took a spot on the podium as the top four placers of…
By: Ron Burt The Quarter Midget Several families introduced me to this fun class. Just like the Mini Wedge, these parents and young drivers are willing to help new people to their racing class. If you live in N.W. Ohio or N.E. Indiana, the closest track is in Maumee at the Lucas County Fairgrounds. Northwest…
New haven Bulldogs competed in the NE8 Wrestling Conference tournament on January 20, 2024 at Huntington North High School. The Bulldog grapplers placed 12 out of their 14 wrestlers and came in 2nd place by 21 points! Listed here are the finishes each of the athletes took on this day: 106 – Juliana O Campo 1st…
By: Ron Burt The First of A Two-Part Series Do your children want to get into racing? The first thing I will tell you, racing and affordable are two words that don’t go together. This goes for any kind of racing but here we’re talking about cars that go around in circles making left turns.…
