Category: Sports

Archers Nip Eagles, Moving Up the Ladder

HAMLER – Antwerp’s baseball team continued its heroic trek through the Northwest Ohio trail as the Archers outlasted Colonel Crawford for a 1-0 advantage. The Archers got their lone run in the fifth inning. Jason Geyer walked to start the frame before a Cole Seslar sacrifice bunt moved Geyer to second. After Austin Lichty flied…

Lady Archers Win State Softball Title

2019 Division 4 Championship in Akron, OH AKRON – Junior pitcher Carlie Hanes struck out 15 batters to tie a state record and lead the Antwerp Lady Archers to a Division IV state championship with a 5-0 win over Mechanicsburg Sunday at Firestone Stadium in Akron. Hanes also added a big two-run single in the…

Antwerp Is Regional Bound!

BRYAN – An unearned run proved to be the difference on Saturday evening as the Antwerp Lady Archers posted a 1-0 victory over Ayersville in Division IV district softball action at Bryan. Antwerp scored the game’s only run in the bottom of the first inning to punch their ticket to Wednesday’s regional game against New…

LADY RAIDERS TOURNAMENT RUN ENDS WITH LOSS TO CRESTVIEW

By: Joe Shouse, Sportswriter Elida – The Wayne Trace Lady Raiders ended their softball tournament dream with a district semi-final loss to Crestview last Tuesday 3-1. The highly contested match-up featured solid defense and timely hitting throughout with the Raiders scoring first. In the second inning Emma Crosby started things off with a walk and…

EACS BOARD RECOGNIZES ACADEMIC ALL STATE WINTER ATHLETES

The East Allen County Schools Board of School Trustees recognized the winter sport Academic All-State athletes. Those student athletes included: • Jack Stuckey – a senior at Woodlan High, excelled in basketball and in the classroom. His GPA is 4.3. He’s the 2019 Valedictorian and will attend Purdue University in the Fall. • Daniel Herschberger…

Winslow Honored at ABA Opening Day

What defines a person? Is it their job? Is it their hobbies? How about their faith? Maybe their dedication? In Antwerp most people know Bob Winslow. You may know him as the copier guy, as he has worked in the field and in all kinds of government, business and other organizations for years. In Antwerp,…

Wayne Trace Falls to Archers at Parkview Field

It was Tuesday, May 5 when the weather was forecast to be cloudy and rainy, but different than the opinion of the meteorologist, the weather decided to be nice! The game between the Antwerp Archers and the Wayne Trace Raiders commenced at 4:30 p.m. Both teams arrived early to practice and get into their groove…

PATRICK HENRY SHUTS OUT LADY RAIDERS IN EIGHT INNINGS

By: Joe Shouse, Sportswriter HAVILAND – Patrick Henry’s Becca Jones got the starting pitching assignment when the Patriots visited Wayne Trace last Monday. Jones responded in strong fashion as she has most all season. Jones, who is completing a stellar season with a record of 11-4 was on target as Patrick Henry shut out the…

Lady Archers Slam Tigers in Sectional Final

OHSAA Softball Sectional Finals took place on Friday, May 10. Archer Field played host to a match up with Antwerp Lady Archers and the Holgate Lady Tigers.  Antwerp dominated their home field with fierce offense at bat, and even fiercer play on the mound. Hanes sharp pitching skills only allowed one hit on this game.…

Lions, Warriors Split Doubleheader

WOODBURN – In a doubleheader between a pair of East Allen County Schools, Woodlan and Leo split a pair of high school baseball games on Saturday as the Warriors won the opener and the Lions took the nightcap. In game two, Leo scored four times in the eighth to post a 12-9 victory over the…

Pickleball Season Is Here in Antwerp!

The indoor pickle ball nights are done for the season at the MAC gym because spring has sprung and it’s time to get out of doors and enjoy the season. Pickleball in Antwerp will take place on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Tennis Courts on North Main Street by Town Hall. This Antwerp Pickleball…

Long Awaited Conclusion in Varsity Baseball

Antwerp and Fairview baseball finished their game from April 25th on Saturday, May 4th. From a game that ended abruptly due to inclement weather, to a grand finale finish, both teams were glad to see a resolution to this match up. On April 25th, Fairview lead the game to its stopping point as the rain…

Late run lifts Blue Streaks past Panthers

PAULDING – A single run in the top of the eighth inning proved to be the difference as the Archbold Blue Streaks posted an 11-10 eight-inning victory over Paulding in Tuesday night softball play last week. It was the Lady Panthers who jumped in front, scoring one run each in the first and third to…