Ansonia uses defense to turn the
tide on Lady Hawks; Fischer scores double-double to
lead the way
By George Starks - ANSONIA - Leading by a slim 25-20 count at the
break, the Ansonia Lady Tigers used some solid defense in the third
quarter, holding Mississinawa Valley to only four points. In the
process, the Tigers netted 19 points in the frame and eventually rolled
to a 51-34 Cross County Conference victory Tuesday. “The kids came out
and walked through the first half,” said Ansonia coach Jim Bolin. “I
told them at halftime that we just... read
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Versailles Boys
Varsity
Bowlers Now 2-0
The 2nd match of the season was held at Plamor Lanes against the St.
Marys Roughriders. Last year the Roughriders defeated the Tigers in a
close match by 3 pins. “St. Marys also has a tough team and most of you
guys remember what happened last year. We need to bring our best and
not let up today.” Said Coach Davidson. The first game started out with
the Tigers having some issues converting some easy spares. However,
they ... read
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USAC
Silver Crown Series Joins ‘Racing’s Biggest Party’
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Nov. 20, 2013 – Al Unser topped Mario Andretti and a
field of open-wheel superstars the first time the USAC Silver Crown
Series raced at the New York State Fairgrounds “Moody Mile” in 1974.
Now, 40 years after that historic event, the USAC Silver Crown Series
will return in October 2014 to Syracuse during the 43rd annual NAPA
Auto Parts Super DIRT Week. USAC Silver Crown Series Returns to NAPA
Super DIRT Week in 2014 - The USAC Silver Crown Series will tackle... read
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It’s more than just a player
introduction; It’s a
player production, By George Starks
NEW MADISON - When I was doing sports in Indiana, I was sent to Union
City one night for a basketball game. I’m not sure whom the Indians
were playing that night but it was a Tri-Eastern Conference game. When
the opposing team was announced, it was just like any other night at a
high school game. Little did I know what was to come. Before the home
team was introduced to the crowd, the lights were turned off and about
four huge flood lights were turned... read
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Patriots
prevail in annual Burkett tournament; Arcanum gives host a scare,
By
George Starks
NEW MADISON- When Friday night’s opening round games had come to an
end, Tri-Village survived against a scrappy Ansonia team, topping the
Lady Tigers, 53-41. In the opening game Friday night, Arcanum had
cruised to an easy 64-19 victory over Franklin Monroe, setting up the
tournaments championship finale between the Trojans and Patriots. At
games end, the nod went to the Patriots as Tri-Village defended its
tournament title with... read
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A-Tigers looking
to improve,
By George Starks
ANSONIA-After losing five seniors to graduation and finishing with a
3-20 mark to end the 2013 campaign, the Ansonia Tigers will look to
improve on that mark in 2014. Head coach Derrick Barga will head into
the new season with one senior and a bunch of juniors. The lone senior,
6-3 Dustin Berger, will lead the Tigers into battle next Friday at The
Hangar against Franklin Monroe. “It’s always tough going from season to
season and trying ... read
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Lady Jets
looking to start
fresh with a new coach, By George Starks
PITSBURG- When Erin Gray and Taylor Robbins dawned the cap and gown at
Franklin Monroe last spring, it signified a new look for the Lad Jets
basketball team. When Gray and Robbins left, they took a lot of scoring
with them. Later, head coach Gavin Spitler left, leaving a coaching gap
that had to be filled. Now the jets will under the tootlege of Dave
Horner. Horner will bring in a new system but he’s not a new face at
FM. “I’ve always been coaching ... read
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Franklin
Monroe brings powerhouse team back; Jets could be the team to beat
in 2014
By George Starks - PITSBURG - Coming off a 15-10 season a year ago, the
Franklin Monroe Jets could very well be the team to beat in 2014. Of
those 10 losses, three were at the hands of Tri-Village, including a
loss in the sectional finals at Troy in March. Six of those losses,
including the three to the Patriots, were by six points or less. At the
end of the sectionals, the Jets lost only one player (Grant Skelton) to
graduation. Skelton saw limited... read
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At
MV it’s in with the new and the old; Familiar face surfaces in Hawk
Nation,
By George Starks
UNION CITY- The Mississinawa Valley Lady Blackhawks will be looking at
a new coach and an old familiar face. The new varsity head coach is Bo
Humphries. The familiar face is one that Tri-Village people know well.
Roger Collins will be coaching the junior varsity team in 2014 for
Humphries. Collins was once the Athletic Director and the head coach of
the Lady Patriots, coaching some very successful teams and some of the
best athletes in Darke... read
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Versailles Boys, Girls bowlers
win first
matches; Versailles Boys Varsity Bowlers
Dominate 1st Match
The WOHSBC kicked off the 2013-14 season at Plaza Lanes in Celina. The
Tigers went up against the Parkway Panthers at their home bowling
center. “We were supposed to be bowling on fresh oil today as the girls
only have 14 teams and lanes 15 and 16 were open the 1st shift.
However, with Coldwater Football playing in the afternoon, Coldwater
and St. Henry bowled the 1st shift due to some of the kids also being
on the football team. (St. Henry beat Coldwater)” stated Coach
Davidson. “The match... read
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Hawks look for
better things
in 2014, By George Starks
UNION CITY- Coming off a deplorable 6-16 season a year ago, the
Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks are looking for a huge turn around in
2014. Like any team, the Hawks will be looking to the point guard
position. A year ago, that job would have gone to Jacob Breymier.
Unfortunately, the MV junior suffered a season ending knee injury
during football season. “Last year we had senior Brandon Byers and he
did a good job for us but that wasn’t... read
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Livingston
named Academic All-District in Volleyball
Mon, Nov. 11, 2013 - RICHMOND, Ind. - Indiana University East sophomore
Mallory Livingston (Union City, Ohio/Mississinawa Valley High School)
has been named to the Capital One Academic All-District College
Division women's volleyball team for District 2. Livingston is one of
10 honorees on the District 2 College Division Academic All-District
list, which includes NAIA, Canadian and two-year schools from Arkansas,
Illinois, Indiana... read
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Lady Patriots
gearing up for
another title run…Miami East still
the team to beat,
By George Starks
NEW MADISON - With the start on the 2014 basketball season quickly
approaching, the Tri-Village Lady Patriots are getting themselves
primed for another shot at a Cross County Conference run. Standing in
the way are the Beasts from the East… Miami East. “Miami East will
always be the team to beat,” said Patriots coach Brad Grey. “Until
someone can step up and knock them off, they are the team with the
target on their backs.” In the past... read
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OHSAA
News... Rawlings
Expands Partnership to Serve as
Official Basketball for Both OHSAA Regular Season and Tournament
Contests
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Rawlings’ basketball will continue as the official
game ball of Ohio High School Athletic Association tournament games and
now is also the official game ball to be used in regular-season
contests of OHSAA member schools, OHSAA Commissioner Dr. Dan Ross
announced. The notice was initially included last summer as part of the
2013-14 OHSAA... read
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Patriots
look to reload from a year ago, By George
Starks
NEW MADISON - The motto for Tri-Village in 2014 is a simple one. ‘New
team…Same Dream.’ When Tri-Village ended the 2013 season, the curtain
fell on the end of some great careers. The names were those of some of
the best. Pipenger, Werner, Brubaker and Wilcox, just to name a few.
Now the Patriots will not be looking to rebuild but they will reload.
Returning from that team will be a core group that will look to take
the ball and run with it... read
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Eldora Speedway releases 2014
stock car
specifications
Division to Again Join Marquee Eldora Events in Upcoming Season -
ROSSBURG, OH (November 11) – Eldora Speedway officials have released
specifications for the Stock Car division that will be included in a
multitude of 2014 events at the historic speed
plant.
Closely mirroring the specs from previous years, minor changes were
implemented; none of which will make 2013 compliant cars
outdated. With the adjustments, the guidelines conform to
those
of nearby Limaland Motorsports Park. Among... read
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A-Lady
Tigers gearing up for action, By George Starks
ANSONIA - With the 2013-14 basketball season close at hand, the Ansonia
Lady Tigers are gearing for the 2013-14 basketball season. Under the
direction of long time veteran coach Jim Bolin, the Tigers are looking
at a marked improvement from a 2-22 season a year ago. The Tigers had a
big tune-up against Yellow Springs Monday in preparation for opening
night at Tri-Village against the host Patriots. Monday against the
Bulldogs, Ansonia got a weak... read
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Arcanum gearing
up for
conference run, By George Starks
ARCANUM- Three years ago when Rachel Ferron took over the girls
basketball program at Arcanum, she knew there would be growing pains.
Last year, Arcanum finished with a .500 season and Ferron was pleased
with the effort her second year squad brought to the table. Like any
other coach, Ferron wants improvement and a .500 finish is not
acceptable. “I would like to see us pushing for a conference title,
“said Ferron. “We are a... read
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Versailles Bowlers Make Statement
at
Kickoff Tourney
The WOHSBC begins their season Saturday, November 16th. Prior to the
season starting, the WOHSBC holds their annual singles tournament to
kickoff the season. Each bowler rolls 2 games and then the field is cut
to the top half where 1 more game is bowled. After 2 games, the field
was cut. 5 out of 9 made the cut for the girls and 6 out of 8 made it
for the boys. 1 more game was bowled and then the field was cut to the
top 4 in each division... read
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Greenville
gets another new hoops coach; Plessinger takes over struggling
program,
By George Starks
GREENVILLE- It’s a job veteran track coach Bill Plessinger has wanted
for eight years and finally got. The varsity coaching position for the
Lady Wave basketball team. It’s a program that has seen four coaches in
the last four years and Thursday, Plessinger took his group to Arcanum
for the first scrimmage of the year. “I don’t know what I’ve got to be
honest,” said Plessinger before the scrimmage. “They never had a coach
during the summer and... read
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GHS
holds Fall Sports Awards
On Nov. 5, Greenville High School held its annual Fall Sports Awards
presentations. The awards encompassed all fall sports, including
soccer, football, volleyball, cheer, golf, cross country and tennis.
Special honors went to a number of students and coaches, including GWOC
First Team to Sophia Navas-Davis, Girls Tennis, Dylan Garland, Boys
Golf, and Jenelle Agne, Girls Golf; Tracy Haines, Coach of the Year,
Girls Golf North Division... read
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Davidson
wins 2 NWOJTBT Tournaments
The Northwest Ohio Junior Tournament Bowlers Tour (NWOJTBT) recently
held 3 Singles Bowling Tournaments in Napoleon, Delphos and Bowling
Green. Each tournament have different formats with at least 5
qualifying games and then the cut to match play. Either bracket style
match play or stepladder format match play. These tournaments also
provide a very challenging oil pattern from the World Tournament
Bowlers Association catalog of oil... read
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A-Lady
Tigers to rely on defense; Ansonia will be a young team,
By
George Starks
ANSONIA - With only one senior on the team, the 2013-14 edition of Lady
Tiger basketball in Ansonia will be one of youth. In his first year as
head coach in Tiger Town, Jim Bolin is anything but a new coach in the
Cross County Conference. Bolin is best known for his time at
Mississinawa Valley, taking a girls program from a desperate situation
to a team of respectability. Since his departure from MV, Bolin has
coached at National Trail... read
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ohsaa.org…Darke County teams left in the dark
No one makes post season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has
announced the final football computer ratings, regional playoff
brackets and first round pairings Sunday following the conclusion of
the regular season Saturday night. A total of 224 schools have
qualified for the postseason out of the 714 that played football this
season (31.4 percent). Arcanum was the only local team in the running
but a 5-5 record brought the Trojans in at ... read
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