Bulldogs eye regional win after district title run
Athens High School baseball coach Chris Stewart urged players to study classic baseball films such as Field of Dreams The Sandlot The Natural and For the Love of the Game as the Bulldogs prepare for a regional semifinal against Waverly Athens 17 12 seeks its first regional title since consolidation in the 1960s and would become a historic run with a win.
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Steubenville and New Philadelphia meet in regional semifinal
In Zanesville at Gant Municipal Stadium the Steubenville Eagles (23-2) face New Philadelphia (15-11) in a 2 p.m. regional semifinal, followed by sete (17-12) against Waverly (20-8) at 5 p.m. The winners meet Friday at 5 p.m. for the regional title. Athens radio 105.5 WXTQ-FM will cover the games. Steubenville is the No. 2 team in the state. Athens Bulls coach Stewart emphasizes mental readiness amid travel and bus issues.
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Alexander Sail Past New Lexington 11-2 in Regional Semifinal
In a Division III regional semifinal, the Alexander Spartans built a five inning lead before pulling away from New Lexington. Hannah Howery belted a two run homer after turning on an inside pitch, sealing an 11-2 victory as reported by the Messenger Sports Editor in Lancaster.
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Division IV regional semifinals set at area venues
At Beavers Field Lancaster Newark Catholic meets Waterford at 2 p.m. Danville faces Toronto at 5 p.m. at Carlton Davidson Stadium Springfield Sidney Lehman Catholic vs. Reedsville Eastern at 1 p.m. North Lewisburg Triad plays Lewisburg Tri-County North at 4 p.m. Also Buckeye Trail meets Wheelersburg at Lancaster HS at 5 p.m. in Division III softball regional action.
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Andrews Gook advance to state track meet
Nelsonville York athletes Noah Andrews and Chris Cook earned state tournament berths from the Division III Regional Track and Field Championships at Fairfield Union High School. Andrews won the discus with 153 feet 9 inches, while Cook was runner-up in the long jump at 20 feet 2 inches.
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Zatta returns to state competition
Athens senior Alexis Zatta clinches a spot in the state track meet by winning a jump off at the Division I Regional Championships held at Pickerington North. Zatta and Big Walnut freshman Kaley Rammelsberg both finished tied for fourth as the regional meet concluded.
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