New Athens dressing facility to open before Friday game
Athens High School unveils a new Butter Field dressing room with open house 6 30 to 7 45 p m prior to the Gallipolis game. Booster Club led by Rutter donated about 70 000 to build and finish the project while contractors utilities and maintenance crews completed final touches. A larger wrestling room was planned but scaled back due to bids. A remodeled golf cart funded by local merchants aids trainers and medical supply transport across all outdoor sports.
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Bulldogs Aim to Rebound Offense Versus Gallipolis
Athens faces Gallipolis in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League contest. Coach Les Walker hopes to spark an offense after struggles, with several key players returning as Jim Chaney starts at running back for a healthier Bulldog squad. Gallipolis, 1-4, presents a hopeful matchup as Athens eyes a tune-up before Logan.
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Marietta
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Gary Dabney
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Craig Taylor
George Karageorge
John Riggs
Being Football Official Not Always an Easy Job
Max Schwarzel of Athens has officiated 16 years juggling high school and college games. He travels about 3000 miles per season and does it for love of the game despite little pay or expense coverage.
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Schwarzel
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Bulldog Booster Club Seeks Funds With Mugs And Tams
Athens Bulldog Booster Club sells mugs for two dollars each bearing a bulldog emblem to raise funds. Mugs will be available at the Friday night football game, along with green and gold tams.
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Athens Names Top Players From Waverly Clash
Athens football coach Les Walker announced last Friday's top players from the Waverly game. Awardees include Mike Fitterer and Al Walton on defense, Pete Kaldis and Bo Murphree on the line, Jim Chaney at back, Alan Meyer and Scott Adams in special teams, and Eric Jennings as practice player.
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al Walton
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Jim Chaney
Alan Meyer
Scott Adams
Eric Jennings
Ohio field hockey blanks Marietta 3 0 in season opener
Ohio University field hockey secured its first win of the season with a 3-0 shutout of Marietta. Goals came from Kathy Weir Lynn Bozentka and Mary Hinders with assists by Bozentka Rhonda Rawlins and Terry Matis. Ohio hosts Dennison at 4 p.m. Friday at Mill Street fields.
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Lynn Bozentka
Mary Hinders
Bozentka
Rhonda Rawlins
Terry Matis
Ohio
Dennison
Mill Street
Bobcats Beat Ohio Wesleyan 1-0 On Home Field
Ohio earned a second straight 1-0 win as Nigerian freshman Mike Coker scored at 15 09 of the first half off a deflected pass. Jeff Hoch allowed the goal as the Bobcats secured the shutout at home, the team improving to 4 5.
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Moses Wins Second Track Award for Hurdles Honors
Moses secured a second-time award last summer for outstanding track and field performance in the meter hurdles, recognizing his consistent sprint hurdles excellence and contributions to his team's success.
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