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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 2017

Page

8

Lynchburg-Clay Beats Alexander 4-1 For Southeast District Title

Lynchburg-Clay claimed the Division III Southeast District championship by defeating Alexander 4-1 in Waverly. Angela McLaughlin opened early scoring, followed by Peyton Scott and McLaughlin’s second, with Kaylee Lunsford sealing the win as the Spartans’ 17-game unbeaten run ended. Alexander finishes 13-2-4. Lynchburg-Clay improves to 17-2.

Waverly Alexander Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs Lynchburg- Clay Spartans Angela McLaughlin Peyton Scott McLaughlin McKennice Maddy Hensley Kaylee Lunsford

Norris Leads Spartans Past Tigers In Keen Postseason Clash

Athens Spartan senior Michael Norris scored a laser goal from the right hash as Marietta pushed late pressure but Will Tribe and a stifling defense sealed a 1 1 tie, setting up a regional semifinal at Logan and a high stakes rematch with Bulldogs. Kirk Crow praised Norris leadership and a playful hoodie anecdote highlighted team chemistry ahead of the Wednesday showdown.

Marietta Austyn Chen Alexander Will Tribe Tribe Spartans Tigers Craven Chen Norris Tiger Michael Crow Coleman Athens Bulldogs Logan

Bulldogs punch eight bids to state meet across divisions

In regional action, Tonkovich and Buckley led Division I men with 17th and 18th finishes as Dublin Coffman and Olentangy Orange also advanced. Shoup tied near 19th, while Dublin’s Dedin claimed the final I spot as the top 20 separated by under a half second. The Division II girls saw Athens and Vinton County qualifiers, with Sylvie Wilson and Rylee Fee among standouts. Trimble ended seventh in Division III, and Ally Durst led the girls in Division II. The state meet is Saturday at National Trail Raceway. Division II girls run at 11:45 a.m. followed by Division I boys at 3 p.m.

Tonkovich Buckley Shoup Olentangy Orange Tommy Wintering Dublin Coffman Alex Dedin Vanced Athens Dover Sylvie Wilson Trimble Tomcats Trimble Tomcats Fredericktown Tyler Hudson Eastern Ally Durst Tony Tonkovich Rebekah Shoup Peter Buckley

Playoff committee opens scramble for first CFP rankings

The CFP selection panel begins work Tuesday to prune a crowded field for the first rankings of the season. Alabama sits No 1 with Clemson and others vying for the remaining spots as coaches react to weekend upsets and pressure mounts ahead of the Dec 3 national title decision.

CFP Selection Committee Shocker Syracuse Dabo Swinney CFP

Bobcats seek MAC East edge as Ragland evaluation looms

Miami and Ohio prepare for a high stakes clash centered on quarterback Gus Ragland’s injury status and the MAC East race. Ohio emphasizes a flexible game plan and a potent ground attack led by Rourke, while Miami bets on a resilient defense and a high scoring offense. Senior line play and the Haunt Miami jersey event add regional mood as both teams chase a pivotal win.

Ohio Rourke Bobcats Joe Lowe

Ohio at Miami preview with injuries and weather notes

Ohio seeks its sixth win as Miami hosts at Peden Stadium Tuesday night ESPN2 coverage. Weather will be cold with sunshine and a high near 47, game time around 37, light wind and no precipitation. Ohio lists multiple injuries including Miller Williams Ball and Lions with limited players cleared for action. Series history favors Miami 52 39 2. last meeting 17 7 Ohio in 2016.

Ohio Miami Bobcats Quentin Poling Poling RedHawks Amir Miller Mayne Williams Elijah Ball Tyler Tupa Maleek Lions Darrell Wood Jared McCray Keevan Harris Ulian Ross Sam McKnight Brendon Cope Jerrid Marhefka

Notre Dame Lancers Rally to Defeat Federal Hocking in Five

The Titans edged the Lancers 26-24 in a tight opener as seven ties marked the set. Watkins and Dunfee led with multiple kills and aces while Blake tallied 28 assists as Notre Dame closed the match strong to win 2-0 in sets two and three, sealing the title after Schaefer Whitman's kill and Schmudt ace.

Titans Lancers Paige Watkins Hannah Dunfee Watkins Federal Hocking Jaylen Rogers Dettwiller Hash Brittine Jackson Notre Dame Young Dunfee Schaefer Whitman Taylor Schmudt Jackson Duntee Rogers Jordan Knapp Audrey Blake

Warriors edge Bulldogs in chaotic draw and OT thriller

Warren and Athens battled to a 1-1 regulation tie as Ethan Yost fired early for Warren and Goetz equalized off a Kojo Hughes assist. Noah Glazier’s cross led to late OT drama, but the game swung with Goetz’s stunning winner in the sixth minute of the second period, sealing a dramatic regional showdown.

Warren Warriors Ethan Yost Athens Finn Mitchell Yost Bulldogs Gavin Ott Finn Goetz Kojo Hughes Bradley Ridpath Hughes Saad al Harbi Williams Noah Glazier Logan

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