Versailles struggled to score (above), and close, and the Celina Bulldogs took full advantage, scoring the winning bucket in the final seconds of Friday's non-conference matchup to hand the Tigers an early-season loss. Rob Hemmelgarn writes for Press Pros Magazine.
After a 4-3 start, Minster got on track with its typical game Thursday - pressure defense, turnovers, and they made some shots (Lydia Mescher, above) - to beat visiting Jackson Center in non-conference play.
What a way to finish...Marion Local's Kyle Otte ran for 122 all-purpose yards in his last appearance as a Flyer, a huge influence on Marion's 38-0 win over Dalton for the Division VII state title in football. Read about the game.
They came up short to Kirtland in Friday's Div. VI title game in Canton, but the Versailles Tigers finished their 13-3 season in fighting style. Seniors Michael Osborne and Joel Gehret display the the runner-up trophy. Read more in the latest tournament post on Press Pros.
Unstoppable...Ethan Heitkamp (above) ran for this 32 yard score, but Marion Local relied on its defense to stifle Patrick Henry Friday night in the Division VII state semi-final, 42-0. Read more in Saturday's Press Pros.
