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Friday, 14 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature, SCL, SCL Feature

The Heart Of Small-School Basketball

No matter where they play, our area basketball teams in the state tournament (and many others they compete against) represent their small-town cultures by respecting and playing the game the right way. Jeff Gilbert writes for Press Pros.......
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Saturday, 08 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Marion Local Fends Off Anna To Win Regional Title

Austin Niekamp's 14-point first half gave Marion Local a narrow lead it never relinquished. The Flyers pulled away late to beat Anna 58-43 in the regional finals.
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Saturday, 08 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Minster Falls In Final Minute In State Semifinal

The Wildcats and Columbus Grove engaged in a 32-minute defensive battle until the Bulldogs' best player scored the final four points for a three-point victory. Minster's Ava Stammen fights to hide her disappointment following Friday's 43-40 loss to Columbus Grove in the Division VI state semi-final game in Elida. (pictured)
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Wednesday, 05 March 2025 / Published in Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Marion Local Manhandles MVCA In Regional Semis

Marion Local did the simple things well to fly by Miami Valley Christian Academy in the regional semifinals. Tough defense and relentless rebounding earned a 64-29 win, and a battle with Anna for a regional title.
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Sunday, 02 March 2025 / Published in Features, MAC, MAC Feature

State Bound: Minster Girls Win Defensive Battle With Anna

Playing relentless defense was the only option in Saturday's Division VI region final. There was no other possible path to victory.