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Sunday, 23 March 2025 / Published in Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Marion Meets Its Match…Falls To Monroe Central In Division VI Final

Marion Local's Austin Niekamp reflects, and clutches the runner-up trophy in frustration as the Flyers' fell short of a fourth state title in basketball Saturday, losing to Monroe Central 43-35 in the Division VI title game at UD Arena.
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Thursday, 20 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature, SCL, SCL Feature

The Elephant In The Room…How Do You Handicap The Div. VI, VII Finals?

Can Russia (and Vince Borchers, above) finally break through to win the elusive title in basketball?  And can Marion Local prevail against a Monroe Central team that few have actually heard of...what they once said about Marion Local. Our look at the two locals in this weekend's OHSAA state finals in Dayton.
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Saturday, 15 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Marion Local Wins State Semifinal For First Time Since 2018

Marion Local advanced to the state title game with a 52-38 win over Colonel Crawford. Austin Niekamp won a stellar big-man battle, and Kale Ahrens locked down star scorer Brayden Holt. Austin Niekamp and Grant Kremer celebrate after their state semi victory over Colonel Crawford. (pictured)
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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.