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Monday, 23 March 2026 / Published in Features, MAC, MAC Feature

‘The No. 1 Guy’ Ian Fairchild Is Delphos St. John’s Fan Favorite And Favorite Teammate

Ian Fairchild seldomly played for the Division VII state champions, but he meant so much to the team and its fans in ways that can't be measured. Read Jeff Gilbert
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Sunday, 22 March 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC

History Made…Delphos St. John Runs The Table To Win The Division VII Title

Delphos St. John won the Division VII basketball title Saturday in familiar style. Cameron Elwer (above) scored 28 points, and when he didn’t score his buddies were right there to lend a hand. He watches the clock strike 0:00 as the Blue Jays captured their first title in 24 years, 56-47, over Kalida.
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Sunday, 22 March 2026 / Published in Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Marion Local Comes Close, Falls In 2 OTs To Hiland in DVI Final

In a no blood, no foul kind of game, Marion Local was on the verge of a state championship in regulation, but their bid to win the game they lost last year slipped away in a physical game marked by big plays on both sides. Read Jeff Gilbert
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Saturday, 21 March 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC

Marion Local Flexes Way Back To State Final To Face Hiland

Lincolnview couldn't stop Marion Local from getting to the basket. And the Flyers did it their way Friday in a physical defensive battle against Lincolnview to return to the Division VI state final. To win it this time, the Flyers will have to battle with even more will against Berlin Hiland. Read Jeff Gilbert
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Friday, 20 March 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Blue Jays Within One Of The Title…Mash Malvern Division VII State Semi

Impressive in ways other than Camron Elwer's offense (above), Delphos St. John blew out first-timer Malvern in the state Division VII semi-final game to set up the anticipated prize at the end of the journey - one win away from a title.