Girls Basketball

Shawnee, P-G, Crestview cruise to wins

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KENTON — Three players scored in double figures, and Shawnee opened a commanding lead early in cruising to an 81-37 girls basketball win Monday over Kenton. The Indians (8-2, 3-0 Western Buckeye League) were led by Elizabeth Aller’s 18... Full story

St. John's survives Shawnee

Mark Altstaetter

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DELPHOS — Something had to give. When two undefeated teams who both thrive on playing defense meet, it’s usually going to come down to which team makes the final run. Delphos St. John’s made just enough of a run in the fourth... Full story

Same ol', same ol' for Bath

Mark Altstaetter

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BATH TOWNSHIP — With just one senior on the team this season, Bath has several new faces out on the court. However, the style of play is very familiar. Bath’s 2-2-1 full-court press helped pave the way for a 52-44 Western Buckeye... Full story

St. John's girls pick up where it left off

Tom Usher

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VAN WERT — It took only a few minutes for Delphos St. John’s to feel at home. The Blue Jays hadn’t played since winning the Bath tournament on Nov. 28. But it was hard to tell they even had a layoff. Zefiryn Bryan scored 22... Full story

Confidence coming back for Nedderman

Jeremy Schneider

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CONVOY - Kelsey Nedderman made one shot against Delphos St. John's in a Division IV girls basketball district final. But what a shot it was, a 3-pointer with one second left to lift the Knights to a second straight district title. It was just one... Full story

Schlegel back at full force

Tom Usher

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WAPAKONETA -Wapakoneta junior center Heidi Schlegel has only one speed. It doesn't matter whether it's at the regional tournament or a summer game. It was late in a American Youth Basketball Tour tournament game in July of 2007 at Fort Wayne. Her... Full story

New Riegel pulls away from Kalida

Tom Usher

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  ELIDA - One Kalida guard was in foul trouble. Another went down with an ankle injury. In the end, that was too much to overcome. New Riegel pulled away at the foul line with a 51-39 victory over Kalida in the Division IV girls basketball... Full story

Wapakoneta toughens up to advance to regional finals

Tom Usher

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  ONTARIO - An hour or so before tipoff, Wapakoneta's players were dancing on the court to a variety of pregame music. So why would anyone expect this team to panic? Wapakoneta bounced back from a shaky third quarter to bump off previously... Full story

Wapakoneta's girls reach first regional

Tom Usher

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  LIMA - Wapakoneta guard Devon Golden had the championship medal around her neck and kept looking at the final score. Wapakoneta 64, Bath 48. "That number just makes me want to smile," Golden said with a huge grin. Golden and Heidi... Full story

Pandora-Gilboa drops heartbreaker in district finals

Mike Miller

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  BENTON RIDGE - Tournament time brings wins that are sweeter and losses that are more painful. Pandora-Gilboa was forced to swallow a painful pill Saturday when it dropped a 50-45 decision to Carey after leading for nearly the entire game.... Full story

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