Over the last couple of years the Miami East Vikings have had huge success at the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association girls state tournament and this year was no different as two wrestlers earned spots on the podium. Miami East qualified five wrestlers to the tournament, showcasing the quality the program has in the room. Kaylee Griffith finished fifth in the … [Read more...] about TWO VIKINGS PLACE AT STATE…
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2021-22 TRC ALL-CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL…
Miami County teams rose to the top in the inaugural season of boys basketball as three county teams shared the league title; Milton-Union, Miami East and Troy Christian - each finishing with an 11-3 record in the league. For their efforts, all but one spot on the all-league first team were awarded to Miami County players. Miami County players who were named to the first team … [Read more...] about 2021-22 TRC ALL-CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL…
2021-22 TRC ALL-CONFERENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL…
Five of the top six teams in the Three Rivers Conference standings for girls basketball are Miami County schools and two county teams shared the league title; Bethel and Covington - both fielding 12-2 conference record. Fitting, all six girls who were chosen first-team are Miami County players; Carlie Besecker and Claudia Harrington of Covington, Jenna Brumbaugh of … [Read more...] about 2021-22 TRC ALL-CONFERENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL…
NEWTON ADVANCES WITH WIN OVER BRADFORD…
The Newton Indians advanced in the sectional tournament on Saturday with a 70-54 win over Bradford, which avenged an 80-69 loss to the Railroaders just eight days ago. The Indians jumped out to an early lead, taking a 19-12 lead after one, but Bradford was able to cut the deficit to 32-29 at the break thanks to the hot shooting of Parker Davidson. Led by Chandler Peters, … [Read more...] about NEWTON ADVANCES WITH WIN OVER BRADFORD…
LADY INDIANS FALL IN SECTIONAL FINAL…
After dropping the final five games of the regular season, Newton found success with back-to-back wins to open the sectional tournament. Unfortunately, the Lady Indians (9-15) were pitted against state ranked Tri-Village (23-2) in the sectional final at Trotwood Madison High School on Saturday. Tri-Village showed why its one of the top teams in the state as it surged to a … [Read more...] about LADY INDIANS FALL IN SECTIONAL FINAL…
BRADFORD WINS SECTIONAL TITLE…
The Bradford girls basketball team defeated rival Covington 49-38 to advance to the district final. It wasn't the ending Covington envisioned, especially considering how battle tested the Lady Buccs were in compiling a 20-4 record heading into the sectional final against neighboring rival Bradford. But when you are facing a team with a player the caliber of Austy Miller, … [Read more...] about BRADFORD WINS SECTIONAL TITLE…
BUCCS’ SEASON ENDS AGAINST SHAWNEE…
The Covington Buccaneers struggled finding offensive success, which led to a 49-26 season-ending loss to Springfield Shawnee on Thursday at Northmont High School. Covington saw its season end in the opening round of the sectional tournament on Thursday in a 49-26 loss to fifth seeded Springfield Shawnee. And the Buccaneers’ downfall wasn’t due to a lack of effort. … [Read more...] about BUCCS’ SEASON ENDS AGAINST SHAWNEE…
TROY TAKES FIFTH IN MVL…
The Troy Trojans accumulated 73.0 team points, which was good for fifth in the team standings of the MVL wrestling tournament. Joe Cusick (175) and Lane Obaugh (126) led the way for the Trojans with a runner-up finishes. Cusick advanced to the finals with a 4:55 pin of Landen Martin of Piqua and a 13-6 decision victory over Alex Shellhammer of Tipp City. Cusick dropped … [Read more...] about TROY TAKES FIFTH IN MVL…
TIPP TAKES RUNNER-UP IN MVL…
Nine Tippecanoe wrestlers placed in the top four in the MVL wrestling tournament leading to a runner-up finish as a team for the Red Devils. Leading the way for Tipp was Cael Liette, who finished second at 165 pounds. He advanced to the finals with an 8-5 decision win over Jayden Ramsey of Xenia and a 3:03 pin of Troy Poffenberger of Troy. Liette dropped his finals match to … [Read more...] about TIPP TAKES RUNNER-UP IN MVL…
INDIANS COMPETE IN MVL CHAMPIONSHIPS…
The Piqua wrestling team finished ninth in the MVL wrestling tournament with 53.0 team points with some key wrestlers out of the lineup. Still, the Indians managed to have four wrestlers placed in the top four in their weight classes with Andre Hollopeter leading the way with a runner-up finish at 144 pounds. Hollopeter recorded a pin of Lance Dudgeon of Fairborn and then … [Read more...] about INDIANS COMPETE IN MVL CHAMPIONSHIPS…
CLAUDIA COMMITS TO MUSKIES…
Covington senior basketball player Claudia Harrington committed to continue her education and basketball career at Muskingum University once her high school career is complete. It has been a memorable senior year for Covington’s Claudia Harrington, a senior year that is not over yet. The highlights, Harrington has helped lead the Lady Buccs basketball team to an 18-4 … [Read more...] about CLAUDIA COMMITS TO MUSKIES…
MIAMI EAST AVENGES LOSS TO WEST LIBERTY…
The sign of a team who improves throughout the year can be gauged by playing the same team twice in a season. If Tuesday's 26-23 win for Miami East over West Liberty in the second round of the sectional tournament is any indication, the Lady Vikings are a team on the rise. Earlier in the year - on November 30th to be accurate - the Lady Vikings fell to 2-3 on the young … [Read more...] about MIAMI EAST AVENGES LOSS TO WEST LIBERTY…
LADY EAGLES CLOSE OUT SEASON IN SECTIONAL AT 11-12…
The Troy Christian girls basketball team fell in the sectional tournament on Tuesday with a 53-34 loss to Covington at Trotwood Madison High School. But it didn't deter what was as season to build on with a roster consisting of nine players. In all, the Lady Eagles finished fourth in the TRC standings with an 8-6 record in the league. Leading the way was First-Team … [Read more...] about LADY EAGLES CLOSE OUT SEASON IN SECTIONAL AT 11-12…
VIKINGS EDGE LEHMAN IN SEASON FINALE…
Miami East is a very young basketball team with all but two players on the varsity roster consisting of freshmen and sophomores. Yet, the Vikings managed to secure a three-way share of the TRC Championship with Troy Christian and Milton-Union after escaping with a 42-40 win over Lehman at Miami East High School. The Vikings finish the regular season with a 11-3 record in … [Read more...] about VIKINGS EDGE LEHMAN IN SEASON FINALE…
LADY BUCCS CLAIM SHARE OF TRC CROWN…
The Covington Lady Buccs took care of business on “Senior Night” by defeating Lehman 56-26 to claim a share of the inaugural Three Rivers Conference Championship with Bethel. | VIEW ALL GAME PHOTOS | Wednesday night was one for the ages for Covington Lady Buccs basketball under third-year coach Brandon Studebaker and his outstanding staff consisting of assistant coaches … [Read more...] about LADY BUCCS CLAIM SHARE OF TRC CROWN…
BETHEL CLAIMS FIRST LEAGUE TITLE SINCE 1986…
The Bethel Lady Bees locked up a least a share of the Three Rivers Conference Championship with a convincing 6-29 win over Two Christian on Monday - the first league championship for the program since 1986. Bethel must wait until Wednesday to see if it wins the conference outright as Covington hosts Lehman in its season finale. Should Covington lose, Bethel will be the lone … [Read more...] about BETHEL CLAIMS FIRST LEAGUE TITLE SINCE 1986…
SHORTHANDED, VIKINGS FINISH 4TH IN TRC…
The point differential between first and fourth place in the inaugural Three Rivers Conference wrestling meet was just 12 points, which shows just how close Miami East was to claiming a league championship despite missing several key wrestlers. The Vikings finished with 135.5 points for fourth, just 12 points behind Covington, who took home the league championship with 147.5 … [Read more...] about SHORTHANDED, VIKINGS FINISH 4TH IN TRC…
FIVE EAGLES CLAIM TRC TITLES…
The Troy Christian wrestling team had a huge day Saturday at the inaugural Three Rivers Conference Championships as all six of its wrestlers placed high in their respective weight classes - five winning individual titles. Due to their outstanding performances, the Eagle finished runner-up in the team standings with 143.5 team points. Winning individual titles for the … [Read more...] about FIVE EAGLES CLAIM TRC TITLES…
BUCCS WIN INAUGURAL TRC TITLE…
The Covington Buccaneers pulled out the team title in a very close battle in the inaugural Three River Conference Championships. | VIEW ACTION PHOTO | The anticipation for the inaugural Three River Conference Championships was extremely high due to the caliber of the wrestling teams competing for the championship. Unfortunately, some of the luster was taken away before … [Read more...] about BUCCS WIN INAUGURAL TRC TITLE…
BULLDOGS HAVE STRONG SHOWING AT TRC MEET…
The Milton-Union Bulldogs had three individual champions and a total of eight placers in the inaugural Three River Conference Championships on Saturday at Lehman High School. Winning individual titles were Andrew Collins (126 lbs.), Nathan Baker (150 lbs.) and Colton Hultgren (190 lbs.). Placing runner-up in their respective weight classes were Payton Mayfield (120 lbs.), … [Read more...] about BULLDOGS HAVE STRONG SHOWING AT TRC MEET…