The Miami East Vikings made an impression during their tournament run into the sectional final against Versailles on Saturday at Vandalia-Butler High School. With a roster consisting of freshen, sophomore and just two juniors, Miami East gave state ranked and once beaten Versailles all it could handle - and then some - before falling by a slim margin, 59-54. The Vikings … [Read more...] about EAST COMES UP SHORT AGAINST VERSAILLES…
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THREE VIKINGS CLAIM SECTIONAL TITLES, NINE ADVANCE TO DISTRICTS…
The Miami East wrestling team finished third in the team standings in the Division III Sectional at Sidney Lehman Catholic High School on Saturday. And in the process, the Vikings qualified nine wrestlers to next weekend's D-III Districts at Hobart Arena in Troy - three of the wrestlers as sectional champions. Returning state runner-up Cooper Shore won the title at 113 … [Read more...] about THREE VIKINGS CLAIM SECTIONAL TITLES, NINE ADVANCE TO DISTRICTS…
VIKINGS ADVANCE TO SECTIONAL FINAL…
When you are a young basketball team every win is a huge thrill. Tournament wins, however, are even more special. Which was the case for a Miami East basketball team who has exceeded expectations for those outside of the locker room. After all, not many expected the Vikings to win a league championship and reach the sectional final with no seniors on the roster and all but … [Read more...] about VIKINGS ADVANCE TO SECTIONAL FINAL…
TWO VIKINGS PLACE AT STATE…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…