2014-09-10

Point Differential Rule Goes Into Effect



In May 2014, the Ohio High School Athletic Association adopted a point differential rule as part of the 2014-15 sport regulations approved by the OHSAA Board of Directors. The point differential regulation, which is already used in many states, is permitted by state adoption according to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The football point differential regulation […]

PHS Girls Cross Country 17th At Tiffin Carnival



The Pettisville girls cross country team finished 17th out of 47 teams in the Girls Division III varsity race at the Tiffin Carnival, Saturday, Sept. 6. There were 331 total runners in the race. The Birds finished with 507 points. Minster won the race with 104 points. PHS runners, their places and times: 26. Elizabeth Sauder, 20 minutes, 13 seconds; […]

AHS Boys Soccer Wins 1-0 Twice



The Archbold boys soccer team hosted Fort Jennings, Saturday, Aug. 30, earning a 1-0 victory before traveling to Riverdale Saturday, Sept. 6, and handing the Falcons a 1-0 defeat in a matchup of district-ranked teams. Archbold stands at 4-1-1 on the season. AHS 1, Fort Jennings 0 Strong defensive efforts by both teams kept the scoreboard clean in the first […]

JR. HIGH SPORTS DIGEST



Archbold 7th Grade Football Archbold won its first game against the Evergreen Vikings, 28-8, Thursday, Sept. 4. Quarterback Kade Kern ran the ball in from 27 yards out for the first score. The point-after attempt was no good. The second score came as Kern connected with Isaiah Gomez on a 22-yard pass. The point after attempt was successful as Kern […]

Schaffner, Bosco Shoot Holes-In-One



Lucas Bosco, Archbold, and Mitch Schaffner, Fayette, each shot a hole-in-one, Friday, Aug. 29, at the golf course in Stryker. Bosco’s hole-in-one was on the 130-yard par-3 16th hole. His club was a gap wedge. Schaffner’s hole-in-one was on the 185-yard par-3 14th hole. His club was a 5- iron. It was his first.

PH Wins Golf Tri-Match With Archbold, Evergreen



Patrick Henry squeaked by Archbold in a golf tri-match with Evergreen at Wauseon, Thursday, Sept. 4. The Patriots shot a team score of 173, three strokes better than Archbold’s 176. The Vikings finished with 186. PH’s Jared Nelson was match medalist, with a 36. Ian Radabaugh led the Streaks with a low score of 41. DJ Schroeder shot a 43; […]

AHS Volleyball Beats Locos, Raises Record To 3-1, 2-0 NWOAL



The Archbold volleyball team defeated Montpelier 25-17, 22-25, 25-10, 25-18, Thursday, Sept. 4, to raise its record to 3-1, 2-0 in the Northwest Ohio Athletic League. Serving: Alyssa Ziegler, 3 aces, 11-11; Winter Fricke, 2 aces, 21-24; Cayla Walker, 2 aces, 18-19; Erin Erbskorn, 2 aces, 6-7. Team: 95-107, 9 aces. Digs: Peyton Driver 24, Cassidy Williams 11, Megan Miller […]

Other Editors Say…



A commitment to transparency in government is always a good thing, and the professionalism of Russell Martin, Delaware County sheriff, and his department stand in stark contrast to the political keep-away being played by the sheriff in Cuyahoga County. Dispatch reporter Randy Ludlow, author of the Your Right to Know blog, requested records of any calls to the Delaware County […]

Golden Notes Of Archbold’s Memorable Past



Ten Years Ago Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004 Descendants of the Christian Lauber family, who were among the first settlers of German Township, took part in the archaeological survey at the Lauber Hill farm, Saturday. Appearing in a photograph are Scott Rupp, seventh generation, and his sons David and Matt, eighth generation. Council took the next step toward the reconstruction of […]

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