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Figure 8s and heartbreaks

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Jul 26, 2019

The Knox County Fair hosted its annual Demolition Derby and Figure 8 racing on Thursday night, where local contestants clashed together in the arena for a myriad of motivating factors.

Local riders rev up a good time at the fair

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Jul 23, 2019

The Knox County Fair is a great place to enjoy time with your family, catch up with friends you grew up with and support your local 4-H members. But for some, the best part of the fair is being able to display their motocross skills to friends and family in the county they grew up in.

Mount Vernon 12U breezes into state tournament

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Jul 15, 2019

The Mount Vernon 12U All-stars won the Ohio Little League District 5 tournament on Saturday at Phillips Park with an all-around stellar performance.

Guernsey County All-Stars advance to district title game

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Jul 13, 2019

The Guernsey County 12U All-Star baseball team came on top in a thriller to best Cambridge 5-4 Friday night at Phillips Park.

Mount Vernon 12U All-Stars run-rule Cambridge

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Jul 12, 2019

The Mount Vernon 12U All-Star team came out to a slow start against the visiting Cambridge All-Star team in the semifinal game of Ohio Little League’s District 5 Tournament held at Phillips Park.

MV 12U All-Stars overcome early deficit

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Jul 11, 2019

The Mount Vernon 12U All-Stars overcame an early lead from Guernsey County All-Stars on Wednesday under the Phillips Park lights. The Jackets ended up turning a 5-0 trail into a 11-6 victory in the District 5 Little League tournament.

Mount Vernon All-Stars prep for bid to state

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Jul 5, 2019

The Mount Vernon 12U All-Stars are working toward one team goal.

Warriors victorious in All-Star Blast

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Jul 1, 2019

The Ontario Warriors 8u softball All-Stars won the Danville All-Star Blast tournament against the Danville 8u All-Stars by a score of 9-0 on Sunday.

Fosters rallies to beat Ariel

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Jun 7, 2019

Fosters Pharmacy defeated Ariel by a score of 6-4 after a slow start on Thursday against Ariel at Phillips Park.

Lady AMVETS 16U downs Service Welding Supplies

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Jun 5, 2019

Lady Amvets downed Service Welding Supplies by a score of 9-5 on Tuesday night.

Jacket offense limited in loss

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Feb 18, 2019

The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets fell to non-conference foe Big Walnut Saturday night by a score of 46-36, playing sound defense but struggling offensively in the loss.

Scots fight, but Comets’ size overrules

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Feb 11, 2019

The Highland Scots had a rough challenge Saturday, facing a talented Elgin squad that towered over most of the Scots starting lineup, and the Comets used their size to win 54-43.

Devils down Bulldogs on Senior Night

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Feb 7, 2019

When Danville stepped onto the court Wednesday night, they meant business. The Devils defeated their county foe by a score of 63-51 in Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference play.

Bulldogs get past Scots, tie in standings

By Jack Fitzpatrick | Feb 4, 2019

The East Knox Bulldogs defeated the Highland Scots Saturday in Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference play by a score of 54-43.

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