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Northmor coach asks his football players for ‘one more’ to gear up

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 1, 2023

In the movie “Hacksaw Ridge,” when Desmond Doss (played by Andrew Garfield) is dragging his comrades in arms to safety, he keeps going back, asking God to “help me get one more.”

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Utica volleyball relies on strong group of seniors to step up and provide leadership

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 17, 2023

Utica volleyball coach Lisa Ritzer is looking for her team to build on last year, a season in which the Redskins struggled in terms of wins and losses but scored high points in development.

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Fredericktown set to 'R.I.S.E. Up' in 2023

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 17, 2023

The Fredericktown volleyball team's objective for the 2023 season is to "R.I.S.E. Up," with the acronym standing for: R-Relentlessness, I-Intentional, S-Sportsmanship, E-Elevate.

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Unfinished business: Danville's football squad seeks another chance at Division VII title

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 10, 2023

The Danville Blue Devils are looking to build on last season’s success, so much so that the team slogan for this upcoming play is “Unfinished business.”

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Go 'Dawgs: East Knox seeks progress, not perfection, on volleyball court

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 10, 2023

When it comes to high school sports, East Knox volleyball coach Kelsey Walters sees the experience as an opportunity for personal and athletic growth. A key ingredient in the mix is to recognize that progress is more important than perfection from teen student-athletes.

Loudonville brings a brand of 'disciplined violence' to football field

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 5, 2023

A conference football newcomer last season, Loudonville gave the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference (KMAC) football teams a run for their money in 2022, so much so that the school will join the KMAC in all sports next year.

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Blue Devils softball players have ‘fearless’ approach to 2023 season

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 1, 2023

The Danville softball team’s goal is to be the best it can be, not the best team ever, and the Blue Devils are hoping that approach will get them through a competitive conference.

Mount Gilead baseball players ask ‘Why not us?’ ahead of season

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 25, 2023

After a couple of seasons in which Mount Gilead finished near the bottom of the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference (KMAC) baseball standings, Coach Mark Kennon is firing up his team with a strong belief system, hoping that helps them turn the corner and be more competitive in the wins-losses columns this year.