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Edgewood lacrosse teams gets chance to compete in State tournament.

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Field announced, The College of Wooster opens NCAA Regional play against Adrian. Wooster joins an 8-team field in Marietta, May 16-20, and the winner advances to the Division III Small College World Series.

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Tigers get a bite out of Generals in Sectional opener, post 4-1 win. Overall, the Wooster High School team hasn't had the season it hoped for, but they gave it their all in the Division I Massillon match.

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Generals roller coaster ride continues as they can't hold lead against Perry in Sectional opener. Coach Derek Boyd looks back on the season and the wild ride the boys at Wooster High School have taken.

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Neidig looking to go out with a flourish at OCC track and field championships. The Wooster senior is winding down his high school career, but it looking to make the most out of his remaining time as a General.

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The British are coming to Millersburg: Soccer camps begin July 23

West Holmes High School will be the site of British Soccer Camp, presented by Challenger Sports.

Neidig leads General thinclads at OCC Track and Field Championships

Neidig earns OCC Runner of Year award to Wooster's OCC performance.

Edgewood lax team puts finish on strong season

Edgewood lacrosse teams gets chance to compete in State tournament.

Wayne County Track Club competes in Smith Dairy Meet

Smith Dairy Meet hosts 200 youth in 24th annual track and field meet.

Scots look to maintain momentum in NCAA Regionals against Adrian

Field announced, The College of Wooster opens NCAA Regional play against Adrian. Wooster joins an 8-team field in Marietta, May 16-20, and the winner advances to the Division III Small College World Series.

Sorrano, Generals fall in Sectional opener

Tigers get a bite out of Generals in Sectional opener, post 4-1 win. Overall, the Wooster High School team hasn't had the season it hoped for, but they gave it their all in the Division I Massillon match.

Big inning lifts Panthers over Wooster in sectional opener

Generals roller coaster ride continues as they can't hold lead against Perry in Sectional opener. Coach Derek Boyd looks back on the season and the wild ride the boys at Wooster High School have taken.

Pettorini, Scot baseball team get to celebrate milestone victories

Pettorini gets 1,000th win at Wooster; Scots win NCAC tournament.

Neidig out to defend OCC titles and looking for more

Neidig looking to go out with a flourish at OCC track and field championships. The Wooster senior is winding down his high school career, but it looking to make the most out of his remaining time as a General.

Generals place fourth in OCC tennis championships

It's Lex and then the rest in Ohio Cardinal Conference tennis championships.

Perry, Haiss spark Generals runner-up effort in Kiwanis Invite

Generals finish second in Wooster Kiwanis Track Invitational, despite the chilly temperatures. According to coach Nikki Reynolds, the team responded to the weather conditions well and double-scored in eight events.

Wooster boys don’t let weather hold them back at Wooster Kiwanis Invitational

General thinclads continue to show improvement with third in Kiwanis Invite. Although there was snow for the first time during this event, that hardly put a stop to the WHS team.

MacMillan, Shadley will represent Wooster in national lacrosse showcase

A pair of Wooster High School lacrosse players have earned their spot on northern Ohio team in the U.S. Lacrosse Women¿s National Tournament. They will travel to Stony Brook University in New York Memorial Day weekend. Out of the 44 girls who tried out for the team, only 22 were selected.

Scots stay remain alive after coin toss goes Wooster’s way

After a split and a coin toss, The College of Wooster Scots advance to NCAC Baseball Tournament, but it didn't happen the way coach Tim Pettorini would have liked.

Scots, Gators playing for spot in NCAC tournament

Scots put NCAC baseball tournament hopes on line against Allegheny. It hasn't been an easy season for The College of Wooster baseball team and they enter the weekend coming off a pair of losses, but coach Tim Pettorini remains positive.

Palker, King, Kitchen victorious at WCS

Great door handle to door handle racing at Wayne County Speedway.

Generals’ Canfield signs scholarship with Long Island

Allison Canfield made the Ohio North lacrosse square for the U.S. Women's National Tournament last summer, and now, she will take her talents to Long Island University and play for the Blackbirds.

Pushing toward an inclusive future

The College of Wooster student organization, PUSH (People United for Sports and Health), hosted a power wheelchair soccer event at Timken Gymnasium to support the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO). The free event offered the community a glimpse into the world of adaptive sports with the goal...

Weather doesn't impact Wooster's effort at Mount Vernon

A cold and damp night didn't stop the Wooster girls from working their hardest during the Mount Vernon Relays.

Generals bring home runner-up hardware from Mount Vernon

Wooster boys take second at Yellow Jacket Relays.

Sharpshooting Schrock takes his game to Ohio Christian

Faith Christian Academy hoops standout Danny Schrock became Ohio Christian University's first recruit for 2012.

Neidig, distance crews loom large for Wooster at OHS Invite

Rain puts a damper on Orrville Invite, but this year Generals and Co. get to compete.

Leabu poised to complete successful first leg of his journey

Wooster's Leabu taking advantage of his opportunities.

Zone Championship Swim Team sees record number of swimmers

YMCA of Wooster 2012 Zone Championship Swim Team.

Long wait between games beneficial for Wooster lacrosse team

General boys push winning streak to four games with 7-5 lax win over University School.

Golf scramble to support Every Woman's House

The annual Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House golf outing will take place Thursday (women) and Friday, August 9-10, 2012 at Mohican Hills Golf Course. New this year is the chance to register early and save $10 per golfer.

Knights' Baird answers the call in responding to West Holmes' first loss

West Holmes avenged their first loss of the season by defeating Orrville 7-1 on Butch Baird's stunning two-hitter on Wednesday, April 11 at West Holmes.

Wooster's diamond nine struggling out of the gate

Surprise, surprise - Start isn't one that Boyd and Co. expected.

Perry, Leabu highlight Generals’ effort at Lexington Invitational

Spring break leaves General thinclads feeling a little thin.

Wooster softball rebounding from tough losses

Wooster posted a 12-6 decision over Mansfield Senior April 10 to improve to 2-4 overall and 2-3 in the OCC.

Wooster tennis team stepping into conference play

General netters hope tough opening schedule pays dividends in conference play.

Powerful Triway too much for Hawks

Hiland's tennis team rebounded from a 4-1 loss to Triway by tagging an "L" on Kidron Central Christian by the same score.

Offense leads Hiland to wins over Kidron Central Christian

Hiland faces off against Kidron in a doubleheader, April 7, bringing home wins in both contests.

Tough start isn’t going to overshadow McGee’s future

Ohio State-bound Luke McGee working for the present and looking into the future.

Wooster softball team hopes to turn good start into memorable campaign

Scot softball team making statement with early season run.

Knights outlast OSU-bound McGee to claim extra-inning win over Wooster

Wooster ace Luke McGee and West Holmes lefty Gabe Snyder squared off in a classic pitcher's duel April 4 at Wooster, but the Knights eventually wore down McGee and earned a 7-1 victory in extra innings.

Knights’ uprising produces 14-run inning in win over Generals

West Holmes put up two touchdowns in the second inning of their April 3 showdown with rival Wooster at West Holmes, leading to an easy 17-2 win.

Youthful Scots look to be factor in NCAC race

Young Scots return from Florida with win over No. 1 Marietta and 8-4 record.

Generals help out a neighbor by giving a hand up

Building for the future: Wooster lends a hand to future Orrville soccer program.

With year of experience, Wooster hopes to rebound from last season’s campaign

Numbers down, but General softball team hoping to turn last year's results around.

Smithies sneak by Knights as Patterson tries to fit pieces together

West Holmes came away with a pair of losses in both boys and girls action on Tuesday, March 27 versus Smithville at West Holmes.

General netters welcome back strong group of veterans

Burris hopes great weather will lead to great things on tennis courts this spring.

Youth-dominated Wooster girls track team is a ‘team of potential'

Reynolds welcomes back very young Wooster girls track team.

Pitching will be key as Generals look to go back-to-back on diamond

Generals have high hopes as they prepare to defend Ohio Cardinal Conference baseball crown.

Distance, throws key to success for Wooster track team this spring

Cupboard's not bare, but General thinclads are a work in progress.

Scot seniors Fegan, Warnes look to keep their dream alive this weekend

Warnes, Fegan have been critical pieces of Wooster's run into NCAA tournament.

Sting of 57-37 loss to Nubians won’t erase a season of dreams for Lady Smithies

Smithville's undefeated season comes to an end with a loss in Columbus.

Scots end season with heartbreaking loss to Illinois Wesleyan University

Scots rally, but can't catch Illinois Wesleyan in NCAA Sectional playoff game.

Fantasy racing coming to Orrville this season

Winners of Wayne County Speedway's Fantasy Dirt Racing will win big prizes.

ACHA crowns its Division I, II national championships in Wooster

ACHA crowns Wisconsin-Stout, Northeastern its national champions in Wooster.

Drushal hopes experience can help Generals’ lax team to make move up

Wooster boys lacrosse program takes on new look, new direction.

Wooster lacrosse team looking for veterans to pave way

Pope and Generals hoping year of experience can help them turn corner.

Wooster feels bite of Bulldogs in Canton sectional opener

Generals throw scare into McKinley before dropping sectional game.

Beaten, bruised and unheralded: Bradley Wardell now stands in upper echelon

Bradley Wardell may not have gotten all of the media coverage and kudos, but the Waynedale sophomore proved that heart and soul sometimes overcomes what people think you should be doing. Wardell found his way to the podium during the Division III State wrestling tournament despite a low rank and a...

Canton McKinley surges past Wooster 66-52 to claim Canton District title

Pair of McKinley runs proves difference in district championship game against Wooster.

Division III’s Sweet 16 coming to Wooster this weekend

NCAA picks Wooster to host second round of playoff games this weekend.

College of Wooster has everything working in 92-79 NCAA win over Capital

Win over Capital sets Scots up to host second round of NCAA tournament.

Journey’s end a great one for Golden Bears at State wrestling meet

Waynedale's hard work on the mats paid off with a Div. III State title at Columbus.

Weeman flies high in winning A10 weight championship

Wooster's Aly Weeman wins Atlantic 10 indoor track and field weight title.

Focus on improvement pays off as Wooster wins conference and gains NCAA berth

Scots improvement can be summed up in two words: NCAA berth.

Gallo-Malta comes up big in OT as Generals top Massillon in tournament opener

Wooster girls are clutch in Sectional opener, top Massillon 62-56 in overtime.

Scots, Hallowell hoping to stay hot in NCAC finals

Hallowell and Scots are hoping to bag the title that really counts in NCAC tournament.

Wooster’s Hackett will continue career at Malone

Staci Hackett will graduate this year and go on to become a Malone University Pioneer, as Wooster looks to fill her vacant position.

Sled hockey game entertains and inspires

The Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio hosted the second annual Sled Hockey Charity Game Feb. 18 at Alice Noble Ice Arena. The Wildcats took the victory 8-2 in a competitive and inspiring match, which raises money for the equipment necessary to play adaptive sports.

2012 National Tournament to be held at Alice Noble Ice Arena

National championships will be held at the Alice Noble Ice Arena in Wooster the weekend of March 8-12.

Wooster advances 11 to Cleveland State swimming districts

General swimmers post strong showing at Akron Sectional.

Wooster gets 10th seed, bye in Canton Division I basketball tournament

Generals look to gain some momentum before tournament time.

Eight Wooster swimmers gain berths in CSU district swim meet

Wooster girls push strong swim contingent through Sectionals into Cleveland State Districts.

Wooster’s Bright, Shank just miss moving on to Painesville District

Wooster falls short of District berth in Div. I Medina Gymnastics Sectional.

Jake DeHaan: A victory measured by the length of time

Jeff DeHaan has seen plenty of victories at Wooster, but if one were to ask DeHaan about his greatest victory, it is one that is 19 years old and getting older.

Sled hockey returns to Alice Noble Ice Arena

Back for another round, the Charity Sled Hockey Game will take place Feb. 18 at Alice Noble Ice Arena, when the Wildcats battle the Wooster Oilers. The Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio will showcase their skills and inform the community of their adaptive equipment and cause.

Wooster grabs fourth seed in Walsh Sectional/District tournament

Generals look for momentum heading into postseason tournaments.

Blurring the lines between disability and ability

On Saturday, Feb. 4, the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO) hosted the Power Wheelchair Soccer Tournament. Bringing in teams from two other states, the event was captivating and competitive. The rules remained mostly the same with adaptations for the chairs, which included foot guards for...

Scot Center a huge plus in recruiting game for Wooster coaches

After 40-plus years, Christmas finally arrives for Scot coaches in form of Scot Center.

Seventeen seconds aside, OCC meet a good one for Knights wrestlers

West Holmes had two champions, three runner-ups and 10 total participants in either the championship finals or consolation finals, finishing second in the Ohio Cardinal Conference wrestling tournament held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Wooster High School.

Lady Knights show their poise in showdown with Generals

Knights gain revenge and sole possession of first place in OCC with 42-26 win over Wooster.

One WCS All Star Sprint Speedweek date cancelled, still racing sprints on June 25

June 23 All Star Sprint Speedweek date cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.

Stebbins, wrestling Generals gearing up for postseason

Wooster to host Ohio Cardinal Conference wrestling tournament.

Martin hoping victory over Riders can springboard Generals into strong finish

Generals roll in fourth to post key win over Orrville; face key five-game stretch.

OCC title on line as West Holmes squares off against Wooster

Generals, Knights look to gain upper hand in OCC girls' basketball race.

Board of education approves Haas as new WHS football coach

Doug Haas was formally approved as Wooster High School's new head football coach by the Wooster City School District board of education.

Generals tap Haas to take over reins of football program

Wooster stays in town, selects Doug Haas to be new football coach.

WCS officials announce weekly winner challenge in all divisions

Wayne County Speedway officials have just announced the weekly winner challenge with two different race tracks for the 2012 season.

New era for Scot track team begins with addition of Scot Center

Wow factor off the charts as Wooster thinclads host first-ever indoor meet at Scot Center.

Stebbins, Chapman top Generals’ invite showing with pair of seconds

Wooster wrestlers place seventh in own invite, pair of seconds highlight effort.

WCS officials announce two All Star Sprint Speedweek dates

Jason Flory, Wayne County Speedway general manager, recently finalized two All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Speedweek dates.

Wooster divers help keep streak of OCC titles alive with tight win over Ashland

One mistake nearly capsizes Generals OCC run of swimming championships.

Six seniors carrying the load for Generals this winter

Experience has been critical link in Wooster's 10-game winning streak and rise to top of OCC.

Grapplers looking for hometown support as they look to host Wooster Invitational

Generals host 10-team Wooster Invitational with eye on defending 2011 crown.

Norwayne emphasizes the student in student athlete

In commemoration of Norwayne High School's state championship season, the Wayne County commissioners issued a Proclamation of Congratulations during their Jan. 11 meeting.

Heave ho, away Knights go

Orrville's Drew Brenner made the shot of a lifetime in the Red Rider's 66-64 victory over West Holmes on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at The Dungeon, leaving Jim Lindeman's troupe pondering when their time will come.

Generals rebound from NEAC disappointment to waltz to OCC championship

Wooster's depth swamps competition in Ohio Cardinal Conference swim championships.

Lucky Eight – Talks to find new WHS football coach begin

Search for Wooster High football coach narrowed to eight for first-round talks.

Tough stretch of games makes statement about 9-1 Generals

Wooster runs winning streak to nine games, grabs upper hand in OCC.

General swimmers finish second in NEAC swim championships

In a battle of depth, Canfield slips by Wooster for NEAC title.

Generals rally back, but finish second in NEAC Championships

DQ proves costly as Wooster places second in NEAC championships.

Ten great reasons to visit the Classic in the Country

The Classic in the Country has turned into one of the nation's top high school hoops events, and there are plenty of great reasons, basketball aside, to come visit the Perry Reese Center Jan. 14-16, over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

Generals make a statement in 48-43 win over Lady Hawks

Wooster got what it wanted when it came to Hiland's Perry Reese Center Jan. 3, churning out a 48-43 win over the Lady Hawks and earning one more notch in its search for a return to glory.

Scots win twice in Mose Hole, ready to make move in North Coast

Scots post pair of wins in Mose Hole Classic, NCAC play up next.

Matthew happy with girls’ performances at Viking Invitational

'Tired' Generals make most of opportunities at Cleveland State.

Hockey and luck combine for contest winner

Ken Landes is the grand prize winner of the Win a Night with the Wooster Oilers contest, which was a Wooster Weekly News promotion in combination with the Oilers. Landes won tickets, merchandise, a gift certificate and the opportunity to drop the first puck at a Wooster Oilers game.

Hawks riding high after big key victory over Orrville at Steve Smith Classic

Hiland passed one of its tests this season with flying colors, nearly doubling up Orrville in a 64-39 victory at the Steve Smith Classic The College of Wooster, Saturday, Dec. 17.

One win, no worries – Generals’ balance difference in NEAC Relays

Generals' depth proves huge early in NEAC Relays Championships.

Generals’ McCreary steps down after 13 years as head coach

Times are changing in Wooster: McCreary steps down as head football coach.

Generals atone for tough opening loss with two blowout victories

Wooster girls bounce back from opening loss with pair of decisive wins.

Stebbins, Chapman both fourth in WIT to lead Wooster wrestlers

General wrestlers gain some wins, but add valuable experience at WIT.

Late surge helps Generals’ swim team grab piece of NEAC hardware

Late surge helps Generals' swim team grab piece of NEAC hardware.

WHS senior Luke McGee honored by board of education

Wooster High School senior Luke McGee was recognized by the Wooster City School District Board of Education for his achievements on and off the field.

Backyard Brawl sees a loss spin a win for Knights

West Holmes and Waynedale waged an epic battle between two of the area's top teams, with the Knights eking out a 35-30 victory on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at West Holmes.

Hoops 4 Healing girls basketball classic

Hoops 4 Healing Girls Basketball Classic will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Wooster High School.

Experience, or lack thereof, main issue facing Worth, WHS wrestlers

Wooster wrestling team will have to work through growing pains in early going.

After watching Kidron complete a Dunn deal, Finish Works finishes off Saltillo

Finish Works finished off Saltillo during B League action of the Adult Winter Basketball League at The Pier, out in Mt. Eaton, while Thomas Dunn made it a done deal for Kidron during A League competition the night before, as those two teams climbed to the top of their respective leagues with...

Holes to fill, No. 9 Wooster still has experience, lofty goals

National runner-up season behind them, Scots work to stay among nation's elite.

Daugherty snares top OCC award; soccer, volleyball also honored

Devin Daugherty ties for Offensive Player of the Year.

Run, jump and throw: Kacsandi looking to put it all together for Olympic Trials berth

Shoes, shoes, shoes: It's all part of Kacsandi's attempt to reach the U.S. Olympic Trials and beyond.

Murphy was at the heart of Generals’ success on courts

Move to Wooster pays off as Murphy wraps up solid career on tennis courts.

McGee officially commits to Ohio State baseball program

McGee signs on dotted line to make it official: He is Ohio State bound.

Generals' Philippon earns top district honors

Philippon tops Wooster district soccer awards with Player of the Year honors.

Lessons of four months have Wooster’s Kellar looking into future

Nearly four months in, Kellar settling into his job but certainly not slowing down.

Charged up and feeling healthy in Winter Adult Basketball League at The Pier action

Two teams moved to 2-0 on the young season in both A League and B League competition, during back-to-back nights of Winter Adult Basketball League at The Pier action in Mt. Eaton.

Who’s your daddy?

One father edged his son by only five points for the season title in the Atom's Pest Control Trucks division, highlighting a night of season championships and awards presentations at Hilltop Speedway's year-end banquet.

Football frenzy underway across GPI coverage area

Week 1 high school football playoff action took its toll on the eight teams inside Graphic Publications, Inc.'s coverage area, as half were eliminated on Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5. The remaining four will be back in action Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12.

Generals’ McGee ready to recognize a dream come true

McGee, Ohio State ready to sign on the dotted line.

A Central focus: Central Catholic defeats Central Christian in Regional showcase of two premier area teams

Central Catholic defeated Central Christian in D-IV Regional volleyball action at Solon on Thursday, Nov. 3.

McMillan/Benden awards honor student athletes

Four outstanding student athletes, two from Wooster and two from Orrville, were honored during the Orrville/Wooster game for excellence both on and off the field.

A pleasant finish to Fall Youth Basketball at The Pier

In an upset for the ages, Pleasant Valley Buildings upset Mt. Hope in the Fall Youth Basketball League at The Pier championship game, ending the previously undefeated team's march to a title.

101st meeting between Wooster and Orrville in the history books

For the 101st time, the two teams involved on the sixth oldest high school football rivalry met on the field on Oct. 29 when the Wooster Generals took on the Orrville Red Riders.

101st or 100th or 99th – those numbers matter little when it’s Wooster-Orrville

It's that time: Wooster-Orrville square off again in annual showdown in Rider Town.

Wayne College volleyball team wins ORCC state title

The Lady Wayne Warriors have become the first volleyball team in UA Wayne College history to win the ORCC state title.

Casey's Challenge inspires progress

Casey's Challenge returned for the second year Oct. 22.

Mud-logged sticky feet allow the Generals to run past the Knights

The West Holmes football team got stuck in the mud at Follis Field in Wooster, as the Generals ran past the "sticky-footed" Knights for a 35-14 week nine victory.

Miller sisters lead Generals to third in OCC title race

Lauren Miller spurs Wooster cross country girls to third in OCC championships.

Neidig’s first-team OCC effort paces Generals’ third place

General harriers finish close third in Ohio Cardinal Conference Cross Country championships.

Generals warming up to OCC title, notch District win

Wooster girls finally get a chance to celebrate OCC soccer title.

Third quarter costly as Generals fall to Mansfield Senior

Tygers take a bite out of Generals in yet another 38-35 shootout.

Snowbarger hopes lessons learned will show up in Districts

Wooster volleyball teams opens tournament at Uniontown Lake.

Late-bloomer Haver finishes career at highest level of competition

Isaac Haver wasn't even playing golf four years ago. He sure looked like he belonged during this year's Div. III State golf championship at Columbus Oct. 14 & 15.

Comets turn the tables on disappointment in spike-tacular fashion

With its win at the recent Archbold Spike-tacular, the Central Christian Comets announced that they are very much for real.

Berlin leads Wooster back to top of Wayne-Holmes pack

Generals back on top of Wayne-Holmes Invitational standings.

Trio of skaters place at Regionals

Three young figure skaters competed at a Regional competition.

Generals on top of their game, leads to W-H title

Wooster captures fourth consecutive Wayne-Holmes Invitational crown.

Defensive battle sees a hawk beat a bear

Waynedale's defense was staunch, but a late goal by Spencer Yoder lifted Hiland to a 1-0 win at Waynedale on Thursday, Oct. 6 in boys soccer.

Wooster High set to celebrate 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame class

Wooster All-Sports Boosters honoring 2011 Hall of Fame Class Oct. 15.

Generals remain in second with strong showing in OCC tennis tournament

Trio of seconds help Wooster netters nail down second in OCC Tennis Championships.

Backed-up Generals end skid against Colts with 28-7 victory

Generals get a kick out of 28-7 win over OCC leader Clear Fork.

Generals' title wraps up home-field advantage for OCC tournament

One goal in hand, Wooster looks to OCC soccer tournament and beyond.

Generals’ O-Line doesn’t get the glory, but they get the job done

Wooster's offensive line looks to keep paving the way.

Bleacher jersey gives Follis Field new look

Thanks to the generosity of a local business, Wooster High School's Follis Field has a new look.

Another successful year for Friends & Neighbors of EWH golf outing

Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House hosted their annual golf scramble at Mohican Hills Golf Course, August 12-13.

WCS officials prepare to go topless for highly anticipated show Oct. 8

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic Topless Night scheduled for Oct. 8.

Wooster honoring its 2011 athletic hall of fame class Oct. 15

Tickets for Wooster High Athletic Hall of Fame banquet on sale.

Wooster harriers get early taste of District competition

Wooster cross country teams have solid showings at Malone Invitational.

WHS Homecoming filled with tradition

Homecoming 2011 was filled with tradition as Wooster High School welcomed back its alumni.

Team pride on parade

Everyone was a Wooster General Sept. 21 during the 2011 Wooster High School Homecoming Parade.

Snowbarger hoping Generals’ volleyball picture is coming together

General volleyball team putting the pieces of the puzzle together.

Logee’s 82 Wooster’s top score at OCC’s as Arrows dominate

General golfers finish sixth in Ohio Cardinal Conference tournament.

Generals fall to Rams in homecoming matchup

On Sept. 23, the Wooster Generals fell to the visiting Mansfield Madison Rams by the slimmest of margins.

Uninspired, but a win is a win for Hawks

Hiland played ugly on Tuesday, Sept. 27, but got a win over a scrappy Chippewa team. The Hawks earned a 1-0 victory over the Chipps, who continue to boast a strong program.

A distant peak on the horizon

Mt. Hope is starting to look like a distant peak on the horizon for the rest of the teams in the Fall Youth Basketball League at The Pier, after picking up a seven-point win over Kidron to move to 5-0 on the season.

Mt. Hope still atop the league in Mt. Eaton

Mt. Hope continued to dash the hopes of its opponents during Fall Youth Basketball League at The Pier action, as Kevin Keim led his team to a five-point win over Pleasant Valley Buildings, keeping Mt. Hope undefeated on the young season.

First quarter plays big as Wooster drops OCC opener to Arrows

Slow start dooms Generals in 56-28 shootout with Ashland.

Mumaw, Makham, Adkins and Gardner come home victorious at WCS

Nearly 100 cars packed the pits at Wayne County Speedway Sept. 17.

Humrichouser, Miller pace Generals’ effort at Boardman

Generals get look at regional course and enjoy a pretty good day at Boardman.

Generals in fight for second place in OCC tennis tournament

Wooster tennis team looking to cap strong season with postseason push.

Daugherty’s work ethic paying off for Generals

Through hard work, Wooster's Devin Daugherty has turned himself into a top quarterback.

Regionals loom large for three area figure skaters

Three area figure skaters will be competing at the regional level the first week of October. The future Olympic hopefuls spend hours on the ice each week and live and breathe skating.

Wooster living up to season-long expectations in OCC soccer

General girls taking control of Ohio Cardinal Conference soccer race.

Mt. Hope ruling the hardwood in Mt. Eaton

Tim Troyer led Mt. Hope to its third consecutive win, in Fall Youth Basketball League at The Pier action, dashing the hopes of Walnut Creek, which is still searching for its first win, three games into the season.

Anderson's six scores lift Generals to win over Akron Ellet

Wooster, Anderson bury Ellet with big second half in 39-14 victory.

Thank goodness they haven’t used corporal Klinger

Seemingly doing it with smoke and mirrors - or tape and bandages - the West Holmes volleyball team resembled a M.A.S.H. unit but won back-to-back OCC matches to improve to 7-2 on the year, and 5-1 in conference play.

White helps Generals take major stride forward in Wooster Invite

Hudson wins Wooster Invite, but Bennett satisfied with performance.

Generals show ‘tons’ of improvement in Wooster Invite

Wooster hosts and places third in Wooster Cross Country Invitational.

Smith, Conley, Wisecarver and Patterson winners at WCS

Racing action and results at Wayne County Speedway.

Coffman on top of its game, shoots 286 to win Wooster Invitational

Dublin Coffman turns in record-setting performance at Wooster Golf Invitational.

Super Series hockey making a stop at ANIA

Alice Noble hosting Super Series AAA Elite Hockey Tournament Sept. 16-18.

Hafertepe Jr. collects cool $4,000 at Wayne County Speedway

Hafertepe Jr. takes 410 Winged Sprint race and collects $4,000.

Neidig spurs Wooster’s seventh-place finish at Avon Lake, girls are 13th

Avon Lake offers Generals red-hot test in Earlybird Cross Country Invitational.

Second half ‘Snowballs’ on Wooster in 42-35 loss to Wadsworth

On a hot, hot night, Wadsworth's Snowball cools off Wooster in 42-35 shootout.

Outlaws on the loose in Millersburg

Ohio Outlaw Motorsports took over Hilltop Speedway for the weekend, heating up the track for the return of stock car racing early in October.

Big plays lead to big score as Wooster cruises by Garfield in opener

Anderson's four touchdowns help Generals roll in season opener with 47-20 rout of Garfield.

A General sleep-in: Wooster to host its own cross country invitational

General cross country teams will get some extra shut eye before they go to work.

Miller has Wooster’s top effort at Revere

General girls finish 14th in Revere Cross Country Invitational.

Humrichouser leads WHS effort at Revere Invitational

The Wooster High School boys cross country team competed at the Revere Invitational, August 27, and came home in the middle of the pack, placing eighth out of 17 teams.

Generals kick off 2011 season with a victory

The Wooster High School football team started their season strong with an impressive 47-20 win over the Akron Garfield Golden Rams during their season opener on August 26 at Follis Field.

Wooster High tennis team serves up a good start

WHS tennis coach Stan Burris has lead his team to four out of five wins so far this season. With three seniors leading the pack, the team is off to a good start.

Wooster girls hope to follow up historic first with another

General girls have high hopes for another successful cross country season.

What a difference a year makes

One year bigger, stronger and faster, West Holmes responded to a 46-point loss at Triway a year ago with a 20-7 season-opening win over the Titans at Knights Stadium.

Paulker, Lee, Drown, Fram and Hensel winners at WCS

Another night of racing action at Wayne County Speedway.

With six letter winners, Snowbarger hopes Wooster volleyball team can return to form

General volleyball team looks to mix blend of veterans, newcomers into winning mark.

Five returning letter winners should give Generals strong cross-country team

Boys are looking to make a strong run at Ohio Cardinal Conference title.

Wayne County Athletic League ticket prices to increase by $1

The Wayne County Athletic League recently approved a $1 increase in ticket prices for all sporting events starting this fall.

Electric beginning to tournament action at The Pier

Miller Electric pulled the plug on East Holmes' season, while Mountain Top Restaurant topped Kidron, during quarterfinal action of the Summer Adult Basketball League at the Pier.

About face

Scoring their only goal on a ball Abby Callahan controlled after it hit her in the face, the West Holmes girls soccer team had to face the fact they let one get away in a season-opening loss against Triway.

Four drivers end the season streaking atop “The Hill”

Four drivers ended the regular season on two-week winning streaks at Hilltop Speedway, as four of the first five feature races on Season Championship Night were won by drivers who found the winner's circle the week before as well.

Wooster looking to use its speed to keep the excitement building

Gridiron Generals looking to turn talent and speed into wins.

Lady Knights go deep to pick up win over Triway

Knowing that depth and experience go together hand in hand, West Holmes tennis coach Jason Otto gave two sophomores their first career varsity matches, and the results turned out perfect against Triway.

Totten gets a thank you for ‘Thank You, Coach Bates’

Roy Bates Celebration Day one of remembrance for family and friends.

Burris hoping Generals’ experience will be key factor from the beginning

Wooster tennis team has veteran faces playing in new spots as they open 2011 campaign.

Wooster boys will have new look, but expectations remain the same

Hansen has lots of holes, lots of optimism for Generals soccer program.

Veteran WHS girls soccer team setting big goals for itself

Wooster's girls soccer team heads into 2011 campaign with high expectations.

Two weeks at The Pier

Winning back-to-back weeks, by a combined total of 36 points, Beachy Trucking took sole possession of first place in the Summer Adult Basketball League at The Pier.

Former Knight moving out of the third base coaching box, onto the sidelines at C.O.W.

After leading the Holmes County Knighthawks 12U traveling baseball team to a 35-13 record, former West Holmes football standout Jamie Horn traded the third base coaching box for the sidelines at the College of Wooster.

Hilltop Speedway hosts its own brand of crash-up derby

With drivers smashing into one another during the demolition derby at the Holmes County Fair, a couple of thrilling crashes highlighted the night at Hilltop Speedway, as five drivers made return trips to the winner's circle.

Layfield, McLoughlin, Hartman and Frame victorious at WCS

Results from Wayne County Speedway races on August 5.

Totten writes his own ‘Thank You’ to Roy Bates

Thank You, Coach Bates - Stan Totten writes the book on Roy Bates.

Cleveland Barons 2K AAA Classic Hockey Tournament

Alice Noble Ice Arena to host the Super Series AAA Elite Hockey tournament Sept. 16-18.

Young General golfers open in middle of pack at Brunswick

Wooster High golf team has young look to it and room to grow.

Wooster Classic a gem for Wooster, game of soccer

Wooster Soccer Classic a big success for all involved.

Dirt Dawgs wake up from a Knapp to win the World Series

Things were not exactly as they appeared at the ASA 8U Rec-League and Youth League World Series title game, but the Holmes County Dirt Dawgs appeared flawless defensively all tournament long, and pounded their way to a championship.

Same old, same old: Whales win MOSL crown for 18th straight year

Whales swim season comes to a rewarding close with 18th MOSL title.

Wooster High athletic teams welcome the official start to seasons

The school year has (unofficially) begun as fall sports teams have opened practices.

Kellar hits the ground running as Wooster’s new AD

From wireless to face-to-face; Kellar will still be communicating as Wooster's new AD.

Wakeboard clinic at Lake Buckhorn August 4 and 5

Professional wakeboard coach Dave Brisco will be at Lake Buckhorn August 4 and 5 to provide training on the sport of wakeboarding. Time slots are still available for this challenging, exhilarating sport.

Wooster trio gets taste of soccer on a national level through ODP

Wooster trio takes part in ODP soccer program in Illinois.

Ralph Jones Slugfest another way to keep kids in the game

WYBI hosting Ralph Jones Slugfest this weekend at Miller Fields.

The adventure of a lifetime

For organizers and participants alike, the Wooster Urban Adventure Challenge was truly the adventure of a lifetime.

Mother Nature’s sorrows make the kids weep at Hilltop Speedway

Mother Nature's Saturday evening sorrows brought tears to the eyes of young race fans at Hilltop Speedway, on Saturday, July 23, as rain forced the cancellation of Kid's Night and Driver Autograph Night at the one-third mile banked oval.

USA Swimming zones will have a local flavor

Zoned in: five local swimmers meet qualifying times for USA Swimming zone meets.

Wooster’s Kelly reflects back on first year as a Buckeye

First year in Scarlet and Gray a memorable one for Kasie Kelly.

Wooster High girls soccer team lives, learns through U.S. Women’s World Cup run

Disappointment aside, U.S Women's World Cup title run sparks renewed interest in game for high school students.

Pair travels from Sugar to Salt on 2,000-mile canoe trip

Sugar to Salt canoe trip an adventure for a cause.

National stars unite on the ice in Wooster

The Dream Show is a unique blend of skating and dancing, coupled with stars and local children, ages 5-18. It will take place at the Alice Noble Ice Arena on August 6. Parker Pennington is responsible for the idea, and is also organizing the event to inspire children while providing a new,...

Lady Knights bring Wayne County League softball championship back to Holmes County... again

Rallying from an early two-run deficit, the West Holmes 14U softball team beat Wooster 5-3 to bring the Wayne County League title back to Holmes County for the third straight year.

Annual golf scramble supports Every Woman’s House

The annual Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House golf scramble is set to take place August 11 and 12 at Mohican Hills Golf Course in Jeromesville.

Rolly, Wally, the Spud and the Snake highlight the night atop "The Hill"

Rolly Heyder picked the right night to visit the winner's circle at Hilltop Speedway, for the first time in 2011, as the Galena driver won the $500 Atom's Pest Control Trucks Invitational, which was 22 laps long in memory of the late number 22 driver, Gail "Wally" Wallace.

The sweet sound of cars racing on Carr Rd. once again

Having been saved from an uncertain future, after an April 6 auction appeared to bring an end to 46 years of racing history at Wayne County Speedway, the 3/8 mile dirt oval was alive again with the sound of revving engines and the smell of burning octane, Friday, July 15,

Annual golf scramble supports Every Woman’s House

The annual Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House golf scramble is set to take place August 11 and 12 at Mohican Hills Golf Course in Jeromesville.

Woo Run scheduled for August 13

The Wooster High School cross-country program will host the Woo Run, an annual event, on August 13.

Gold Gloves giving local youth more time on diamond

Gold Glove baseball expanding opportunities for area players.

Wooster runners help keep things organized outside Freedlander Meet

Park and Swim: There is a dry side to the Freedlander Swim Meet.

Five zone qualifying marks highlight local Freedlander showing

Great weather, atmosphere lead to another great Freedlander Swim Meet.

White, Ice red-hot at Hershey State T&F Games

White, Ice lead local contingent at state Hershey Track & Field Games.

A grand slam for inclusion

The Field of Dreams game was held beneath the lights on Saturday, July 9, at Wooster Foursquare Softball Field. Special Olympians were paired with community business partners, and the yellow and blue jerseys were all that differentiated the players - not disability or ability.

A piece of Hamsher will remain a General, even as she moves on

Wooster athletic director Hamsher moving on to redder pastures.

Big victory for a Large man from Millersburg

John Large of Millersburg found the winner's circle at Hilltop Speedway for the first time in 2011, going flag-to-flag in the Atom's Pest Control Truck feature, on a night highlighted by the Street Stock Invitational.

Local Outlaws race into Millersburg

Two Millersburg drivers, a racer from Wooster, and another from Strasburg all found their way to the winner's circle at Hilltop Speedway when the Ohio Outlaw Motorsports bikes and quads raced under the lights at the one-third mile banked oval.

Freedlander swim meet: It’s action in the water and out

Freedlander swim meet all about parents and communication.

Fast pitch softball tournament a “hit” in Orrville

Top softball players from throughout the area gathered in Orrville over Independence Day weekend to take part in the Orrville Firefighters Association Fire in the Sky Fast Pitch Softball Tournament.

Wooster’s McGee plays in Crossroads Baseball Series

McGee's spring campaign carries over into Crossroad Baseball Series.

West Holmes trio Xtremely happy at Walt Disney World

After a disappointing trip to Orlando in 2010 the three returning seniors from the West Holmes volleyball team led their club team to Walt Disney World and a top 10 finish at the AAU Junior Nationals.

Scrambling to help others

Summertime is a popular time for benefit golf scrambles. What seems like a simple concept takes a lot of planning and teamwork before the first golfer tees off.

The Old West comes to Wooster

Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages gathered at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on the Fourth of July weekend to take part in the Northern Ohio Outlaws Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition.

Racing action fizzles over Fourth of July weekend as Mother Nature wins again

There were no fireworks on the track at Hilltop Speedway over the Independence Day holiday weekend as Mother Nature washed away racing action in Millersburg for the seventh time in 2011.

Freedlander has changed, but its quality has remained the same

Lure of Freedlander draws swimmers from across the region.

Woods will have special interest - and student - in U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

Kormanik's spot in U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials has local connection.

City Series title has extra meaning for Ports Petroleum, Montelione

Ports Petroleum, Montelione show their resolve in winning City Series and life.

Ex-General Buckwalter reflects back on ‘experience’ at Nationals

WHS grad Jake Buckwalter member of Tiffin University relay team that competed in Div. II Track nationals.

WYBI crowns Ports as champs, looks ahead to all-star time

Wooster Youth Baseball, Inc.'s Minor League and Little League World Series are coming up, following a win by Ports Petroleum on June 22.

P&R summer soccer program provides a solid measuring stick

Parks and Rec summer soccer program offers a number of advantages for coaches, players.

Barnes introduced to the pro side, and business side, of baseball

College of Wooster grad, Matt Barnes, comes face-to-face with the business side of baseball.

Ohio Extreme volleyball puts it together on the fly in Orlando

Replacing six members of his 13-and-under Ohio Extreme club volleyball team at the last minute and moving up one age division, West Holmes head volleyball coach Jim Park still managed to guide his squad to a 37th place finish at the 130-team AAU/JVA National Championship tournament in Orlando.

Boing! goes the Astroturf and Poof! goes the Knighthawks bid for a repeat State title

What happens on the field stays on the field for the Holmes County Knighthawks 12-and-under Elite level traveling baseball team, unless it happens on an Astroturf field and bounces 30 feet up in the air during the State championship game.

Ice sisters help pave way in local Hershey T&F Games

A little sweetness: Hershey Track and Field Games come to Wooster.

Van Horn trying to keep a lifelong dream alive

Former Scot Van Horn signs with Rockford RiverHawks of the Frontier League.

Short season means Johnson’s long-term hopes are still alive

Matthew Johnson, a College of Wooster graduate, survived the Toronto Blue Jays' extended spring training, and will play professionally this season in Vancouver.

Wayne County Mustards have new look and new coach in Craddock

Craddock takes over American Legion Mustards summer baseball team.

Good luck, Bad luck playing in Cooperstown for the Knighthawks

Bad luck had the Holmes County Knighthawks losing their only three games against three of the four semifinalist teams at the 104-team Cooperstown Dreams Park and American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament, but good luck is what brought them together in the first place.

Niro, Harper dominate age groups in WCTC Invite

The results are in from the Wayne County Track Club Invitational, June 7 at Wooster High School.

McGee, Boyd get top Ohio Cardinal Conference honors

Generals earn handful of OCC baseball awards.

Kacsandi All-American again, but switching gears and looking for more

Kacsandi finishes Ashland career with pair of All-America honors.

Whale swim season underway at Freedlander

School's out, which means Freedlander's outside swim season is heating up.

Losing is a disease, but the Knighthawks get healthy in a hurry in Cooperstown

After dropping their first two games at the Cooperstown Dreams Park and American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament, the Holmes County Knighthawks got healthy in a hurry, learning from their mistakes and passing their disease on to the opposition.

Wayne County athletes achieve All-Ohio status at the State track and field meet, one becomes a State champion

Wayne County schools sent 12 boys and 17 girls to the State track and field tournament in Columbus, and 24 returned as All-Ohioans after reaching the podium inside Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, including Rittman junior Crystal Barber who became Division III State champion in the 200-meter dash.

Mother Nature waves the red flag at Hilltop Speedway

Mother Nature waves the red flag on racing action at Hilltop Speedway as heavy rains, severe thunderstorms and downed power lines pull the plug on the Mid-Season Championships presented by Danville Outdoors.

Tressel latest to fall in OSU's Tattoo-gate

As pressure builds at Ohio State, Jim Tressel steps down as Buckeye coach.

Cremer leads Generals’ regional track showing with top-six performance

Cremer's sixth-place leads General thinclads at Austintown Regional.

Boamah-Acheamp rises to occasion and then some with All-America jump

Scots' Boamah-Acheamp earns All-America high jump honors.

Wooster High offering pair of June basketball camps for area youth

Wooster High looking to build relationships, as well as skills, in basketball camps.


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