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Host families needed for members of the Wooster Oilers Jr. A hockey team.

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West Holmes' Lady Knights told the cold and wind it would have no part of it playing a role in their efforts in running away from the field during the annual Knights Invite at Knights Stadium Saturday, April 13. For the third straight weekend, the Lady Knights took home the gold at an invitational, with a number...

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West Holmes and Wooster put forth a great effort in an exciting softball game April 17 in Wooster that culminated in an extra-inning 9-8 victory for the Generals. It was excitement from start to finish, as the two teams began on April 16, then played on the next day.

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Mother Nature washes out special Mother’s Day race at WCS

The next race at the NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway will take place May 24 when the World of Outlaw Late Models are rescheduled back in with a $10,000 to win 50-lap feature.

Host families needed to host Wooster Oilers Jr. A hockey team

Host families needed for members of the Wooster Oilers Jr. A hockey team.

Weaver uses Orangemen to claim GPI's NCAA Men's b-ball bracket championship

Shelley Weaver will be the first to tell you that she is no guru when it comes to predicting NCAA men's basketball. But thanks to some fine prognosticating in the Holmes County Ticket men's NCAA hoops tournament bracket contest, she will be able to email you that information from her new Apple Mac...

Three-for-three for Lady Knights invite West Holmes dominates at Knights Invite, while Sanchez continues assault on hurdles

West Holmes' Lady Knights told the cold and wind it would have no part of it playing a role in their efforts in running away from the field during the annual Knights Invite at Knights Stadium Saturday, April 13. For the third straight weekend, the Lady Knights took home the gold at an invitational,...

West Holmes’ extra inning affair goes Wooster’s way

West Holmes and Wooster put forth a great effort in an exciting softball game April 17 in Wooster that culminated in an extra-inning 9-8 victory for the Generals. It was excitement from start to finish, as the two teams began on April 16, then played on the next day.

17th annual Bob “Punch” Maiwurm Memorial Golf Scramble

The Salvation Army-Maiwurm Service Center will honor Bob Maiwurm and the work that he has done for Orrville with the annual Bob "Punch" Maiwurm Memorial Golf Scramble to help Maiwurm continue his work assisting those in need living in the communities of eastern Wayne County.

Lost Arrow Archery Shoot titled The Blizzard Shoot

Lost Arrow Archery Shoot held a Blizzard Shoot on March 10 and they have many more shoots planned for the coming months.

Play the game! Put your NCAA hoops knowledge to the test in our NCAA Bracketology 101 game

Everyone loves to play the NCAA mens basketball tournament bracket game at the end of the college hoops season. Thanks to GPI and Holmes County Ticket, you now have a chance to play for some pretty awesome prizes. Just click on the HCT web site, take your favorite teams to the Final Four and you...

Sled hockey shatters stereotypes at Alice Noble Ice Arena in Wooster

The Sled Hockey Charity Games returned to Alice Noble Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 23. The Wooster Oilers first competed against The College of Wooster Club Ice Hockey Team. The Oilers pulled out the win 2-1 and then competed against the Wildcats, which is the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio's...

Wagoner places at Sectional diving meet

Lizzie Wagoner, a junior diver for Wooster High School, competed in the Sectional diving meet Feb. 7.

Sled hockey games push awareness and equality

The Sled Hockey Charity Games will return to Alice Noble Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 5-7 p.m. The College of Wooster Club Ice Hockey Team will compete against the Wooster Oilers Junior Hockey Club. The winner will compete against the Wildcats. Following the games, those in attendance can...

Leonard Jones wins the Pro Football Pick-em Contest

Leonard Jones is the lucky winner of the Pro Football Pick-em Contest and for his win, he received a Nexus Tablet.

Three Wooster students keep their athletic careers alive

Trio of Generals will be taking their game to the next level with a little help.

Wooster settles a score, but Lady Knights win the prize

Wooster had something to prove, having lost their last contest with West Holmes by 36. West Holmes had something to gain, an Ohio Cardinal Conference at stake. Both teams got what they wanted, with West Holmes capturing a 56-42 victory at The Dungeon in Millersburg Jan. 31. Laina Snyder scored 19...

New look, same winning results for Generals

Questions erased, Wooster High girl's basketball team look for exclamation mark on season.

Classic In the Country food crews adept at feeding 5,000-plus

With thousands and thousands of fans flooding into the Perry Reese Center for Classic In the Country X, someone has to feed the masses. That duty has fallen on the shoulders of three volunteers in particular, along with a dedicated number of volunteers who lend a hand. Naomi Troyer, Mary Ellen...

Wooster rolls out the big guns in romp to OCC swim title

Whitman helps Generals power way to eighth OCC title in 10 years.

Lizzie Wagoner named Female Diver of the Year

Wagoner named Ohio Cardinal Conference Female Diver of the Year.

New varsity volleyball coach announced at Central Christian School

The Athletic Department of Central Christian School announced the hiring of Lori Miller as the new varsity volleyball coach.

Wooster Oilers making improvements, gaining momentum

The Wooster Oilers took on the Tri City Ice Hawks Jan. 11-13. The Ice Hawks claimed victories during the Jan. 11 game and the shootout Jan. 12. The Wooster Oilers won Jan. 13, with a score of 4-3. The Wooster Oilers received four points out of a total of six for the weekend.

Generals and Dyer keep OCC streak intact

Close, but still counting: Wooster boys swim to 10th straight OCC crown.

U.S. Baseball Academy back in Wooster for second year

Snow and cold isn't holding back Wooster's U.S. Baseball Academy.

Youth movement hasn’t hurt Wooster in 8-2 start

Scots hit the midpoint of their schedule with this weekend's Mose Hole Tournament.

A little bit of luck, a lot of hockey

Nancy Brown is the winner of the Win a Night with the Wooster Oilers contest and she happily passed along her winning tickets and merchandise to her grandson, Chase Jennings. He will attend a Wooster Oilers game alongside his father and his Boy Scout troop friends.

Good Knights lead to bad night for Lady Generals

Wooster and West Holmes entered their Thursday, Dec. 27 contest with identical, unblemished records. But the highly anticipated showdown never materialized, with Mallori Vess leading a violent West Holmes charge out of the gate to an early 20-4 West Holmes advantage, that would only grow as West...

A tall order - Lady Hawks can’t rebound from huge deficit as Wooster stays perfect

Two of the area's top teams met on Monday, Dec. 17 at Wooster High School, and the undefeated Lady Generals sent the Lady Hawks of Hiland packing thanks to a large effort from Claire Ballard. Large was the name of the game in the win too, because Wooster held a whopping 40-22 edge on the glass.

Wooster Wildcats take sled hockey tournament 2-1

The Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO) hosted the Wildcats Winter Slam Sled Hockey Tournament Dec. 7-9 at Alice Noble Ice Arena. Four teams competed in the tournament and the Wooster Wildcats won 2-1 against the Grand Rapids Sled Wings.

Knights steal 58-37 victory from Generals

West Holmes knew it would have its hands full inside against a big Wooster team, so it took full advantage of its speed and quickness in the front court and created a ton of early turnovers in its 58-37 victory Dec. 14 at The Dungeon.

Generals execute a do-over for the season

Wooster head coach Craig Martin sat through a rough game against West Holmes on Saturday, Dec. 14 in Millersburg. The Generals dropped a 58-37 game in which they failed to execute in many ways. Martin said after a heart-to-heart, the Generals are calling a do-over to the season.

Wooster gymnasts hoping experience will yield positive results

With depth and a new home, Knapic is looking for good things from Generals gymnastics team.

Rammel likes early progress in Generals grapplers

Rammel, Wooster wrestling team making improvement in early stages of season.

For anyone keeping notes, Generals could be looking at a successful season

Blend of experience, youth could mean good things for Wooster swimmers.

Generals’ top-end swimmers looking to keep WHS on top of OCC

Wooster swimmers picking up where they left off.

Van Wie hoping a simple lesson will carry a lifetime of knowledge

Van Wie/Rotary Basketball Clinic a part of Wayne County's bridge for hope.

Drivers collect awards at Hilltop Speedway 2012 banquet

Hilltop Speedway awards banquet held recently.

Humrichouser reaches his goal with finish in state championships

Not what he wanted, but Humrichouser can't complain about where his career finishes.

Stokes honored to be among ‘prestigious’ McMillan winners

Grant Stokes honored as Wooster's McMillan Award winner.

Humrichouser’s saving his best for last

Years of work pay off for Generals Humrichouser with berth in State meet.

OCC’s defensive nod goes to Generals’ Mason

Wooster's Mason named OCC's Defensive Player of the Year.

Humrichouser, White advance to cross country Regionals

Humrichouser, White keep their season alive; advance to Youngstown Regionals.

Perone, defense outshine the rain for Knights in 43-0 win over Wooster

Wooster came into the game against West Holmes with high hopes of an upset, but poor weather made it tough on their passing game, and West Holmes' defense and running game was too much, as the Knights ran away with a 43-0 victory in the Oct. 19 game at Knights Stadium.

Generals rebound to win OCC soccer tournament

After turning their season around, Generals looking to continue tournament run.

White's win leads Generals' effort at W-H Invite

Wooster High cross country teams finish in top three in Wayne-Holmes Invitational.

Professional athletes to speak at free event Oct. 30

Ken Johnson and Charity Butler, professional athletes, will speak at the Christian Children's Home Oct. 30.

Preston turning into quite a catch for Generals

Wooster senior James Preston making most of his senior year.

Casey's Challenge gets a new location

October 20 is the date for this year's Casey's Challenge, a 5k/10k walk and run for all ages and ability types, and a one mile fun run for kids 10 and under.

Wooster stays on top of its game in OCC tournament

Generals step up at crunch time to earn second in OCC tennis championships.

Generals pin 54-24 win over Colts on second-half defensive effort

Generals stay offensive, but get defensive as well in win over Clear Fork.

Cricket game draws big crowd

The second annual cricket game between The College of Wooster and the Wooster Community team was held Sept. 23 during homecoming weekend and attracted hundreds of new and seasoned fans of cricket, including Grant Cornwell, president of The College of Wooster.

Wooster can’t fence in Rams in another late heartbreaker

It takes two days, but Generals fall to Rams 49-42.

Buckingham’s 81 leads Wooster and earns OCC award

Buckingham earns Golfer of Year honors to pace Generals OCC showing.

Shelmar Tennis & Fitness Club gets exciting new makeover

Workouts have just been made easier and more fun with the rennovations and new makeover given to Shelmar Tennis & Fitness Club, located in Wooster.

Hawks get their way in win over Generals

Hiland had its eyes on doing what it was supposed to do in its contest with Wooster on the pitch Sept. 13. The Generals had other ideas. It was Hiland's will which won out, the Hawks earning a 4-1 victory over Wooster.

Despite loss, Generals gain momentum heading into OCC play

Generals throw a scare into Chagrin Falls in 56-42 setback.

Upper Arlington leads way at Wooster Invite, Generals 17th

Generals get a look at some of Ohio's best in Wooster golf invitational.

White, Rice lead Wooster showing at Wooster CC Invite

Generals White red-hot in racing to Wooster Cross Country Invitational victory.

Are you the next Joe Montana? Crush providing open tryout to find out

The Wayne County Crush, this area's local semi-pro football team, will be conducting a registration day for all interested individuals who think they have what it takes to play the game of football at an extremely high level. The sign up will take place Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Best...

Sixteen teams coming to Wooster for CC invitational

Wooster to host annual cross country invitational.

Wooster saves its best for last against Grizzlies

Generals find lightning in a bottle in 20-14 win over Wadsworth.

Humrichouser’s PR gives Generals boost at Marlington

Humrichouser looking to turn quick start into strong season for Generals.

Fundraising critical aspect for Wooster athletes

Whether it's the athletes parking cars, the parents taking tickets at the gates or through direct donations to the athletic boosters, many community members are doing their part to help fund the Wooster High School athletic programs.

Haas’s first Wooster win will wait another week

Garfield slips by Wooster 14-12 in Hass' Wooster debut.

Staying healthy one key to Wooster boys finding success

Hansen hoping Generals can stay healthy and competitive on the pitch.

Generals looking to experience to make OCC run

A team of experienced General girls are out to defend their Ohio Cardinal Conference soccer crown. With the graduation of an All-Ohioan and all-time leading scorer, the team looks to overcome that obstacle and present another strong campaign this season.

Time will tell for Wooster spikers

This year's Generals are young, but rest assured, the talent is there for a strong campaign on the volleyball court. As the season begins August 25, the Wooster High School girls are looking to get back into the thick of the Ohio Cardinal Conference.

Burris hoping experience can push Generals toward top of OCC

Wooster tennis team brings back veteran squad for 2012 season.

Football Generals ready to unveil new offense, new coach

Season opener is nearly here for Generals and first-year coach Haas.

General golfers open season with pair of strong showings

The Wooster golf team looks to turn experience into positive experience this season. Coach Mark Snowbarger remains optimistic, as the Generals opened with a fourth at Sugarcreek's Pirate Invitational, August 11.

Oilers kick off season with intense training camp

The Wooster Oilers Junior Hockey Club has opened its first season under new head coach Valentino Hernandez. Training camp began August 12 and will continue until August 31. Hernandez is focusing on conditioning, teaching strategy, health and nutrition and working on group activities.

Official start to season finally here for Haas, Generals

Wooster High uses football camp at OHU to springboard into official start to season.

Everything is off and running at WHS

School is just around the corner, but fall sports teams are already practicing.

Wooster cross country team returns strong corps of runners

Veteran cast has WHS girls cross country runners are setting their goals high for the coming season. With six returning letter winners, coach Nikki Reynolds hopes everyone is older, wiser and stronger for this year.

General harriers hope to turn strong start into a strong finish

The upcoming season holds promise for the Wooster High School boys cross country team. With a high level of fitness, three runners who were second-team OCC last season, and a veteran coach in Doug Bennett, confidence is literally, running high.

Young swimmers push Whales to MOSL title

Whales wrap up another summer swim program with another MOSL crown.

Renacci statement on passage of Pro Football Hall of Fame commemorative coin act

U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci recently announced passage of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act through the House of Representatives.

Wooster Oilers seek billet homes

The Wooster Oilers Junior Hockey Club is in search of one to two billet homes for players who reside out of town. The training camp begins August 11, making this an urgent need. Families will be expected to keep the player until March or April. High school players may finish out the school year in...

Inaugural Chicago Mushball tournament comes to Holmes County

While there are plenty of quality softball teams in the area, with numerous guys who can bash home runs at an alarming clip, the big question is, what happens if you offer them something a little softer and larger to hit? Find out August 18 at Hiland High School's softball field.

Chaney, Wisecarver, Dickinson and King victorious at Wayne County Speedway

Fans in attendance at Wayne County Speedway were treated to an action-packed night full of great racing on Whites-Maibach Ford night.

Pools and government: A lesson in local control

The City of Wooster is back in control of its pools after Pools USA walked away from their contract. Sports writer Brian Questel voices his opinion on the matter.

Golf scramble supports Every Woman's House

Annual benefit golf scramble for Every Woman's House will be held August 9.

American Legion team looking to continue hot play in state tournament

The Wayne County American Legion comes up short in District title game, but still earns State berth. Both of Wayne County's losses came at the hands of Steubenville, but the Legion is currently on a hot streak - winning 11 of the last 14 games.

Wooster Oilers to sign seven new players

The Wooster Oilers Junior Hockey Club searched for seven more players to fill a 25-man roster July 14-15. The tryouts featured three simulation games at Alice Noble Ice Arena. Valentino Hernandez is the new head coach and is looking to rebuild the organization.

Experience, hard work helps Sleek earn second ODP berth

Sydney Sleek, of Wooster High School, worked her way into her second Ohio North Olympic Development Program spot. Held at Northern Illinois University outside of Chicago, July 9-13, the comprehensive came was yet another learning experience for the soccer player.

Field of Dreams game delivers another hit

The Field of Dreams softball game was held on Saturday, July 14, at Wooster Foursquare Softball Field. Local business members and the Wayne County Special Olympians paired up to deliver an exciting game to the community. The event was organized by the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce and the funds...

Hershey athletes don’t melt in the heat

Area athletes were up to the challenge at the Ohio Hershey Track and Field Championships in Columbus, July 7. Although temperatures reached into the 100s, the Wayne County Track Club ran away with a number of top performances.

Heat slows down, but can’t stop Freedlander Swim Meet

Mother Nature provided a hot weekend for 44th annual Freedlander Swim Meet, but that didn't deter more than 700 swimmers from across Northeast Ohio and Ohio's borders in competing at the July 6-8 weekend competition.

Generals opt for familiar presence in Rammel

Wooster looks inward in naming Rammel as new head wrestling coach.

Chaney, Berner, Dickerson an Basich winners at NAPA Auto Parts WCS

The action on the racetrack was as hot as the temperatures at NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway July 7.

Sports Illustrated picture brings back memories of poise, composure

They say an image is worth a thousand words. The College of Wooster photographer Matt Dilyard certainly proved that to be true, as he showed off his skills inside Sports Illustrated, capturing a moment in baseball history that won't soon be forgotten.

Success of Wooster's Freedlander Meet a community effort

Many hands go into making Freedlander Swim Meet what it is.

WCSHOF adds nine more to its ranks of Wayne County greats

Brian Questel writes about how the Wayne County Sports Hall of Fame honored its 19th biennial class.

East Holmes nearly flawless in Williamsport LL opening win over Wooster

Wooster rolled into East Holmes ready to play in the pool opener of the 12U District 4 Little League tournament on Friday, June 30, but what it wasn't prepared for was how aggressive East Holmes would be at the plate. East Holmes banged out 16 hits en route to a 12-0 victory.

Up to bat for local Special Olympians

On Saturday, July 14, the Field of Dreams softball game will return to Wooster Foursquare Softball Field on Friendsville Road. Loaded with talent and excitement, the game raises both funds and awareness for the Wayne County Special Olympics.

King and Larson win at NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway

Wayne County Speedway fans enjoyed another great evening of door handle to door handle racing.

McMahan, Conley, Dickerson and Aronhalt winners at NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway

June 15 racing packed with action and thrills at Wayne County Speedway.



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