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How News-Herald coverage area student-athletes fared on Day 1 of the state track and field meet in Dayton. Competitors are listed in alphabetical order by division.

What: State track and field meetWhen: May 31 and June 1Where: Welcome Stadium, 1601 South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard, DaytonSchedule: May 31 — 2 p.m. (girls 4×800-meter relay), 2:15 p.m. (boys 4×800), 2:30 to 5:40 p.m. (running preliminaries for all events except distance); June 1 — 10 a.m. (girls shot put, boys discus, girls pole […]

YOUNGSTOWN — Upon conclusion of the boys 4×400-meter relay May 24 during Day 2 of the Division I Austintown-Fitch Regional, Matthew Sopchak turned to Karl Dietz.Both ever the perfectionists of their craft, Sopchak reminded Dietz it might be an ample opportunity to go cool down.Dietz needed just a moment, though — and for good reason.The […]

Generally speaking, chances for state berths feel a bit higher across the facility than most years.

Ty Jackson is fond of displaying a “big dog” mentality when the lights shine the brightest.The Mayfield senior’s ferocity in his signature 110-meter hurdles May 17 during Day 2 of the Division I Mentor District not only showed how evident that bark was, is and can be — it showed it for the ages.Jackson broke […]

Athletes to watch, meets to watch and notes heading into the 2024 outdoor season

“Dear Santa,” a banner attached to the Chardon side of the stands at Ely Stadium read, “All I want for Christmas is a trip to Canton.”

Chardon vs. Toledo Central Catholic What: Division III state semifinal When: 7 p.m., Nov. 24 Where: Ely Stadium, 1915 Middle Ave., Elyria Records: Chardon 11-3, Toledo Central Catholic 14-0 Last week: Chardon def. Youngstown Ursuline, 31-14, Toledo Central Catholic def. Tiffin Columbian, 41-6 On deck: Winner advances to the state championship game at 3 p.m. […]

Chardon at Mayfield: Preview capsule for Oct. 6 game