Peyton Bloomer News Today

Press Sports Editor sports@presspublications.com As a player, Kaytlynn Sandwisch lifted the Oak Harbor volleyball program to new heights. She’s looking to do the same as the head coach of the Rockets.

Press Contributing Writer sports@presspublications.com For nine seasons, Jackie Gezo oversaw an impressive run of success at Oak Harbor.

From 10 local schools and our scattered cities, villages and hamlets in four counties, it is amazing what athletes from the Eastern Maumee Bay Community can accomplish in one year.

Her athletic and professional careers were quite impressive. A state volleyball championship, numerous hall of fame inductions, two advanced degrees and a meaningful career as a teacher. It was all part of Melissa Belcher’s resume as a volleyball player, coach and teacher.

During the Division II regional track meet in Lexington, Ohio, Oak Harbor senior Peyton Bloomer and Genoa senior Noah Koch came back with championships.

The Oak Harbor girls track team had 10 individuals win seven events as the Rockets scored 197 points to easily win the Sandusky Bay Conference Bay Division title. Huron was in second with 122 points.

Oak Harbor senior Peyton Bloomer started high-jumping in the seventh grade, mostly because her older sister, Ally, did the same event some years before her.

Friday Briefs: Magruder Hospital Foundation hosts golf classic