Bryant Billing

5 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Bryant Billing

Flags from NATO countries were placed in a circle in a lawn between the school and athletic fields. The small flags in the Peace Prayer Circle represented the 32 countries in NATO. “It was exciting because the timing of the Peace Prayer Circle was perfect, between when the white smoke appeared and Pope Leo XIV was named the new pope,” said Susan Marticello, public relations coordinator for CJ. The news of the selection of a new pope was announced as the Peace Prayer Circle concluded.

2 months ago | sidneydailynews.com | Bryant Billing

SIDNEY — While Sidney couldn’t keep up with three-time defending state champion Purcell Marian on Saturday, the squad celebrated its accomplishments and its first district final berth in nearly 30 years. The Yellow Jackets lost 70-23 to the Cavaliers in a Division III district final at Springfield High School. It’s the first season the OHSAA has used expanded postseason play with seven divisions. Purcell Marian won the D-III title in 2022 and won Div. II titles each of the last two years.

2 months ago | sidneydailynews.com | Bryant Billing

SIDNEY — Few teams are as battle-tested as Russia. The experience in tight situations against strong opponents helped the squad not panic when it fell behind early in a Division VII district semifinal on Wednesday. “In the beginning of the season, sometimes we lost the fourth quarter battles,” sophomore guard Hazel Francis said. “Today, we had confidence.

2 months ago | sidneydailynews.com | Bryant Billing

SIDNEY — Sidney built an early lead and ran away in the fourth quarter to beat Tecumseh 58-34 in a Division III district semifinal on Tuesday at Springfield High School. The win earns the program its first district final berth since 1997. The Yellow Jackets dominated in the paint. Senior forward Kelis McNeal scored 15 of her 27 points in the first half to help the team take control early.

Feb 12, 2025 | sidneydailynews.com | Bryant Billing

SIDNEY — While the end was a little sloppier than Sidney hoped for, the squad thrived offensively in its final nonconference and home game of the season. The Yellow Jackets led by double digits most of the way in a 70-61 win over Tecumseh on Tuesday and had five players score in double figures. Sidney (16-5) was without starting sophomore forward Kaleb Lee and sophomore forward Connor Widmark, who is continuing to deal with a nagging injury.