Jeffery R. Ratliff

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Sports Editor at Northwest Signal

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Mohawk rallies past Hilltop

1 week ago | northwestsignal.net | Jeffery R. Ratliff

BOWLING GREEN — Hilltop was three outs away from its third trip to the regional finals, when a misting rain turned steady and Mohawk’s bats came alive, scoring nine runs in the top of the seventh inning to erase the Lady Cadets’ 4-1 lead. Hilltop loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the inning, but a pair of ground outs ended the game, as the Warriors prevailed 10-4 in the Division VII regional semifinal at Meserve Field on the campus of Bowling Green State University Wednesday.
Lylah Huddle is in the Player Spotlight

1 week ago | northwestsignal.net | Jeffery R. Ratliff

NAPOLEON — Napoleon senior Lylah Huddle is the epitome of a versatile, team player, switching sports, and positions within those sports, with the ease rarely seen in high school athletes in this time of sport specification. Huddle, who was a gymnast and played softball growing up, is a 12-season athlete, playing volleyball, basketball and track and field all four years of high school.
Cicero steps down as Napoleon girls basketball coach

2 weeks ago | bryantimes.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

NAPOLEON — The Napoleon Area City Schools Board of Education accepted the resignation of Napoleon varsity girls basketball coach Craig Cicero during Tuesday night’s regular meeting. Cicero, in his resignation letter, cited a change in his wife’s work situation as the reason for his stepping down as the girls basketball coach and also as sixth-grade teacher. He will remain teaching until June 30, while his resignation as girls basketball coach takes effect immediately.
Holgate, LC hire new coaches

2 weeks ago | bryantimes.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

Holgate and Liberty Center hired new coaches during their respective school board meetings Monday night. Holgate hired new football and volleyball coaches, while Liberty Center hired a new boys soccer coach. Adam Byram is the new eight-man football football coach at Holgate, replacing Colton Wagner, who oversaw the Tigers’ transition from 11-man football to eight-man football.
Fayette's Evan Beauregard is in the Player Spotlight

2 weeks ago | bryantimes.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

FAYETTE — Fayette High School is one of the smallest high school’s in northwest Ohio, and senior Evan Beauregard said that was perfect for him. Beauregard, who is the class valedictorian with a 4.228 grade point average, has been a standout in four sports for the Eagles, running cross country in the fall, playing basketball and archery in the winter and competing in track and field in the spring.
Rubinstein powers Lady Cats past Wauseon

3 weeks ago | northwestsignal.net | Jeffery R. Ratliff

NAPOLEON — Faith Rubinstein smacked a pair of home runs in her first two at bats, leading Napoleon to an 11-1 lead after two innings. Wauseon rallied for five runs in the third, but the Lady Cats held on for a 12-7 win in the Division IV softball sectional finals at Napoleon High School Thursday. Rubinstein belted a three-run homer in the first inning, as the Lady Cats answered the Lady Indians’ run in the top half of the frame with seven of their own in the bottom half of the inning.
Fayette's Beauregard used family foundation to build success

3 weeks ago | bryantimes.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

FAYETTE — From an early age, Fayette senior Evan Beauregard drew inspiration from his family, including his grandfather who played football and wrestled at the University of Toledo in the 1950s. The youngest of three siblings, Beauregard has made his own path, both academically and athletically during his tenure at Fayette High School. He holds a 4.228 grade point average, which is top in his class.
Holgate's Isabelle Blaker stays busy by helping others

3 weeks ago | bryantimes.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

HOLGATE — The opportunity to help others comes naturally to Holgate senior Isabelle Blaker, who plans to study nursing after high school. Blaker, who was a three-sport athlete at Holgate, has been active in several clubs and organizations throughout her high school career, with all of her extra-curricular activities based in one goal — helping others. “The one subject that I feel strongly about is helping others,” said Blaker.
Remington always knew she wanted to pursue career in medical field

3 weeks ago | bryantimes.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

PETTISVILLE — Having parents that are nurses, Pettisville senior Grace Remington has known for quite some time now that she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. A helpful push from a teacher, solidified exactly what kind of career she wanted. “One teacher who has had a major influence on me was Mrs. Meller,” said Remington. “I took Mrs. Meller’s anatomy and physiology and chemistry classes. Mrs. Meller helped me realize my love for science and the medical field.
Cats top Streaks with sweep of singles matches

3 weeks ago | bryantimes.com | Jeffery R. Ratliff

NAPOLEON — With a sweep of the singles matches, Napoleon closed out its regular season by defeating Archbold 3-2 in nonleague boys tennis action Monday at the Napoleon High School courts. “We closed out the regular season with a great win,” said Napoleon tennis coach Amanda Sell. “Every singles player stepped up and delivered smart, strategic tennis, staying composed under pressure and executing their game plans with precision.