Mark Altstaetter

Sports Writer at The Lima News

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Track and Field: Scott aiming to go out on top

2 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Mark Altstaetter

May 13—VAN WERT — The records keep falling. Van Wert senior Owen Scott has placed his name at the top of the school's record boards for track and cross country. However, the Youngstown State University-bound Scott still has time to add to his list of running accomplishments. AdvertisementAt this past Saturday's Ada Invitational, Scott won the 1,600 in a new school-record time of 4:12.21, breaking the previous school record of 4:15.29 that was set in 2013 by Jared Fleming.
Track and Field: Scott aiming to go out on top

2 days ago | limaohio.com | Mark Altstaetter

VAN WERT – The records keep falling. Van Wert senior Owen Scott has placed his name at the top of the school’s record boards for track and cross country. However, the Youngstown State University-bound Scott still has time to add to his list of running accomplishments. At this past Saturday’s Ada Invitational, Scott won the 1,600 in a new school-record time of 4:12.21, breaking the previous school record of 4:15.29 that was set in 2013 by Jared Fleming.
Track and Field: Columbus Grove sweeps the PCL Meet

5 days ago | limaohio.com | Mark Altstaetter

OTTOVILLE – Columbus Grove’s track-and-field coaches wanted to change up their lineups for Friday’s Putnam County Meet in hopes of maximizing their points. The result was a Columbus Grove sweep at Ottoville’s Bob Kaple Track and Field Complex. The Columbus Grove boys’ squad left no doubt. The Bulldogs ended the night with 179 points, while second-place Pandora-Gilboa scored 103 points.
Track: Top female athletes from this past week

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Mark Altstaetter

May 9—With the track-and-field postseason tournaments right around the corner, many area athletes have started to hit their stride in their respective events. Here are some of the top female performances from the past week or so (excluding meets on 5/9). AdvertisementO-G girls shine at Wayne InviteOttawa-Glandorf sent its track athletes to the very competitive Wayne Invitational at Wayne High School, May 1-2. O-G's Alivia Grothause placed fifth in the 200 (25.41 seconds).
Track: Top female athletes from this past week

6 days ago | limaohio.com | Mark Altstaetter

With the track-and-field postseason tournaments right around the corner, many area athletes have started to hit their stride in their respective events. Here are some of the top female performances from the past week or so (excluding meets on 5/9). O-G girls shine at Wayne InviteOttawa-Glandorf sent its track athletes to the very competitive Wayne Invitational at Wayne High School, May 1-2. O-G’s Alivia Grothause placed fifth in the 200 (25.41 seconds).
Track: Top male athletes from this past week

1 week ago | limaohio.com | Mark Altstaetter

With less than two weeks until the league track-and-field meets take place, many area athletes are starting to hit their stride. Here are some of the top male performances from this past week. Richardson dominates the throwing circleShawnee senior Akyus Richardson made a statement at this past Friday’s Shawnee Invitational when he matched his all-time personal best in the shot put with a winning toss of 61 feet. He also won the discus with a mark of 147 feet.
Track: Bluffton boys, Grove girls win L-B Invite

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Mark Altstaetter

May 3—BENTON RIDGE — Bluffton's speed on the track has been on full display all season. The weather for Saturday's Liberty-Benton Pat Wagner Invitational was not ideal for fast times. However, the cold, windy weather conditions did not deter how Bluffton competed. AdvertisementBluffton scored in nearly all of the events on the track, en route to winning the boy's team title on Saturday. The Pirates edged out Liberty-Benton for the title, 122-105.
Track: Bluffton boys, Grove girls win L-B Invite

1 week ago | limaohio.com | Mark Altstaetter

BENTON RIDGE – Bluffton’s speed on the track has been on full display all season. The weather for Saturday’s Liberty-Benton Pat Wagner Invitational was not ideal for fast times. However, the cold, windy weather conditions did not deter how Bluffton competed. Bluffton scored in nearly all of the events on the track, en route to winning the boy’s team title on Saturday. The Pirates edged out Liberty-Benton for the title, 122-105.
Track: Shawnee boys, Findlay girls win Shawnee Invite

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Mark Altstaetter

May 3—SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — The Shawnee boys' track-and-field team got off to a good start in the field events and then carried that momentum to the track, en route to winning the Shawnee Invitational team title on Friday. The official team results for the Shawnee Invitational were not made available by The Lima News deadline. Advertisement"We have really excelled in having points from our field events. We've missed that a lot," Shawnee coach Mike Lewis said.
Softball: Delphos Jefferson holds off Ada

2 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Mark Altstaetter

DELPHOS – With only two seniors on this year’s roster, Delphos Jefferson softball coach Doug Geary has relied on contributions from many of his underclassmen. In Tuesday’s non-conference matchup against visiting Ada, several of Delphos Jefferson’s young athletes played key roles in a 4-1 victory. Delphos Jefferson pounded eight base hits off Ada’s ace pitcher Jenna Bassitt, while Delphos Jefferson sophomore pitcher Claire Brinkman pitched a complete game.