Tonya Shipley

3 weeks ago | chillicothegazette.com | Tonya Shipley

Chillicothe's Jayden Beverly and Zane Trace's Hudson Williams were regional champions to lead local athletes into the state track meet this week. The top four athletes in each event qualify from each of the regional meets. In addition, the next top twotimes/heights/distances from around the state will qualify for the state meet, per the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Those potential qualifiers will be announced later.

3 weeks ago | chillicothegazette.com | Tonya Shipley

CHILLICOTHE — Huntington fell short of a district title after capturing an early lead, only to see it disappear in one crucial inning. Despite a comeback attempt, they saw their season end in a 9-6 loss to Eastern on May 31 at Paints Stadium, as the Division VI district runner-up. Meanwhile, Southeastern, which had its May 30 game pushed to May 31, defeated No. 2 Symmes Valley 13-6 to advance to their district final game.

4 weeks ago | chillicothegazette.com | Tonya Shipley

ATHENS — For the third time this season, Unioto defeated Scioto Valley Conference foe Westfall. But this time, the 4-1 win propelled Unioto to the regional tournament as they claimed the Division IV district title. More: Tournament roundup: Piketon softball, Zane Trace baseball falterIt was the first time they won the district since 2018. Meanwhile, Huntington also won its district semifinal on May 29 as they defeated Manchester 11-2 at South Point. Need a break?

1 month ago | chillicothegazette.com | Tonya Shipley

LOGAN — Brenden Tuttle drove in three runs, while Nate Stonerock and Cory Green held Logan Elm to two hits in their 7-2 win in the Division IV district semifinal on May 27 at Logan High School. The Mustangs will now play a familiar foe — Unioto. The two will clash in the district final at 4:30 p.m. May 29, at Ohio University's Wren Stadium. More: Glory Days: looking back at Paint Valley Bearcats' 1995 baseball state titleKey inningHeading into the bottom of the third, the Mustangs were down 1-0.

1 month ago | chillicothegazette.com | Tonya Shipley

LOGAN — New Lexington had no answer for KB Perkins and Blake Sanders as the Unioto duo dominated on the mound. The Panthers fell to the Shermans, 11-0, in five innings in the Division IV district semifinal on May 27 at Logan High School. Unioto will now advance to play Scioto Valley Conference foe Westfall. More: Vote now for the Chillicothe Gazette high school male athlete of the weekDominant pitchingPerkins led off the game, going three innings and giving up only two hits while striking out five.