Mansfield News Journal

20 hours ago | mansfieldnewsjournal.com | Jake Furr

COLUMBUS — For a brief moment, the Lexington 4x800-meter relay team of Chance Basilone, Nathan Reed, Will Perkins and Latrell Hughes held the best time in all of Division I after last week's 7:39.62 in the regional meet. Minutes later, the Minutemen learned of Dublin Jerome's 7:39.44 at its regional meet to unseat Lex for the top time heading into Friday's OHSAA Division I State Track and Field Championships. And that lit a fire.

1 day ago | mansfieldnewsjournal.com | Jake Furr

COLUMBUS — As soon as the shot put left his hand, Clear Fork junior Julian Mills knew it was a special throw. It traveled 58-feet, 8-inches, giving him a new personal record and a new school record as he soared past Eric Jackson's 2015 record of 57-01. MORE ON MILLS: Actions over words: Clear Fork's Mills quietly put up loud season on way to state berth"Oh it has always been my goal since my freshman year," Mills said.

2 days ago | mansfieldnewsjournal.com | Jake Furr

Jake FurrMansfield News JournalONTARIO — Ontario coach Rachel Miller was texting with her college track coach on Sunday afternoon and explaining just what had happened on a magical Saturday at the Division II regional track meet. She was talking about the two regional records Arialyn Bischak, Tessa Crum, Sasha Bulakovski and Audrey Mahon set in the 4x200-meter relay and the 4x400 on their way to regional championships in the events.

3 days ago | mansfieldnewsjournal.com | Jake Furr

Jake FurrMansfield News JournalLexington lost a close 4-3 game to undefeated Kenton Ridge in the Division IV state softball semifinal. Senior pitcher Makaree Chapman had a strong performance, with two triples and an RBI, and pitched a complete game allowing four runs. Disputed calls and missed scoring opportunities proved costly for Lexington. Coach Galownia expressed pride in the team's historic season, which included district and regional championships.

3 days ago | mansfieldnewsjournal.com | Jake Furr

Jake FurrMansfield News JournalAKRON — Play ball. The Lexington Lady Lex (25-3) softball team is playing in its first state tournament in 23 years as it takes on Springfield Kenton Ridge (30-0) in the Division IV state semifinals at Akron's Firestone Stadium.