Sports

Wapakoneta boys fall to Liberty-Benton

Six minutes can seem like a long time.
Wapakoneta fell to host Liberty-Benton 59-47 in nonleague boys basketball on Saturday evening.
The main culprit of the defeat was a stretch in late first quarter and most of the second where Wapakoneta was unable to score.

Lady Redskins bowlers win Buckeye Classic title; boys 10th

The Wapakoneta girls bowling team collected another accomplishment on Saturday, as they finished in first place at the 13th annual Buckeye Classic.
The tournament was held at HP Lanes in Columbus.

Botkins tops Fort Loramie in double OT

If your resolution was "more drama," this one fit the bill.
Botkins outfought Fort Loramie 55-47 in a Shelby County League boys basketball contest on Friday, with the teams needing not just one, but two overtimes to settle the matter.

Redskins fall to St. Marys in WBL boys hoops opener

ST. MARYS — The Roughriders protected their house — and then some.
Wapakoneta had a rough start to Western Buckeye League play on Friday, falling to rival St. Marys 56-40.

Lady Redskins earn first win; top SM in overtime

It required a battle and paid off in the end.
St. Marys held a narrow advantage over host Wapakoneta for most of Thursday's WBL girls basketball contest. They were up seven early in the fourth, but the Lady Redskins battled back, and eventually won 47-42 in overtime.

Wapakoneta wrestlers get narrow win over St. Marys

Thursday's Western Buckeye League wrestling match between Wapakoneta and St. Marys featured a tale of two teams; Wapakoneta with the savviness and St. Marys with the young talent.

Wapakoneta bowlers split with Coldwater

COLDWATER — The Wapakoneta boys and girls bowlers traveled to Coldwater on Thursday for a nonleague match.
Coldwater won the boys' contest with 2,924 pins to Wapakoneta's total of 2,731.
Caige Schnarre had the high series with 382 (202-180).

Lady Redskins fall to Marion Local

WAPAKONETA — The first win is proving elusive.
A slow start and offensive struggles in the first half proved costly as Wapakoneta fell to Marion Local 47-38 in nonleague girls basketball on Tuesday.

Edison State's Schaub earns player of week honors

The Ohio Community College Athletic Association named Edison State Community College freshman Audra Schaub the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for Dec. 2-8.

Redskins swimmers win first home meet

WAPAKONETA — The Wapakoneta swim teams hosted their first home meet of the 2019-20 season on Monday, competing against Indian Lake, Bluffton, St. Marys, and Ben Logan at the Wapakoneta YMCA.