Columbus Grove GBK preview

Columbus Grove Division: IV Head Coach: Brian Schroeder (10th season; 167-57) 2021-22 Overall Record: 18-7 2021-22 Conference Record: 6-2 (2nd) 2022 Postseason Finish: Lost 39-36 to Toledo Christian in Regional Semifinal Returning 2021-22 Varsity Letter Winners:  Jaylen Sautter (Sr.), Sage Clement (Sr.), Brynn Fortman (Sr.), Lauryn Auchmuty (Soph.) Promising Newcomers: Abby Stechschulte (Jr.) 11 andContinue reading “Columbus Grove GBK preview”

Bluffton GBK preview

Bluffton Division: IV Head Coach: Eric Garmatter (12th season; 151-104) 2021-22 Overall Record: 16-7 2021-22 Conference Record: 4-4 (5th) 2022 Postseason Finish: Lost 41-36 to Kalida in Sectional Final Returning 2021-22 Varsity Letter Winners: Samantha Scoles (Sr.), Riley Eachus (Sr.), Kendal Giesige (Sr.), Ashley Fleece (Jr.), Ayla Grandey (Soph.) Promising Newcomers: Julia Mehaffie (Sr.), AlainaContinue reading “Bluffton GBK preview”

Leipsic GBK preview

Leipsic Division: IV Head Coach: Gary Kreinbrink (37th season; 482-349) 2021-22 Overall Record: 19-6 2021-22 Conference Record: 4-4 (5th) 2022 Postseason Finish: Lost 36-32 to Miller City in District Semifinal Returning 2021-22 Varsity Letter Winners: Whitney Langhals (Sr.), Kyrsten Martinez (Sr.), Marisa Hermiller (Sr.), Abby Haselman (Sr.), Sydney Schroeder (Sr.), Ava Henry (Jr.), Leah KirkendallContinue reading “Leipsic GBK preview”

The Bulldogs defense too much for Lady Bearcats

ELIDA-The Spencerville Bearcats looked to make it back to back wins on Tuesday night when they visited the Elida Bulldogs. However, the Bulldogs had other plans as they forced 18 Bearcat turnovers in the 46-36 victory. The visitors got off to a good start in the opening quarter thanks to good shooting from Gabi CroftContinue reading “The Bulldogs defense too much for Lady Bearcats”

Milestone Win as Lady Bearcats pull away from St. John’s

SPENCERVILLE-Sixth year head coach Greg Ekis had his team ready to go on Tuesday night as they hosted the Lady Blue Jays. The Bearcats pulled away in the final quarter to pick up the 57-41 victory, which secured Ekis’ 100th career victory. “We were pretty excited in the locker room,” said a joyful Ekis. “AnytimeContinue reading “Milestone Win as Lady Bearcats pull away from St. John’s”

Smith leads Bearcats past LCC 56-49

SPENCERVILLE-The Spencerville Bearcats came back home on Friday night to take on the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds. The Bearcats extended their win streak as Smith’s free throws down the stretch gave the hosts a 56-49 victory. “To be honest, we didn’t have a normal week of practice as I have been under the weather thisContinue reading “Smith leads Bearcats past LCC 56-49”

Late Rally Leads Shawnee Past Bearcats 49-41

SHAWNEE-The state ranked Indians came in undefeated, and looked to stay that way when they hosted Spencerville on Saturday afternoon. The Bearcats hung tough all afternoon,before a late Indian rally gave them the 49-41 victory. The opening quarter belonged to the hosts, as turnovers started to pile up for the visitors. Shawnee opened the contestContinue reading “Late Rally Leads Shawnee Past Bearcats 49-41”

Spencerville Defense Overwhelms Lincolnview 57-19

LINCOLNVIEW-The Spencerville Bearcats and the Lincolnview Lancers met on Friday night, as both teams looked to stay in the NWC title race. The visitors of Bearcats were able to shut down the Lincolnview offense to pick up the 57-19 victory. “It was a really great night defensively for our guys, as they were as lockedContinue reading “Spencerville Defense Overwhelms Lincolnview 57-19”

Spencerville Overwhelmed by Roughriders 63-33

ST.MARYS-Spencerville kicked off their 2022 schedule, as they traveled to take on the St.Marys Roughriders. The Roughriders were able to turn Spencerville over 27 times,in their 63-33 victory over the Bearcats. It was to get out, and run for the hosts, in the opening quarter that resulted in a big lead. Spencerville took their onlyContinue reading “Spencerville Overwhelmed by Roughriders 63-33”

St.John’s Outlasts Fort Jennings 34-30

ST.JOHN’S-Something had to give on Thursday night at St.John’s high school,as the Blue Jays and Fort Jennings looked to snap a losing skid. St.John’s used a big quarter, in an enroute to their first win of the season, as they defeated the Musketeers 34-30. “It’s our first win for us,and it was a big partContinue reading “St.John’s Outlasts Fort Jennings 34-30”