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Red Riders bring a large cache of weapons to West Holmes

  • September 30, 2009
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Out of the frying pan and into the fire.After preparing for the potent offensive juggernaut that is Ashland, the Knights now must prepare for another team noted for putting the ball in the end zone with an array of weapons in its arsenal; the Orrville Red Riders.Led by senior quarterback Joey Besancon, the Red Riders are off to a 2-0 start in league play, knocking off Lexington by 20 points and...

Hawks tie state power CVCA 1-1 on late Lotut goal

  • September 30, 2009
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Usually, when a team generates a tie in a game, it is no need for great celebration.However, if it comes versus a team which has given you fits over the years, in this case Hiland’s nemesis Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, it is indeed a moment to rejoice in your accomplishment.What added to the delight of Hiland’s 1-1 tie on a rainy Saturday evening Sept. 26, at Hiland was the way it came...

Size and speed of Arrows too much for Knights

  • September 30, 2009
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The Knights were outsized and outgunned by the visiting Ashland Arrows on Friday, Sept. 25, yet were going toe-to-toe with Ashland right up until the end of the first half, when the Arrows got their offense on track and rolled to a 28-0 triumph over West Holmes.The defense of the Knights forced four Ashland punts and came up with an interception on the first five possessions of the Arrows.West...

Lady Hawks post a pair of victories over Triway and Ridgewood

  • September 30, 2009
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The Lady Hawks posted a pair of impressive wins last week, blanking Ridgewood 3-0 on Saturday, Sept. 26, and scoring a 3-1 win over Triway on Thursday, Sept. 24.“We played very well today with everyone contributing,” said Hiland coach Pat Miller after his team dominated the Generals with a 15-3 edge in shots on goal in Saturday’s win.Irelie Riggle scored once. Hannah Stoneman added a goal...

Lady Knights manage to win one of four

  • September 30, 2009
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The Lady Knights hit a bump in the road last week, dropping three matches while winning one.The Lady Lex of Lexington visited West Holmes for an Ohio Cardinal Conference clash Tuesday, Sept. 22, and dropped the Lady Knights in four 25-23, 20-25, 20-25, 16-26.Lindsey Arnold led the way from the service line with three aces, and also led the attack with 14 kills. Paige Asche and Lindsy Snyder...

Singles sweep lifts Lady Knights over Quakers

  • September 30, 2009
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A sweep of singles action lifted West Holmes over New Philadelphia in tennis action Monday, at Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia.Rachel Nelson cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 win at first singles.Mary Nelson won 6-2, 6-1 at second singles.Eva Elpers completed the singles sweep and secured the victory with a 6-0, 6-2 triumph at third singles.Alyssa Read and Brittany Polen fell 6-3, 6-2 at first doubles and...

Knights’ golfers stun the OCC by winning the tourney

  • September 30, 2009
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The Knights came back to stun the Ohio Cardinal Conference on Thursday, Sept. 24, with an impressive round of 313 to edge Ashland by a stroke to win the OCC championship. “I always wondered what we could do if all four guys came out and shot a good round at one time, and, boom! It happened today,” said West Holmes coach Kim Kauffman. “I think we shocked everyone there. We’ve had rounds where...

First-half scoring spree lifts Hawks over Quakers

  • September 30, 2009
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A four-goal spree in less than three minutes helped the Hawks build a 4-0 lead at intermission that led to a 6-0 triumph over the Quakers Monday, Sept. 28, in New Philadelphia.“We played well tonight,” said Hiland coach Scott Bodiker. “The end of the first half was nice as we had pressured all half and amazingly, scored four times in less than three minutes.”Noah Boyd got the Hawks on the...

How do you spell Browns? P.U.

  • September 30, 2009
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I was asked the other day why I’ve stopped picking on the Browns. The honest answer was it takes so little effort, I like to find a bit more of a challenge when I write. But the stench emanating from that carcass they call a team makes one wonder just who is responsible for this mess. I don’t know who is more screwed up, the loyal fans who pour out their hard-earned dollars or the...

Hiland exterminates Hornets

  • September 30, 2009
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The Lady Hawks made quick work of visiting Malvern Monday night. Hiland exterminated the Hornets 25-7, 25-12, 25-6 to run its record to 12-3 on the season.Andrea Mast had a perfect night from the service line, connecting on all 17 of her serves for 14 points, including an ace.Krista Miller served up 10 points with two aces and Liz Guggisberg added nine points with a pair of aces.Hiland’s attack...