Sports

The Rising Concern of Concussions in High School Sports

June 4, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com The issue of concussions in high school sports has garnered increasing attention as awareness grows about the long-term effects… Login to continue reading Login…

Parkway sophomore Naomi Knapke makes her first appearance at the Division III State Track and Field Championships this weekend, held at Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. (CherryRoad Media/Brandon Unverferth)

Parkway’s Naomi Knapke set for state debut in 400-meter dash

June 4, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com ROCKFORD — Parkway sophomore Naomi Knapke is quickly making a name for herself as one of the rising stars… Login to continue reading Login…

The Crestview boys 4x200 meter relay team poses after breaking the school record at the Northwest Conference (NWC) meet earlier this season with a time of 1:32.00. They went on to break their own record at regionals, clocking in at 1:30.92. Relay members are Liam Putman, Braxton Leeth, Drayden Hoffman and Brentyn Rodriguez. (Photo Submitted)

From near miss to state trip: Crestview boys 4×200 relay advances

June 3, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com CONVOY — The Crestview boys 4×200 meter relay team crossed the finish line in fifth place Friday evening at… Login to continue reading Login…

Parkway’s Trevor Stearns will make the trip to Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium for the Division III State Track and Field Championships this weekend, aiming to finish his high school career on a high note. (CherryRoad Media/Brandon Unverferth)

Parkway’s Trevor Stearns eyes strong finish in final state meet

June 3, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com ROCKFORD — Parkway senior Trevor Stearns is no stranger to the bright lights and fast lanes of the state… Login to continue reading Login…

The Van Wert boys 4x800 relay team of Andrew Laudick, Noah Spath, Evan Keuneke and Owen Scott turned in a blistering 7:54.14 at last Thursday’s Lexington Regional, shattering a school record that had stood since 2013 and secured a spot at this weekend’s Division II State Track and Field Championships at Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. (Photo Submitted)

With school record in hand, Van Wert boys 4×800 relay eyes state success

June 3, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — The Van Wert boys 4×800 meter relay team has been on a remarkable journey this season,… Login to continue reading Login…

Fairview edges Lincolnview 3-1 in District Finals

May 31, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com NAPOLEON — The #2 seeded Fairview Apaches (25-3) held off #3 seeded Lincolnview (21-8) in a tightly contested 3-1… Login to continue reading Login…

Owen Scott was the standout performer for Van Wert, capturing regional titles in both the boys 1600 and 3200 meter runs. (Photo Submitted)

Scott sweeps 1600 and 3200 at Lexington Regional

May 31, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com LEXINGTON — Members of the Van Wert boys and girls track and field teams ventured to Lexington on Thursday… Login to continue reading Login…

Parkway’s Naomi Knapke earned her first career trip to state by placing third in the girls 400-meter dash with a time of 59.96. (CherryRoad Media/Brandon Unverferth)

Knapke, Ricker and Stearns headed to State from Troy Regional

May 31, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com TROY — Athletes from Lincolnview, Parkway and Crestview competed on Wednesday and Friday at the Division III Troy Regional… Login to continue reading Login…

Lancers ride big fourth inning past Patrick Henry, 7-1, to reach District Finals

May 29, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com NAPOLEON — The #3 seeded Lincolnview Lancers (21-7) used a big fourth inning to take control and defeat #6… Login to continue reading Login…