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Dresden Dorados dominated the Porpoises and Hurricanes in Tri-Meet

The Pataskala Porpoises and the Logan Hurricanes traveled to Dresden on Thursday to compete against the Dorados at the Dresden Swim Center.  The Dorado relay team of Emma Malone, Ellison Stanbery, Lillian Cottrell, and Eloise Cottrell took top spot in the Girls 8 & Under 100 Yard Medley Relay with a time of 2:10.39.  In […]

Senior Pioneers took down Arlington Tigers in late inning run recovery

On Saturday at Gant Stadium, the Pioneers faced the Arlington Tigers. Right from the start, the visitors put the Pioneers to work, earning a 2 – 0 lead. Zanesville answered back in the bottom of the inning to tie up the game, 2 – 2. The tie held until the fourth inning when the Tigers […]

Muskingum goes for it at OHSAA State Track Championships

Muskingum County was well represented at the 2026 OHSAA Outdoor Championships held in Columbus, June 4th – June 7th. Seven teams from Muskingum County made up the 594-team field competing in track events.  John Glenn  Ashlynn Kuklica finished 18th in the Girls 800 Meter Run; she also grabbed a second-place podium finish in the Girls […]

Tri-Valley junior Kaden Brock punts the ball to Philo.

Scotties football looks to take down Morgan at Homecoming game

Vs. Philo (9/11) Friday night at Sam Hatfield Stadium, the Electrics hosted the Scotties for an MVL showdown. Despite coming into the game as the underdog after a 6-5 overall season where Tri-Valley left them with a 37 – 15 loss, Philo stepped up early to take a 10 – 7 lead after a field […]

Dente Tyson makes his way into the end zone for the Tornadoes.

West Muskingum finds its lucky number at 44 with two back-to-back wins

Vs. Morgan (9/11)  On Friday night in West Muskingum, the Morgan Raiders were hoping to upset the Tornadoes, but West M had better plans. The Tornadoes’ defense was in full effect and held the Raiders scoreless through the first two quarters while lining up a 14 – 0 advantage before halftime.  The intermission did not […]

Lil' Muskie Kamry Lahrmer sets the ball for an assist against New Lexington.

John Glenn Volleyball swept Crooksville on the road to Meadowbrook

Vs. Crooksville (9/17) On the road in Crooksville on Thursday, the Lil’ Muskies started out fast with a 25 – 13 win over the Ceramics. Crooksville battled in round two but fell to the visitors 25 – 18. To sweep their hosts, John Glenn powered forward to win round three, 25- 12. The Muskies move […]

Philo shocks Tri-Valley with clock-ending winning touchdown

Vs. Tri-Valley (9/11) The Electrics hosted the Tri-Valley Scotties on Friday, September 11th at Sam Hatfield Stadium in Duncan Falls. Philo knew they would have an uphill battle against the Dawgs, but they were ready for it, taking charge early on to lead 10 – 7 after a field goal at the end of the […]