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The Archbold Lady Blue Streaks totaled a score of 353 to easily win their first ever NWOAL Championship this past Friday at Auglaize Golf Course in Defiance. Finishing 22 shots behind were the Wauseon Lady Indians with a score of 385 followed by the Patrick Henry Lady Patriots at 414, the Delta Lady Panthers at 446, the Evergreen Lady Vikings at 494 and the Swanton Lady Bulldogs at 526. Bryan and Liberty Center had players competing but not enough to qualify as a team.
Archbold: Brayton Huffman (80), Carly Grime (85), Aniyah Copeland (91), Gabby Rodriguez (97), Hannah Downing (101), Bella Chapa (106)
Wauseon: Calaway Gerken (83), Ashley Fisher (94), Jade Ramos (103), Jaylee Perez (105), Ruth Shelt (118)
Patrick Henry: Kasey Nelson (81), Alyssa Gebers (104), Katie Johnson (113), Maya Lirot (116), Maddi Latta (122), Haley Schwiebert (140)
Delta: Kalleigh Mignin (94), Layla Stickley (102), Leigh Morris (124), Trinity Nation (126), Lilly Mossing (146)
Evergreen: Ashlynn Lutrell (114), Brooklyn Gleckler (123), Haley Entenmann (128), Katie Hoffman (129) Rachael Hoffman (133)
Swanton: Alexia Ostrander (107), Haley Frosch (130), Anna Urbina (137), Kelissa James (152)
Bryan: Chloe Meeks (130), Madison Campbell (133)
Liberty Center: Killian Garretson (119), Izzy Hill (122), Meredith Bowers (131)
NWOAL Awards and Recognition
First Team: Carly Grime, Brayton Huffman, Aniyah Copeland, Kalleigh Mignin, Kasey Nelson, Calaway Gerken, Ashley Fisher
Second Team: Gabby Rodriguez, Hannah Downing, Layla Stickley, Alyssa Gerbers, Jade Ramos
Honorable Mention: Ashlynn Lutrell, Katie Johnson, Maya Lirot, Alexia Ostrander, Jaylee Perez, Ruth Schelt
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The temperature at the 9:00 AM tee-time of the NWOAL Boys Golf Tournament held at Auglaize Golf Course in Defiance on Friday was a chilly 43 degrees but it had little affect on the Archbold Blue Streaks who shot a score of 309, easily out distancing the Bryan Golden Bears with a 329 and the Swanton Bulldogs with a 344.
The Wauseon Indians finished fourth with a 351 followed by the Patrick Henry Patriots at 367, the Liberty Center Tigers at 400, the Evergreen Vikings at 402 and the Delta Panthers at 407.
The scoring went as follows:
Archbold: Cahle Roth (72-Medalist), Luke Rosenbrook (74), Charlie Jones (80), Zach Short (83), River Ryan (83), Cade Miller (86)
Bryan: Noah Huard (76), Drew Dauber (81), Kai Dauber (85), Brayden Hall (89), Gideon Mejia (97), Beckett Stark (104)
Swanton: Ryan O’Shea (82), Mazin Rukieh (86), Lucas Bloom (87), Adam lemon (89), Ethan Bonifas (91), Brady O’Shea (101)
Wauseon: Jackson Gleckler (80), Mykale Schneider (82), Carter Stuckey (92), Zach Puehler (97), Dom Barone (108) Gavin Van Dielan (110)
Patrick Henry: Ian Schwab (84), Jaxson Guelde (89), Thomas Smith (97), Noah Robinson (97), Luke Woods (108), Zach Hastedt (120)
Liberty Center: Carter Dickman (92), Sam Zeiter (92), Stone Roth (101), Tim Blanton (115), Jon Tammarine (115), Landon Schultz (116)
Evergreen: Ayden Gleckler (94), Caden Beier (95), Adam Schmidt (97), Logan Peebles (116), Michael Laver (116), Andrew Bettinger (133)
Delta: Adam Mattin (83), Slade Young (92), Walter Hallet (115), Logan Ringle (117), Drew Smith (136), Thomas Hernandez (155)
All NWOAL Selections:
First Team: Cahle Roth, Luke Rosenbrook,Noah Huard, Drew Dauber, Ryan O’Shea, Jackson Gleckler
Second Team: Charlie Jones, Kai Dauber, Brayden Hall, Ian Schwab, Mazin Rukieh, Mykale Schneider
Honorable Mention: Zach Short, Cade Miller, Adam Mattin, Carter Dickman, Jaxson Guelde, Adam Lemon
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The Evergreen Vikings opened their showdown with the Bryan Golden Bears with a relentless offense, scoring early and often, in route to a 5-0 dominating NWOAL victory.
Tyson Woodring put the Vikings on the board at the 33:02 mark of the first half then assisted on two Nick Rosinski goals, one at 30:39 and the other, 58 second later at 29:37. The three-goal blitz in less than four minutes set the tone for the rest of the contest.
Evergreen continued to attack the Bryan goal, barely missing multiple chances to add to their lead and finished the half up 3-0. There was no let-up from the Viking offense or its stingy defense in the second half as they kept the pressure on the Bears’ goal keep, virtually giving Evergreen goalie Walker Lumbrezer the night off.
Riley Dunbar drilled two shots into the net in the second half for the 5-0 final and the Vikings remained undefeated in the league with a 3-0 record and while notching their 10th win against one loss overall on the season.
Evergreen next travels to Archbold on Tuesday, September 27th at 5:00 PM to take on the perennial soccer power Blue Streaks at Spengler Field in a key league match-up.
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In a match-up of two league unbeatens and two of the best volleyball teams in the area, the Archbold Lady Blue Streaks defeated the Swanton Lady Bulldogs 3-1 and now remain alone in first place in the NWOAL with three league matches remaining. The teams entered the contest with a combined 19-2 overall record with each losing to a strong out-of-league opponent.
Playing on their home court, the Lady Streaks took the first two games by scores of 25-18 and 25-14. Halfway through the third game, Swanton grabbed the momentum and won 25-21. The Lady Bulldogs maintained that edge early in the fourth game and looked to even the match . However, Archbold regained control, breaking away from an 18-18 tie and won the game 25-21 as well as the match.
With the victory, the Blue Streaks move to 4-0 in the NWOAL and 8-1 on the season. The Bulldogs drop to 3-1 in the league and 12-2 for the year. Swanton travels to Paulding tomorrow night to take on the Lady Panthers at 7:00 PM and Archbold next hosts the Whitmer Lady Panthers this coming Saturday at 7:00 PM.
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Roof Ohio is a locally owned and operated roofing company. They have been in business since 1997 when they were known as G.A. Wilson Builders and are now known as Roof Ohio to reflect more of what they do, roofing. They serve the Northwest Ohio area and do mainly asphalt shingle roofs.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today to commemorate their new location. As of October 1, 2022 they will be located at 128 E. Airport Highway in Swanton. They can be contacted at 419-865-1799.
Picture: Gene Wilson cuts the ribbon to begin the next chapter for Roof Ohio in servicing customers of Northwest Ohio.
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Living to the age of 100 is a remarkable feat enjoyed by less than half of a percent of Americans. Serving your country in three separate wars and still reaching that rare milestone can only be described as miraculous.
With that being said, today, September 19, 2022, is the 100th birthday of United States Navy veteran of 31 years and Swanton resident Billy Chinnis who served America during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Billy’s birthday was celebrated this past Saturday at the Swanton American Legion Murbach-Siefert Post #479 and attended by family, friends, fellow veterans, local television stations and currently serving Navy personnel.
Swanton Mayor Neil Toeppe read a proclamation honoring Billy at the event, one he had read during the Village Council meeting the Monday before.
It read: On September 19, 1922 Billy R. Chinnis was born in Holland, Ohio then graduated from Holland High School in 1940. Upon graduation he joined the Navy in 1942 and spent most of his career at sea and served during WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He travelled the world including India, China and Italy. His last two vessels were the USS Toledo and the USS Oklahoma City.
Billy met his wife, Theresa, a U.S. Marine in San Diego in 1952. It was love at first sight. They married shortly thereafter and had three children, two sons and a daughter. They were married for 69 years. Billy retired from the Navy as a Boatswain’s Mate First Class in 1973. The family moved to Swanton in 1986 where he still resides.
The Village of Swanton wishes to honor Billy Chinnis on the occasion of his 100th birthday for his service to our country and the Swanton area by his example, and the indelible impact on the community and its citizens, and the quality of life we enjoy.
On behalf of the Village Council and the People of the Village of Swanton, I, Neil Toeppe, Mayor of Swanton, do hereby honor Mr. Billy Chinnis for his exemplary life well lived and wish him many more.
Also in attendance was Chief Petty Officer (CPO) James Reese who delivered a letter honoring Billy from Admiral Michael M. Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, the highest-ranking military member of the U.S. Navy.
Admiral Gilday wrote, in part: “Dear Mr. Chinnis, on behalf of more than 600,000 sailors and Navy civilians, I want to send my very best to you on the occasion of your 100th birthday. We are grateful for your service in our Navy during World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The legacy your generation set is an example for sailors of today to follow. I know your years in the Navy were an inspiration to your family as they embarked on their path in life. Their achievements, as well as those of everyone else you have inspired, are a part of your legacy.”
Adding to the many tributes from fellow Swanton Legionnaires and past Post Commanders was CPO Reese. “I just really appreciate being here. It’s an incredible honor just to able to be in your presence, sir,” said the Chief. One hundred years and your service across three wars. Your generation set the example that my generation and those that follow can only hoped to fill your shoes. You cast a pretty large shadow.”
Speaking to Toledo television station WTOL11, Billy commented on his service. “It’s not for everybody, but for me, I enjoyed it, he said. “And, if you want comradeship, good fellows, get into the service.”
Initial thoughts of holding this highly-deserved celebration came from Swanton Legion Commander Rick Maynhart during a meeting this past February. According to Legion member John Schmidt, who served as the emcee, planning began in earnest about two months ago. The celebration was well organized, heavily attended and will be a lasting tribute to one of America’s and Swanton’s heroes.
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Wauseon scored two quick touchdowns in the first quarter to take a 14-0 lead over Swanton before the Bulldogs rallied for a touchdown of their own and stiffened their defense as the teams went to halftime with the Indians holding a 14-6 advantage. In the second half, Wauseon was able to reignite their offense to the tune of 21 points while their defense held Swanton scoreless in a 35-6 Indians’ victory. The win moves Wauseon to 1-1 in the NWOAL and 3-2 overall. Swanton drops to 0-2 in the league and 1-4 on the season.
Pictured: Wauseon’s Sam Smith makes a diving catch in the end zone for a touchdown as Swanton’s Ethan Hensley defends,
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