Fulton County Ohio Media

This past Friday, September 12^th, was recognized as Armed Forces Day.  In between the first and second quarters of the Swanton vs Liberty Center football game at David W. Hansbarger Stadium, Swanton honored one of their own, Master Sergeant Shaun Hanna.  A tribute to MSgt Hanna was read to the crowd as he stood on the field at the 50-yard line.  It read:

Tonight, we are proud to spotlight and honor Master Sergeant Shaun Hanna, a 2005 graduate of Swanton High School.  Shaun began his military career in the United States Marine Corps as a Russian linguist and went on to serve tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan, where he earned the Combat Action Ribbon.  He also completed three additional overseas deployments during his distinguished career.  Pleas join us in thanking a true Hometown Hero, Master Sergeant Shaun Hanna for his service to our country and welcoming home for his 20-year class reunion.

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Friday, September 12, 2025, was celebrated around the country as Armed Forces Day. Adding to the celebration was a flyover of four F-16 fighter jets from the 180th Tactical Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard based at Toledo Express Airport. The F-16s flew over seven high school football stadiums beginning with the David W. Hansbarger Field at Swanton High School just prior to kick-off as the Swanton Marching Bulldog Band played the National Anthem.

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The Liberty Center Tigers showed why they are one of the best high school football programs in the state of Ohio when they came into Swanton and beat the Bulldogs 64-0. The Tigers jumped out to a 27-0 lead in the first quarter and led 51-0 at halftime, triggering the running clock to begin the second half.

With the loss, Swanton falls to 0-4 on the season and 0-1 in the NWOAL. Liberty Center improves to 4-0 and 1-0 in the league. Next week the Bulldogs welcome in the Delta Panthers (2-2, 0-1) in the Battle for the Kettle. The Tigers return home to face the Bryan Golden Bears (1-3, 0-1).

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Photo: Bulldog Shawn McGary turns up field against the Tiger defense

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The Swanton Bulldogs fired a score of 170 to beat the Archbold Blue Streaks (172) and the Bryan Golden Bears (180) in a boys league tri-match at Valleywood Golf Club in Swanton.  Archbold’s Grady Short captured medalist honors edging Swanton’s Dylan Smegelski 37-38, however, the balanced low scoring of the rest of the Bulldog team carried them to the critical win and placed their NWOAL record at 5-0.

Swanton will conclude their league regular season schedule when the compete in a tri-match on Monday, September 15^th, against the 4-1 Delta Panthers and the 2-1 Wauseon Indians at White Pines Golf Course in Swanton.  Archbold, now 4-1 in league play, will entertain the Evergreen Vikings (1-4) and Liberty Center Tigers (1-2), also on Monday.  Bryan (1-3) will next play Liberty Center and Wauseon on Tuesday, September 16^th, at Ironwood Golf Course in Wauseon.

Swanton Bulldogs (170):  Dylan Smegelski (38), Brady O’Shea (43), Camden Kozakiewicz (44), Carson Bond (45), Carter Malak (45), Grady Tipton (48)

Archbold Blue Streaks (172):  Grady Short (37), Griffen Valentine (40), Javery Valentine (46), Trevor Osterland (49), CJ Arroyo-Thompson (50), Gentry Valentine (50)

Bryan Golden Bears (180):  Kai Dauber (39), Matthew Delvin (45), Asher Sito (46), Jaydan Deel (48), John Dalrymple (57), Nash Kendrick (66)

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Photo: Swanton junior Dylan Smegelski tees off on hole #7

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Following a critical tri-match with Archbold and Bryan at Valleywood Golf Club, the Swanton Bulldog boys’ golf team celebrated Senior Night in recognition of the two seniors on the roster.  Former Swanton teacher, Betty Jo Sadowski, read a small bio and introduced both seniors, Brady O’Shea and Grady Tipton.

Our First Boys Golfer is Brady O’Shea.  Brady is being escorted by Matt and Becky O’Shea.  While at Swanton High School Brady has participated in Golf, Basketball, Baseball, National Honor Society and Frosh Fest.  His future plans are to attend the University of Toledo and to pursue a degree in business finance.  Senior Brady O’Shea

Our next golfer is Grady Tipton.  Grady is being escorted by Adam and Michelle Tipton.  While at Swanton Grady has participated in Golf, Frosh Fest and Community Service.  His future plans are to attend college and major in business.  Senior Grady Tipton

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Photo: Brady O’Shea and Grady Tipton

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Senior Lauren Bettinger scored three first half goals, two in an 18-second span, and two more in the second half to lead the Swanton Lady Bulldogs to an impressive 7-3 win over the Toledo Central Catholic Lady Irish on Monday afternoon at Thomas Krupitzer Soccer Field.

Central Catholic took a quick 1-0 lead with a goal just 1:36 into the game.  But after that goal, Bettinger took over and scored the next three goals of the contest, at the 33:32 mark, then at 18:56 and 18:38 for a Swanton 3-1 lead.  With just 17 seconds left in the half, the Irish converted a penalty shot to bring the score to 3-2 at halftime.

The Bulldogs regained the momentum early in the second half on goals by Lexie Yeager and Dixie Anderson for a comfortable 5-2 advantage.  Bettinger finished her amazing offensive explosion with two more scores as the Lady Bulldogs captured their first win of the season.

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Photo: Lauren Bettinger (10) congratulated by Lexie Yeager after scoring the first of her five goals.

The Swanton Yearbook staff for the 2024-2025 academic school year has been awarded Jostens Gold Level of the National Yearbook Program of Excellence, the highest level achievable.  Last year, only 11 high schools nation-wide were able to reach the Gold Level.

The National Yearbook Program of Excellence is a prestigious award give by Jostens to schools that excel in the creation and distribution of their yearbooks.  The award recognizes school for their extraordinary efforts in creating a meaningful yearbook that is accessible to every student.  The criteria for the award include creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process.  Schools that achieve this award are celebrated for their dedication to student inclusion and the quality of their yearbook programs.

Jostens Inc. is an American manufacturer of memorabilia. The company is primarily known for its production of yearbooks, academic regalia, and class rings for various high schools and colleges as well as championship rings for sports.  For over 50 years, Jostens has been the supplier of the Super Bowl championship rings.

The amazing 2024-2025 Swanton Yearbook staff included Advisor Ms. Kim Floyd, Natalya Hall, EvaRose Kozakiewicz, Laci Walborn, Hailey Frosch, Lauren Reynolds, Bridget Reynolds and Jeremiah Mims.

Photo: Swanton Yearbook Staff (L to R): Ms. Kim Floyd, Natalya Hall, EvaRose Kozakiewicz, Laci Walborn, Hailey Frosch, Lauren Reynolds. Not Pictured: Bridget Reynolds and Jeremiah Mims.

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This past Monday afternoon, prior to their match with Springfield High School, the Swanton Lady Bulldogs golf team celebrated Senior Night with the two seniors on the team, Hailey Frosch and Anna Rukieh.  Former Swanton teacher, Betty Jo Sadowski, read a small bio and introduced both seniors.

Our first golfer is Hailey Frosch, Hailey is being escorted by Brenda and Greg Frosch.  While at Swanton High School Hailey has participated in National Honor Society, Interact, Yearbook, 6th Grade Camp, 4-H, Show Choir, Band, Prom Committee, SEED, Girls Golf, Praise Team, Student Council, Quiz Bowl, Musicals, Youth Leadership Toledo, Young Women of Medicine, Broom Ball, NYLF Medicine and National Academy of future physicians.  Her future plans are to attend college and medical school and then become a family physician.  Senior Hailey Frosch  

Our next Girls Golfer is Anna Rukieh.  Anna is being escorted by Sy and Jody Rukieh.  While at Swanton High School Anna has participated in Student Council, Frosh Fest, Leadership Class, 4-H, Golf, Track and Field, Soccer and National Honor Society.  Her future plans are to attend college to pursue a bachelor’s degree in exercise science.  Then earn a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy specializing in pediatrics.  Senior Anna Rukieh

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Photo: Anna Rukieh and Hailey Frosch

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Click on the link above to access photos from the match at Valleywood Golf Club. Photos are in the jpeg format to allow for editing and can be downloaded for NO CHARGE courtesy of the fultoncountymedia.com website.

Photo: Lady Bulldog Anna Rukieh chips onto the 10th green