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The Swanton Lady Bulldogs JV Volleyball team easily defeated the Northwood Lady Rangers 2-0 last Wednesday evening to conclude the 2024 season.
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Photo: Madison Roytek defends the front line
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Playing their final regular season volleyball game at home, the Swanton Lady Bulldogs defeated the visiting Northwood Lady Rangers 3-0 on Senior Night. Following a tightly contested 25-22 win in the first game, Swanton junior Lexi Faber began the second game with 13 consecutive successful serves, leading the Lady Bulldogs to a 25-8 victory. The final game was slightly closer with Swanton winning 25-10.
The win improves the Lady Bulldogs’ record to 18-4 on the season. They also finished with a 6-1 league record, good for second place in the NWOAL behind the 7-0 Archbold Lady Blue Streaks. Swanton now begins State Tournament play and is scheduled to meet the Otsego Lady Knights at Archbold High School on October 17th at 6:00 pm in the first round of Districts.
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Photo: Lexi Faber about to serve another winner
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Prior to their match with the Northwood Lady Rangers, Swanton High School recognized the five seniors on the Lady Bulldog volleyball team playing in the final home match of their high school careers. Betty Jo Sedowski read a small bio of each senior as they were escorted across the court in front of the home crowd.
Our first senior is Isabella Bonifas. Isabella is being escorted by Lonnie and Sarah Hall. While at Swanton High School, Isabella has participated in volleyball and Frosh Fest. Her future plans are to attend Owens Community College for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Our next senior is Hanna Crouse. Hanna is being escorted by Michelle and Joe Crouse. While at Swanton High School, Hannah has participated in National Honor Society, Shoe Choir, Frosh Fest, and Volleyball. Her future plans are to attend college for Nursing and later become a labor and delivery nurse.
Next up we have senior Lillyanna Valderas. Lillyanna is being escorted by Jennifer Chapman and Jamie Valderas. While at Swanton High School, Lillyanna has participated in National Honor Society and volleyball. Her future plans are to become an Ultra Sound Technician.
Our next senior is Zara Wylie. Zara is being escorted by Lisa Wylie. While at Swanton High School, Zara has participated in volleyball and National Honor Society. Her future plans are to attend college and major in Nursing.
Next up we have Senior Keagan Young. Keagan is being escorted by Steve and Stacey Young. While at Swanton High School, Keagan has participated in soccer, volleyball, track & field, National Honor Society Interact and Frosh Fest. Her future plans are to attend college.
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Photo: Seniors from L to R: Keagan Young, Zara Wylie, Lillyanna Valderas, Hannah Crouse, Isabella Bonifas
Early voting has begun in Ohio. Registered voters in Fulton County may vote before the official voting date of November 5, 2024 at the Fulton County Board of Elections located at 135 Courthouse Plaza in Wauseon, Ohio. Dates and times are listed below: There is also a Drop Box available 24/7 at the same location.
| In Person Absentee Voting Hours | |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – Friday, October 11, 2024 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Monday, October 14, 2024 – Friday, October 18, 2024 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Monday, October 21, 2024 – Friday, October 25, 2024 | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| Monday, October 28, 2024 | 7:30 am to 7:30 pm |
| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 7:30 am to 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday, October 30, 2024– Friday, November 1, 2024 | 7:30 am to 7:30 pm |
| Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
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The Archbold Blue Streaks picked up an easy victory at Swanton Friday night as they crashed the Bulldogs’ Homecoming celebration with a 42-0 NWOAL victory. A 21-point second quarter pushed the Blue Streak lead to 31-0 going into halftime and triggered a running clock to begin the third quarter.
The win evens Archbold’s league record at 2-2 and improves their mark on the season to 4-3. They return home next Friday to meet the Wauseon Indians. Swanton remains winless on the year at 0-7 and 0-4 in the NWOAL. They will welcome the Bryan Golden Bears next week on Senior Night.
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Photo: Ryder Ryan and the Blue Streaks celebrate an early touchdown
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Prior to the football game against the visiting Archbold Blue Streaks, Swanton High School introduced its 2024 Homecoming Court to the crowd. The Court is below as follows:
Queen (Miranda Yeager) and King (Melvin Brown)
Senior Attendants: Jessica Finfera, Lylah Hummel, Charlie Griffin, Isabella Bonifas, Evan Smigelski, Drake Harris, Logan Young, Hunter Entenmann
Junior Attendants: Anja Caklovic, Alexa Faber, Conner Mitchey, Jack Tansel
Sophomore Attendants: Madelyn Foster, Dylan Smigelski
Freshmen Attendants: Julianna Avery, Eli Bolyard
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Photo: Homecoming King Melvin Brown and Homecoming Queen Miranda Yeager pass by the grandstand.
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Swanton High School began its Homecoming Weekend with the traditional parade on Thursday. The parade ended at the Fisher Gymnasium where the names of the Homecoming Queen (Miranda Yeager) and King (Melvin Brown) were revealed. A bonfire and kickball games came after.
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Photo: Senior Attendants Evan Smigelski and Jessica Finfera
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The Swanton Soccer Team celebrated Senior Night at halftime of their match against the visiting Liberty Center Tigers on Thursday afternoon. However, it was two underclassmen that stood out in the first half as they staked the Bulldogs to a3-1 lead on their way to a 5-1 NWOAL win at Krupitzer Field.
It was sophomore Evan Reinhard that powered Swanton offense in the first half with a three-goal hat trick. He broke a scoreless tie with 26:02 left in the half then, after Liberty Center tied the game, Reinhard put the Bulldogs ahead again, this time to stay, when he found the back of the Tiger net at the 23:29 mark.
The Tiger offense kept the pressure on Swanton’s defense, generating five corner kicks in the first 40 minutes alone, one of which they scored their only goal. Fortunately, freshman goalie Landon Hendricks had a spectacular game, keeping shot after shot out of the net to maintain the Bulldog’s slim lead. With 8:52 remaining in the first half, Reinhard put on a ball handling show, out maneuvering the entire Tiger defense to power a shot past the goalie for his third score of the night.
In the second half, senior Isaiah Bolyard scored on a perfectly aimed corner kick that rose over the goalie and ricocheted off the far goal post to give Swanton a 4-1 lead, essentially salting the game away. A short time later, Jack Tansel scored the Bulldog’s fifth and final goal.
The win improves Swanton’s record to 1-3 in the league and 2-10-3 on the season. They next travel to Archbold on Tuesday to take on the Blue Streaks. Liberty Center drops to 0-4-1 in the NWOAL and 3-7-4 for the year.
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Photo: Evan Reinhard (23) watches his shot fly past Tiger goalie Christian Campos for his second of three goals in the game
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At halftime of the Swanton versus Liberty Center soccer match at Tom Krupitzer Field, the Bulldogs recognized five seniors who would be playing their final home game of their soccer careers. Retired Swanton teacher Betty Joe Sadowski introduced each senior and announced their bio as they were escorted across the pitch.
At this time, we would like to take a minute to recognize our senior football (soccer) players:
Our first senior is Isaiah Bolyard. Isaiah is being escorted by Joe and Lori Bolyard. While at Swanton High School, Isaiah has participated in football, basketball, soccer and baseball. His future plans are to attend college and earn a Business degree while continuing to work for Design Entertainment.
Our next senior is Vincent Fanelli. Vincent is being escorted by Melanie Lorenzen. While at Swanton High School, Vincent has participated in soccer, wrestling and baseball. His future plans are to attend Owens Community College for Electrical Engineering or go into the electrical field while working on his journeymen’s license.
Our next senior is Jessica Finfera. Jessica is being escorted by Michelle and Bryan Finfera. While at Swanton High School, Jessica has participated in soccer, basketball, track and field, student council, National Honor Society, Leadership Class, Interact, Frosh Fest and 6th-grade camp. Her future plans are to attend college and play soccer while majoring in Business and Sales.
Next, we have Noah LaVoy. Noah is being escorted by Bobbie and Greg LaVoy. While at Swanton High School, Noah has participated in soccer, cross-country and track and field. His future plans are to attend a college in Florida.
Our next senior is Miranda Yeager. Miranda is being escorted by Jessica and Kevin Yeager. While at Swanton High School, Miranda has participated in soccer, softball, golf, basketball, track and field, student council, 6th-grade camp, Frosh Fest, Youth Leadership Toledo and Interact. Her future plans are to attend college and further her education in Cosmetology.
Before the halftime ceremony, the Bulldogs jumped out to a 3-1 lead over the Tigers, then outscored the visitors 2-0 in the second half for a 5-1 Senior Night victory.
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Photo: Senior Miranda Yeager
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