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Lex girls make it five straight, continue to rule atop OCC in track
TL;DR
Lexington girls track team secures their fifth consecutive victory, maintaining their lead in the OCC standings. Their performance continues to impress as they dominate the competition.
Key points
- Lexington girls track team wins fifth straight meet
- They lead the Ohio Capital Conference
- Crestview loses to St. Paul 12-10
- Bella Hillman and Bria White featured in recent events
Crestview's Bella Hillman makes the throw during the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Bria White tosses a ball to head coach Josh Cunningham during pregame warmups before the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Bria White tosses a ball to head coach Josh Cunningham during pregame warmups before the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Carlee Crider makes the catch in centerfield during the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Lindsey Bright makes a great catch in left field during the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Madison Leidigh tosses the ball to second base during the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Jarrett Burrer and his parents were honored before the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Lex Grose and his mom were honored before the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Jarrett Burrer and Lex Grose were honored by their coaches during senior night before the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Lincoln Distl steals third base during the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Jarrett Burrer scores a run during the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Isaiah Miller takes a lead from third base during the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Weston Kamman smashes a base hit during the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Lucas Distl makes the catch during the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Zarah Plank tags the runner out during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Karsyn Steele-Adkins breaks for home during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Autumn Roberts takes a swing at the ball during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Madison Montgomery delivers a pitch during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Kensley Burrer catches the ball at first base during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Plymouth's Kristy Yeager and Autumn Roberts were celebrated on senior night during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Madison's AJ Dillon reaches for a return during the Rams' 3-2 nonconference boys tennis victory over Bucyrus on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Madison's Landon Stone puts power into his return during the Rams' 3-2 nonconference boys tennis victory over Bucyrus on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Madison's Taylor Steffey smashes a return during the Rams' 3-2 nonconference boys tennis victory over Bucyrus on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Brayden Parrigan makes the play in centerfield during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Carson Keener waits for the ball at second base during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Carson Keener makes the play at shortstop during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Colton Ernandes makes a jump throw from second base during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Drew Spoerr lays down a bunt single during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Grady Cline makes the catch at first base during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Kayn Patton waits for the ball behind the plate during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Landon Fulk lays down a sacrifice bunt during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Clear Fork's Kade Beachy hits a beautiful backhand during the Colts' 5-0 loss to Lexington on May 6, 2026 in the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association state team tournament.
Clear Fork's Khris Bush lobs a return during the Colts' 5-0 loss to Lexington on May 6, 2026 in the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association state team tournament.
Lexington's Phil Etzel goes airborne for a return shot during the Minutemen's 5-0 win over Clear Fork on May 6, 2026 in the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association state team tournament.
Lexington's Cooper Remy rips an inside-out forehand during the Minutemen's 4-1 nonconference boys tennis loss to Olentangy Orange on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Lexington's Preston Huynh delivers a powerful serve during the Minutemen's 4-1 nonconference boys tennis loss to Olentangy Orange on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Lexington's Tony Palmer takes control of the net during the Minutemen's 4-1 nonconference boys tennis loss to Olentangy Orange on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Clear Fork's Jacob Brokaw takes the throw on an Aiden Bowers stolen base during the Colts' 6-2 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference baseball loss to the Vikings on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
River Valley's Leyton Thrush looks over during a pitch attempt during the Vikings' 6-2 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference baseball win over Clear Fork on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
River Valley's Nolan Bailey dives back to first as Clear Fork's Myles Sharp awaits a pickoff attempt during the Colts' 6-2 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference baseball loss to the Vikings on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
The River Valley Vikings pull off some dugout antics during a 6-2 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference baseball win over Clear Fork on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Clear Fork's Chloee Steward reacts after a strikeout during the Colts' 12-4 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference softball win over River Valley on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
River Valley's Kylie Eastep smiles during her home run trot during the Vikings' 12-4 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference softball loss to Clear Fork on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Clear Fork's Mya Perry makes a diving catch during the Colts' 12-4 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference softball win over River Valley on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Clear Fork's Presley Lilly gets set to deliver a pitch during the Colts' 12-4 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference softball win over River Valley on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Clear Fork's Eliana Pelkey nears the finish line in a complete downpour during the Colt's home dual meet with Galion on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Shelby's Jayden Bowman delivers a pitch during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Shelby's Katie Taylor makes contact with the ball during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Shelby's Kelsey Young puts the ball in play during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Shelby's Kendall Bowman prepares to bunt during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Shelby's Makenna Moyer makes a play at second base during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Shelby's Natalie Kennard makes the catch in centerfield during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
The Shelby Whippets earned a 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Plymouth's Isaiah Miller tags Crestview's Colton Ernandes during the Big Red's 4-3 Firelands Conference baseball win over the Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Plymouth's Lincoln Distl awaits a throw as Crestview's Brayden Parrigan slides into third base during the Big Red's 4-3 Firelands Conference baseball win over the Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Plymouth's Lucas Distl makes a pitch during the Big Red's 4-3 Firelands Conference baseball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Plymouth's Sean Winfield races to first base during the Big Red's 4-3 Firelands Conference baseball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Plymouth's Weston Kamman makes a sliding catch during the Big Red's 4-3 Firelands Conference baseball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Clear Fork's Kade Beachy, Cooper Brokaw and Trever Blum won singles championships during the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Ontario's Conner Perry reaches for the return during the 2026 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Lakewood Racquet Club in Lexington.
Ontario's Henry Yugovich lunges for the ball during the 2026 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Lakewood Racquet Club in Lexington.
Clear Fork's Johnny Annis makes a move on the ball during the 2026 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Lakewood Racquet Club in Lexington.
Ontario's Justin Shira works of the angle during the 2026 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Lakewood Racquet Club in Lexington.
Clear Fork's Kade Beachy leaps for a power serve during the 2026 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Lakewood Racquet Club in Lexington.
Lexington's Brighton Boerner competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
Lexington's Cooper Remy competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
Madison's Drew Kepple competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
Wooster's Henry Prozefsky competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
Madison's Taylor Steffey competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
Wooster's Tony Rammel competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
Clear Fork's Asia Bechtel competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
Clear Fork's Nash Evans competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
Clear Fork's Nash Evans competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
Clear Fork's Taylor Bly competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
Clear Fork's Taylor Bly competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
Clear Fork's Taylor Richmond competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
Clear Fork's Braylee Wenger lays down a bunt during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Clear Fork's Hunter Rahall relays the throw to first on a double-play attempt during the Colts' 7-6 nonconference loss to Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Clear Fork's Kylie Ludwig slides into third base during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Clear Fork's Landen Perry makes the catch in the outfield during the Colts' 7-6 nonconference loss to Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Clear Fork's Millie Chamberlain rests during a pitching performance during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Clear Fork's Millie Chamberlain rests during a pitching performance during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Crestview's Bella Hillman makes the throw during the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Bella Hillman makes the throw during the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Bria White tosses a ball to head coach Josh Cunningham during pregame warmups before the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Bria White tosses a ball to head coach Josh Cunningham during pregame warmups before the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Carlee Crider makes the catch in centerfield during the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Lindsey Bright makes a great catch in left field during the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Madison Leidigh tosses the ball to second base during the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Jarrett Burrer and his parents were honored before the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Lex Grose and his mom were honored before the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Jarrett Burrer and Lex Grose were honored by their coaches during senior night before the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Lincoln Distl steals third base during the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Jarrett Burrer scores a run during the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Isaiah Miller takes a lead from third base during the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Weston Kamman smashes a base hit during the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Lucas Distl makes the catch during the Big Red's 6-4 Firelands Conference win over Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Zarah Plank tags the runner out during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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2026 Richland County Softball Scoreboard: May 13 results
Plymouth's Karsyn Steele-Adkins breaks for home during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Autumn Roberts takes a swing at the ball during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Madison Montgomery delivers a pitch during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Kensley Burrer catches the ball at first base during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Plymouth's Kristy Yeager and Autumn Roberts were celebrated on senior night during the Big Red's 16-9 Firelands Conference loss to Western Reserve on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Madison's AJ Dillon reaches for a return during the Rams' 3-2 nonconference boys tennis victory over Bucyrus on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Madison's Landon Stone puts power into his return during the Rams' 3-2 nonconference boys tennis victory over Bucyrus on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Madison's Taylor Steffey smashes a return during the Rams' 3-2 nonconference boys tennis victory over Bucyrus on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Brayden Parrigan makes the play in centerfield during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Carson Keener waits for the ball at second base during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Carson Keener makes the play at shortstop during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Colton Ernandes makes a jump throw from second base during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Drew Spoerr lays down a bunt single during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Grady Cline makes the catch at first base during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Kayn Patton waits for the ball behind the plate during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Crestview's Landon Fulk lays down a sacrifice bunt during the Cougars' 10-4 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Kade Beachy hits a beautiful backhand during the Colts' 5-0 loss to Lexington on May 6, 2026 in the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association state team tournament.
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Clear Fork's Khris Bush lobs a return during the Colts' 5-0 loss to Lexington on May 6, 2026 in the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association state team tournament.
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Lexington's Phil Etzel goes airborne for a return shot during the Minutemen's 5-0 win over Clear Fork on May 6, 2026 in the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association state team tournament.
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Lexington's Cooper Remy rips an inside-out forehand during the Minutemen's 4-1 nonconference boys tennis loss to Olentangy Orange on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Lexington's Preston Huynh delivers a powerful serve during the Minutemen's 4-1 nonconference boys tennis loss to Olentangy Orange on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Lexington's Tony Palmer takes control of the net during the Minutemen's 4-1 nonconference boys tennis loss to Olentangy Orange on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Jacob Brokaw takes the throw on an Aiden Bowers stolen base during the Colts' 6-2 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference baseball loss to the Vikings on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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River Valley's Leyton Thrush looks over during a pitch attempt during the Vikings' 6-2 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference baseball win over Clear Fork on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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River Valley's Nolan Bailey dives back to first as Clear Fork's Myles Sharp awaits a pickoff attempt during the Colts' 6-2 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference baseball loss to the Vikings on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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The River Valley Vikings pull off some dugout antics during a 6-2 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference baseball win over Clear Fork on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Chloee Steward reacts after a strikeout during the Colts' 12-4 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference softball win over River Valley on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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River Valley's Kylie Eastep smiles during her home run trot during the Vikings' 12-4 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference softball loss to Clear Fork on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Mya Perry makes a diving catch during the Colts' 12-4 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference softball win over River Valley on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Presley Lilly gets set to deliver a pitch during the Colts' 12-4 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference softball win over River Valley on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Eliana Pelkey nears the finish line in a complete downpour during the Colt's home dual meet with Galion on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Shelby's Jayden Bowman delivers a pitch during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Shelby's Katie Taylor makes contact with the ball during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Shelby's Kelsey Young puts the ball in play during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Shelby's Kendall Bowman prepares to bunt during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Shelby's Makenna Moyer makes a play at second base during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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2026 Richland County Softball Scoreboard: May 13 results
Shelby's Natalie Kennard makes the catch in centerfield during the Whippets' 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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The Shelby Whippets earned a 13-4 nonconference softball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Plymouth's Isaiah Miller tags Crestview's Colton Ernandes during the Big Red's 4-3 Firelands Conference baseball win over the Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Plymouth's Lincoln Distl awaits a throw as Crestview's Brayden Parrigan slides into third base during the Big Red's 4-3 Firelands Conference baseball win over the Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Plymouth's Lucas Distl makes a pitch during the Big Red's 4-3 Firelands Conference baseball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Plymouth's Sean Winfield races to first base during the Big Red's 4-3 Firelands Conference baseball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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2026 Richland County Baseball Scoreboard: Whippets, Minutemen, Big Red, Colts all win
Plymouth's Weston Kamman makes a sliding catch during the Big Red's 4-3 Firelands Conference baseball win over the Crestview Cougars on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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READER'S CHOICE Mansfield News Journal Boys Tennis Player of the Week
Clear Fork's Kade Beachy, Cooper Brokaw and Trever Blum won singles championships during the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Ontario's Conner Perry reaches for the return during the 2026 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Lakewood Racquet Club in Lexington.
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Ontario's Henry Yugovich lunges for the ball during the 2026 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Lakewood Racquet Club in Lexington.
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Clear Fork's Johnny Annis makes a move on the ball during the 2026 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Lakewood Racquet Club in Lexington.
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Ontario's Justin Shira works of the angle during the 2026 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Lakewood Racquet Club in Lexington.
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Clear Fork's Kade Beachy leaps for a power serve during the 2026 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys tennis tournament on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Lakewood Racquet Club in Lexington.
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Lexington's Brighton Boerner competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
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Lexington's Cooper Remy competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
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Madison's Drew Kepple competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
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Wooster's Henry Prozefsky competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
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Madison's Taylor Steffey competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
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Wooster's Tony Rammel competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
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Clear Fork's Asia Bechtel competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Nash Evans competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Nash Evans competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Taylor Bly competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Taylor Bly competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Taylor Richmond competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Braylee Wenger lays down a bunt during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Hunter Rahall relays the throw to first on a double-play attempt during the Colts' 7-6 nonconference loss to Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Kylie Ludwig slides into third base during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Landen Perry makes the catch in the outfield during the Colts' 7-6 nonconference loss to Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Millie Chamberlain rests during a pitching performance during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Millie Chamberlain rests during a pitching performance during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
ASHLAND – Mike Moore has no future as a PA announcer.
In praising one of his senior leaders, Lexington’s boys and girls track coach endearingly mangled the pronunciation of Katya Prykhodko’s last name. But that’s an easy fix. He can simply call her his “ace in the hole.”
He sort of did.
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Prykhodko swept the 1600 and 3200 meter runs for the second year in a row to help deliver a fifth straight title to the Lex girls in Friday’s Ohio Cardinal Conference track and field meet at Ashland University.
“Her doubling mattered,” Moore said. “She’s a stud. It’s easy to see why she’s going to West Point (the United States Military Academy). She’s disciplined in every aspect of her life. As great as you see her on the track, she’s even better in the classroom. She’s a better person, and it shows in her life.”
Moore actually played two trump cards in the meet’s second-to-last race, using the 1-2 finish by Prykhodko and Brailey Slone in the 3200 to score 18 points and overtake Ashland at the top of the standings en route to a winning margin of 172-165 over the Arrows.
It turned out to be an even closer battle on the boys side, with New Philadelphia dethroning two-time defending champ Lex and nipping Ashland by one point, 147-146. The Quakers scored 52 of a team maximum 54 points, collectively, in the 800, 1600 and 3200 races to win their first OCC crown.
That same formula worked for the Lex girls, who out-did New Philly by scoring 54 out of a possible 54 with their 1-2 finishes in the three individual distance races.
Even though the 3200 was twice as long, the 1600 was more taxing on Prykhodko because freshman Gabi Twedt spent most of the last lap on her right shoulder. At the end, they both ended up sprawled out on the infield, exhausted, near the finish line.
Lexington's Katya Prykhodko won the 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs at the Ohio Cardinal Conference Track and Field Championships on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Ashland University.
Prykhodko’s winning time of 5:05.25 was 12 seconds faster than her first place showing last year and lowered her previous PR (set last week) by seven seconds. She can credit the push from Twedt for that.
“I knew it was going to come down to who wanted it more,” said Prykhodko, who may not run at the academy as she eyes a future in pre-med or chemical engineering. “I’m a senior. I was like, I can’t give it to her. I led the whole way, but I’m actually more like Gabi. I like to sit on the leader and then kick it in, but I can lead it (from the start, like Friday) if I need to. It brings out a different side of your skill set.”
Prykhodko had her doubts about pulling off what she called “a crazy double.”
“I didn’t think I could beat Gabi,” she said. “ I didn’t think I was going to win until I saw her lose her steam in the last 200 (meters). But I have so much respect for her. She’s going to go faster than me next week (at districts); I just know it.”
Slone led the 3200 for a good chunk of the way, but the Little Engine That Could (that would be Prykhodko) kept chugging away and ended up winning by 15 seconds in 11:34.15.
That put Ashland in Lex’s rear view mirror, but Prykhodko had plenty of help along the way. “Plenty” is probably a massive understatement.
The champs had double placers in 12 of the 17 events and also went 1-2 in the 800 behind junior Morgan Harrod (2:22.28) and freshman runner-up Jersie Palmer.
Like Prykhodko, fellow senior Allison Laury won two events, the 200 (25.60) and 400 (58.66), and finished runner-up in the 100, one spot ahead of teammate Sylvia Secrist.
Setting the tone, by winning the meet’s first race, was the 4x800 relay crew of Slone, Evalynn Adkins, Jenna Halfhill and Mia Twedt, Gabi’s twin sister, in a time of 10:02.26 as Lex offset Ashland’s three field event champs and two meet records by junior sprinter/hurdler Sadie Walter.
“Allison Laury was lights out,” said Moore, who was named OCC Girls Coach of the Year. “We knew Ashland was strong in the field, but we had the track. All of the girls stepped up for the team.”
Moore’s boys made a game attempt to retain their OCC title, but injuries have impacted Lex in recent weeks, including a tender hamstring restricting defending state 800 champ Latrell Hughes. He won the 400 in 50.10, but tackled less than a full workload.
“We fell a little short in the guys, no fault of anyone,” Moore said. “We’re just a little short-manned right now. That’s OK. We did our best, and that’s good enough for us.”
Ashland's Sadie Walter won the 300-meter hurdles at the Ohio Cardinal Conference Track and Field Championships on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Ashland University.
Good day for the home team
If not for some late heroics in the 3200 by the New Philadelphia boys and Lexington girls, the hometown Arrows easily could have celebrated their first title sweep in OCC history.
Nine event champs gave Ashland a fighting chance.
After getting stunned in the 100 hurdles by Wooster freshman Teagan Hafner, Sadie Walter rebounded to not only win the 100 dash and 300 hurdles, but did so in record fashion with times of 12.31 and 44.48, respectively.
Even in defeat, Walter tied the meet record in the 100 hurdles with a 14.83. But Hafner ran an even better 14.7.
Walter’s recovery skills were not only put to the test by turning around and running the 100 dash right after winning the 100 hurdles, but she also tackled the 200 after the 300 hurdles, with only the 800 in between. She finished third in the 200, giving her 34 points on the day.
“I wasn’t too mad (about the 100 hurdles),” Walter said. “I still PRed and (Hafner) just ran really good. I can’t be mad about that. I wasn’t going to let that affect my day. I still had three more events.
“I like that I didn’t have a lot of time to think about it. I just had to suck it up and do what I can.”
Walter wasn’t the only one who stood out for the Arrows. They ended up winning five of the 10 field events staged in the meet.
Ashland's Dakota Kruty won the long jump competition at the Ohio Cardinal Conference Track and Field Championships on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Ashland University.
Senior Dakota Kruty long-jumped 22-1.25 for a three-peat title, while junior Oaklynn Burns gave Ashland a sweep in that event by leaping 17-11.25. That’s just a quarter inch off the school record, which has stood since the 1990s.
Frankie Rupsis repeated in the girls high jump (5-2) and Alana Cole won the girls pole vault (10-3).
“I’m just giving it my all, doing my best,” said Burns, who has consistently topped 17 feet in the long jump even though she is jumping for the first time this year. “I tried it in seventh grade, but decided to do more running events. Now it’s (more) fun jumping. Hopefully, I get the school record. I’ll try my best.”
Kruty had the most dramatic win of the day, coming from behind on his final attempt to win the long jump title by a quarter inch over Lex sophomore Cam Glennon (22-1).
“All glory to God, that’s all I can say,” Kruty said. “That’s just crazy. I’ve never been (seeded) first coming into this meet, but I’m a competitive person. I don’t like to lose. Last two years I popped big jumps and got the lead early, so this year was different.”
This was the first time Kruty, an Ashland University commit, has been over 22 feet since early in the season.
“Hopefully, I can build off this and keep rolling,” he said. “It’s a good mark to build off of with the post-season coming on.”
Kruty, who finished second in the 100 and 200 dashes, admitted to feeling a little more juice after winning the long jump in the clutch.
“I’m a spiritual person, so I was praying all day,” he said. “ I just wanted to win. That’s all I asked for. I was definitely feeling that adrenalin running through me on that last jump.
“For me pressure always makes me perform better. I’ve always been a guy who loves the spotlight, the big moment. These are the moments I live for. I thrive under pressure.”
The Ashland boys also got a win from Braden Donatini in the 110 hurdles (14.73) and Greyson Blough in the shot put (53-11.75).
Special awards were given out after the meet. Walter was named Female Athlete of the Year. Kruty and Burns were honored as the Combined Running/Field Athletes of the Year.
The Madison quartet of Dan Norris, Jayden Hall, Camden Moysi and Elijah Parker won the 4x200 in a school record 1:30.90 at the Ohio Cardinal Conference Track and Field Championships on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Ashland University.
Relays success
Three of the four relay races on the boys side went to local crews.
The Madison quartet of Dan Norris, Jayden Hall, Camden Moysi and Elijah Parker won the 4x200 in a school record 1:30.90.
Lex accounted for the other two firsts. Trevor Reed teamed up with the Hooper brothers – Clay, Drew and Will – to win the 4x800 in 8:14.48, while Latrell and Dantrell Hughes collaborated with Nate Reed and Chidalu Ezike to win the 4x400 in 3:26.15.
This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Lex girls make it five straight, continue to rule atop OCC in track
Q&A
How many consecutive wins does the Lexington girls track team have?
The Lexington girls track team has achieved five consecutive wins.
What conference are the Lexington girls competing in?
The Lexington girls track team is competing in the OCC (Ohio Capital Conference).
Who did Crestview lose to in their recent track meet?
Crestview lost narrowly to St. Paul with a score of 12-10.
What is the significance of the Lexington girls' performance in track?
Their continued success solidifies their position at the top of the OCC standings.
