Students recognized at program
Mount Vernon High School juniors and seniors received awards May 6 at the 48th Annual Kiwanis Club Scholastic Recognition Program. Caleb DeVolld receives the award for a student going into Criminal Justice, donated by the Mount Vernon City Council and Council president. School Superintendent Steve Short presented the awards. Each student also received a savings bond. (Virgil Shipley)
Area racers compete at Lakeville
Andrew Hart of Gambier moves into third place, passing Jordan Aulizio of Kinsman on the third lap of Friday’s race at Lakeville Speedway. Hart finished second overall. (Submitted photo)
Scots bumble way to loss
Highland’s Ryan Santille dives safely back into third base as Lakewood’s Ja Gray tries to field the ball during Monday’s Division III Central District Semifinal at Dublin Coffman High School. The Scots lost to the Lancers, 12-2, in six innings. (Fred Main)
Scots bumble way to loss
Highland’s Dustin Green makes a catch in foul territory, getting Lakewood’s Joe Bowman (6) out as teammate Cole Randolph (8) looks on during the Division III Central District Semifinal at Dublin Coffman High School on Monday. The Scots fell to the Lancers, 12-2. (Fred Main)
Local youth place second
A traveling fifth-grade basketball team, consisting of players from Mount Vernon, Fredericktown and Johnstown, placed second in the 9th Annual Tyger Hoop Classic, hosted by Ohio Youth Basketball recently. The team, coached by Mark Hulse, had a 3-1 record for the tournament. Team members are, front row, from left, Hunter Hulse, Dillon Smith, Kyle Matoszkia and Cody Workman; back row, from left, Andrew Sayer, Ben Smith and Clayton Noggle. (Submitted photo)
