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Court to heat up for Dawg Days
DGKN archive photos from 2019 By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer The end of July is known as the dog days of summer, which is characterized by scorching hot temperatures. The Dawg Days basketball tournament brings a new meaning to the term, as players showcase their sizzling skills on the court. Dawg Days…
Read MoreQueen of Quad championship game: Golden Dawgs place 2nd
Maya Wenger slides into home. Isabella Parry hits a double. Front from left, Isabella Parry, Brynley Fry, Madi Miller, Vayda Wilmoth, Ella Tomlinson; second row from left, Kaylee Nickelson, Peyton Neiger, Addison Davis, Arabella Wenger, Brayleigh Mast, Brooke Compston, Maya Wenger; third row from left, Coaches James Holder, Savannah Wenger, Doug Wenger. Golden Dawgs 13, Lunachicks 0 The…
Read MoreSOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UPDATE: Golden Dawgs win one lose one in pool play games
PHOTOS BY DEB WENGER Madi Miller Arabella Wenger pitches Golden Dawgs 22 Wooster 6 The Golden Dawgs sprinkled 19 hits over the field on their way to defeating Wooster in their 2nd pool play game today. Madi Miller, Maya Wenger, Peyton Neiger, and Brooke Compston went three for three at the plate to lead the…
Read MoreNorthwestern Queen of the Quad Tournament update: Golden Dawgs, 8, Norwayne, 2
PHOTOS BY Chelsy Fry and Jennifer Parry 12u Golden Dawgs Vayda Wilmoth sends the ball to the outfield for a double. Maya Wenger shows bunt to advance a runner. Peyton Neiger Golden Dawgs 8 Norwayne 2 The 12u Golden Dawgs came away with a win against Norwayne this evening in their opening pool play game…
Read MoreGOLD RUSH: Dalton’s Miller fastest in Ohio in 100-meter dash
Dalton’s Brianna Chenevey places 2nd at the state meet for the 200-meter dash in Division III. (Photo by Randy Fath) Dalton’s Evan Hodkinson places 4th in the 800-meter at the OHSAA state meet. (Photo by Randy Fath) Dalton’s Ozzie Miller begins to pull ahead during the 100-meter dash at the state meet. (Photo by Randy…
Read MoreTRACK & FIELD UPDATE: Dalton’s Ozzie Miller state champ; boys 4×100 relay comes in 3rd
PHOTO BY BEN NICHOLS Dalton’s Ozzie Miller came in first place Saturday in Division III at the Ohio State High School Athletic Association state championship. The 4×100 relay team comprised of Miller, Adam Marthey, Dillon Horst and Jaiden Malone came in third place on Saturday. On Friday, Dalton’s girls 4×800 team placed 7th in state…
Read MoreDalton to send 16 to state meet
PHOTO PROVIDED Dalton’s Ava Martinez, Brianna Chenevey, Amelia Knetzer and Lauren Clos are among 16 track and field athletes headed to the state meet. By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer A school record 16 athletes will represent Dalton High School’s track and field team at the state meet after an impressive performance at…
Read MoreDawgs sent home from tourney in district semi upset
ARCHIVE PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMC Photography Dalton’s Isaac Wengerd earlier in the season. By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer The 2021 season for Dalton High School’s varsity baseball team ended in the Division IV Medina District semifinal. The No. 2 seed Dawgs were upset by No. 3 Columbia 8-1 May 25…
Read MoreDalton varsity falls to Columbia in semifinals
Dalton varsity baseball fell to Columbia 8-1 in the Div. IV Medina District semifinal. Seth Manley was 2 for 3 with a triple. Dalton ended the season with a 20-8 record. Read more in the June 2 edition of The Dalton Gazette & Kidron News.
Read MoreDawgs beat heat to place runner-up at districts
PHOTO PROVIDED From left, Brianna Chenevey, Lauren Clos, Ava Martinez and Amelia Knetzer. By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer Dalton High School’s track and field team battled through the heat during the district tournament last week for both the boys and girls team to finish district runner-up. East Canton took the top spot…
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