Baseball
HS BASEBALL: Bears back-to-back state champs
PHOTOS FROM WAYNEDALE BASEBALL ON TWITTER, WAYNEDALE ATHLETICS ON FACEBOOK The spotlight is holding steady on the Waynedale Golden Bears baseball team. The Bears returned to the OHSAA Div. III state finals June 10 at Canal Park in Akron and won 10-1 over Harrison Central to keep their state champion crown. The Bears also…
Read MoreDalton baseball tournament run ends in regional semifinal
PHOTOS BY JUSTINE LOOMIS Dalton’s Justin Basinger Dalton’s Brady Hignight By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer Dalton High School’s varsity baseball team overcame many tough teams in the tournament this season, but they could not clear the hurdle of John F. Kennedy in the Division IV regional semifinal June 1 at Louisville High…
Read MoreHS BASEBALL: Bulldogs, Bears district champs
PHOTOS BY JUSTINE LOOMIS Dalton’s varsity baseball team celebrates winning the Division IV district title against Medina. Dalton’s Jack Steiner Dalton’s Will Carmichael and Talan Greegor Dalton’s Brady Hignight By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer Heading into the Division IV Medina district tournament, Dalton High School’s varsity baseball team knew what was…
Read MoreDALTON BASEBALL: District tourney next stop for Dawgs
PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton baseball players celebrate in the dugout after teammate Jack Steiner hit an inside-the-park, three-run homer against Cornerstone Christian. The Dawgs are 8-2 headed into the district tourney. Dalton’s Seth Wyckoff winds up. Trey Dunn slides safely into third May 17. Dalton’s Keller McFarren By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette…
Read MoreDalton baseball 10-3 in WCAL entering tournament
PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer As the start of tournament action is quickly approaching, Dalton High School’s varsity baseball team is on the right track for success. After a loss to Norwayne early in the week, the Dawgs came back the next day to defeat…
Read MoreDALTON BASEBALL: Win streak
PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton relief pitcher Will Carmichael winds up for the pitch. By ARIEL STAHLER | Gazette & News sports writer Dalton High School’s varsity baseball team remained on its hot streak of six wins in a row with two victories over Hillsdale, but the win streak was snapped…
Read MoreDalton baseball: Close not enough for Dawgs
PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Top, Alex Hess gets the out at third and looks for the double play against Waynedale. Will Carmichael at first base. By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer In the beginning weeks of the baseball season, many teams work to overcome the early-season challenges they face. Dalton…
Read MoreVARSITY BASEBALL: Dawgs start season with pair of wins over Smithies
PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton’s Seth Wyckoff pitches Dalton’s Will Carmichael By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sports writer A spring rain shower delayed the start of the season for Dalton High School’s varsity baseball team, but when the Dawgs were able to take the field, they earned two wins over Smithville before…
Read MoreDalton baseball preview: Diamond Dawgs
ARCHIVE PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Seniors Jack Steiner, left, and Justin Basinger are among Bulldogs players to watch for this season. By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer Dalton High School’s varsity baseball team is filled with young players who are looking to jump out to a strong start in the…
Read MoreDalton baseball star receives Bates scholarship
PHOTO BY GRACE GREER PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer Kole Miller has been recognized for his efforts on and off the baseball field by being awarded the Roy Bates scholarship. The 2022 Dalton High School graduate was one of eight finalists who received $2,500. Looking…
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