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Dawg Days 3-on-3 tournament grows

PHOTOS FROM DAWG DAYS BASKETBALL dawgdaysbasketball.com For the 18th year, Dawg Days 3-on-3 summer basketball tournament returns July 16. The action begins at 9 a.m. at Village Green Park in Dalton. For more information and to register, visit dawgdaysbasketball.com. DALTON It’s a reunion of sorts. It’s one of the largest growing events in Dalton. It promotes…

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Dawgs’ tourney run best in more than two decades

PHOTO BY AMBER DOTY Dalton’s Jack Steiner PHOTO BY KATIE GOOD  Dalton’s Braylon Wenger at the tip-off PHOTO BY KATIE GOOD Dalton’s Brady Hignight goes for a layup against Richmond Heights in the regional final game.   By Ariel Stahler DGKN sportswriter This tournament was unlike anything Dalton High School’s varsity boys basketball team had experienced in more…

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Dalton boys basketball advances to regional finals Friday

PHOTOS BY AMBER DOTY Dalton varsity boys basketball team won against Colonel Crawford 51-46 in the regional semifinals at Canton Memorial Fieldhouse March 7. DGKN staff report CANTON  Dalton varsity boys basketball team will play Richmond Heights at 7 p.m. March 10 at Canton Memorial Fieldhouse in the regional final tournament. The Dawgs advanced to…

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DALTON VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL: District champs for first time since 2002

PHOTO FROM DALTON LOCAL SCHOOLS Dalton’s varsity boys basketball team claimed its first district championship in 21 years. The Dawgs won the Division IV Northeast 2 district March 3 against No. 2 Warren JFK 71-58. By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sportswriter A late-winter rainstorm, a power outage and Warren JFK’s defense all were not enough to…

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Dawgs headed for district tournament

PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Braylon Wenger led the Bulldogs with 40 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals. Dalton’s Jack Steiner goes up for a basket against the Middlefield Cardinal Huskies. The Bulldogs won the Division IV Northeast 2 sectional final to advance to the district tournament. By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sportswriter Dalton’s varsity…

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FOUR-PEAT Dalton boys win share of title with Norwayne, Smithville

PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton’s Brady Hignight and Braylon Wenger celebrate their fourth year of winning at least a share of the WCAL title. PHOTOS BY KATIE GOOD (katiegoodphotography.mypixieset.com) Dalton’s boys basketball team and the crowd go wild after the Dawgs beat Norwayne to secure at least a share of the Wayne County Athletic League…

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Dalton gets big WCAL wins vs. Hillsdale, Northwestern

PHOTOS BY KATIE GOOD | Katie Good Photography   By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sports writer As the season enters the homestretch, Dalton High School’s boys varsity basketball team has been putting up impressive and encouraging performances against WCAL teams. The Dawgs earned big victories against Northwestern and Hillsdale to improve their overall record to 11-6.…

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WENG-ING IT — Dalton senior averages 33 points over two games vs. Bears, Smithies

PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton’s Braylon Wenger contributed 39 points with four 3-pointers at Friday’s game against Waynedale. Dalton’s Quentin Lehman Dalton’s Jack Steiner Dalton’s student section shows spirit on Construction Night. By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sports writer Dalton High School’s varsity boys basketball team secured important league wins over Smithville and…

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HS BOYS BASKETBALL: Dalton in control to beat Chipps

PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton’s Braylon Wenger collected 20 of his 35 points in the first two quarters of the Jan. 6 game against Chippewa. Jack Steiner finished with 21 points and three 3-pointers. The Dawgs had a home victory 72.-56. By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sports writer It was a game of…

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Dalton, Waynedale, Central Christian basketball kick off seasons

By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sports writer Dalton High School’s varsity boys basketball team started the season with a loss to Hiland. They later faced Smithville for the first game of league competition, which resulted in a loss for the Dawgs. Dalton has an overall record of 0-2 and a WCAL record of 0-1. The Dawgs…

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