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Lady Dawgs lose close contest to Western Reserve

PHOTOS BY AMBER DOTY By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer It was a close game, but Dalton High School’s varsity girls basketball team could not grab the lead at the end of their 36-33 loss to Western Reserve on Dec. 12. This put the Lady Dawgs’ overall record at 1-4 and they are 1-1 in…

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Comets win big in home opener; Lady Comets have 3-3 overall record

PHOTOS FROM CENTRAL CHRISTIAN’S FACEBOOK PAGE By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer Central Christian School’s varsity boys basketball team took a loss in their season opener against Rittman, but the Comets regained their momentum to secure a win against Genesis Christian for the home opener. CCS went on to defeat St. Peter’s the next week.…

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HS BASKETBALL: Lady Dawgs run in to trouble on the road

Dalton’s Lauren Clos against Norwayne Dec. 3. (PHOTOS BY AMBER DOTY | FOR THE DGKN)  Dalton’s Mia Weaver. By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sports writer Dalton High School’s varsity girls basketball team ran into trouble on the road with losses to Norwayne and Marlington. The Lady Dawgs have an overall record of 1-3 and a WCAL…

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HS GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lady Dawgs edge Chipps in double OT

Dalton’s Ella Lunsford’s fast break is cheered on by her teammates during a game last week against Chippewa. The Lady Dawgs edge the Chipps 59-58 to even their record at 1-1 to open the season.  PHOTOS BY AMBER DOTY | FOR THE DGKN Lauren Clos has control of the ball Nov. 25 during the Dawgs’…

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DALTON HS BASKETBALL: Lady Dawgs drop season opener to Triway

PHOTOS BY AMBER DOTY Dalton’s Tess Denning tips off against Triway Saturday. Dalton’s Addesa Miller put up 16 points for the Lady Dawgs Saturday against Triway. By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sports writer Dalton High School’s girls varsity basketball team took a 50-42 road loss to Triway in the season opener Nov. 21. The Lady Dawgs…

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Dalton girls basketball hosts ‘Summer Youth Challenge’

DGKN staff report The Dalton girls basketball program hosted a Summer Youth Challenge during the month of June for any female student entering grades K-8, according to information provided. “We appreciate all the hard work our future Lady Bulldogs put in for this challenge,” wrote Head Coach Katie Miller.  “Thank you again to all the…

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Senior Lady Dawgs reflect on season

Dalton seniors, from left, Kelsey Shoup, Camille Beatty, Makenna Geiser and Gabby Cicconetti celebrate their district title.  (ARCHIVE PHOTO BY DREW HUGLAND | DGKN) By Ariel Stahler Gazette & News sports writer “Historic” is how Dalton High School senior Makenna Geiser summarized her final season on the girls varsity basketball team. It was historic, not just for the…

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Lady Dawgs’ season ends in regional semi

Dalton’s Makenna Geiser and Kelsey Shoup Thursday at Perry High School.  (PHOTOS BY DREW HUGLAND | DGKN) By Ariel Stahler Gazette & News sports writer Dalton High School’s varsity girls basketball team battled throughout its entire game against Cornerstone Christian Academy in the Division IV regional semifinal March 5. But the Lady Dawgs could not…

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Lady Dawgs district champs; play March 5 at Perry

PHOTO BY DREW HUGLAND | DGKN photographer By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sports writer Dalton’s varsity girls basketball team took down East Canton 49-34 Saturday in the Div. IV Creston district final.  Makenna Geiser had 23 points, eight rebounds and one assist. Tess Denning finished with 12 boards and 7 points. Dalton advanced to the Region 13 semifinal March…

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Lady Dawgs jump out to early lead in tourney

Dalton sophomore Mia Weaver goes up for a shot against Hillsdale in a sectional district matchup. (PHOTO BY DREW HUGLAND | DGKN photographer) By Ariel Stahler Gazette & News sports writer Dalton High School’s varsity girls basketball team jumped out to a 12-0 start to their game against Hillsdale and never looked back. The No. 1 seed Lady…

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