Lady Rams volleyball eyeing regional play

October 27, 2011 • Lea Whitmer, Senior Writer  
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

Sup ladies? The Lady Rams volleyball team ended their regular season by defeating the South Range Raiders.  This year they moved down from division 3 to division 4. Tournament play is taking place at Badger High School.  The Rams were seeded number 3; Ledgemont was 1 and Lordstown was 2. In their first... Read more »

Small town volleyball star Riffee shines

Small town volleyball star Riffee shines

October 28, 2010 • Brittney Bevilacqua, Senior Writer  
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories

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Athletes, coaches and leagues brace themselves for concussion impact

Athletes, coaches and leagues brace themselves for concussion impact

September 30, 2010 • Nea Wolford, Senior Writer  
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Top Stories

     Concussions may be one of the most common injuries in high school sports. According to the Sports Concussion Institute, it is estimated that around 10 percent of high school athletes suffer a concussion each season if they participate in a contact sport. But when it comes to how severe this... Read more »

Volleyball finishes regular season undefeated

Volleyball finishes regular season undefeated

September 29, 2010 • Alyssa Johns and Miranda Sparks, Junior Writers  
Filed under Fall Sports, Top Stories

     For the second time in Coach Jenny Staunton’s career, the Mineral Ridge High School volleyball team has completed an undefeated regular season.      The proud team – led by seniors Megan Ben, Brittney Bevilacqua, and Paige Rassega – earned their final regular season win on... Read more »

Golf season in full swing with Coach Brown at the helm

September 23, 2010 • Dino Digiacomo, Junior Writer  
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

     The Mineral Ridge golf team began their 2010 campaign by hiring a new head coach. Mr. Shawn Brown, fifth grade teacher at Mineral Ridge Middle School, was brought on after the departure of Mr. Anderson.      One the whole, the team seems very excited to have Coach Brown leading them this... Read more »

Talking smack behind the fans’ back

September 21, 2010 • Emily Ayers, Junior Writer  
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

     Athletes are taught about being good sports, but what really goes on, on the field?      Athletes are encouraged to be good sports by parents, teachers and coaches. They are even required to attend yearly OHSAA-mandated meetings about sportsmanship. “Being a good sport is just the right... Read more »

Volleyball team looks to keep record clean

September 21, 2010 • Brittney Bevilacqua, Senior Writer  
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

     The Lady Rams Varsity Volleyball team is on a hot streak with a 9-0 record. This record places the girls in the number one spot in the ITCL.      “I think it is possible for us to win the league and going undefeated would just be a plus. We just have to keep our heads on straight and taking... Read more »

The rivalry continues

September 15, 2010 • Nea Wolford and Brittney Bevilacqua, Senior Writers  
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

Athletes from Mineral Ridge and McDonald speak out          Senior football players from Mineral Ridge and McDonald met for their last rivalry game on Friday, September 10.      Every game is a hurdle in the long road to making the playoffs, but a special type of anticipation builds toward... Read more »

Injured senior Garland sits season opener

Injured senior Garland sits season opener

September 2, 2010 • James Evans, Senior Writer  
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports

     The Mineral Ridge football season began on August 27. Senior and varsity quarterback Jesse Garland was unable to play.      Jesse tore his ACL, MCL, and Lateral Meniscus during a summer scrimmage against Champion High School. But even after he was taken away by a golf cart, Jesse came back... Read more »