Because tennis is a single-class sport, the Indiana High School Athletics Association runs a team tournament and an individual tournament for No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles players from teams that have been eliminated. The individual tournament runs parallel to the team tournament. The regional for teams and sectional for qualifying individuals were held […]
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2 shops at homes get BZA approval
Two men received zoning permission to begin businesses at their residences. During its Oct. 9 meeting, the Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances that enable Elam Zook Jr. to repair construction and small equipment and Ivan Glick to build custom hardwood furniture on agriculturally zoned properties. Zook’s business will be on Charles Road […]
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Tigers avoid Bulldogs’ upset bid
The Hagerstown volleyball team closed out regular-season play on Thursday, Oct. 9, by hosting Centerville in the final Tri-Eastern Conference match of the season for both schools. The two teams played five days prior in the Wayne County tournament with the Tigers winning each set easily in a sweep. The Tigers again won the match […]
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Lady Tigers win 5-set thriller over Lady Knights
The Hagerstown volleyball team traveled to Fountain City on Thursday, Oct. 2, for a Tri-Eastern Conference match with the Northeastern Lady Knights. The atmosphere at match time was electric and further charged by the fact that it was senior night for Northeastern. The two rivals battled toe-to-toe through five sets, and neither team blinked. The […]
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Tiger boys win; Tiger girls 2nd
The Hagerstown cross country teams traveled to Charlottesville on Saturday, Sept. 20, to participate in the annual Gary Powers Memorial Cross Country Invitational hosted by Eastern Hancock. The Tigers captured five of the top eight spots to easily capture the boys race while the Lady Tigers finished second in the girls race. Individual finishes for […]
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Nettle Creek reviews facility needs, insurance projections
Proposed improvements at Hagerstown schools include a playground, carpeting and stair repairs. During its Tuesday, Sept. 16, work session, Nettle Creek’s school board conducted public hearings on the district’s 2026 budget, bus replacement, capital projects plans and related resolutions. Some ideas for the capital projects plan include Hagerstown Elementary’s playground equipment ($750,000), LGI room carpet […]
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Tigers defeat Eagles 76-12 on Homecoming
The Hagerstown Tigers, playing before a large Homecoming crowd on Friday, Sept. 19, welcomed neighboring Lincoln to town for a Tri-Eastern Conference game. The Tigers, usually a pass-first team, changed up their attack, only attempting six passes for the game. The Tiger game plan was to run the ball. The Tigers were very effective; 90 […]
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Hagerstown evens record with blowout win over Pats
After coming up short by a single point in their season opener and surrendering a halftime lead in their second game, the Hagerstown Tigers have elevated their play, both offensively and defensively. Hagerstown traveled to Liberty on Friday, Sept. 12, for a Tri-Eastern game with Union County, and the Tigers completely dominated the game. Less […]
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Northeastern starts fast in 89-6 win over Lincoln
Times have changed for Northeastern football. Twenty seasons ago, the team was 0-10. The current Knight team is the defending Tri-Eastern Conference champion and is the only unbeaten team in league play this season. The Knights traveled to Cambridge City on Friday, Sept. 12, for a TEC game against Lincoln. The Knights stunned the crowd […]
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Tigers overpower Indians for 1st win
The Hagerstown football team made the long trip to Union City on Friday, Sept. 5, for a Tri-Eastern Conference game between two winless teams. Hagerstown was the aggressor from the opening kick. The Tigers won the opening toss and deferred to the Indians. The Indians went four and out and punted to Hagerstown. The Tigers […]