School districts rely on community oversight, and candidates interested in running for a board seat in the November election must complete paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18. As part of meeting that deadline, they must gather signatures from at least 10 voters in their board district on a petition, so advance work is needed. Those […]
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Knights capture 2nd crown
The Northeastern softball team defeated Centerville 5-2 in the championship game of the Winchester softball sectional on Thursday, May 28. It was the first time since 2017 that the Northeastern softball program has won a sectional championship in softball — only the second time in school history. After upsetting 2A second-ranked Hagerstown two days prior, […]
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Brick wall woes deeper than expected
As seen on most HGTV home renovation shows, a repair at Northeastern High School became more complicated once work began. As crews removed the outside layer of bricks to repair the gym’s exterior, they discovered issues with the barriers behind the bricks and determined the walls needed structural reinforcement. Additional insulation and water barriers will […]
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Lady Knights cap regular season with road win at Southern Wells
The Northeastern softball team closed out regular-season play on Friday, May 22, with a win over host Southern Wells. The game was scoreless for the first two innings before the Northeastern offense kicked in. The Lady Knights scored 12 runs over the next four innings, including six runs in the fourth inning, to cruise to […]
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Richmond slips past Northeastern 10-8
The Richmond baseball team used seven pitchers and visiting Northeastern played five in their nonconference game Thursday, May 21, getting some work in for their pitching staff before the postseason. The Knights were holding an 8-7 lead entering the sixth inning. The Red Devils scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to […]
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Knights top Tigers, pull even in TEC race
The Hagerstown baseball team had a chance to clinch outright first place in the Tri-Eastern Conference for the second straight season, but the Knights had other plans. Northeastern scored two runs in the first inning, added two runs in the third inning and held off visiting Hagerstown’s comeback effort to win the May 14 game […]
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BPA students earn national recognition
Several Wayne County teens placed in the nation’s top 10 at Business Professionals of America’s National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Centerville, Lincoln, Northeastern and Richmond sent dozens of competitors in a variety of categories. Lincoln The Golden Eagles had two students that made it on stage for recognition this year. Karson Ulerick finished fourth […]
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Northeastern stumbles, loses at Winchester
The Knights entered the May 12 game at Winchester tied for the league lead as one of the two undefeated teams left in the race. Winchester threw a wrench into Northeastern’s plans. McCormic Anderson shut out the Knights in a complete game performance, only allowing two base hits. The Falcons scored all the runs they […]
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7th-inning homer lifts Tigers over Northeastern
The Northeastern softball team hosted 2A third-ranked Hagerstown in a game on Thursday, May 14, with the outright Tri-Eastern Conference lead on the line. Both programs have had an outstanding season and both entered the game without a loss in conference play. Both teams have potent line-ups, but in this game, it was the pitching […]
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Knights no-hit, run-rule Titans
The Knights combined five different pitchers on a five-inning no-hitter against visiting conference opponent Tri High on May 6. Gavin Johnson, Kaleb Kress, Jarrett Leitner, Max McClain and Kaleb Moore all spent time on the mound, with Moore getting credit for the win. The Knights exploded for eight runs in the bottom of the fourth […]