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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Lincoln graduate, broadcaster chosen for Smart Futures honor
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County is honoring a Cambridge City native who has become nationally known as a broadcast journalist and live event host. The clubs’ honoree for its 26th annual Smart Futures Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 30, is Lauren Bohlander Kanaan, perhaps best known professionally for reporting on open-wheel racing and hosting […]
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Board approves Junior Tiger Ambassadors club
Nettle Creek’s school board approved a new student organization, extracurricular activities and agreements with community partners at its Wednesday, Sept. 10, meeting. Activities Superintendent Emily Schaeffer recommended approval of the new Junior Tiger Ambassadors club. Students are to be empowered to represent their peers, foster leadership, promote school spirit and contribute meaningfully to both the […]
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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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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 […]
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Tigers topple Seton Catholic
Seton Catholic and Hagerstown, two programs with substantial past success, met on Thursday, Sept. 4, for a nonconference volleyball clash at Robert E. Clark Gymnasium. The match saw Jolie Scherschel’s return to the court for the Lady Cards after she had been sidelined with an injury for the last four matches. The two programs are […]
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Former teacher, current parent returns to Nettle Creek
The three children of Nettle Creek School Corp.’s newest administrator are thrilled their mom will be back in purple and gold. Superintendent Emily Schaeffer said all Nettle Creek personnel are very excited about Maria Tinkle’s return in a new role – the district’s director of learning. The board approved hiring Tinkle at its Aug. 26 […]
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Bulldogs clear major hurdle with win over Hagerstown
The Centerville Bulldog tennis team entertained Hagerstown on Monday, Aug. 25, in a key Tri-Eastern Conference matchup. Bulldog head coach Randy Ecker and his assistant coach Susie Ecker have built a powerhouse program, reaching unprecedented levels of success. The Bulldogs are the defending TEC champions as well as the defending sectional champions, but several team […]
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Tigers battle to TEC win over Tri
The Hagerstown tennis team hosted Tri High on the Hagerstown courts Thursday, Aug. 28, in a Tri-Eastern Conference clash. The Tigers prevailed 3-2 in a hard fought match. The Tigers won at No. 1 singles, No. 3 singles and at No. 2 doubles to clinch the win and improve to 5-2 on the season. Winners […]
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Hagerstown beats Richmond in 2 sets
The Hagerstown volleyball team played host to Richmond and Triton Central on Saturday, Aug. 30, in a round-robin format. In the opening match, Triton Central defeated Richmond in straight sets by scores of 25-17 and 27-25. In the second match, Hagerstown defeated Richmond 25-15 and 25-8. Nia Jones had four digs for Richmond, Jazelle James […]