A.W. Sports

BY KEVIN O’CONNOR | CROSS COUNTRY COACH — For the first time in 37 years, the Anthony Wayne boys cross country team took first place in the Northern Lakes League, and the girls weren’t far behind, placing second during the October 16 meet at Whiteford Valley Golf Course in Ottawa Lake, Mich.  …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — As Ryan Donley takes the helm of the Anthony Wayne Generals baseball program, he can guarantee the players and parents one thing – he’ll bring the passion. “I love Anthony Wayne and I love the sport of base-ball,” said Donley, who was named head coach during …

BY ANDY POLLOCK | MIRROR SPORTS — Coming off back-to-back state Final 4 appearances, the Anthony Wayne girls soccer team, currently ranked No. 3 in the latest OSSCA poll, is off to a 9-0 start this season. With 12 seniors leading a balanced attack and strong defensive front, the Lady Generals have …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Mark Nell is not a guy who is easily overwhelmed, but within days of announcing his plan to retire from coaching, the leader of Generals baseball had received 2,000 to 3,000 phone calls, texts, tweets and messages through social media that he’s not even sure how …

BY J. PATRICK EAKEN | MIRROR SPORTS — Anthony Wayne senior track athlete Aiden Green won a 100-meter state championship in the seated track and field tournament at Hillard Darby High School last weekend, even setting a state meet record. “Speaking of senior seasons, Aiden Green wrapped up his in style,” said …

BY J. PATRICK EAKEN | MIRROR SPORTS — Last Saturday afternoon in Clyde, the sun came out and it warmed up just enough for the bats to come alive in Anthony Wayne’s 15-4 Division I regional final victory over North Ridgeville at Joe Wilson Field. Ohio’s ninth-ranked Generals made a statement in …

BY J. PATRICK EAKEN | MIRROR SPORTS — The Perrysburg baseball team hosted a “wild and crazy” game against Anthony Wayne for the Northern Lakes League championship on May 17. The nine-inning, 22-hit contest was enough to stress out any ballplayer or coach. The game had its twists and turns, but the …

BY J. PATRICK EAKEN | MIRROR SPORTS — The Anthony Wayne softball team began its potential tournament run the right way. The Generals advanced to the Division I district semifinals after a 5-1 victory over Northview in Whitehouse on May 12. Brooklyn Patchen struck out nine, walked three and allowed six hits …

BY J. PATRICK EAKEN | MIRROR SPORTS — Maumee tried to scratch and claw its way back into its Northern Lakes League baseball game at Anthony Wayne last week, but the Panthers fell 13-3 in five innings. The Panthers scored a run in the third and added two in the fourth, but …

BY J. PATRICK EAKEN | MIRROR SPORTS — In response to losing its hold on the Northern Lakes League title last week, the Anthony Wayne boys lacrosse team whipped visiting Brunswick, 14-3, last Saturday in non-league action. AW junior goalie Caden VonSeggern was proud of the way his team bounced back and …