A.W. Sports

The Anthony Wayne Junior High School sports teams had a very successful fall season. The seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball teams both placed first in the Northern Lakes League, as did the seventh-grade football team. The boys cross country team claimed second place, while the girls team placed third, and the …

BY KEVIN O’CONNOR | CROSS COUNTRY COACH — For the first time since 1983, the Anthony Wayne boys cross country team is headed to the state championship meet. The boys won the Division 1 regional cross country championship last Saturday. Similar to their Northern Lakes League title two weeks ago, this was …

BY KEVIN O’CONNOR | CROSS COUNTRY COACH — Last Saturday was a terrific team day as both the girls and boys Anthony Wayne cross country teams finished as runners-up in the district championship meet at Scream Acres/Leaders Farm. Both teams will advance to this Saturday’s regional meet in Tiffin. The girls races …

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 …