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Witt, Laytart overcome odds to continue athletic careers

Published by sports@presspub... on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 1:34pm

Because the COVID-19 pandemic canceled their senior seasons, Genoa baseball coach Nissen was concerned about seniors Sam Witt and Allen Laytart’s chances to play the game collegiately.

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Foos earns 305 victory; McCaughey gets first truck victory

Published by sports@presspub... on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 1:33pm

Chad Kemenah was forced to adjust his line during the 410 sprint feature and he made it work to perfection, taking the lead with just two laps to go to claim the $4,000 top prize at Fremont Speedway Saturday on Willie’s Sales and Service Night.

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Eastwood Open

Published by sports@presspub... on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 1:32pm

The Eastwood Open benefitting the Eastwood Athletic Booster Association will be a four-person scramble at Belmont Country Club on July 31 with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and cost is $100. Contact Chet Welch at 419-215-4482 or Mick Foster at 419-348-4934.

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Lourdes wrestling adds Guillen

Published by sports@presspub... on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 1:32pm

Head coach Dock Kelly III has announced that Moises Guillen will transfer to Lourdes University in the fall to continue his wrestling career with the Gray Wolves. Guillen grew up wrestling and learning the sport at the East Toledo Wrestling Club.

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Walleye extend offers to 6 players

Published by sports@presspub... on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 1:31pm

TOLEDO, OH— The Toledo Walleye announced today its list of six players that have received qualifying offers for the 2020-21 season. Information regarding qualified players is listed below.

Goaltender (1) Billy Christopoulos

Forward (1) Justin Buzzeo

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Walleye sign D-men

Published by sports@presspub... on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 1:30pm

Defensemen Butrus Ghafari and Connor Walters have agreed to terms with the Toledo Walleye for the 2020-21 season.

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Mud Hens season canceled

Published by sports@presspub... on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 1:28pm

Major League Baseball has announced the 2020 Minor League Baseball season will not be played due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To say the Mud Hens are saddened by this development is an understatement, but we know this determination did not come lightly.

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Bergman D-III Coach of the Year

Published by sports@presspub... on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 12:33pm

It was never announced at the state wrestling meet because the meet never happened, but Genoa coach Bob Bergman is the Division III Coach of the Year.