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Knights gain revenge and sole possession of first place in OCC with 42-26 win over Wooster.

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Generals roll in fourth to post key win over Orrville; face key five-game stretch.

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Wooster stays in town, selects Doug Haas to be new football coach.

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Wow factor off the charts as Wooster thinclads host first-ever indoor meet at Scot Center.

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Wooster wrestlers place seventh in own invite, pair of seconds highlight effort.

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Scot Center a huge plus in recruiting game for Wooster coaches

After 40-plus years, Christmas finally arrives for Scot coaches in form of Scot Center.

DeHaan, White hit significant milestone

Wooster High swim coaches reach personal milestone with 200th career win.

Lady Knights show their poise in showdown with Generals

Knights gain revenge and sole possession of first place in OCC with 42-26 win over Wooster.

Stebbins, wrestling Generals gearing up for postseason

Wooster to host Ohio Cardinal Conference wrestling tournament.

Martin hoping victory over Riders can springboard Generals into strong finish

Generals roll in fourth to post key win over Orrville; face key five-game stretch.

OCC title on line as West Holmes squares off against Wooster

Generals, Knights look to gain upper hand in OCC girls' basketball race.

Board of education approves Haas as new WHS football coach

Doug Haas was formally approved as Wooster High School's new head football coach by the Wooster City School District board of education.

Generals tap Haas to take over reins of football program

Wooster stays in town, selects Doug Haas to be new football coach.

Come a little closer Woo, Arnold and the Knights won’t mind

Despite the General's efforts to hold back West Holmes Jan. 27, the Knights came out with a 70-49 victory in the Dungeon.

New era for Scot track team begins with addition of Scot Center

Wow factor off the charts as Wooster thinclads host first-ever indoor meet at Scot Center.

Five hundred and counting – General swimmers reach important mark

Wooster High boys swim program reaches win No. 500 milestone.

Stebbins, Chapman top Generals’ invite showing with pair of seconds

Wooster wrestlers place seventh in own invite, pair of seconds highlight effort.

Wooster divers help keep streak of OCC titles alive with tight win over Ashland

One mistake nearly capsizes Generals OCC run of swimming championships.

Six seniors carrying the load for Generals this winter

Experience has been critical link in Wooster's 10-game winning streak and rise to top of OCC.

Grapplers looking for hometown support as they look to host Wooster Invitational

Generals host 10-team Wooster Invitational with eye on defending 2011 crown.

Generals rebound from NEAC disappointment to waltz to OCC championship

Wooster's depth swamps competition in Ohio Cardinal Conference swim championships.

Lucky Eight – Talks to find new WHS football coach begin

Search for Wooster High football coach narrowed to eight for first-round talks.

Tough stretch of games makes statement about 9-1 Generals

Wooster runs winning streak to nine games, grabs upper hand in OCC.

General swimmers finish second in NEAC swim championships

In a battle of depth, Canfield slips by Wooster for NEAC title.

Generals rally back, but finish second in NEAC Championships

DQ proves costly as Wooster places second in NEAC championships.

Community students can get in free to Scots-Oberlin men’s basketball game

Scots-Oberlin basketball game free to all students in the community.

Generals make a statement in 48-43 win over Lady Hawks

Wooster got what it wanted when it came to Hiland's Perry Reese Center Jan. 3, churning out a 48-43 win over the Lady Hawks and earning one more notch in its search for a return to glory.

Generals clip Hiland in key non-conference game

Wooster has pair of statement games in victories over West Holmes, Hiland.

Martin looking for turnaround, rather than turnovers, out of Wooster

Generals look to end four game slide Friday night against Clear Fork.

General boys look to extend title run, girls look to bounce back on top of OCC standings

Fresh off NEAC title swims, Generals remain home to host OCC championships.

Scots win twice in Mose Hole, ready to make move in North Coast

Scots post pair of wins in Mose Hole Classic, NCAC play up next.

General wrestlers take lessons learned from high-ropes course to mats

Aerial lessons: High-ropes course teaches valuable lessons for General wrestlers.

It’s simple – Moore looking for Scots to just get better

Scots hoping strong showing in Mose Hole Tournament will give them strong push into NCAC play.

Depth, diving key to Wooster’s hopes in NEAC swim championships

General swim teams looking to add second phase of NEAC titles to resumes.

Knapic hopes that practice will pay off for Wooster gymnastics team

General gymnasts have logged plenty of practice time in preparation for coming meets.

Matthew happy with girls’ performances at Viking Invitational

'Tired' Generals make most of opportunities at Cleveland State.

Baus hoping new look for Walker will help Generals compete for OCC title

Walker looking to finish her four-year career with a flourish for Wooster.

Hockey and luck combine for contest winner

Ken Landes is the grand prize winner of the Win a Night with the Wooster Oilers contest, which was a Wooster Weekly News promotion in combination with the Oilers. Landes won tickets, merchandise, a gift certificate and the opportunity to drop the first puck at a Wooster Oilers game.

One win, no worries – Generals’ balance difference in NEAC Relays

Generals' depth proves huge early in NEAC Relays Championships.

Generals’ McCreary steps down after 13 years as head coach

Times are changing in Wooster: McCreary steps down as head football coach.

Policing sports, since they won’t

Brian Questel talks violent behavior in sports.

Generals atone for tough opening loss with two blowout victories

Wooster girls bounce back from opening loss with pair of decisive wins.

Stebbins, Chapman both fourth in WIT to lead Wooster wrestlers

General wrestlers gain some wins, but add valuable experience at WIT.

Late surge helps Generals’ swim team grab piece of NEAC hardware

Late surge helps Generals' swim team grab piece of NEAC hardware.

WHS senior Luke McGee honored by board of education

Wooster High School senior Luke McGee was recognized by the Wooster City School District Board of Education for his achievements on and off the field.

Freshmen shine as WHS swimmers open season in Youngstown quad

General swimmers at top of the game in season-opening quad meet.

Wentz grabs second at Madison to top Wooster’s showing in Coke Classic

Host Rams win Coke Classic, Wentz leads Generals' effort.

Preston helps ignite Wooster as it rallies for 47-40 triumph over Colts

Generals save their best for last to rally past Cloverleaf in basketball opener.

Persinger, Wenger notch wins as General girls second in Youngstown quad

Wooster swimmers open with pair of wins in Youngstown quad meet.

Hoops 4 Healing girls basketball classic

Hoops 4 Healing Girls Basketball Classic will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Wooster High School.

After 15 wins a year ago, Generals hoping to keep improving

With talented, deep squad, Wooster girls look to challenge for OCC title.

Experience, or lack thereof, main issue facing Worth, WHS wrestlers

Wooster wrestling team will have to work through growing pains in early going.

Graduation opens up new opportunities for Wooster High gymnastics team

Generals will have new look, but Knapic expects WHS gymnasts to remain competitive.

Generals’ outlook for 2012? Have talent, need experience

Experience may be the missing link as Wooster looks to move up in conference, but Coach Craig Martin is hoping to improve upon last season with his young team.

DeHann hopes Generals swimmers will be up to challenge of another OCC title run

Path to Ohio Cardinal Conference title will present challenges for Wooster High swimmers.

Matthew looking for Generals girls to climb back on top of OCC swimming ranks

Mixture of experience, promise should bring good things for Wooster girls swim team.

Holes to fill, No. 9 Wooster still has experience, lofty goals

National runner-up season behind them, Scots work to stay among nation's elite.

Warren’s missed season was a true pain

Injury forced Warren from field onto sidelines and into the role of a spectator.

Daugherty snares top OCC award; soccer, volleyball also honored

Devin Daugherty ties for Offensive Player of the Year.

Philippon first General to earn first-team All-Ohio honors

Philippon goes out on top; earns first-team All-Ohio soccer honors.

Run, jump and throw: Kacsandi looking to put it all together for Olympic Trials berth

Shoes, shoes, shoes: It's all part of Kacsandi's attempt to reach the U.S. Olympic Trials and beyond.

Murphy was at the heart of Generals’ success on courts

Move to Wooster pays off as Murphy wraps up solid career on tennis courts.

McGee officially commits to Ohio State baseball program

McGee signs on dotted line to make it official: He is Ohio State bound.

Generals' Philippon earns top district honors

Philippon tops Wooster district soccer awards with Player of the Year honors.

Lessons of four months have Wooster’s Kellar looking into future

Nearly four months in, Kellar settling into his job but certainly not slowing down.

Football frenzy underway across GPI coverage area

Week 1 high school football playoff action took its toll on the eight teams inside Graphic Publications, Inc.'s coverage area, as half were eliminated on Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5. The remaining four will be back in action Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12.

Generals’ McGee ready to recognize a dream come true

McGee, Ohio State ready to sign on the dotted line.

Wooster’s quest for district crown falls short against Grizzlies

Late goal costly as Generals fall to Wadsworth in district championship game.

Muddy course takes toll on Wooster’s Neidig, White

Race goes on, but Mother Nature leaves imprint on Boardman Regional meet.

Red Riders extend Generals’ woes as fourth-quarter outburst seals 35-7 victory

Generals hard luck continues; Orrville extends streak to seven games with 35-7 win over Wooster.

McMillan/Benden awards honor student athletes

Four outstanding student athletes, two from Wooster and two from Orrville, were honored during the Orrville/Wooster game for excellence both on and off the field.

101st meeting between Wooster and Orrville in the history books

For the 101st time, the two teams involved on the sixth oldest high school football rivalry met on the field on Oct. 29 when the Wooster Generals took on the Orrville Red Riders.

Future looks bright after 11th-place XC finish at Malone Districts

Second trip to Regionals eludes Wooster girls cross country team.

Wooster girls reach another goal with sectional soccer title

Generals soccer team wins Sectional title; Philippon OCC Player of Year.

Neidig, White post top-15 finishes to advance to Regionals

General cross country team advances pair of runners to Boardman Regional.

First quarter paves way for Generals’ 35-14 win over Knights

Generals quick start, defense haunts West Holmes.

101st or 100th or 99th – those numbers matter little when it’s Wooster-Orrville

It's that time: Wooster-Orrville square off again in annual showdown in Rider Town.

Wayne College volleyball team wins ORCC state title

The Lady Wayne Warriors have become the first volleyball team in UA Wayne College history to win the ORCC state title.

Casey's Challenge inspires progress

Casey's Challenge returned for the second year Oct. 22.

Miller sisters lead Generals to third in OCC title race

Lauren Miller spurs Wooster cross country girls to third in OCC championships.

Neidig’s first-team OCC effort paces Generals’ third place

General harriers finish close third in Ohio Cardinal Conference Cross Country championships.

Generals warming up to OCC title, notch District win

Wooster girls finally get a chance to celebrate OCC soccer title.

HOF banquet offers unique opportunity for reflection

Wooster High honors a select group into its Hall of Fame.

Third quarter costly as Generals fall to Mansfield Senior

Tygers take a bite out of Generals in yet another 38-35 shootout.

Snowbarger hopes lessons learned will show up in Districts

Wooster volleyball teams opens tournament at Uniontown Lake.

Generals lose 42-37 shootout against Minutemen

Loss to Lexington leaves Generals with haunted feeling.

Berlin leads Wooster back to top of Wayne-Holmes pack

Generals back on top of Wayne-Holmes Invitational standings.

Trio of skaters place at Regionals

Three young figure skaters competed at a Regional competition.

Generals on top of their game, leads to W-H title

Wooster captures fourth consecutive Wayne-Holmes Invitational crown.

Postseason tournaments up next for Wooster soccer teams

General soccer teams get soccer draws; look to extend their seasons.

Wooster High set to celebrate 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame class

Wooster All-Sports Boosters honoring 2011 Hall of Fame Class Oct. 15.

Generals remain in second with strong showing in OCC tennis tournament

Trio of seconds help Wooster netters nail down second in OCC Tennis Championships.

Backed-up Generals end skid against Colts with 28-7 victory

Generals get a kick out of 28-7 win over OCC leader Clear Fork.

Generals' title wraps up home-field advantage for OCC tournament

One goal in hand, Wooster looks to OCC soccer tournament and beyond.

Generals’ O-Line doesn’t get the glory, but they get the job done

Wooster's offensive line looks to keep paving the way.

Bleacher jersey gives Follis Field new look

Thanks to the generosity of a local business, Wooster High School's Follis Field has a new look.

Rams get a kick out of Wooster's Homecoming with 27-26 win

Madison ends skid, spoils Wooster's Homecoming with 27-26 victory.

Another successful year for Friends & Neighbors of EWH golf outing

Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House hosted their annual golf scramble at Mohican Hills Golf Course, August 12-13.

Wooster honoring its 2011 athletic hall of fame class Oct. 15

Tickets for Wooster High Athletic Hall of Fame banquet on sale.

Wooster harriers get early taste of District competition

Wooster cross country teams have solid showings at Malone Invitational.

WHS Homecoming filled with tradition

Homecoming 2011 was filled with tradition as Wooster High School welcomed back its alumni.

Team pride on parade

Everyone was a Wooster General Sept. 21 during the 2011 Wooster High School Homecoming Parade.

Snowbarger hoping Generals’ volleyball picture is coming together

General volleyball team putting the pieces of the puzzle together.

Injuries have taken toll on Hansen, Generals’ soccer team

Injury-plagued Generals boys soccer team looks for strong finish to season.

Logee’s 82 Wooster’s top score at OCC’s as Arrows dominate

General golfers finish sixth in Ohio Cardinal Conference tournament.

Generals fall to Rams in homecoming matchup

On Sept. 23, the Wooster Generals fell to the visiting Mansfield Madison Rams by the slimmest of margins.

First quarter plays big as Wooster drops OCC opener to Arrows

Slow start dooms Generals in 56-28 shootout with Ashland.

Humrichouser, Miller pace Generals’ effort at Boardman

Generals get look at regional course and enjoy a pretty good day at Boardman.

Generals in fight for second place in OCC tennis tournament

Wooster tennis team looking to cap strong season with postseason push.

Daugherty’s work ethic paying off for Generals

Through hard work, Wooster's Devin Daugherty has turned himself into a top quarterback.

Regionals loom large for three area figure skaters

Three area figure skaters will be competing at the regional level the first week of October. The future Olympic hopefuls spend hours on the ice each week and live and breathe skating.

Wooster living up to season-long expectations in OCC soccer

General girls taking control of Ohio Cardinal Conference soccer race.

Anderson's six scores lift Generals to win over Akron Ellet

Wooster, Anderson bury Ellet with big second half in 39-14 victory.

White helps Generals take major stride forward in Wooster Invite

Hudson wins Wooster Invite, but Bennett satisfied with performance.

Generals show ‘tons’ of improvement in Wooster Invite

Wooster hosts and places third in Wooster Cross Country Invitational.

Coffman on top of its game, shoots 286 to win Wooster Invitational

Dublin Coffman turns in record-setting performance at Wooster Golf Invitational.

Super Series hockey making a stop at ANIA

Alice Noble hosting Super Series AAA Elite Hockey Tournament Sept. 16-18.

Neidig spurs Wooster’s seventh-place finish at Avon Lake, girls are 13th

Avon Lake offers Generals red-hot test in Earlybird Cross Country Invitational.

Second half ‘Snowballs’ on Wooster in 42-35 loss to Wadsworth

On a hot, hot night, Wadsworth's Snowball cools off Wooster in 42-35 shootout.

Generals bringing some of state’s top golf teams to Wooster Invitational

Wooster High golf team in fast and furious mode as it preps for Wooster Invitational.

Big plays lead to big score as Wooster cruises by Garfield in opener

Anderson's four touchdowns help Generals roll in season opener with 47-20 rout of Garfield.

A General sleep-in: Wooster to host its own cross country invitational

General cross country teams will get some extra shut eye before they go to work.

Miller has Wooster’s top effort at Revere

General girls finish 14th in Revere Cross Country Invitational.

Humrichouser leads WHS effort at Revere Invitational

The Wooster High School boys cross country team competed at the Revere Invitational, August 27, and came home in the middle of the pack, placing eighth out of 17 teams.

Generals kick off 2011 season with a victory

The Wooster High School football team started their season strong with an impressive 47-20 win over the Akron Garfield Golden Rams during their season opener on August 26 at Follis Field.

Wooster High tennis team serves up a good start

WHS tennis coach Stan Burris has lead his team to four out of five wins so far this season. With three seniors leading the pack, the team is off to a good start.

Wooster girls hope to follow up historic first with another

General girls have high hopes for another successful cross country season.

With six letter winners, Snowbarger hopes Wooster volleyball team can return to form

General volleyball team looks to mix blend of veterans, newcomers into winning mark.

Five returning letter winners should give Generals strong cross-country team

Boys are looking to make a strong run at Ohio Cardinal Conference title.

Wayne County Athletic League ticket prices to increase by $1

The Wayne County Athletic League recently approved a $1 increase in ticket prices for all sporting events starting this fall.

Wooster looking to use its speed to keep the excitement building

Gridiron Generals looking to turn talent and speed into wins.

Totten gets a thank you for ‘Thank You, Coach Bates’

Roy Bates Celebration Day one of remembrance for family and friends.

Burris hoping Generals’ experience will be key factor from the beginning

Wooster tennis team has veteran faces playing in new spots as they open 2011 campaign.

Wooster boys will have new look, but expectations remain the same

Hansen has lots of holes, lots of optimism for Generals soccer program.

Veteran WHS girls soccer team setting big goals for itself

Wooster's girls soccer team heads into 2011 campaign with high expectations.

Totten writes his own ‘Thank You’ to Roy Bates

Thank You, Coach Bates - Stan Totten writes the book on Roy Bates.

Cleveland Barons 2K AAA Classic Hockey Tournament

Alice Noble Ice Arena to host the Super Series AAA Elite Hockey tournament Sept. 16-18.

Young General golfers open in middle of pack at Brunswick

Wooster High golf team has young look to it and room to grow.

Wooster Classic a gem for Wooster, game of soccer

Wooster Soccer Classic a big success for all involved.

Same old, same old: Whales win MOSL crown for 18th straight year

Whales swim season comes to a rewarding close with 18th MOSL title.

Wooster High athletic teams welcome the official start to seasons

The school year has (unofficially) begun as fall sports teams have opened practices.

Kellar hits the ground running as Wooster’s new AD

From wireless to face-to-face; Kellar will still be communicating as Wooster's new AD.

Four years has brought big change for Wooster All-Sports Boosters

Changes in Wooster All-Sports Booster Club making a difference for athletes, athletic department.

Wooster trio gets taste of soccer on a national level through ODP

Wooster trio takes part in ODP soccer program in Illinois.

Ralph Jones Slugfest another way to keep kids in the game

WYBI hosting Ralph Jones Slugfest this weekend at Miller Fields.

The adventure of a lifetime

For organizers and participants alike, the Wooster Urban Adventure Challenge was truly the adventure of a lifetime.

USA Swimming zones will have a local flavor

Zoned in: five local swimmers meet qualifying times for USA Swimming zone meets.

Wooster’s Kelly reflects back on first year as a Buckeye

First year in Scarlet and Gray a memorable one for Kasie Kelly.

Wooster High girls soccer team lives, learns through U.S. Women’s World Cup run

Disappointment aside, U.S Women's World Cup title run sparks renewed interest in game for high school students.

Pair travels from Sugar to Salt on 2,000-mile canoe trip

Sugar to Salt canoe trip an adventure for a cause.

National stars unite on the ice in Wooster

The Dream Show is a unique blend of skating and dancing, coupled with stars and local children, ages 5-18. It will take place at the Alice Noble Ice Arena on August 6. Parker Pennington is responsible for the idea, and is also organizing the event to inspire children while providing a new,...

Annual golf scramble supports Every Woman’s House

The annual Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House golf scramble is set to take place August 11 and 12 at Mohican Hills Golf Course in Jeromesville.

The sweet sound of cars racing on Carr Rd. once again

Having been saved from an uncertain future, after an April 6 auction appeared to bring an end to 46 years of racing history at Wayne County Speedway, the 3/8 mile dirt oval was alive again with the sound of revving engines and the smell of burning octane, Friday, July 15,

Annual golf scramble supports Every Woman’s House

The annual Friends and Neighbors of Every Woman's House golf scramble is set to take place August 11 and 12 at Mohican Hills Golf Course in Jeromesville.

Woo Run scheduled for August 13

The Wooster High School cross-country program will host the Woo Run, an annual event, on August 13.

Gold Gloves giving local youth more time on diamond

Gold Glove baseball expanding opportunities for area players.

Wooster runners help keep things organized outside Freedlander Meet

Park and Swim: There is a dry side to the Freedlander Swim Meet.

Five zone qualifying marks highlight local Freedlander showing

Great weather, atmosphere lead to another great Freedlander Swim Meet.

White, Ice red-hot at Hershey State T&F Games

White, Ice lead local contingent at state Hershey Track & Field Games.

A grand slam for inclusion

The Field of Dreams game was held beneath the lights on Saturday, July 9, at Wooster Foursquare Softball Field. Special Olympians were paired with community business partners, and the yellow and blue jerseys were all that differentiated the players - not disability or ability.

A piece of Hamsher will remain a General, even as she moves on

Wooster athletic director Hamsher moving on to redder pastures.

Freedlander swim meet: It’s action in the water and out

Freedlander swim meet all about parents and communication.

Fast pitch softball tournament a “hit” in Orrville

Top softball players from throughout the area gathered in Orrville over Independence Day weekend to take part in the Orrville Firefighters Association Fire in the Sky Fast Pitch Softball Tournament.

Wooster’s McGee plays in Crossroads Baseball Series

McGee's spring campaign carries over into Crossroad Baseball Series.

The Old West comes to Wooster

Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages gathered at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on the Fourth of July weekend to take part in the Northern Ohio Outlaws Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition.

Freedlander has changed, but its quality has remained the same

Lure of Freedlander draws swimmers from across the region.

Woods will have special interest - and student - in U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

Kormanik's spot in U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials has local connection.

City Series title has extra meaning for Ports Petroleum, Montelione

Ports Petroleum, Montelione show their resolve in winning City Series and life.

Ex-General Buckwalter reflects back on ‘experience’ at Nationals

WHS grad Jake Buckwalter member of Tiffin University relay team that competed in Div. II Track nationals.

WYBI crowns Ports as champs, looks ahead to all-star time

Wooster Youth Baseball, Inc.'s Minor League and Little League World Series are coming up, following a win by Ports Petroleum on June 22.

P&R summer soccer program provides a solid measuring stick

Parks and Rec summer soccer program offers a number of advantages for coaches, players.

Barnes introduced to the pro side, and business side, of baseball

College of Wooster grad, Matt Barnes, comes face-to-face with the business side of baseball.

Ice sisters help pave way in local Hershey T&F Games

A little sweetness: Hershey Track and Field Games come to Wooster.

Van Horn trying to keep a lifelong dream alive

Former Scot Van Horn signs with Rockford RiverHawks of the Frontier League.

Short season means Johnson’s long-term hopes are still alive

Matthew Johnson, a College of Wooster graduate, survived the Toronto Blue Jays' extended spring training, and will play professionally this season in Vancouver.

Wayne County Mustards have new look and new coach in Craddock

Craddock takes over American Legion Mustards summer baseball team.

Niro, Harper dominate age groups in WCTC Invite

The results are in from the Wayne County Track Club Invitational, June 7 at Wooster High School.

McGee, Boyd get top Ohio Cardinal Conference honors

Generals earn handful of OCC baseball awards.

Kacsandi All-American again, but switching gears and looking for more

Kacsandi finishes Ashland career with pair of All-America honors.

Whale swim season underway at Freedlander

School's out, which means Freedlander's outside swim season is heating up.

Tressel latest to fall in OSU's Tattoo-gate

As pressure builds at Ohio State, Jim Tressel steps down as Buckeye coach.

Cremer leads Generals’ regional track showing with top-six performance

Cremer's sixth-place leads General thinclads at Austintown Regional.

Boamah-Acheamp rises to occasion and then some with All-America jump

Scots' Boamah-Acheamp earns All-America high jump honors.

Wooster Fusion leads local effort at Wooster Invitational

Sun shines and weather cooperates for 10th annual Wooster Invitational Soccer Tournament.

Wooster High offering pair of June basketball camps for area youth

Wooster High looking to build relationships, as well as skills, in basketball camps.

The best team in baseball? The naysayers can find it right here in Cleveland

The best team in baseball? The naysayers can find it right here in Cleveland.

Baseball Generals get double celebration at banquet

First-year coach, first-team title as Wooster baseball team wins OCC.

Handful of Generals rise to occasion to earn regional track berths

Moving on: Generals advanced five thinclads to Division I regional meet in Youngstown.

OCC baseball championship coming down to final game for Wooster

Generals drop heartbreaker to Arrows, but still have OCC title hopes.

Oilers prepare for new season beginning in September

Wooster recently welcomed the Wooster Oilers prospects that are looking to make the 2011-2012 edition of the Great Lakes Junior Hockey League their own.

First lax season under belt, Generals’ Redmond looks to future

Wooster lacrosse team wraps up season with loss to Mentor.

Sled Hockey Charity Game spread awareness about sled hockey and raised funds for the team

On Sunday, May 15, the Wooster Oilers and the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio's team, the Wildcats, competed in the first Sled Hockey Charity Game, which was designed to increase awareness about sled hockey and raise funds for the Wildcats.

Neidig’s pair of wins fuels Generals’ runner-up trophy in OCC boys track

Wooster grabs five firsts en route to a second-place showing in Ohio Cardinal Conference track and field championships.

Ballard gets top OCC field events award, Generals place fourth in conference

Ballard named top field events performer in OCC track and field championships.

Welker keeps soccer career alive, follows family footsteps to Huntington

Generals Welker signs with Huntington University to continue soccer career.

Handful of fifths highlight Generals’ performance at Optimist Invitational

Select group of thinclads travel to Youngstown for Optimist Invitational.

Lexington wins eighth straight OCC title; Generals standing second for now

Generals netters put themselves in position to finish second in OCC.

Wooster puts unbeaten OCC mark, championship hopes on line

Generals get first Sectional win, look to wrap up Ohio Cardinal Conference title.

Wooster wins opener, but eliminated from NCAC baseball tournament

Scot baseball team bows out of North Coast tournament.

Neidig's three wins help spur Generals to third in Kiwanis Invitational

Distance team, balance helps spark Generals to third in own invite.

Boamah-Acheampong looking to reach new heights for Scots

Abena Boamah-Acheampong, College of Wooster, looking to jump into nationals.

Evans, Ballard power Wooster in Kiwanis Invite

Host Generals place sixth in Kiwanis Track and Field Invitational.

The opportunity of a lifetime

Steve Burton, who practices Mixed Martial Arts out of Excessive Force Gym in Wooster, recently received the opportunity to fight on the USA Amateur Team, after winning a fight in Chicago that landed him the position. The fighter will participate in the first ever World MMA Tournament in the Ukraine...

Mother Nature has had a bruising impact on OCC tennis race

With less than week to go, OCC tennis race is up in the air.

Hooley makes it official – he’s now a Pioneer

Generals Hooley signs with Malone University to continue swimming career.

Mother Nature isn’t playing nice with Wooster athletic teams

April's monsoon season has created scheduling issues for Generals.

Change in bats impacting numbers throughout all of college baseball

NCAA rule has made a big change in offensive production in college baseball.

Didato, Generals’ lax team look to help those in need this weekend, as well as get a win

Boys lacrosse team plays for much bigger purpose this weekend in Hawken tournament.

Back-to-back wins improve mood for Wooster girls lax team

Generals girls lacrosse team ends five-game losing streak with pair of victories in Earth Week Tournament.

Generals’ Canfield named to regional lacrosse team

Allison Canfield has been named as one of 20 players to a northern Ohio Great Lakes regional team, which will travel to New York's Stony Brook University.

Busted again, Ramirez chooses retirement over suspension

Manny being Manny means his retirement should have been no surprise to Rays or America.

Everything’s clicking at plate, on mound for Generals

It's not just the pitching that coach Derek Boyd is proud of, as a win over Barberton builds on Wooster's early season diamond success.

McCord steps up to challenge at Ohio State

McCord helps Buckeyes to third-place finish in Big Ten swim championships.

Wooster High tennis team is off to a good start, despite weather issues

Mother Nature got in the way of the Generals' tennis team.

Neidig paves way for Wooster at Lexington Invitational

Neidig paces Wooster thinclads with 800-meter win at Lexington Invitational.

Boyd’s background paved way to position at Wooster

Boyd looks to past experiences to help bring success to Generals' baseball program.

Wooster’s Duke Price selected as Bates Foundation finalist

The Generals' Duke Price was chosen as one of eight finalists for Roy S. Bates Foundation Player of Year honors.

Van Wie recalls Scots’ first trip to the NCAA basketball tournament

Former Scot coach Al Van Wie reflects on Wooster's first trip to NCAA tournament.

Wooster High School swimmer to compete at Paralympic Nationals

Caleb Schmidt will represent the Wooster area as he competes in the U.S. Paralympic Spring Swimming Nationals/Spring Can-Am in Minnesota, April 7-9.

Brain studies reflect a growing problem for players, NFL

With hard hits from 300-plus pound men, Brian Questel voices his opinion on how the NFL should take a look at the lasting effects players are experiencing after they retire from the game.

Bass Master - Newcomerstown native heading to Bassmaster Classic following big win at Southern Open

An unknown from Newcomerstown came out of nowhere to win the 2011 Lake Norman Southern Open in North Carolina, qualifying him for the 2012 Bassmaster Classic.

WHS wrestlers recognized by board of education

For the first time in more than two decades, a pair of Wooster High School wrestlers qualified for the State championships.

Wooster returns from “long haul” with some questions answered, others to be solved

Pitching helps carry youthful Scot diamond crew through 10-9 southern trip.

Special Mention All-Ohio honors go to LaLonde

Generals' LaLonde wraps up high school career by being named Special Mention All-Ohio.

Scots’ Franks is named Division III Player of the Year

Ian Franks gets Division III's top honor as he is named Player of the Year

Knezevic first Scot diver to earn first-team All-America honors

Walk-on delivers wake-up for Scots when Knezevic scores All-America honors.

Hooley honored by board of education

For the third consecutive year, Wooster High School swimmer Chase Hooley has qualified to compete at the State championship swim meet.

Wooster netters have experience, eye on improvement

With seven letter winners, Generals hoping to take step up in OCC tennis ranks.

Didato looking for General laxmen to take step forward this season

Didato expecting strong off-season to pay dividends for WHS boys lacrosse team.

Boyd looking for Generals’ pitching to carry team

Former College of Wooster Scot Derek Boyd will now coach as a General in the Wooster High baseball program.

Scots’ miracle run can’t lead to a miracle finish in Div. III title game

The College of Wooster's incredible run falls short in the Div. III National Championship game.

Bennett hoping Generals’ experience, balance will be the difference

Generals thinclads have experience; depth will help determine team's success.

Scots’ top Whitworth to advance to Division III Final Four tournament

Wooster living the dream; earns third Division III Final Four berth in mens basketball.

Handful of vets return to lead Wooster girls track team

Wooster girls track team has lots of fresh faces and plenty of questions.

Redmond back in Wooster, but her role has changed

New coach brings new approach to Wooster girls lacrosse program.

Scots’ boa constrictor defense puts squeeze on No. 1 Whitworth

Scots ride magnificent defensive performance right into Salem, Va., and Division III's Final Four

Preseason pick of NCAC, Scot baseball team boasts blend of veterans, youth

The No. 17 College of Wooster Scots head to Florida to open a 19-game spring trip.

Catanzarite’s All-Ohio honor ends two-decade drought for Generals

Catanzarite earns All-Ohio; first General wrestler to make medal-rounds in two decades.

Scots win first two NCAA games; hosting Sweet 16 this weekend

Sweet 16 lands in Wooster, including the Division III top-rated team in Whitworth University, for right to advance to national championship.

Wooster wraps up season with loss to defending State champs

Generals finish season with 11-11 mark, but Martin finds rewards in team's work ethic.

LaLonde claims Ohio Cardinal Conference top basketball honor; Walker, Gallo-Malta on girls first-team

LaLonde named Ohio Cardinal Conference Player of Year; Walker, Gallo-Malta first-team picks.

Looking beyond the rink

On Saturday, March 19, the Wooster Hockey Club will be practicing a different sport: giving back to the community. They will be collecting hygiene products to donate to the Wooster Hope Center and providing activities like public skates, crafts, a demo and scrimmage by the youngest hockey players,...

Hooley’s 23rd at State brings down curtain on sterling career

Wooster's Hooley wraps up career by competing in Ohio State Swimming Championships.

Catanzarite, Ellsworth get the job done, earn tickets to State

Wooster's wrestling program is riding high after qualifying pair to State.

Seniors driving force behind Generals’ performance at districts

Wooster gymnastics team caps season with 10th-place finish at Painesville District.

Brunswick nips Generals in Sectional finals; WHS caps 15-6 campaign

Sectional loss stings, but Wooster can take satisfaction in 15-6 campaign.

Scots’ best nets NCAC title and berth in NCAA national tournament

Scots complete their comeback; drop Wittenberg to win NCAC and earn postseason NCAA berth.

Archery tournament aims for success

On Saturday, Feb. 19, the first Waynedale Archery Club tournament was held to raise funds for the upcoming state tournament that 61 of the archery students will be attending. It was held for students to enhance their skills, and included three divisions: elementary, middle school and high school.

Questel’s Pick of the Week

Zach Ellsworth is named Questel's Pick of the Week.

Still chasing the dream: Hooley makes it back to State

Hooley lone General to get out of Cleveland State district and move on to State.

States elude Wooster girls, but they close strong at CSU

Generals have another strong effort at CSU Districts.

Knapic’s confidence was borne out by Generals sixth trip to districts

Wooster gymnastics team looking to take final step to State.

Wooster doesn’t waste second chance; wins seventh straight NCAC crown and earns NCAC finals

Scots win seventh straight NCAC title after Wittenberg stumbles; now look ahead to NCAC tournament.

It was Sweep Week as Generals’ win three straight on hardwood

Generals push winning streak to four games and look to keep momentum into tournaments.

General swimmers reaching their peak at the right time

Generals put on eye-opening performance for Matthew.

General swimmers are ‘Fantastic’ at sectionals

Wooster boys at their best in sectional swimming.

Seeds in hand, Wooster basketball teams ready for postseason play

General basketball teams looking to earn some respect.

McIlvaine leads General gymnasts in NEGC

General gymnasts fare well at NEGC Individuals.

Scots’ streak may be over, but real goals still in their grasp

With their winning streak over, The College of Wooster Scots look to rebound.

Balch’s long road to Wooster paying dividends for Scots

It took a long detour, but Balch found the way home.

Stebbins one of few bright spots for Wooster in OCC championships

Generals finish disappointing eighth at OCC championships.

Shallenberger has best of both worlds at YMCA

YMCA's Shallenberger has found the perfect job.


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