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JACKSON, Mich. – For the second consecutive week, Lyssi Snouffer of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team has been named the Crossroads League Attacker of the Week. Snouffer was big for MVNU in its five matches and was a key component in leading the team to a 12-0 start. The senior from Delaware, Ohio had 70 kills through her …

The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets dropped to 0-2 as they fell in their Home Opener Friday 36-14 against the Newark Wildcats. Wildcats quarterback Bodie Smith threw three touchdown passes to Drayson Peterson as the Wildcats start 2-0 for the second consecutive season. Kolton Peterson added two TD runs. Smith threw for 311 yards, and Drayson Peterson grabbed nine passes for …

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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s soccer (0-0-2) took on Lourdes University (0-1-1) on Wednesday, August 28 in a competitive, hard-fought matchup. Despite both teams putting forth a strong effort, the game ended in a 1-1 draw at CH4. The result marked the second consecutive draw for MVNU as it continues its early season campaign. Goals Recap: MVNU 1-0 …

RIO GRANDE, Ohio. – The No. 20 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team (8-0) took on the Rio Grande Red Storm (4-3) in a four-set match on Wednesday, August 28. The Lady Cougars secured their eighth consecutive victory, winning the first two sets 25-17 and 25-22. The Red Storm claimed the third set with a score of 25-17, but MVNU …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – After strong weeks on the court for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team, Reagan Nuss and Lyssi Snouffer earned Player of the Week honors from the Crossroads League on Monday, August 26. Snouffer, who has averaged 4.82 kills and 2.73 digs per set, was outstanding during the Onset Invitational at Saint Francis. The senior hit …

The Fredericktown Freddies are 1-0 after knocking off Highland for the first time since 2014 with a 30-28 victory in Week one. Quarterback Blake Sipes was 6 of 14 passing for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns with an interception. On the ground Sipes ran for 95 yards and 2 more scores on 21 carries. Elijah Roush ran 35 times for …

The Centerburg Trojans and Utica Redskins open the High School Football season in Utica tonight with the Redskins looking to avenge a 34-7 loss to the Trojans last year. Coach: Charlie Rowley State Classification: Division V, Region 18 2023 Record: 7-4 overall, 3-2 in league play Key Players: Hayden Piper, Sr., QB/LB Brandon Thornsberry, Sr., RB/DL Nick Drumm, Sr., OL/LB …

Just one year ago the Fredericktown Freddies were defeated 35-0 behind 3 touchdown passes from Kolton Stover, two of them to Kadyn Reichenbach. Dane Nauman ran for 120 yards and the defense forced 2 turnovers and held the Freddies to less than 200 yards on offense. The Scots finished 6-6 for the season, they beat Liberty Benton in the playoffs …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s soccer team (1-0) opened its 2024 season at CH4 Stadium against Cleary University on Monday, August 19. After a scoreless first half, MVNU scored three goals in the final 45 minutes to claim the 3-0 win. Scoring Summary MVNU 1-0 (54:49) –  Alexis Hoffman (unassisted) MVNU 2-0 (59:41) – Hoffman (assisted by Bekah …