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Conference Play starts as Week 4 of High School Football upon us

WEEK 4 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEWS Jackets open LCL play against Johnstown Two weeks ago Ryan Sager rushed for 7 touchdowns in Johnstown’s win at Centerburg but last week the Johnnies were stymied in a 33-14 loss to unbeaten Granville. After Johnstown took a 6-0 lead the Blue Aces rattled off 33 straight points in the victory. Kyle Kirby rushed …

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No. 15 Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Foresters

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The No. 15 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team (9-4, 2-1 CL) hosted the Huntington University Foresters (11-2, 2-1 CL) in Ariel Arena on Wednesday, September 10. The Foresters started the first set strong, but MVNU rallied and secured the win 25-22. The Lady Cougars then took set two 25-23, before securing the sweep with a …

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Brayden Pierson Earns Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week 

JACKSON, Mich. – Sophomore goalkeeper, Brayden Pierson earned the Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week honor on Monday, September 8.  Pierson’s strong performance has helped the Cougars to their undefeated record of 3-0-2. Pierson led MVNU with back-to-back shutouts.   On Wednesday, September 3, Pierson had five saves, securing a shutout win of 4-0 against Rochester Christian University (Mich.). On Saturday, …

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Marian slips by Kenyon with overtime goal

GAMBIER, Ohio — For 60 minutes on Sunday, the Kenyon College and Marian University field hockey teams played an even game on The Field at Benson Bowl. Marian, however, gained an edge early in overtime, and dealt the host Owls a 1-0 defeat. That overtime goal crossed the Kenyon line just a little more than two minutes into the extra …

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Men’s Golf Competes in Malone Fall Classic to Open 2025 Season

CANTON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s golf team began its fall season in the Malone Fall Classic on September 5-6 at the Tannenhauf Golf Course. MVNU’s A team placed fourth out of eight teams with a +57 after a strong second day surge, while MVNU’s B team placed seventh with a +81. Bennett Hill led the way for MVNU, …

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Most of Knox County hits road for week 3 of High School Football

WEEK THREE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEWS 1-1 Mount Vernon at 1-1 Delaware Hayes The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets are coming off a road win at Newark this past Friday and looking to get back to back wins as they face off with another rival in the Pacers. The Jackets Mason Richards rushed for 80 yards and 3 touchdowns in a …

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Owls bested by Beavers in first road test

BLUFFTON, Ohio – After a tough slate of competition last weekend at the Great Lakes Crossover tournament, the Kenyon College volleyball team had its first true road contest of 2025, taking on Bluffton University on Wednesday night.  Despite amassing some of the best hitting percentage numbers of the year thus far, the Owls could not contain the Beavers, falling in …

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Lady Cougars Remain Undefeated with Shutout Win at Siena Heights 

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s soccer team (3-0-1) secured a 1-0 win at Siena Heights University (1-3-0) on Wednesday, September 3.  The first half ended with a score of 0-0. With only eight minutes remaining in the second half, Bekah Blair put the Lady Cougars on the board. Blair was assisted by Alexis Hoffman. This was …

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Squires to Lead MVNU Competitive Cheer Program

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – Mount Vernon Nazarene University athletics is excited to officially announce the hiring of Jenna Squires as the next head coach of the competitive cheer program on Wednesday, September 3. “We are thankful to welcome Jenna as our next head cheer coach,” said director of athletics, Chip Wilson. “This program has grown significantly under the leadership of Melissa Nowicki, and …

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