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University vs Wapakoneta baseball: Preview capsule for Division III state semifinal
University vs. Wapakoneta What: Division III state semifinal When: 1 p.m., June 13 Where: Canal Park, 300 S Main St., Akron Records: University 26-6, Wapakoneta 22-5 University's path: Defeated Glenville, 20-2, def. Harvey, 10-0, def. Twinsburg, 4-0, def. Padua, 8-5, def. CVCA, 2-0 Advertisement Wapakoneta's path: Defeated Celina, 1-0, def. Norwalk, 4-0, def. Columbiana, 3-0, def. Akron SVSM, 8-4, def. Toledo St. Francis de Sales, 6-5 On Deck: The winner will play the winner of Licking Valley and Badin for the D-III state championship at 1 p.m., June 14 at Canal Park. Related Articles * \u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009University baseball finishes as Division III state runner-up\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009 * \u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009PHOTOS: University vs. Licking Valley baseball, June 14, 2025\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009 Advertisement * \u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009Lake Catholic vs. Unioto baseball: Cougars' four-run sixth propels them to 5-3 Division IV state semifinal win\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009 * \u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009PHOTOS: Lake Catholic-Unioto baseball, June 13, 2025\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009 * \u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009University vs. Wapakoneta baseball: Aaron Moss, timely hitting send US to Division III state title game, 4-0\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009\u0009 For the Record: Outside of a five-run inning against Padua, University's pitching has been lights-out. Three shutouts by Aaron Moss, Slater Scholaf and Crew Bellan lead the way. But the Preppers aren't a one-trick team, as displayed in the regional round. University has power from players including Tucker Greer and Deacon Nelson to take anything left over the middle of the plate deep. Or the Preppers can play small ball with Jack Nelson and James Bucci bringing in runs on line drives against CVCA. But it all hinges on the pitching and experience of the team's seniors, like Moss and Greer, who have played varsity since their freshman campaigns. Two more wins and the seniors bring home their first baseball state championship in school history. … Wapakoneta had a close call in its regional semifinal, holding off a three-run seventh inning by Toledo St. Francis de Sales. It has three strong pitchers in Grant Jolley, Drew Bailey and Daron Houser. Wapakoneta also brings strong bats with Bailey having a triple and two runs against Akron SVSM, plus four more driving in runs against the Irish. Against St. Francis de Sales, Jarrett Mullen hit a home run in the fourth that put the game out of reach. Wapakoneta has state runner-up finishes in 2012 and 2018 and is also seeking its first state championship. Hercik's pick: University
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22-05-2025
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1 critically injured after being shot in Northern Miami Valley
A person suffered critical injuries after a local shooting on Monday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Wapakoneta Police responded on May 19 to the 600 block of Willipie Street on reports of a shooting, according to Chief Calvin Schneider. TRENDING STORIES: Kettering Health, hospital association provides update on cybersecurity attack U.S. Marshals arrest murder suspect in Preble County 2 staff members of Israeli embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC Medics transported a male victim to the an area hospital in critical condition. 'Two males fled the scene in a vehicle, and that vehicle has since been located,' Chief Schneider said. 'This investigation is still in the initial stages and we are gathering information at this time.' Anyone with information can contact Detective Jordan Burns at 419-738-2222 or email him. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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10-05-2025
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Auglaize health levy passes; St. Marys voters OK new councilmembers, levies
May 6—WAPAKONETA — Auglaize County voters passed a replacement levy to fund the county's health board during Tuesday's May election. St. Marys voters renewed a municipal income tax levy and a library levy, as well as selected two new city council members. "They do a lot of good things," Wapakoneta voter Nancy Jump said about voting for the replacement levy. "If you want help with something, they help you." The replacement levy will reduce the existing tax to 0.15 mills to fund Auglaize County Board of Health programs and passed by a margin of 65 percent to 34. The renewal levies, which will fund capital improvements, equipment and facilities, as well as the St. Marys Community Public Library, passed by margins of 63 percent to 36 and 70 percent to 29, respectively. St. Marys voter Donna Phillippe said she voted for both renewal levies. "I use the library and I have all my life, so I love it and want to see it continue," she said. "I feel it's our responsibility as citizens to keep things going." Two council-at-large members, Michael Aquaro and Robert Fitzgerald, won re-election with a third seat up for grabs going to Aaron Gilliland over Steven Huff. Council members from all other wards, except the fourth, ran unopposed. Erin Buchanan beat Erik Mauter for the fourth ward seat. In Wayne Township, two local liquor options passed, and Auglaize County voters in the Marion Local schools district endorsed a renewal levy. Overlap voters for Parkway schools also voted in favor of a renewal levy. ONLY ON Find more coverage of the election at Reach Jacob Espinosa at 567-242-0399. Featured Local Savings
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23-04-2025
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Mauk excited for new chapter in coaching career
Apr. 22—What keeps a coach going after 46 years in the business and a 27-year head coaching stint at one school, which included nearly 500 wins? For longtime Bath girls basketball coach Greg Mauk, who's set to take over the girls program at Wapakoneta, the answer is the opportunity to continue shaping the lives of high school kids. Advertisement Mauk announced his resignation from Bath on April 10 and was expected to be approved as the head girls basketball coach at Wapakoneta at Tuesday night's board meeting. The Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Honor Award recipient said he's excited for the new challenge while also feeling appreciative of the program he left behind. "I've had a lot of great memories at Bath. I spent 46 years of my life coaching in one form or another at Bath High School, and I also went to school there, so you're talking over 60 years," Mauk said. "Our kids are great kids at Bath, and this has nothing to do with them." Mauk, the second head coach in school history, took over for legendary coach Gretchen Prichard, who led the team from 1971-1998 and amassed a record of 460-116 during her time at Bath. Advertisement "When I took that job, I was told by a lot of people that I was crazy for following a Hall of Fame coach," he said. "At the time, my thinking was, if I could just keep things moving in the right direction in the program that I would be successful. I'm proud of what we've done and I was very blessed to be able to work with those kids." In 2016, the Wildkittens became the first girls basketball program in the state of Ohio to reach 800 wins. Mauk earned his 400th career victory in January 2020, and his career record currently sits at 494-158. "I've had people say to me, 'How many wins is enough?'" Mauk said. "It's not about the wins. That's not why I coach. I do this because I enjoy the camaraderie of a group of kids who make commitments, pull together and accomplish things that maybe they didn't think they could do when we started on the journey. That's what it's all about for me." Mauk said a casual conversation with Wapakoneta Athletic Director Brad Rex brought the possibility of making the move to light. The more the two talked, the more Mauk felt comfortable with the prospect of coaching at a different school in the Western Buckeye League. Advertisement "I've never really experienced any other place, and I was kind of intrigued by the conversations that I had with Brad (Rex)," Mauk said. "I just thought maybe it's time to explore something a little bit different and see how things are on the other side. "I made this decision based on my family and what I feel is best. I'm leaving behind a lot of people that I love, so it makes it difficult from that standpoint, but it's an opportunity for me to go into another school system and work with different kids and do what I like to do. It's an opportunity that re-energizes me." Mauk not only wants to continue to influence young players but also young coaches along the way. Though it was a little early to name names, he expects to have a few of those future head coaching prospects on his staff at Wapakoneta. "They're going to be the coaches of tomorrow, and I know that we're going to have a couple of good people on our staff at Wapak who are going to be coaches someday," he said. "If I can influence them and teach them to do things the way they should be done, I feel like I can leave a legacy in that respect for younger coaches." Reach Chris Howell at 567-242-0468 or on X @Lima_Howell Featured Local Savings
