⚾️🦁 Congratulations to Braydon Wood on earning Honorable Mention All-Ohio honors!
Braydon capped off an outstanding career as the EBC Player of the Year, First Team All-EBC, First Team East District, and Academic All-Ohio selection. He leaves his mark on the Minerva record books, finishing first all-time in career doubles and strikeouts.
Great work, Braydon! We are proud of you and your accomplishments as a Minerva Lion! ❤️🩶
Congratulations to Coach Rettig as he received the OHSAA East District Boys Track Coach of the Year Award for Division 3!🦁🙌
The Lions Won EBC and District Championships this Season! Go Lions!
🏐 Four Minerva Lions are headed to AAU Nationals in Orlando! 🌟
Ayla Shellenbarger, Hudson Shellenbarger, Carsyn Marriner, and Vivian Watts will represent Infinity Volleyball Club on the national stage.
Good luck, ladies! We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see you compete! 🦁❤️🩶 #MinervaPride Go Lions! 🦁
The parade is a great kick-off to the Homecoming! It is fun to see our Minerva Lions out with their teams and organizations. Be sure to stop by Brock Park to support the many local groups and vendors over the next few days! #MinervaPride
🥎 Rachel Weaver proudly represented Minerva in the Senior All-Star Game at Harrison Central, helping her team earn a 3-1 victory! We are incredibly proud of all she accomplished as a Minerva Lion and can’t wait to see her do great things this fall at Shawnee State University! 🦁
🏃♂️🦁 Senior Rowen Hoffee closes out an Amazing Minerva career at the OHSAA State Championships!
Rowen finished 13th in the state in the 1600 meter run and earned All-Ohio honors as a member of our 4x800 relay team. This season, he was named EBC Runner of the Year in both Track and Cross Country and won EBC and District titles in the 800m, 1600m, and 4x800 relay.
A dedicated leader, teammate, and competitor, Rowen helped lead the Lions to one of the most successful seasons in program history!
Congratulations on an incredible career, Rowen! Thank you for everything you’ve given to Minerva Track & Field, and best of luck at Kent State! 🦁⚡️🏅We are very proud of you! Go Lions! #MinervaPride
🏃♀️ Junior Makenzie Beavers capped off an outstanding season with a 17th-place finish in Ohio in the 3200 meters! We are incredibly proud of all she accomplished this year. Great work, Kenzie! 🦁
🏃♂️⚡️ What a career for Owen Shick! ⚡️🏃♂️
Owen finished 13th in the 100-meter dash and 12th in the 200-meter dash at the state meet, competing against Ohio’s best. He closes his historic career as the fastest sprinter in Minerva history, holding school records in both events while also earning EBC titles and conference records during his senior season.
Thank you, Owen, for representing Minerva with pride and excellence. ❤️🦁
Go Lions! 🦁💥
🔥 ALL-OHIO! 🔥🏃🏼♀️
Congratulations to Addison Keyser, Makenzie Beavers, Charlie Galley, and Tateum Richard on an outstanding performance in the state meet 4x800 relay!
Entering the meet ranked 7th, they battled to a 6th-place finish to earn All-Ohio honors. 👏🏅
The quartet also ran a new personal record, delivering their best race of the season on the biggest stage. 💥⏱️
🔥 ALL-OHIO! 🔥🏃♂️
🚨 School Record Alert!🚨
The Minerva boys 4x800 relay team of Rowen Hoffee, Anderson Scott, Tyson Fetty, and Owen Yoder delivered an incredible performance at the state meet!
Ranked 10th entering the competition, they battled to an 8th-place finish, earning All-Ohio honors by just one step at the line. 👏
To top it off, they broke the school record and etched their names into Minerva history. 💥📖
Go Lions!! 🦁
OHSAA State Championships!
June 20th is the last day to nominate a former Minerva player, coach or contributor for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame! Visit our updated website, where you can find online or printable versions of the nomination form and see a full directory of past inductees.
https://www.mlsd.sparcc.org/page/athletic-hall-of-fame
Inductees will be announced by August 1.
Contact the Athletic Office at 330-868-6705 with any questions. Go Lions! #MinervaPride
https://www.mlsd.sparcc.org/page/athletic-hall-of-fame
Inductees will be announced by August 1.
Contact the Athletic Office at 330-868-6705 with any questions. Go Lions! #MinervaPride
Lions in Leadership: Minerva Girls Track & Cross Country Attends "She Leads" Event
MINERVA, OH— Members of the Minerva Girls Track and Cross Country program took a break from the track today to invest in their leadership potential, participating in the Stark County ESC High Impact Conference "She Leads" event.
The powerful conference featured a keynote address from Dr. Calder, who offered the student-athletes a rare, inside glimpse into the intense life of a combat pilot. Dr. Calder shared a defining moment from her military career that tested her in ways no standard checklist could prepare her for, revealing the deeper leadership capacities required to sustain courage, clarity, and endurance when the stakes are real and the pressure is at its highest.
Through lessons forged in combat and firmly grounded in the science of Psychological Capital, the presentation provided the Minerva athletes with invaluable strategies for building mental resilience. The program's participation in the event highlights Minerva's commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes who lead both in sport and in the community.
MINERVA, OH— Members of the Minerva Girls Track and Cross Country program took a break from the track today to invest in their leadership potential, participating in the Stark County ESC High Impact Conference "She Leads" event.
The powerful conference featured a keynote address from Dr. Calder, who offered the student-athletes a rare, inside glimpse into the intense life of a combat pilot. Dr. Calder shared a defining moment from her military career that tested her in ways no standard checklist could prepare her for, revealing the deeper leadership capacities required to sustain courage, clarity, and endurance when the stakes are real and the pressure is at its highest.
Through lessons forged in combat and firmly grounded in the science of Psychological Capital, the presentation provided the Minerva athletes with invaluable strategies for building mental resilience. The program's participation in the event highlights Minerva's commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes who lead both in sport and in the community.
TICKET PUNCHED: Minerva Lions Track and Field Stars Headed to OHSAA State Championships
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The qualifiers are officially set for this week’s Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Jesse Owens Track and Field State Championships. The prestigious meet is scheduled to begin this Thursday afternoon at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Marking a historic milestone, this year's event represents the 119th annual boys and 51st annual girls state tournament, and it will be the very first state tournament contested under the OHSAA's new five-division format.
The Minerva Lions will be well-represented on the biggest stage in Ohio, sending an elite group of individual and relay qualifiers who have earned their opportunity to compete through hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the season.
Minerva's 2026 State Qualifiers
The following student-athletes have officially punched their tickets to Columbus:
Boys 4x800m Relay: The team of Tyson Fetty, Owen Yoder, Rowen Hoffee, and Anderson Scott.
Girls 4x800m Relay: The team of Makenzie Beavers, Addison Keyser, Tateum Richard, and Charlie Galley.
Rowen Hoffee: Qualifying individually in the 1600m race.
Owen Shick: Qualifying individually in both the 100m and 200m sprints.
Tateum Richard: Qualifying individually in the 800m run.
Makenzie Beavers: Qualifying individually in the 3200m run.
How to Watch and Attend
For Lions fans planning to make the trip to support our athletes in person, tickets are available online through Ticketmaster, which can also be accessed directly by visiting www.OHSAA.org/tickets.
If you cannot make the trip to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium this weekend, you can still catch every moment of the action live from home. Utilizing nine cameras positioned around the venue, the NFHS Network will provide comprehensive, live streaming coverage of every track and field event throughout the weekend at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/states/OH.
Enjoy the experience, trust your training, and leave it all on the track, Lions! The entire Minerva community is incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Bring the energy, make some memories, and good luck at State!
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The qualifiers are officially set for this week’s Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Jesse Owens Track and Field State Championships. The prestigious meet is scheduled to begin this Thursday afternoon at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Marking a historic milestone, this year's event represents the 119th annual boys and 51st annual girls state tournament, and it will be the very first state tournament contested under the OHSAA's new five-division format.
The Minerva Lions will be well-represented on the biggest stage in Ohio, sending an elite group of individual and relay qualifiers who have earned their opportunity to compete through hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the season.
Minerva's 2026 State Qualifiers
The following student-athletes have officially punched their tickets to Columbus:
Boys 4x800m Relay: The team of Tyson Fetty, Owen Yoder, Rowen Hoffee, and Anderson Scott.
Girls 4x800m Relay: The team of Makenzie Beavers, Addison Keyser, Tateum Richard, and Charlie Galley.
Rowen Hoffee: Qualifying individually in the 1600m race.
Owen Shick: Qualifying individually in both the 100m and 200m sprints.
Tateum Richard: Qualifying individually in the 800m run.
Makenzie Beavers: Qualifying individually in the 3200m run.
How to Watch and Attend
For Lions fans planning to make the trip to support our athletes in person, tickets are available online through Ticketmaster, which can also be accessed directly by visiting www.OHSAA.org/tickets.
If you cannot make the trip to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium this weekend, you can still catch every moment of the action live from home. Utilizing nine cameras positioned around the venue, the NFHS Network will provide comprehensive, live streaming coverage of every track and field event throughout the weekend at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/states/OH.
Enjoy the experience, trust your training, and leave it all on the track, Lions! The entire Minerva community is incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Bring the energy, make some memories, and good luck at State!
🦁 ⚾️ The Minerva Lions' historic season came to an end today as we fell to Edison 2-0 in the Sweet 16 Regional Semi Final at Harrison Central, in front of a tremendous Minerva crowd.
We want to thank our amazing seniors for everything they have done for Minerva Baseball! ⚾️
This afternoon the Lions battled from the first pitch to the last out. We played outstanding defense, got another great pitching performance from Wood, grinded out tough at-bats, and put runners in scoring position throughout the game.
While today's result wasn't what we hoped for, we could not be more proud of this team and what they accomplished. The 2026 Lions made history for Minerva Baseball and gave our community a season to remember.
Thank you to our players, coaches, families, and fans for your incredible support!
It is a Great Day to be a Minerva Lion! 🦁
#MinervaPride
📸 Jordan Miller News
📺 FREE Official School-Supported Baseball Stream!
Watch Here
🦁Big Z Sports will be live-streaming the Edison vs. Minerva Division IV Regional Semifinal Baseball Tournament game for free on their YouTube channel!
📺 Watch Here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/QexDP7Mb_yk?si=xwqtrIP_a5QqKXmX
A special thank you to our local sponsors for making the broadcast possible:
🔹 Buckeye 1 Masonry
🔹 Grinders Above and Beyond
🔹 Kishman's IGA
🔹 Loudon Motors Ford
🔹 Minerva Athletic Booster Club
🔹 Minerva Youth Baseball
Go Lions! Beat the Wildcats! 🦁⚾️💪
Watch Here
🦁Big Z Sports will be live-streaming the Edison vs. Minerva Division IV Regional Semifinal Baseball Tournament game for free on their YouTube channel!
📺 Watch Here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/QexDP7Mb_yk?si=xwqtrIP_a5QqKXmX
A special thank you to our local sponsors for making the broadcast possible:
🔹 Buckeye 1 Masonry
🔹 Grinders Above and Beyond
🔹 Kishman's IGA
🔹 Loudon Motors Ford
🔹 Minerva Athletic Booster Club
🔹 Minerva Youth Baseball
Go Lions! Beat the Wildcats! 🦁⚾️💪
Can't make it to the Baseball game tomorrow Big Z Sports has you covered! They will be live streaming the Edison vs Minerva D4 Regional Semi Final Baseball Tournament on their YouTube channel
Thanks to our local sponsors
Buckeye 1 Masonry
Grinders Above and Beyond
Kishman's IGA
Loudon Motors Ford
Minerva Athletic Booster Club
Minerva Youth Baseball
We will send out the link when it goes active tomorrow morning!
https://www.youtube.com/live/QexDP7Mb_yk?si=xwqtrIP_a5QqKXmX
🎉🦁 Congratulations to Julian Elliot on signing his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career in cross country and track at Marietta College! 🏃♂️💥
In just a few days, he will begin another incredible journey as he leaves for the National Guard. Upon his return, he will head to Marietta this fall to continue chasing his goals both in the classroom and on the course and track.
Best of luck Julian!
HISTORIC RUN: Minerva Lions Head to Sweet 16 After First-Ever District Championship
MINERVA, OH — The Minerva Lions baseball program is heading into uncharted territory. Following a historic Friday night performance on May 29, 2026, where the Lions defeated the Cambridge Bobcats 8-2 to claim the first-ever District Championship in school history, Minerva has officially punched its ticket to the OHSAA Regional Tournament Sweet 16.
The Lions wasted no time setting the tone in the district final, getting on the scoreboard in the top of the first inning when Owen Frazier reached base and was driven home by a Braydon Wood RBI single. Though Cambridge answered with a run of its own in the bottom half of the frame, Minerva reclaimed a 2-1 lead in the second after Cole Sivy ripped a double and came around to score on an RBI single by Parker Linkous.
Minerva blew the game open late, adding a run in the fifth, two in the sixth, and three in the seventh, capitalizing on Cambridge mistakes while consistently putting together quality at-bats throughout the lineup. Senior pitcher Lane Tarbet delivered a championship-caliber performance on the mound, throwing a complete 7-inning game, scattering hits, and allowing just one earned run while striking out the final batter to secure the final out and send the Lions into celebration mode. Coach Richeson noted that Lane was tremendous on the mound, the defense made the plays behind him, and the hitters stayed disciplined to take advantage of opportunities, resulting in a complete team effort.
The Sweet 16 Matchup:
Edison vs. Minerva
The #8 seed Minerva Lions now turn their attention to a Sweet 16 showdown against the #3 seed Edison Wildcats.
When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM First Pitch
Where: Mazeroski Field (Harrison Central), 43000 Industrial Park Rd, Cadiz, OH 43907
Tickets: $12 for Adults, $5 for Students. It is highly recommended that fans buy their tickets online in advance.
The Road to State
According to the regional tournament bracket, the stakes could not be higher. The winner of Tuesday's game between Minerva and Edison will advance to the Regional Final. That game will take place at Ohio University on Thursday, June 4th at 6:00 PM, where they will face the winner of the #7 Logan Elm vs. #1 Fairfield Union matchup for a spot in the State tournament.
Minerva fans are encouraged to make the trip to Cadiz this Tuesday to pack the stands at Mazeroski Field and keep this historic momentum rolling!
MINERVA, OH — The Minerva Lions baseball program is heading into uncharted territory. Following a historic Friday night performance on May 29, 2026, where the Lions defeated the Cambridge Bobcats 8-2 to claim the first-ever District Championship in school history, Minerva has officially punched its ticket to the OHSAA Regional Tournament Sweet 16.
The Lions wasted no time setting the tone in the district final, getting on the scoreboard in the top of the first inning when Owen Frazier reached base and was driven home by a Braydon Wood RBI single. Though Cambridge answered with a run of its own in the bottom half of the frame, Minerva reclaimed a 2-1 lead in the second after Cole Sivy ripped a double and came around to score on an RBI single by Parker Linkous.
Minerva blew the game open late, adding a run in the fifth, two in the sixth, and three in the seventh, capitalizing on Cambridge mistakes while consistently putting together quality at-bats throughout the lineup. Senior pitcher Lane Tarbet delivered a championship-caliber performance on the mound, throwing a complete 7-inning game, scattering hits, and allowing just one earned run while striking out the final batter to secure the final out and send the Lions into celebration mode. Coach Richeson noted that Lane was tremendous on the mound, the defense made the plays behind him, and the hitters stayed disciplined to take advantage of opportunities, resulting in a complete team effort.
The Sweet 16 Matchup:
Edison vs. Minerva
The #8 seed Minerva Lions now turn their attention to a Sweet 16 showdown against the #3 seed Edison Wildcats.
When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM First Pitch
Where: Mazeroski Field (Harrison Central), 43000 Industrial Park Rd, Cadiz, OH 43907
Tickets: $12 for Adults, $5 for Students. It is highly recommended that fans buy their tickets online in advance.
The Road to State
According to the regional tournament bracket, the stakes could not be higher. The winner of Tuesday's game between Minerva and Edison will advance to the Regional Final. That game will take place at Ohio University on Thursday, June 4th at 6:00 PM, where they will face the winner of the #7 Logan Elm vs. #1 Fairfield Union matchup for a spot in the State tournament.
Minerva fans are encouraged to make the trip to Cadiz this Tuesday to pack the stands at Mazeroski Field and keep this historic momentum rolling!
Regional Baseball Information
Tues 6/2/26
1:00 PM First Pitch
🏆🎟️ OHSAA State Championship Bound!
It’s a Great Day to be a Minerva Lion! 🦁🔥
Not one, but TWO School Records for Owen Shick! 🎟️🥊
🏃♂️ Owen Shick punched his ticket to the OHSAA State Meet in both the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash, while setting two new school records! 🔥🙌
🏃♂️ Rowen Hoffee earned his ticket to the State Meet in the 1600-meter run and as a member of the 4x800 relay! 💥🦁🙌
🏃♀️ Tateum Richard is State Championship Bound in both the 800-meter run and as a member of the 4x800 relay! ❤️🔥🦁
Congratulations Lions! 🦁
#MinervaPride
