As we wrap up our Winter Sports seasons and head into our Spring Sports seasons, we wanted to share some important upcoming dates with you. Details will be shared by coaches. Please contact the Athletic Office with any questions. Go Lions! #MinervaPride
🏀 The Minerva Boys Basketball Team battled but dropped an overtime game on the road at Lake High School.
The Lions finish the regular season with 12 wins!
Minerva travels to Beaver Local High School for the OHSAA Game on Friday, February 27th.
Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
The Lions are on Fire! 🔥🦁
That’s FIVE WINS IN A ROW for the Minerva Lions!
This afternoon, the Lions defeated Marlington, 60-41, with another outstanding team performance!
Minerva is playing our best basketball at the right time!
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
It’s a Great Day to be a Minerva Lion!! 🦁
The Minerva Boys Basketball Team wins its FOURTH straight game with an impressive 69-51 victory over Tusky Valley!
What a total team effort and an incredible atmosphere in front of a packed home crowd!
Back in action this afternoon vs. Marlington — let’s keep it rolling!
Go Lions! #MinervaPride 🦁
📸 Jordan Miller News
Updated Athletic Events
2/16/26 to 2/21/26
February 13, 2026
Eight Area Schools Announce Formation of a New Athletic League
Carrollton Exempted Village Schools, Claymont City Schools, Fairless Local Schools, Marlington Local Schools, Minerva Local Schools, Sandy Valley Local Schools, Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools, and Tuslaw Local Schools jointly announced today the formation of a new interscholastic athletic league.
The league will bring together eight long-established programs from Carroll, Stark, and Tuscarawas Counties that share deep-rooted athletic traditions, geographic proximity, and decades of competitive history. The league is scheduled to begin competition in the 2028-2029 school year.
“These schools are bound by more than geography,” said representatives of the founding superintendents. “We share longstanding rivalries and a commitment to providing competitive, student-centred athletic and scholastic opportunities.”
All of the founding members were once in the old Senate League and have competed against one another for generations, helping to define high school athletics in Northeast Ohio. These schools represent long-standing rivalries throughout the region that have been staples of Friday nights and tournament brackets for generations, filling stadiums and energizing communities. Rooted in the shared history of former Senate League competition and decades of regional play, these programs come together as founding members of a league built on tradition, intensity, and pride.
The Conference reflects competitive balance, with member schools competing similarly in sports. This alignment was a key factor in the league’s formation and is expected to enhance scheduling consistency and postseason preparation.
“Our goal is stability,” the superintendents noted. “Stability for our students, our coaches, our communities, and our athletic programs. The conference is built to last.”
Additional details regarding league bylaws, scheduling, and the hiring of a conference commissioner will be announced at a later date.
Founding Members of the Conference:
Carrollton High School
Claymont City Schools
Fairless High School
Marlington High School
Minerva High School
Sandy Valley High School
Tuscarawas Valley High School
Tuslaw High School
This is a great opportunity for student-athletes and the communities served by the member schools.
Eight Area Schools Announce Formation of a New Athletic League
Carrollton Exempted Village Schools, Claymont City Schools, Fairless Local Schools, Marlington Local Schools, Minerva Local Schools, Sandy Valley Local Schools, Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools, and Tuslaw Local Schools jointly announced today the formation of a new interscholastic athletic league.
The league will bring together eight long-established programs from Carroll, Stark, and Tuscarawas Counties that share deep-rooted athletic traditions, geographic proximity, and decades of competitive history. The league is scheduled to begin competition in the 2028-2029 school year.
“These schools are bound by more than geography,” said representatives of the founding superintendents. “We share longstanding rivalries and a commitment to providing competitive, student-centred athletic and scholastic opportunities.”
All of the founding members were once in the old Senate League and have competed against one another for generations, helping to define high school athletics in Northeast Ohio. These schools represent long-standing rivalries throughout the region that have been staples of Friday nights and tournament brackets for generations, filling stadiums and energizing communities. Rooted in the shared history of former Senate League competition and decades of regional play, these programs come together as founding members of a league built on tradition, intensity, and pride.
The Conference reflects competitive balance, with member schools competing similarly in sports. This alignment was a key factor in the league’s formation and is expected to enhance scheduling consistency and postseason preparation.
“Our goal is stability,” the superintendents noted. “Stability for our students, our coaches, our communities, and our athletic programs. The conference is built to last.”
Additional details regarding league bylaws, scheduling, and the hiring of a conference commissioner will be announced at a later date.
Founding Members of the Conference:
Carrollton High School
Claymont City Schools
Fairless High School
Marlington High School
Minerva High School
Sandy Valley High School
Tuscarawas Valley High School
Tuslaw High School
This is a great opportunity for student-athletes and the communities served by the member schools.
Athletic Events
2/16/26 to 2/21/26
Unleash the Beast!!!
2/16/26 to 2/21/26
Unleash the Beast!!!
Saturday 2/14/26 REMINDER
The rescheduled JV/V Boys Basketball game vs Marlington starts at 12:00 PM at Minerva HS.
Unleash the Beast!!!
🎳 MHS Boys placed 10th at the OHSAA Sectional Tournament!
🎳 Congratulations on a 16-2 Season!
🎳🦁 Owen Frazier has qualified as an INDIVIDUAL for Districts! Congratulations, Owen! 🦁🎳
Districts take place next Thursday, February 19th at Legacy Lanes.
Minerva Lions 61
Canton South Wildcats 44
The Minerva Lions Boys Basketball Team has won three in a row! Outstanding team play from start to finish.
Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
Athletic Events
2/9/26 to 2/14/26
*Subject to Change
2/9/26 to 2/14/26
*Subject to Change
Athletic Events
2/9/26 to 2/14/26
*Subject to Change
2/9/26 to 2/14/26
*Subject to Change
🦁 Senior Night Victory!
Lady Lions defeat Beaver Local 52–31!
Great game and a special night celebrating our seniors.
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
🏀 Congratulations to our MHS Varsity Girls Basketball seniors on Senior Night Celebration— Ireland, Lillie, and Kyleigh!
We appreciate your leadership, dedication, and the example you’ve set for the program.
Best of luck in the OHSAA Tournament!
Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
Huge EBC Rival Road Win for the Lions last night! 🦁🔥
Minerva came out hot, grabbed the early lead, and never looked back!
Minerva 61
Carrollton 48
Great team effort in a tough road environment.
Go Lions! 🦁💪
📸 Jordan Miller News
🤼♂️ Senior Night!
Congratulations to our MHS Wrestlers! We appreciate your dedication, hard work, and commitment to Minerva Wrestling.
Best of luck in the OHSAA Tournaments — represent with pride!
Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
It’s a GREAT day to be a Minerva Bowling Lion! 🎳
Congratulations to our outstanding seniors who have proudly carried on the tradition of Minerva Bowling Excellence. Both teams defeated Salem tonight and now hold a combined record of 30–4 on the season—AMAZING!
We are so proud of you and wish you the best of luck at the state tournaments!
Go Lions! 🦁
We have a busy week in Athletics with Senior Nights and 2 big EBC matchups against Carrollton. Let's all get out & show our #MinervaPride for our student athletes!
Wednesday, Feb. 4
Boys & Girls Bowling at home vs. Salem at 4pm. This is their Senior Night and that recognition begins around 3:15-3:30pm.
Thursday, Feb. 5
MS, Girls & Varsity Wrestling at home vs. Carrollton. MS starts at 5:30pm. This is Girls and Varsity Boys Senior Night and those recognitions will begin around 6:15-6:30pm. Both teams are undefeated in the EBC, so this is a huge night for our wrestlers.
Friday, Feb. 6
JV/V Boys Basketball are at Carrollton. JV tips at 5:30pm, Varsity follows. They have asked us to let everyone know that they are having a teddy bear toss, to benefit Akron Children's Hospital. Stuffed animals must be new, with tags on them.
Saturday, Feb. 7
JV/V Girls Basketball at home vs. Beaver Local. JV starts at noon, but will only play 2 quarters. Varsity's Senior Night will take place after that.
Freshman Boys Basketball Tournament Bracket
Wed 2/4/26 BYE
Thu 2/5/26 bus leaves at 5:00 PM
Sat 2/7/26 bus leaves at 12:30 PM
Unleash the Beast!!!
Wed 2/4/26 BYE
Thu 2/5/26 bus leaves at 5:00 PM
Sat 2/7/26 bus leaves at 12:30 PM
Unleash the Beast!!!
🦁 LONG LIVE THE MINERVA LIONS! 🦁
The tradition of Minerva Cheerleading Excellence continues!
🏆 Minerva High School — 2026 Traditional AND GameDay EBC CHAMPIONS (#24!)
🏆 Minerva Middle School — EBC Traditional CHAMPIONS
Hard work. Heart. History.
GO LIONS! 🦁🔥
