The Fairfield Lions held pace with the Fayetteville Rockets, nearly basket-for-basket, but they were unable to keep that pace for the entire game on Friday night, falling to the visiting Fayetteville squad, 86-77.

The Fairfield Lions held pace with the Fayetteville Rockets, nearly basket-for-basket, but they were unable to keep that pace for the entire game on Friday night, falling to the visiting Fayetteville squad, 86-77.

The Fairfield Lions held pace with the Fayetteville Rockets, nearly basket-for-basket, but they were unable to keep that pace for the entire game on Friday night, falling to the visiting Fayetteville squad, 86-77.

The 2015-16 Fairfield Lions will enter the season with experience gained from last season, but it will be a gradual, game-to-game process for a team expected to be in the mix for a Southern Hills Athletic Conference championship.

Fairfield came out with a 28-0 run into the second quarter as their offense was on point and their pressure defense was stifling, eventually leading to a season-opening 69-28 victory over the Adena Lady Warriors in non-conference play at the Paint Valley Lady ’Cats Classic.

Fairfield came out with a 28-0 run into the second quarter as their offense was on point and their pressure defense was stifling, eventually leading to a season-opening 69-28 victory over the Adena Lady Warriors in non-conference play at the Paint Valley Lady ’Cats Classic.

Fairfield came out with a 28-0 run into the second quarter as their offense was on point and their pressure defense was stifling, eventually leading to a season-opening 69-28 victory over the Adena Lady Warriors in non-conference play at the Paint Valley Lady ’Cats Classic.

Looking back at last season for the Fairfield Lady Lions, it was one of learning on the go, while gaining experience for the future. Well, the future is now for the Lady Lions of the Southern Hills Athletic Conference, as they will have to replace one of their top players from a season ago and along the way battle for a good spot within their conference.

The Leesburg Girls Wings team has advanced to the semifinal round at the Ohio SAY State Soccer Tournament.

The Southern Hills Athletic Conference held their annual girls basketball preview on Friday night at North Adams High School as all eight SHAC schools were in action.

The Southern Hills Athletic Conference held their annual girls basketball preview on Friday night at North Adams High School as all eight SHAC schools were in action.

The Southern Hills Athletic Conference held their annual girls basketball preview on Friday night at North Adams High School as all eight SHAC schools were in action.

Lynchburg-Clay senior Ali Little was selected as the OSSCA Southeast District Player of the Year for 2015, as she helped lead the Lady Mustangs back to the regional round of the postseason.

The Southern Hills Athletic Conference honored the All-SHAC boys golf team at their fall sports awards banquet.

The Southern Hills Athletic Conference honored the All-SHAC volleyball team at their fall sports awards banquet.