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1962 a good year for Atsalis' Indians

McClain Tiger football coach Bob Watts, now in his third year, knew that his 1962 team would be one of the smaller teams in the SCOL. A couple of years earlier, when the Tigers featured big tackles Roger  Grooms and Lee Morehead, they could do it with brute force. Now, they hoped to be able to finesse opponents. They did have some  speedy ball carriers, most notably 150-pound halfback Jim Coleman and 160-pound sophomore Ralph Nooks, who would do the kicking.
MHS looks to battle back
GREENFIELD – The McClain Tigers are hurting by battling injuries and illnesses, but they aren’t out.
Bearcats want to knock Tanks off course
BAINBRIDGE – Coming of their first win in recent weeks, the Paint Valley Bearcats look to make it two wins in a row as they travel to face the Unioto Sherman-Tanks in a Scioto Valley Conference contest this Friday night.
Indians set to host final home game of '09
The Hillsboro Indians are making a late playoff push with two games remaining in the regular season as they are set to face South Central Ohio League rival Miami Trace at Richards Memorial Field.
Indians set to host final home game of '09
The Hillsboro Indians are making a late playoff push with two games remaining in the regular season as they are set to face South Central Ohio League rival Miami Trace at Richards Memorial Field.
Tigers are champions
Looking at the expressions on their faces you could see the excitement as the clock ticked closer toward them cashing in on their goal from the beginning of the season. Or it could have been the chilling temperatures on that Thursday night that had the team all jittery. Maybe it was a mixture of both cold and excitement, but anyway it is looked at, on that cold night at McClain Field the Tiger boys soccer team became champions.
Paint Township is well served by its current trustees
To the editor: After reading a letter from a business owner at Rocky Fork Lake, I felt compelled to write. I have attended the meetings of the Paint Township trustees for many years. I also know that the trustees divide the township into three areas for services. Mr. Mustard happens to be the trustee who takes care of the lake area, and he provides excellent service.
What services are most important?
There is an editorial topic before us and published online at www.highlandcountypress.com which asks: What government services are most important to you? We felt the timing of the question was appropriate, given the economy  of the times. A fair number of government agencies, offices and departments have been, for the past year or so, forced to reduce their respective budgets. As these cuts continue or level off, we are left with a few questions.
Lady Lions capture sectional championship
In a thrilling, five-game match, the Fairfield Lady Lions captured their first sectional volleyball championship Thursday, defeating the Whiteoak Lady Wildcats, 19-25, 25-22, 26-24, 22-25 and 15-10 in the final game.
Lady Lions capture sectional championship
In a thrilling, five-game match, the Fairfield Lady Lions captured their first sectional volleyball championship Thursday, defeating the Whiteoak Lady Wildcats, 19-25, 25-22, 26-24, 22-25 and 15-10 in the final game.
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