Kenton Senior Hayden Hicks signed his letter of intent to continue his soccer and academic career at U.N.O.H. Hicks became the all time leader goal scorer in Kenton Soccer history in his four years with the program and was a part of the most successful seasons in Kenton Soccer History. The team congratulated Hicks and wished him luck at the next level. They added that he will truly be missed on the field.
The Kenton Little League is now accepting sign-ups for T-Ball, Baseball and Softball for the upcoming season. Kenton Little League is for all Hardin County kids ages 4 through 12 years old. You can register now at KentonLittleLeague.com and click on the red sign up button. Tryouts will be held on March 17th at Kenton High School Fieldhouse.
Noah Eikenbary places third at the OSHAA Division II District wrestling tournament. Eikenbary Kenton's 220 lbs wrestler set his goals high for the 2018-2019 wrestling season. He wanted to win a WBL Championship, win a second sectional Championship, and place in the top four at districts and advance to and place at state. Eikenbary is well on his way to achieving his goals by winning his WBL championship over 22nd ranked Adalberto Vega a senior from Defiance in a 3-0 […]
Wapakoneta used a big second quarter to roll past Kenton 64-29 in Division II boys basketball sectional tournament play at Findlay. The Redskins improve to 14-9 and will meet Defiance for the sectional crown Friday at Findlay. The Wildcats end their season with a 14-9 record. The game was tied at 11-apiece after Kenton’s Jayden Cornell hit a three-pointer at the first-quarter horn, but the Redskins dominated the rest of the game. Wapakoneta outscored Kenton 31-2 in the second period […]
Ridgemont built a big lead and then held on late to defeat Allen East 63-60 in Division IV boys basketball sectional tournament play on Tuesday at Bath. The Golden Gophers improve to 12-11 and will meet Marion Local for the sectional title at 6:15 p.m. Friday at Bath. The Mustangs close their season with a 10-12 mark. Ridgemont led 58-27 at one point in the third quarter and still held a commanding 62-39 advantage early in the fourth quarter. The […]
Kenton High School is searching for a qualified Head Volleyball Coach with previous coaching and/or playing experience preferred. Applicants must posses all coaching certifications required by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. If interested, send a cover letter and resume to Director of Athletics, Joey Day at dayj@kentoncityschools.org. Teaching positions within the district are unknown at this time. The position will remain open until filled.
Bath beat Kenton 48-13 in girls basketball action over the weekend. The Bath Wildcats were led by Chandler Clark with 14 points while Ruby Bolon added 10 points. The Kenton Lady Cats were led by Caitlin Tudor with 3 points.
Kenton High School Wrestling team places 7th at the Division II OSHAA Sectional wrestling tournament in Clyde, Ohio. Kenton qualifies three wrestlers to advance to the OSHAA District finals in Norwalk. Noah Eikenbary (220) claims his second straight sectional championship. Carter Bays (152) qualified for the second straight year while Ethan Manns (170) will be making his first appearance at districts. Eikenbary defeated Creighton Morton a freshmen from Upper Sandusky with a pinfall at the 1:29 mark in the first […]
Upper Scioto Valley defeated Kenton 51 to 47 in non-league boys basketball play Thursday at Kenton High School. The Rams conclude their regular season with at 17 and 5 mark. The Wildcats are now 13 and 8 and will host Bath this evening in Western Buckeye League play. WKTN will carry the game live, with the pregame show starting around 7:30 p.m.
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.