Kenton Wins Against Bluffton

The Kenton Wildcats stormed back from 16 points down to defeat Bluffton 66-65 in non-league boys basketball play Saturday. The Wildcats (13-7) trailed 26-10 in the second quarter, and the Pirates (14-7) held a 14-point lead seconds into the fourth period. Led by Jayden Cornell and Jaron Sharp, who combined to score 23 of Kenton's 26 fourth-quarter points, the Wildcats clawed back into the game. A three-point from Cornell drew the Cats to within 65-64 with 22 seconds left, and […]

February 17, 2019 98

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Friday Night BBall Elida 58, Kenton 52

Elida built a double-digit lead and then held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from Kenton to beat the Cats 58 to 52 in Western Buckeye League boys basketball play at the Elida Fieldhouse Friday. The Bulldogs (11-9 overall, 5-3 WBL) led by 12 points in the third quarter but the Wildcats (12-7, 1-7) rallied in the final period. Jaron Sharp scored Kenton's first 10 points of the fourth stanza as help the Cats pull to within 46-45, but the Bulldogs […]

February 17, 2019 106

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Ribbon Cutting Held at Kenton Athletic Complex

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Friday at the new Kenton Senior High School Athletic Complex. The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance conducted the ceremony, which included the recognition of numerous donors who made the prject possible. The facility is located at 200 Harding Avenue, next to the Kenton Senior High School.

February 15, 2019 122

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Kenton QB Signs with Tiffin University

Senior Kenton Wildcat Quarterback Jaron Sharp signed his National Letter of Intent on this week to play football at Division II Tiffin University. Celebrating in the moment were his father CJ Sharp, who is also a coach on staff, mother Kiley Sharp, sister Mahaila Sharp, and head football coach, Brent Fackler.

February 15, 2019 127

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Elida Defeats Kenton in Girls Basketball Action

The Lady Wildcats fought back from a halftime deficit but fell to Elida 46-39 Thursday evening. The Wildcats were led by Lindsey Smith with 16 points while Kenzie Bays had 11 points. The Bulldogs were led by Amira Freeman with 20 points and Cienna Kuhn added 13 points.

February 15, 2019 62

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Two Ada Wrestlers State Bound

Langston McClain and Eli Esguerra are State Bound for Youth Wrestling and both are members of the Ada Youth Wrestling Club. Esguerra wrestled at the OAC Grade School District Championship in Thomas Worthington & he got 1st place in the Division 3 110lbs bracket. McClain wrestled at the OAC Grade School District Championship in Troy & he got 1st Place in the Division 2 61lbs bracket. Both boys will be wrestling at the OAC Grade School State Wrestling Championship March […]

February 14, 2019 109

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Kenton Edges River Valley in Girls Basketball Thriller

The Kenton Lady Cats defeated River Valley Tuesday night in overtime by a score of 57-56. The Cats were led by Caitlin Tudor with 15 points while Lindsey Smith finished with 14 points. River Valley was led by Ally Johnson 21 points while Madi Lott had 8 points.

February 13, 2019 77

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Elida Posts Win Over KMS Wrestlers

KMS wrestlers drop last dual meet of the season to Elida 22-51. Kenton won three of the contested matches at 92, 98 and 104. Anthony Hunt pinned Parker Guth (:55), Landen Elliott defeated Ethan Lawson by 12-3 major decision and Landon Dillard won by fall over Garrett Beamer (1:11). Kade Smith won by forfeit at 86 lbs. Kenton wraps up the regular season with a 2-6 overall dual meet record. Kade Smith, Anthony Hunt, Landen Elliott, Aaron Modd and Gavin […]

February 13, 2019 129

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KHS Wrestlers Victorious Over Shawnee

Kenton High School Coed Varsity Wrestling beat Shawnee High School 27-26. The Kenton Wildcat grapplers edge out the Shawnee Indians 27-26 Monday night in WBL action. Josh Hart (126) pulled out a last minute pin fall over Krieshna Nongkham. Nongkham was leading 15-2 when Hart kicked it in and reversed the tables and pinned Nongkham with 32 seconds to go in the third period. Mason Rhoades (132) wins a 6-1 regular decision match over Mason Adlesh. Keith Harbor, Brandon Bowling […]

February 12, 2019 76

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