http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:16:40 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/16/high-school-football-oak-harbor-otsego-tilt-among-battles-to-watch-in-week-5/stories/20260916054 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/16/high-school-football-oak-harbor-otsego-tilt-among-battles-to-watch-in-week-5/stories/20260916054#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:15:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/16/high-school-football-oak-harbor-otsego-tilt-among-battles-to-watch-in-week-5/stories/20260916054 A Northern Buckeye Conference showdown in Tontogany, Ohio, between host Otsego and Oak Harbor headlines the high school football action on Friday night. Otsego’s Grady Frank wrestles through players with the ball during a high school football game between Otsego and Genoa at Genoa High School, Sept. 11 in Genoa, Ohio. Oak Harbor’s head coach Mike May reacts to a fumble during a high school football game against Eastwood at Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Ohio, on Oct. 3, 2025. St. John’s Jesuit’s Reid Berry throws the ball during a high school football game at St. John's Jesuit High School in Toledo on Aug. 28. Central Catholic’s Jeremiah Fuller is brought down by St. Francis’ Tyler Gullatt during a high school football game at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl in Toledo on Sept. 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/15/high-school-football-liberty-center-no-1-perrysburg-6th-in-1st-ap-state-poll/stories/20260915091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/15/high-school-football-liberty-center-no-1-perrysburg-6th-in-1st-ap-state-poll/stories/20260915091#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:35:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/15/high-school-football-liberty-center-no-1-perrysburg-6th-in-1st-ap-state-poll/stories/20260915091 Liberty Center is ranked No. 1 and Perrysburg is No. 6 in their respective divisions in the first Ohio Associated Press high school football poll of the season. Perrysburg’s Brady Maxwell throws a pass during a high school football game between Perrysburg and Anthony Wayne at Steinecker Stadium in Perrysburg on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Liberty Center’s Isaiah Badenhop scores a touchdown during a high school football game at Eastwood High School in Pemberville, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/15/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-3-home-runs-in-7th-inning/stories/20260915110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/15/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-3-home-runs-in-7th-inning/stories/20260915110#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:31:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/15/mud-hens-down-bats-behind-3-home-runs-in-7th-inning/stories/20260915110 The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Louisville Bats to start their final series of the season, as three home runs in the seventh inning through four at-bats lifted Toledo to a 5-3 victory. Toledo’s Seby Zavala rounds second during an International League baseball game against Louisville Bats on Sept. 15 at Fifth Third Field. Toledo’s Corey Julks runs to first. Toledo’s River Ryan throws a pitch. Toledo’s James Outman throws the ball from the outfield. Toledo’s River Ryan throws a pitch. Toledo’s James Outman throws the ball from the outfield. Toledo’s Michael Siani lunges to retrieve the ball in the outfield. Toledo’s River Ryan throws a pitch . Toledo’s Trei Cruz rounds third base. Toledo’s Max Anderson catches the ball in the midfield. Toledo’s Trei Cruz eyes the ball after making contact with it. Toledo’s Trei Cruz high fives his teammates after scoring a run. Toledo’s Jace Jung makes contact with the ball. Carter Williams, one of Toledo’s bat boys, blows a gum bubble. Louisville’s Orlando Arcia makes it safe to third. Toledo’s Corey Julks dives for the ball. Toledo’s Carl Edwards Jr. throws a pitch. Toledo’s Jace Jung makes contact with the ball. Toledo’s Trei Cruz looks up to the sky before batting. Toledo’s Trei Cruz looks up to the sky after hitting a foul ball. Toledo’s Carlos Pérez makes contact with the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/15/ryan-day-calls-ohio-states-texas-collapse-maddening/stories/20260915104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/15/ryan-day-calls-ohio-states-texas-collapse-maddening/stories/20260915104#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:32:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/15/ryan-day-calls-ohio-states-texas-collapse-maddening/stories/20260915104 COLUMBUS — Head coach Ryan Day might have been understating things slightly when he said there’s a lot that comes with a loss at Ohio State. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches players warm up before a game against Texas on Sept. 12 in Austin. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin throws against Texas on Sept. 12 in Austin. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/15/toledos-bence-bertenyi-claims-medalist-honors-inverness-intercollegiate/stories/20260915109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/15/toledos-bence-bertenyi-claims-medalist-honors-inverness-intercollegiate/stories/20260915109#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:02:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/09/15/toledos-bence-bertenyi-claims-medalist-honors-inverness-intercollegiate/stories/20260915109 University of Toledo junior Bence Bertenyi shot a final-round 69 to secure medalist honors Tuesday at the Inverness Intercollegiate, played at the Inverness Club. Toledo's Bence Bertenyi shot a final-round 69 Tuesday to claim medalist honors at the Inverness Intercollegiate. Toledo's Bence Bertenyi helped the Rockets finish in a tie for second at the Inverness Intercollegiate on Tuesday. Toledo's Bence Bertenyi. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/15/mac-football-moving-to-nine-game-conference-schedule/stories/20260915079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/15/mac-football-moving-to-nine-game-conference-schedule/stories/20260915079#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:25:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/15/mac-football-moving-to-nine-game-conference-schedule/stories/20260915079 The Mid-American Conference is shifting to a nine-game conference schedule for its football programs, starting in 2028. Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher speaks during MAC Media Day at Ford Field on July 22 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/eastwood-girls-soccer-stays-unbeaten-penalty-equalizer-against-notre-dame/stories/20260914113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/eastwood-girls-soccer-stays-unbeaten-penalty-equalizer-against-notre-dame/stories/20260914113#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:54:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/eastwood-girls-soccer-stays-unbeaten-penalty-equalizer-against-notre-dame/stories/20260914113 The Eastwood girls soccer team responded almost immediately after conceding its first goal in nearly a month, as Karissa Nelson’s penalty kick early in the second half ensured the visitors left Notre Dame Academy with a 1-1 draw on Monday. Notre Dame's Giovanna Delgado (12) and Eastwood's Katelin Russell battle for control of the ball in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. Notre Dame's Cydney Owens takes a spill as Eastwood's Gracyn Reiter regains her balance in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. Notre Dame's Cydney Owens works for control of the ball against Eastwood's Gracyn Reiter in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. Notre Dame's Cydney Owens works for control of the ball against Eastwood's Taylor Mangette in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. Eastwood's Ava Majzun celebrates agaisnt Notre Dame in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. Eastwood's Karissa Nelson keeps the dribble against Notre Dame in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. Eastwood's Raegan Sabo keeps her balance against Notre Dame in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. Eastwood's Gracyn Reiter keeps her eye on the ball as she takes a tumble against Notre Dame in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. Notre Dame's Razan Alo Eastwood's Taylor Mangette fight for the dribble in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. Eastwood's Macy Shoemaker dribbles against Notre Dame's Madilynn Stevenson in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in West Toledo. Notre Dame's Bella Spencer and Eastwood's KArissa Nelson look to control the ball in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. Notre Dame's Kennedy Morgan heads the ball against Eastwood in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. Notre Dame's Bella Spencer and Eastwood's KArissa Nelson look to control the ball in a girls high school soccer game at Notre Dame Academy on Sept. 14 in West Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/friday-night-highlights-nwoal-powers-liberty-center-archbold-stay-undefeated/stories/20260914094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/friday-night-highlights-nwoal-powers-liberty-center-archbold-stay-undefeated/stories/20260914094#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:35:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/friday-night-highlights-nwoal-powers-liberty-center-archbold-stay-undefeated/stories/20260914094 With an iron-sharp focus, the juggernaut Liberty Center football team has continued an era of unprecedented dominance. Liberty Center's Garrison Kruse (30) runs the ball as they face off against the Pirates of Wheelersburg in the OHSAA Division V Football State Championship Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Dec. 6, 2025. Liberty Center's Jaxton Lawniczak, left, looks back as he runs a pass for a touchdown as the Tigers face off against the Pirates of Wheelersburg in the OHSAA Division V Football State Championship Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Dec. 6, 2025. Archbold's Maddox Pinter rolls out of the pocket. Archbold's Morgan Harris runs for a pass. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/14/kyle-larson-second-nascar-postseason-chase-heading-to-bristol/stories/20260914095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/14/kyle-larson-second-nascar-postseason-chase-heading-to-bristol/stories/20260914095#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:39:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/14/kyle-larson-second-nascar-postseason-chase-heading-to-bristol/stories/20260914095 MADISON, Ill. — Even as his winless drought stretched on for more than a year and Hendrick Motorsports’ Chevrolets lagged behind his competitors’ Toyotas, Kyle Larson never lost faith in his abilities or trust in his team. Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. Cliff Daniels, the crew chief of Kyle Larson, looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. Kyle Larson drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/14/big-ten-blues-week-2-ohio-state-oregon-collapse-sec-boost/stories/20260914081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/14/big-ten-blues-week-2-ohio-state-oregon-collapse-sec-boost/stories/20260914081#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:02:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/14/big-ten-blues-week-2-ohio-state-oregon-collapse-sec-boost/stories/20260914081 CHICAGO — The Big Ten took quite the gut punch in Week 2 with Ohio State blowing a 20-point fourth-quarter lead at Texas and Oregon getting embarrassed at Oklahoma State. Texas quarterback Arch Manning, left, tries to evade Ohio State defensive end Kenyatta Jackson, Jr., during the first half Sept. 12 in Austin. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts to an Ohio State score against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 12 in Austin. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning stands on the sidelines during the NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., on Sept. 12. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) hands the ball off to running back Dierre Hill Jr. (6) in the first half of the NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State on Sept. 12 in Stillwater, Okla. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:58:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110 DES MOINES — After scoring a run in the first inning, the Toledo Mud Hens were blanked for the rest of Sunday’s game as they fell to the Iowa Cubs 2-1 in their final road game of the season. Toledo’s Austin Gomber throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:50:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111 DEN BOSCH, Netherlands — Lottie Woad assured it. Carlota Ciganda — who else? — sealed it. Anna Nordqvist Europe team captain holds the trophy aloft after her team won the Solheim Cup. Anna Nordqvist, Europe team captain, kisses the trophy. Lottie Woad of Europe of Europe celebrates with teammates after they won the Solheim Cup. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:20:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109 MILWAUKEE — Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Tyler Stephenson had a sacrifice fly in the eighth as the Cincinnati Reds slipped past the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suárez hits a three-run home run. Milwaukee Brewers' Jake Bauers reacts after hitting a home run. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz throws out Milwaukee Brewers' Luis Lara at first base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/13/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-twins-9-2/stories/20260913108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/13/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-twins-9-2/stories/20260913108#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:18:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/09/13/kwan-bazzana-help-guardians-beat-twins-9-2/stories/20260913108 MINNEAPOLIS — Steven Kwan homered to lead off the game, Tanner Bibee had seven strikeouts in 6 2/3 strong innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2 on Sunday to pull within a half-game of the American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee delivers. Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan delivers. Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis hits a flyout. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:09:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107 DETROIT — Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe throws. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene reacts after hitting a two-run home run. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle watches after hitting a triple. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:00:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106 DETROIT — Tyler Shough threw an incomplete pass in the end zone on a 2-point conversion attempt, allowing the Detroit Lions to escape with a 31-30 win in overtime over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12). Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) carries against New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon (23) and Justin Reid. New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) passes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/13/briggs-blame-ohio-states-epic-collapse-starts-ryan-day-coaches/stories/20260913105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/13/briggs-blame-ohio-states-epic-collapse-starts-ryan-day-coaches/stories/20260913105#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:56:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ohio-state/2026/09/13/briggs-blame-ohio-states-epic-collapse-starts-ryan-day-coaches/stories/20260913105 The good news for Ohio State: The last time it lost three of four games, things turned out pretty well. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes blew a 20-point lead in falling to Texas on Saturday night. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:40:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103 JACKSONVILLE — Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars waited seven agonizing months to play another meaningful game at EverBank Stadium. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes. Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (1) celebrates his touchdown catch. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken looks on. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/13/basketball-coaching-legend-joe-guerrero-heads-list-city-league-hall-class/stories/20260910111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/13/basketball-coaching-legend-joe-guerrero-heads-list-city-league-hall-class/stories/20260910111#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/13/basketball-coaching-legend-joe-guerrero-heads-list-city-league-hall-class/stories/20260910111 With successful stops at five City League high schools, Joe Guerrero left a lasting mark on Toledo’s basketball scene. Bowsher coach Joe Guerrero has a word with a referee during the second half of a 2017 basketball game against Waite. Bowsher boys basketball coach Joe Guerrero gives Darryl Robinson a fist bump in the pregame huddle before the start of their game against St. Francis in the Holiday Basketball Tournament at Southview High School in 2016. St. John's guard Brian Roberts raises his fist as he walks off the court following the Titans' district championship win over Libbey. St. John's Brian Roberts, right, looks to drive past Scott's James E. Walker. The Rev. Ron Olszewski former St. Francis de Sales High School principal, Rotarian and past Rotary Club of Toledo president, addresses the civic group in Toledo in 2016. Former Woodward and Notre Dame basketball coach Bob Pawlak will be inducted posthumously into the City League Hall of Fame. Central Catholic graduate Todd Sedlar, a three sport standout, will be inducted into the City League Hall of Fame in November. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/09/13/outdoors-young-geese-hunters-find-success-early-season/stories/20260913034 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/09/13/outdoors-young-geese-hunters-find-success-early-season/stories/20260913034#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/outdoors/2026/09/13/outdoors-young-geese-hunters-find-success-early-season/stories/20260913034 It’s refreshing to see a group of young men getting into hunting, especially waterfowl hunting. James Sprott of Toledo with his black Lab Gunner, who was just back from retriever training and on his first geese hunt with James. Leyton Marsh of Toledo also was successful on his goose hunt during Ohio's early geese season. Jackson Garber of Toledo with his three geese he shot on Ohio's opening day weekend of the early goose season Sept. 5.