With a population of 4,000 people, going 'viral' is not a reality most with @LocoAthletics believed could happen...Unless of course your baseball team pulls off the perfect squeeze play!
"Neat to see that happen in such a small town. Kids were excited & fans were excited."
In a Division VII Regional Final, Leipsic (16-9) rallied in the late innings to knock out #10 Montpelier (18-6), 6-5.
The Vikings erased a five-run deficit in the 6th and 7th innings to punch their ticket to Akron 🏆
Colin Niese and Julian Zuniga led the way for the Leipsic offense with multi-hit performances.
’27 INF Niese collected two RBIs on two knocks. ’28 INF Zuniga came up CLUTCH with a late-game double that brought home two runs.
2026 RHP Mill Paniagua earned the win working in a relief role. The senior right-hander tossed 3.2 innings, allowing one earned run on two hits while striking out three.
For Montpelier, 2026 RHP Kenneth Smeltzer turned in a strong performance on both sides of the ball, going 2-for-2 with an XBH and RBI. The @DefiCollegeBASE commit threw 6.1 innings and struck out seven.
2028 OF @CJF_5 also contributed at the dish, collecting two knocks and a pair of RBIs.
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In come-from-behind dramatic fashion...the Vikings of Leipsic are State Bound for the 1st time since 1976 🟣🟨
"Even when things are going south, always gotta know you can win" - John Dewar (Walk-Off Hero)
"Special for this program & coach Henry" - Julian Zuniga (2-3, 3 RBI)
The Presentation of the State Championship Rings for the 2025 Football team will be on Wednesday, May 13 in the Auditeria. There are 2025 State Championship yearbooks available for purchase and can be picked up at the cermony. Information below. #GoTigers
Coach Cal’s right — administration matters. But at the high school level, it takes more than that.
You need administration that believes in you, coaches/players that are all in, parents that get involved in program, and a community that doesn’t just cheer on Friday nights… but financially supports the program too.
Great high school programs aren’t built by one person. They’re built when everybody is invested — with their time, their trust, and their resources.
If everybody isn’t rowing the boat in the same direction, don’t complain when the whole thing ends up spinning in circles.
Congratulations National Football Foundation scholar athlete award winners Hunter, Kaden, Max, Thomas, and assistant coach of the year Matt Bryan! Well deserved 🏈
GIRLS DISTRICT FINAL Saturday afternoon between the Tigers of North Baltimore and the Panthers of Stryker. We will have it for you live right here with Randy, Myles, and the rest of the https://t.co/4DKQEvd43j crew:
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@BoostersNorth@StrykerPanthers
From Canton to Columbus, these Tigers took another trip down memory lane! A season full of glory & history added another unforgettable moment...
With help from @Rob_McColley & @jimhoopsOH, the Statehouse hosted the State Champs on Wednesday to be recognized for their feat 🏆
Please join us in welcoming Hunter Spangler to the Buckeye family 🌰
He is a two-time state champion - winning the outdoor shot put title last season and a football championship this fall!
#GoBucks