Gentile, VonderBrink and White sign to Division I universities
February 3, 2012 • Jenny Sharpe, Sports Editor
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On Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, Fairmont seniors Jake Gentile, Annie VonderBrink and Allie White each signed letters of intent to participate in sports and continue their education at NCAA Division I colleges. Gentile will be heading to Ohio University in Athens to run cross country. VonderBrink and White... Read more »
The long march to Super Bowl XLVI ends Sunday
February 3, 2012 • Jared Bergstrom, Sports Editor
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The NFL season is winding down to the final game of the year, but the final game is the biggest game of the year. The Super Bowl is the most-watched championship game or major event in all of sports. (Yes, that means it tops the World Series, the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, the NBA Championship... Read more »
Girls’ Varsity Basketball captures another GWOC Central title
February 2, 2012 • Rachel Sheidler, Staff Writer
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The Fairmont Girls’ Varsity Basketball team defeated Centerville, 54-41, on Feb. 1, 2012, to earn the team yet another GWOC Central title. Junior Chelsea Welch tallied 15 points and 7 rebounds, and freshman Shea Morgan added 11 points in the win. Read More →
Firebird wrestlers fall short to Elks, GWOC next
February 2, 2012 • Jenny Sharpe, Sports Editor
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On Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, the Firebird wrestling team fell short to the Centerville Elks with a score of 35-32 in the Battle of Far Hills. Winning for Fairmont were sophomore Josh Parrett, juniors Matt Denlinger and Mark Tulloch and seniors Tommy Kimbrell, Justin Kihn, Zach Biondie and Ryan Huffman.... Read more »
Junior Chelsea Welch sets assist record in victory
January 27, 2012 • Rachel Sheidler, Staff Writer
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Junior Chelsea Welch broke the Fairmont record for assists in a game during the Girls’ Varsity Basketball victory over Springfield on Jan. 25, 2012, at Trent Arena. Welch had 12 assists, beating the previous record of 9. Read More →
Silly rules, timing take some of the ‘pro’ out of the Pro Bowl
January 27, 2012 • Jared Bergstrom, Spotrs Editor
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It’s that time of the NFL season again. And if you guessed the Pro Bowl, then you’re right because the Pro Bowl is this weekend. The Pro Bowl is a different game to watch, because it features the best of the AFC’s defense against the best of the NFC’s offense and vise versa. But one thing I don’t... Read more »
Wrestling Firebirds keep up the fight
January 24, 2012 • Jenny Sharpe, Sports Editor
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On Thursday, Jan. 19, the Wrestling Firebirds defeated Miamisburg, 46-19. Winning for Fairmont were freshman Caleb Jarrell, sophomores Cody Ball and Josh Parrett, juniors Matt Denlinger, Robert Nsenga and Mark Tulloch, and seniors Ryan Huffman, Justin Kihn and Tommy Kimbrell. The Firebirds also finished... Read more »
One game left: Win it and you’re in the Bowl
January 20, 2012 • Jared Bergstrom, Sports Editor
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Well, it’s down to four teams left to battle it out to make it to the Super Bowl, which makes its first stop in Indianapolis this year. And although the Indianapolis Colts have a Super Bowl on hand, they can only be spectators this year. The Colts didn’t make it to the playoffs again this year... Read more »
Kimbrell commits to continue career at Stanford
January 20, 2012 • Jenny Sharpe, Sports Editor
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Fairmont senior wrestler Tommy Kimbrell has committed to Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., to continue his education and wrestling. Kimbrell is a tri-captain this year for the Fairmont Firebird Varsity Wrestling team and has more than 100 career wins. He is also close to the all-time win... Read more »
Firebird wrestlers stay hot on the mat
January 20, 2012 • Jenny Sharpe, Sports Editor
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On Jan. 5, Fairmont’s wrestling team beat Beavercreek, the No. 2 team in GWOC, 45-23. With the win, the Firebirds reclaim the Battle for County Line trophy. Winning for Fairmont were sophomores Colin DelValle, Josh Parrett, Brandon Boykin, Cody Ball, juniors Matt Denlinger and Jeff Harowski and seniors... Read more »
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