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Tied 4-4 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Lakota East senior outfielder Tyler Schlensker hit a one-out RBI single to bring in senior designated hitter Brett Colburn for the game-winning run in a 5-4 win over Glen Este in a Division I sectional semifinal Saturday.

The hit was Schlensker’s only of the game, but it propelled Lakota East, ranked No. 3 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches’ poll, to the sectional final against No. 6 Loveland (20-6) at 5 p.m. Thursday at Western Hills.

Lakota East junior pitcher Kyle Lepper came into a tie game in the top of the seventh inning and didn’t allow a run.

W–Lepper (6-1); L–Moore (1-4). Leaders: L–Minniear 2B; Elam 2-4. G–Rieck 3-4; T. Burdick 2-3. Records: L 24-3, G 11-14.

Meanwhile, Lakota West (15-13) upset No. 5 Hamilton, by score of 5-3, in its sectional semifinal Friday. The Firebirds had lost to Hamilton (20-7) twice in the regular season. Lakota West will now play No. 7 Harrison (18-8) at 5 p.m. Thursday at Kings High School.

SOFTBALL

After advancing last week, Lakota West (20-6) will take on Springboro (18-5) at 5 p.m. Monday at West Carrollton and Lakota East (19-8) will now face Centerville (22-5) at 5 p.m. Monday at Miamisburg.

BOYS’ TRACK

Greater Miami Conference Championships at Mason High School

Senior Jordan Combs, who is committed to Miami, won the pole vault for Lakota East.

Team scores: 1. Mason 190, 2. Sycamore 93 3. Colerain 73, 4.Oak Hills 71, 5.Middletown 68.50, 6.Princeton 58.50, 7.Lakota West 49, 8.Lakota East 37, 9.Hamilton 18, 10.Fairfield 3

100M–Chanatry (Ma) 10.99; 200M–Cummings (Ma) 22.08; 400M–Konkoly (OH) 48.59; 800M–Valentine (Ma) 1:54.64; 1600M–Notton (Ma) 4:19.77; 3200M–Clark (Ma) 9:21.98; 110 hurdles–Maiden (Ma) 14.66; 300 hurdles–Mainden (Ma) 38.41; 4×100–Mason 42.65; 4×200–Mason 1:26.95; 4×400–Mason 3:19.84; 4×800–Mason 7:58.73; Shotput–Wiesman (Co) 56’8”; Discus–Sorrell (Mi) 153’04’; Long jump–Marshall (Mi) 23’.50”; High jump–Marshall (Mt) 6’4”; Pole vault–.Combs (LE) 12’6”.

Coach of the Year: Hank Ray (Sycamore)

Field Athlete of the Year: Jalin Marshall (Middletown)

Runner of the Year: Billy Chanatry (Mason)

GIRLS TRACK

Greater Miami Conference Championships at Mason High School

Junior Autumn Heath won the 100 and 200 meter runs for Lakota East. She was also named GMC runner of the year.

Team scores: 1. Mason 183, 2.Sycamore 149, 3.Lakota East 95, 4. Princeton 72, 5. Colerain 53, 6.Lakota West 30, 7.Middletown 26, 8. Fairfield 21, 9.Oak Hills 19, 10.Hamilton 14

100M–Heath (LE) 12.22; 200M–Heath (LE) 24.74; 400M–Knue (Ma) 58.49; 800M–Rhodenbaugh (Sy) 2:16.50; 1600M–Wood (Ma) 5:02.23; 3200M–Wood (Ma) 10:39; 100 hurdles–Horning (Ma) 14.90; 300 hurdles–Horning (Ma) 45.25; 4×100–Sycamore 49.26; 4×200–Sycamore 1:44.06; 4×400–Sycamore 3:54.74; 4×800–Mason 9:28.35; Shotput–Brown (Ma) 37’10.50”; Discus–Sherrer (Co) 115’10”; Long jump–Mbah (LE) 17’9”; High jump–Horning (Ma) 5’2”; Pole vault–Nelson (Ma) 10’6”.

Runner of the Year: Autumn Heath (Lakota East)

Field Event Performer of the Year: Ashley Brown (Mason)

Coach of the Year: Liz Gonda (Sycamore)

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Sophomore Haley Johnson broke a scoreless tie with an RBI triple in the third inning, propelling Lakota West to a 6-1 win at home against Miamisburg Wednesday in its Division I sectional matchup.

Johnson came around to score on junior Madison Bridges base hit, and that was all the run support sophomore Madeline Kurtz would need. Kurtz pitched a complete game, with nine strikeouts, to move to 9-1.

Lakota West (20-6) advances to take on Springboro (18-5) at 5 p.m. Monday at West Carrollton.

W–Kurtz (9-1, 9 Ks); L–Wright. Leaders: L–Johnson 3B; Bridges 2-2; Brown 2B; Walterbusch 2B. M–Adams 2-3. Records: L 20-6, M 11-12.

Meanwhile, Lakota East led by a strong offensive showing from sophomore Payton Callihan, senior Lea Buckenmyer and junior Taylor Fair scored 11 runs in its 11-4 win at Piqua Wednesday in its Division I sectional matchup.

The trio combined to go 9-for-12 at the plate, hit four doubles and drive nine runs.

Lakota East (19-8) will now face Centerville (22-5) at 5 p.m. Monday at Miamisburg.

W–Buckenmyer (14-7); L–Dotson. Leaders: L–Callihan 4-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI; Buckenmyer 3-3, 2B, 3 RBI; Fair 2-4, 2B, 4 RBI; Dendler 2-3; Manning 2B. Records: L 19-8, P 20-5.

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Lakota East High School has already raised awareness and more than $11,000 for the Center for Spina Bifida Care at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, but that could only the beginning as the school hopes its “lip dub” video goes viral and attracts the attention of Ellen DeGeneres.

The video, which was first shown publicly during showings at the high school on Friday, was posted online Tuesday evening.

The “lip dub” was filmed April 18 at the high school. Film students from East and the University of Cincinnati pointed the cameras, while the project leaders from the Lakota East National Honor Society told them what to shoot.

Students were lip-synching to the music, dressed up in costumes, danced in the background, as well as used roller blades, glow sticks and a helicopter in an impressive production that lasted only one Thursday afternoon.

“I can honestly say that I’ve watched the lip dub more than 100 times. And it just keeps getting better each time I view it,” said senior Sydney Aten, NHS president. “I get goosebumps. I shed tears.

“It’s unlike anything else I ever have and probably ever will experience. I love my school. I love my teachers. I love my community. They made this happen.”

• PHOTOS: STUDENTS MAKE LIP DUB AT LAKOTA EAST
• VIDEOS: STUDENTS MAKE AND PREPARE FOR LIB DUB

The project was kick started during a school assembly in February, when a student at VanGorden Elementary inspired East students to get behind it.

Amelia Murphy, 11, received a standing ovation during that assembly when she shared her story to a packed gym. Murphy, who suffers from Spina Bifida, has had 62 surgeries, many on her brain and her spine.

“Spina Bifida is basically a condition with your spinal cord and your brain,” Murphy said. “Symptoms vary. Some people can walk and some people can’t. I have had half my surgeries on my head. It can be really tough, but my family has been with me through all of it.”

The support of her family, which includes her sisters, Claire, 13, and Emma, 16, doesn’t end at school or at home. She also gets special attention during her visits to Cincinnati Children’s, where her mom, Pam, works as patient advocate in family relations.

With the attention of the community, East hopes it attract national awareness for Spina Bifida by having their video shared or featured on the “Ellen Show”.

Just prior to the filming, producers of the show contacted Aten, who said a producer told her that they are supportive of the cause and their efforts. They also said they wanted to get the message out and are anxiously waiting for the release of the video.

In the meantime, donations are still being accepted at the school’s donation website through Cincinnati Children’s website, giving.cincinnatichildrens.org/netcommunity/eastnhsdub.

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The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2013-2014 school year for the Lakota Athletic Participation Fee Fund, which was created to assist student athletes in the Lakota school district with sports fees.

After the Lakota Board of Education made cuts prior to the 2011-2012 school year, athletic fees ballooned to $350 per sport for junior high athletes and to $550 per sport for high school students. Athletic fees for the 2010-2011 school year were $200 for junior high students and $300 for high school students.

The fall deadlines to apply are June 21 for grades 7-8 and Aug. 15 for grades 9-12. The winter sports deadline is Sept. 23 and the spring sports deadline is Jan. 24, for all grades. A limited number of scholarships are available. Only one scholarship per student will be awarded in any given school year.

The Lakota Athletic Participation Fee Fund was established by private donations to assist families, who display a need, by covering half of the participation fee assessed to students participating in sports within Lakota Schools.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of residents from West Chester and Liberty towships. Applications can be obtained online at www.wclfoundation.com/LakotaAthleticParticipationFeeFund.asp. Please submit completed forms to The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty, 5641 Union Centre Drive, West Chester 45069.

For more information call the Community Foundation office at 513-874-5450.

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Lakota East and Lakota West baseball teams wrapped up the regular season with rivalry games against one another last week. East defeated West in both games, 5-3 and 3-2, last Wednesday and this past Saturday.

The Thunderhawks (22-3, 16-2 in the Greater Miami Conference) finished second in the conference standings behind Mason (22-0, 17-0). West (13-13, 8-10) finished in sixth place (out of 10 teams).

Both teams will begin postseason play this week. East will host the winner of Tuesday’s Sycamore at Glen Este matchup on Thursday at 5 p.m. Meanwhile, West will host Mt. Healthy Tuesday at 5 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Before Lakota West opens postseason play Wednesday it will play at Mason Monday and at Sycamore Tuesday, both games are scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Currently, West (17-6, 13-3) is in second place in the GMC standings behind Oak Hills (22-3, 16-1) and ahead of Mason (18-6, 13-4).

Lakota East (18-8, 11-6) is currently in fourth place in the GMC.

In postseason play, West will host the winner of Tuesday’s Xenia at Miamisburg matchup Wednesday at 5 p.m., while East will play the winner of Tuesday’s Fairmont at Piqua matchup Wednesday at 5 p.m.

TENNIS

Neither Lakota East or Lakota West won a singles or doubles championship at this past week’s GMC Tournament. Mason swept No. 1 through No. 3 singles, while a Lakota athlete lost in the third place match for each singles division against a Princeton athlete.

Those third place matches include Princeton’s Matt Arroyo defeating Lakota West senior Nick Lang at No. 1 singles; Princeton senior Jacob Bent defeating Lakota East sophomore Boris Menniger at No. 2 singles; and Princeton senior Brian Hazen defeating Lakota West sophomore Hunter Cross at No. 3 singles.

Lakota East No. 2 doubles team of junior Nick Stuckert and freshman Kirill Smolyansky did win its third-place match against Fairfield’s Adam Zinader and Alexander Keith.

TRACK

Lakota East finished eighth out of the boys and fifth out of the girls (each out of 13 teams) at this weekend’s Mason Invitational. Lakota East junior Autumn Heath won the 100 and 200 meters, posting times of 12.50 and 25.18, respectively.

The GMC Track and Field Meet will begin at Atrium Stadium at Mason High School Wednesday. Field events, which include boys’ discuss and long jump, as well as girls’ shot put, high jump and pole vault, will begin at 4 p.m. Running prelims will begin at 5:30 p.m. On Friday, field events, which will include boys’ shot put, high jump and pole vault, as well as girls’ discus and long jump will begin at 4 p.m. and the running finals will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. The rain date is Saturday.

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Public showings of video will take place at 3:15 and 6 p.m.

RAW VIDEO OF STUDENTS MAKING LIP DUB, AS WELL AS COMMENTS FROM THE LAKOTA EAST LIP DUB TEAM

The Lakota East National Honor Society had a unique plan to raise awareness and funds for the Center for Spina Bifida Care at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

They decided to do a “lip dub”, where roughly 3,000 students, teachers and community members participated in a video where they lip-synced five popular songs from artists, including the Black Eyed Peas, One Direction and Smash Mouth.

The original idea gained local support from University of Cincinnati President Santa Ono and Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo. However, all along, the school wanted to drive up national awareness by getting the attention of Ellen DeGeneres.

Students email blitzed anyone they thought could be connected to her show, tweeted #WeWantEllen and @TheEllenShow, as well as sent out close to 600 letters to producers pitching their story – their idea – their cause.

“Ellen is open to accepting challenges,” said senior Sydney Aten, NHS president. “She is not only a figure who has respect from multiple groups of people, but she can connect with almost everyone. We wanted to find someone who everyone looks up to and admires.”

The video was filmed April 18 at the high school. Film students from East and UC pointed the cameras, while Aten and her NHS team told them what to shoot. Students were lip-synching to the music, dressed up in costumes, danced in the background, as well as used roller blades, glow sticks and a helicopter in an impressive production that lasted only one Thursday afternoon.

• PHOTOS: STUDENTS MAKE LIP DUB AT LAKOTA EAST

The week before the filming, producers of the “Ellen Show” contacted the school. Aten said a producer told her that the “Ellen Show’’ is supportive of the cause and their efforts. They said they wanted to get the message out and are anxiously waiting for the release of the video.

That day is here, as the video will premiere Friday at Lakota East High School. There will be two showings, which are open to the public, at the school. The first showing will be at 3:15 p.m. and the second showing is at 6 p.m. Seating will be available on a first come/first serve basis.

To donate, go to the school’s donation site through Cincinnati Children’s website, giving.cincinnatichildrens.org/netcommunity/eastnhsdub.

BRONSON ARROYO AND LAKOTA EAST STUDENTS TALK ABOUT THEIR PROJECT AND ABOUT AMELIA MURPHY, A STUDENT AT VANGORDEN ELEMENTARY WHO INSPIRED THE COMMUNITY TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR SPINA BIFIDA

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The spring sports season is almost over.

The Lakota East and Lakota West baseball teams recently found out where they will be starting in the postseason. Lakota East (20-3, 14-2 in the Greater Miami Conference) is scheduled to host the winner of Tuesday’s Sycamore at Glen Este matchup on Thursday, May 16 at 5 p.m. Meanwhile, Lakota West (13-11, 8-8) will host Mt. Healthy Tuesday at 5 p.m. The winner advances to play at Hamilton Thursday, May 16 at 5 p.m.

In softball, both Lakota West (16-6, 12-3) and Lakota East (17-8, 10-6) will have a bye in the postseason. West will host the winner of Tuesday’s Xenia at Miamisburg matchup Wednesday at 5 p.m., while East will play the winner of Tuesday’s Fairmont at Piqua matchup Wednesday at 5 p.m.

This week, the GMC Tennis Tournament will take place Thursday and Saturday at Mason High School. Play begins at 9 a.m. on both days. In the case of rain Thursday, the tournament will be rescheduled to Friday. If rain occurs Friday, the matches will be moved indoors to Mercy Fairfield.

Next week, the GMC Track and Field Meet will begin at Atrium Stadium at Mason High School Wednesday. Field events, which include boys’ discuss and long jump, as well as girls’ shot put, high jump and pole vault, will begin at 4 p.m. Running prelims will begin at 5:30 p.m. On Friday, May 17, field events, which will include boys’ shot put, high jump and pole vault, as well as girls’ discus and long jump will begin at 4 p.m. and the running finals will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. The rain date is Saturday, May 18.

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To let West Chester and Liberty Township residents catch up with the news that they need to know, WestChesterBuzz.com will list and link to all of last week’s top local stories every Monday. This week, we have decided to list all the top stories from April.

WestChesterBuzz.com also recently added a new video page last week. To view West Chester and Liberty Township related videos, visit westchesterbuzz.com/videos.

Lakota East makes lip dub – Lakota East High School is one step closer to having the attention of Ellen DeGeneres. On April 18, the school and all of its 2,700 students filmed a “lip dub” video to raise awareness and funds for the Center for Spina Bifida Care at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. In the video, students performed as lip singers to five popular songs from artists, including Black Eyed Peas, One Direction and Smash Mouth. Once edited they hope to get the attention of Ellen DeGeneres, who they hope can bring their efforts to raise awareness for Spina Bifida to the national stage.

Nerf Wars have everyone talking – Local television reporters and radio talk show hosts were all talking about Lakota high schools in April. It wasn’t because of anything that was taking place at school, but rather after. A spring tradition of Nerf Wars is now underway and it involves possible reckless driving and nudity.

West Chester Hospital tax status case watched closely – Butler County and the cash-strapped Lakota Local School District stand to lose a combined $43 million over the next 18 years if West Chester Hospital’s charitable tax status is upheld, Sheila McLaughlin of The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. County commissioners are appealing the case to the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, saying the county failed to receive a hearing on the matter. School officials are keeping an eye on it.

Liberty Township retail project has new look – A Columbus developer returned to Butler County in late April with a slightly revised plan for the $300 million shopping destination spot it wants to build in Liberty Township, Sheila McLaughlin reported for The Cincinnati Enquirer. Yaromir Steiner, founder and chief executive officer of Steiner + Associates, is counting on $35 million from the county and township to make improvements around the 100-acre site, at Liberty Way west of Interstate 75.

Katelyn Markham’s body found – During the past 20 months, any time an unidentified body surfaced in Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky, Fairfield investigators probed whether the remains were Katelyn Markham’s, said Fairfield Police Chief Mike Dickey. But the investigation shifts into new territory, Dickey said, now that Indiana State Police have verified that the remains found along a Franklin County creek belong to the Markham, who vanished in August 2011. She would have been 23 years old today.

Summer’s Homearama being delayed until July – The director of the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati confirmed in late April that due to unforeseen construction delays, that this summer’s Homearama at Carriage Hill in Liberty Township is being pushed back to July. It will be the latest summer Homearama, which will now take place July 13-28, in the 50-year history of the home showcase, according HBA executive director Dan Dressman. The event was previously scheduled to take place June 8-23.

Bridgewater Falls is back on the block – Fairfield Township’s upscale shopping center, Bridgewater Falls, is for sale. And this time it’s for a positive reason, Cindi Andrews reported for The Cincinnati Enquirer. Blue Ash-based Phillips Edison bought Bridgewater Falls out of foreclosure in 2010. It boosted occupancy to 97 percent and is now testing the possibility of cashing in on its investment.

Local runner shares what happened at Boston Marathon – Just before the first explosion went off, Maureen Heintz of West Chester was only a few hundreds away from the finish line, having her picture taken and enjoying her first Boston Marathon. “She was probably just 200 yards from the blast when the first one went off. She said could feel the concussion of it and the buses were shaking where she was standing,” her husband, Paul Heintz said. After returning to their West Chester home at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Paul Heintz spoke about what it was like to be in Boston on Monday. See below for first part of audio interview. For the second and third parts of the interview, click on the link above.

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There is plenty to do in West Chester and Liberty townships this weekend.

For things to do in Greater Cincinnati, visit Cincinnati.com’s new Things to Do page.

When you are not out and about, visit the new video page on WestChesterBuzz.com To view West Chester and Liberty Township related videos, visit westchesterbuzz.com/videos.

Saturday

Cool Jazz ‘n’ Hotcakes breakfast – Jazz will be on the menu for the Lakota East High School’s Cool Jazz ‘n’ Hotcakes breakfast. From 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, the school’s Eastside Café will be open to the community for a morning of jazz performances by Lakota junior and senior high school musicians. Listen to five different ensembles while munching on pancakes and sausage cooked by parents and served by teens. Admission is $6 for all the food you can eat.

Karen Moeller Scholarship Fun Run – Two summers ago, the Lakota community lost a loved one when longtime teacher Karen Moeller passed away. Members of the community honored the elementary school teacher by creating the Karen Moeller Scholarship Fun Run/Walk, which will take place for the second consecutive year in May at Voice of America Park. This year’s event will take place Saturday and will begin at 9 a.m. around the lake at VOA Park.

Plant sale and open house at Hughes School – Antique agricultural tractors will be on display at this year’s spring open house at the former Hughes School – a one-room school adjacent to Liberty Elementary School. Sponsored by the Liberty Township Historical Society the open house runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at the school, 6010 Princeton Road. In conjunction with the open house, the Liberty Township Garden Club will host its annual plant sale in the school’s parking lot.

Fancy Nancy Tea Party – In the community room of the West Chester Library there will be two tea parties this Saturday. The hour-long event, which is called Fancy Nancy Tea Party, will begin at 10:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. The event is geared to “Fancy Nancys” ages 4-6 and their chaperones. The event includes a storytime, followed by light refreshments. Children are encouraged to dress up. Cameras are welcome. Call the library, 513-777-3131 about registration.

Sunday

Great Amazing Race – Modeled after a popular TV reality show, the contest at Voice of America Park pairs family members on a mile-long course that leads them to a string of challenge stations. Typical challenges range from a piggyback obstacle course to a “mummy wrap,” in which adults robe their youthful partner in toilet paper. The event organizer, Greg Benton, describes it as a family version of the TV show, “The Amazing Race.” The race will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. and costs $40 for a team of two. Visit greatamazingrace.com for more details or to register.

Acoustic Jam session – The community is invited to listen or join in a public acoustic jam session at Keehner Park this Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. According to westchesteroh.org, similar events will be held on the first Sunday of the month at Keehner Park now through September.

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The Lakota East baseball team continues to pile up wins, by defeating Fairfield by the scores of 7-0 and 11-5 this week. Those victories improved the Thunderhawks’ winning streak to 10 games.

On Friday, Lakota East (16-3, 12-2 in Greater Miami Conference) will host Oak Hills (12-8, 8-6) at 5 p.m.. On Saturday, East will play Walnut Hills at 11 a.m. and against Indian Hill at 3 p.m. East will wrap up the season next week with a game at Oak Hills Monday, at home against Lakota West (10-11, 6-8) Wednesday and at Lakota West next Friday, May 10; all games begin at 5 p.m.

The Firebirds split its games against Oak Hills this week, losing 5-2 on the road Monday and defeating the Highlanders 6-1 at home Wednesday. Lakota West will play at Sycamore (3-14, 2-12) Friday at 5 p.m. and at Springboro at noon Saturday. Besides the two games against East next week, West will also host Sycamore Monday at 5 p.m. and will play at Kings next Saturday, May 11 at 1 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Lakota West (13-5, 11-2) had an opportunity to takeover first place in the GMC, but lost to Oak Hills (18-3, 13-1) by the score of 1-0 Wednesday. It was the second loss to the Highlanders this season. West will play at Hamilton (3-17, 2-12) Friday at 4:30 p.m., will host Notre Dame at 11 a.m. Saturday and host Ursuline at 3 p.m. Saturday. Next week, West will wrap up the season with four road games, at Princeton (7-15, 1-13) Monday, at Sycamore (8-11, 4-9) Tuesday, at Colerain (14-7, 9-5) Wednesday and at Mason (15-5, 11-3) Friday; all games begin at 4:30 p.m.

Lakota East (15-6, 9-5) won both of its road games this week, defeating Princeton by the score of 6-5 Wednesday and Hamilton 13-1 Thursday. East will host Colerain Friday at 4:30 p.m. and then host Milford in a double header at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday. Next week, East closes out the season with games at Mason Monday, vs. Middletown (4-18, 2-12) Wednesday and at Sycamore Thursday; all games begin at 4:30 p.m.

POSTSEASON

Baseball and softball postseason brackets will be announced Sunday.

The Division I boys’ tennis sectional tournament will be held at Mason High School Tuesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 18. Besides East and West, the sectional tournament will also include Moeller, Hamilton, Harrison, Kings, Loveland, Mason, Milford, Princeton, Ross, Sycamore, Talawanda and Winton Woods. The district tournament will be held at Centerville High School (south of Dayton) Thursday and Saturday, May 23 and May 25.

The Division I track district tournament will be held at Winton Woods High School Wednesday, May 22 and Friday, May 24. Besides East and West, the tournament will also include Colerain, Elder, Fairfield, Hamilton, Harrison, La Salle, Mt. Healthy, Northwest, Oak Hills, Ross, Talawanda, Western Hills, Winton Woods, McAuley, Mother of Merch, Seton and St. Ursula. The first four in each event at districts will qualify for the regional tournament Wednesday, May 29 and Friday, May 31 at Dayton Welcome Stadium.

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