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The Lakota East and Lakota West baseball and softball teams will wrap up their regular seasons this week, before beginning sectional tournament play next week.

Meanwhile, this week, the tennis teams will compete in the Greater Miami Conference tournament Thursday and Saturday at the Mason High School tennis courts.

In softball, both Lakota East and Lakota West enter their last week of the regular season tied atop the GMC standings with 13-2 conference records. The school district rivals split games this season – with Lakota West defeating Lakota East 6-2 March 30, but losing to Lakota East by the score of 3-1 April 19.

• Game story/photos: Lakota West defeats Lakota East 6-2
• Game story/photos: Lakota East defeats Lakota West 3-1

Meanwhile, in baseball, Lakota East and Lakota West face off again this week. This past Friday, Lakota West (13-9 overall, 11-4 in the GMC – second place) defeated Lakota East (13-10 overall, 9-6 in the GMC) at home, 3-0. The Thunderhawks will try to even the series Monday, when the two faceoff at the Hawks Nest.

See below for the complete Lakota varsity high school sports weekly schedule:

Monday, April 30

Lakota West – boys’ tennis – vs. Centerville at 4 p.m.
Lakota East at Lakota West – baseball – at Oak Hills at 5 p.m. (WESTCHESTERBUZZ.COM WILL PROVIDE PHOTOS AND GAME STORY)
Lakota East – softball – at Middletown at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – softball – at Colerain at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 1

Lakota East – boys’ tennis – at LaSalle at 4 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ tennis – vs. Hamilton at 4 p.m.
Lakota East and Lakota West – track – at Kings Inv. at 4 p.m.
Lakota East – softball – at Fairfield at 5 p.m.
Lakota East – boys’ volleyball – at Mason at 7 p.m.
Lakota West – girls’ lacrosse – vs. Mariemont at 7 p.m. (more…)

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Every Friday morning this spring, WestChesterBuzz.com will provide a quick weekly recap of the Lakota varsity high school sports games as well as previewing the weekend. On Mondays, look for the Lakota weekly athletic schedule.

Lakota East softball: The Thunderhawks finished in sixth place in the latest state coaches’ poll and remain in first place in the Greater Miami Conference standings. This week, the team defeated Princeton by the score of 18-0 and Colerain by the score of 3-0. Lakota East will get a challenge this Friday at 5 p.m. when it visits Mason (12-9 overall, 10-4 in the GMC). Currently, Lakota East has an 18-5 overall record and a 13-1 mark within the GMC.

Lakota West softball: The Firebirds are close behind the Thunderhawks in the GMC standings (in second place), currently 18-5 overall and 12-2 in conference play. Lakota West rebounded from suffering its first two conference losses of the season last week by defeating Oak Hills, 1-0 on Monday, Hamilton, 10-0 on Wednesday, and Butler, 3-0 on Thursday.

Lakota East baseball: The Thunderhawks have lost three straight since Saturday, including two games against GMC foe Oak Hills. In each of its games against the Highlanders, Lakota East lost by one run (7-6 on Monday and 5-4 on Wednesday). Prior to the three-game skid, the Thunderhawks had won seven straight. Lakota East (13-9 overall, 9-5 in the GMC – in fourth place in the GMC) will try to get back on track Friday at 5 p.m. when it visits Lakota West.

Lakota West baseball: The Firebirds split games this week, defeating Sycamore at home by the score of 12-11 on Monday and then losing to Sycamore on the road by the score of 1-0 on Wednesday. As of Friday morning, Lakota West is 12-7 overall and 10-4 in the GMC – tied for second place in the GMC.

Lakota East boys’ volleyball: The Thunderhawks lost both of their games this week, falling at Oak Hills by the score of 25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22 on Wednesday and losing to rival Lakota West by the score of 25-10, 25-20, 25-14 on Thursday. As of Friday morning, Lakota East is 8-7 overall and 3-5 in the GMC (in sixth place in the GMC).

Lakota West boys’ volleyball: The Firebirds have already added three wins this week and remain in first place in the GMC standings. Lakota West defeated Mason by the score of 25-19, 25-19, 25-14 on Monday, Middletown by the score of 25-11, 25-13, 25-12 on Tuesday and Lakota East on Thursday. As of Friday morning, Lakota West is 15-2 overall and 7-0 in the GMC.

Not all weekly tennis or lacrosse scores have been turned in

See below for the Lakota varsity high school sports weekend schedule:

Friday, April 27

Lakota East – boys’ tennis – vs. Oak Hills at 4 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ tennis – at Elder at 4 p.m.
Lakota East – track – Anderson Inv. at 4 p.m.
Lakota East at Lakota West – baseball – at 5 p.m.
Lakota East – softball – at Mason at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – softball – vs. Princeton at 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 28

Lakota East – boys’ volleyball – TRI w/ Wayne/Hamilton at 10 a.m.
Lakota West – baseball – vs. Elder at 10 a.m.
Lakota West – girls’ lacrosse – vs. Lou. Collegiate at 10 a.m.
Lakota West – baseball – vs. Gahanna Lincoln at 3 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ lacrosse – vs. Moeller at 3 p.m.

Game times and locations can change. Games can also be canceled due to weather. Contact the school’s athletic department before heading out to any games.

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Lakota East and Lakota West, each tied for second place in the Greater Miami Conference standings, will face off for the first time this spring when the two meet at 5 p.m. this Friday at Lakota West High School.

The following Monday, April 30, Lakota East (13-7 overall, 9-3 in the GMC) and Lakota West (11-6 overall, 9-3 in the GMC) will square off again. That game will be played at the Hawks Nest.

Last spring, the rivals split the two-game series.

There will also be a pair of other Lakota East/Lakota West matchups this Thursday, as West’s girls’ lacrosse team will play at East and the East boys’ volleyball team will be at Lakota West. Both matches take place at 7 p.m.

See below for the complete Lakota varsity high school sports weekly schedule:

Monday, April 23

Lakota East – boys’ tennis – vs. Centerville at 4 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ tennis – at Indian Hill at 4 p.m.
Lakota East – baseball – at Oak Hills at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – baseball – vs. Sycamore at 5 p.m.
Lakota East – softball – vs. Princeton at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – softball – at Oak Hills at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ volleyball – vs. Mason at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 24

Lakota East – boys’ tennis – vs. Hamilton at 4 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ tennis – vs. Mason at 4 p.m.
Lakota East and Lakota West – track – Princeton Inv. at 4 p.m.
Lakota East – boys’ volleyball – vs. Oak Hills at 7 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ volleyball – vs. Middletown at 7 p.m. (more…)

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Every Friday morning this spring, WestChesterBuzz.com will provide a quick weekly recap of the Lakota varsity high school sports games as well as previewing the weekend. On Mondays, look for the Lakota weekly athletic schedule.

Lakota East baseball: After a 3-4 start this season, the defending Division I state champions have roared back to win nine of their last 11 ballgames. Since Monday, April 9 of last week, Lakota East has won five consecutive games and has outscored its opponents 46-10 during that stretch. This week, the Thunderhawks defeated Middletown by the score of 12-2 Monday and Fairfield by the score of 7-3 Wednesday. On Friday, Lakota East will visit Fairfield (10-6 overall, 6-5 in the GMC) at 5 p.m. – WestChesterBuzz.com will feature a story and photos from the game. As of Friday morning, Lakota East is 11-6 overall and 8-3 in the GMC (in three-way tie for second place).

Lakota West baseball: The Firebirds split games this week, defeating Fairfield by the score of 16-9 Monday and losing against Oak Hills by the score of 9-3. Lakota West will have an opportunity to revenge that loss Friday when its visits Oak Hills (11-5 overall, 8-3 in the GMC) at 5 p.m. As of Friday morning, Lakota West is 10-6 overall and 8-3 in the GMC (in three-way tie for second place).

Lakota East softball: The Thunderhawks have taken back the top spot in the GMC standings after defeating rival Lakota West Thursday. The win snaps a four-game losing skid to its school district rival. Overall, Lakota East has won six consecutive games. As of Friday morning, Lakota East is 16-2 overall and 11-1 in the GMC (in first place).

Lakota West softball: The Firebirds have held the top spot in the standings for most of the spring, winning their first 10 conference games. However, the team lost back-to-back games this week – falling by the score of 7-1 against Fairfield Wednesday and then losing by the score of 3-1 against Lakota East Thursday. As of Friday morning, Lakota West is 15-5 overall and 10-2 in the GMC (in second place).

Lakota East boys’ volleyball: The Thunderhawks won road matches this week 26-24, 25-17, 25-11 at Princeton Tuesday and 25-22, 25-20, 25-10 at Badin Wednesday. The squad, however, lost 25-19, 25-20, 28-26 to Sycamore Thursday night. As of Friday morning, Lakota East is 7-4 overall and 3-3 in the GMC (in fifth place).

Lakota West boys’ volleyball: The Firebirds are off to the best start in school history and have won all 12 of their games this season. This week, Lakota West defeated Fairmont by the score of 25-16, 25-21, 25-17 Monday, Oak Hills by the score of 25-20, 25-13, 25-14 Tuesday and Northmont by the score of 18-25, 25-16, 25-22, 16-25, 15-13 Wednesday. As of Friday morning, Lakota West is 12-0 overall and 4-0 in the GMC (one of two teams unbeaten in the GMC).

Lakota East boys’ tennis: Lakota East split matches this week, defeating Lakota West 3-2 Tuesday and losing at Oakwood 3-2 Wednesday. On Thursday, the team competed in the Coaches Classic where No. 1 singles player Zach Mueck won both of his matches. As of Friday morning, Lakota East is 5-5 overall and 3-3 in the GMC (in fifth place).

Lakota West boys’ tennis: The Firebirds lost back-to-back matches this week – losing to rival Lakota East by the score of 3-2 Tuesday and to Fairfield by the score of 4-1 Wednesday. As of Friday morning, Lakota West is 2-5 overall and 2-3 in the GMC (in sixth place).

See below for the Lakota varsity high school sports weekend schedule:

Friday, April 20

Lakota East – track – at Winton Woods Inv. at 4 p.m.
Lakota West – track – at Milford Inv. at 4 p.m.
Lakota East – baseball – at Fairfield at 5 p.m. (TO BE COVERED BY WESTCHESTERBUZZ.COM)
Lakota West – baseball – at Oak Hills at 5 p.m.
Lakota East – softball – at Lafeyette Tournament at 7 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ lacrosse – vs. Mason at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 21

Lakota East – softball – at Lafeyette Tournament at 10 a.m.
Lakota East and Lakota West – boys’ tennis – GCTCA Tournament
Lakota East – baseball – at Hilliard Darby at 11 a.m.
Lakota East – boys’ volleyball – TRI w/ Bradley/TBA at 11 a.m.
Lakota West – boys’ volleyball – at Alter at 11 a.m.
Lakota East – baseball – at Olentangy at 1:30 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ lacrosse – vs. Mariemont at 3 p.m.

Game times and locations can change. Games can also be canceled due to weather. Contact the school’s athletic department before heading out to any games.

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Every Monday this spring, WestChesterBuzz.com will provide a schedule of the week’s Lakota varsity sporting events. On Fridays, look for the weekly recap and weekend preview.

The anticipated rematch Greater Miami Conference leaders Lakota West (14-3 overall, 9-0 in the GMC) and Lakota East (13-2 overall, 8-1 in the GMC) will take place this Thursday. WestChesterBuzz.com will provide the recap and photos from the contest.

Earlier this spring, the Firebirds defeated Lakota East on its home field. This time, the Thunderhawks will host Lakota West, trying to snap a four-game losing streak to its rival.

Other contests to keep an eye on this week, is a Lakota East at Lakota West tennis match Tuesday. Both squads will be gearing up for the Coaches Classic Thursday and Saturday.

Also, the Lakota East baseball squad (9-6 overall, 6-3 in the GMC), which won the state championship last spring will be facing Fairfield (10-3 overall, 6-3 in the GMC) Wednesday at home and Friday on the road. WestChesterBuzz.com will have a game story and photos from Friday’s matchup.

See below for the complete Lakota varsity high school sports weekly schedule:

Monday, April 16

Lakota West – boys’ tennis – at CHCA at 4 p.m.
Lakota East – baseball – vs. Middletown at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – baseball – vs. Fairfield at 5 p.m.
Lakota East – softball – at Hamilton at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – softball – vs. Sycamore at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ volleyball – at Fairmont at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 17

Lakota East at Lakota West – boys’ tennis – at 4 p.m.
Lakota West – track – at Kings at 4 p.m.
Lakota East – boys’ volleyball – at Princeton at 7 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ volleyball – vs. Oak Hills at 7 p.m. (more…)

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Every Friday morning this spring, WestChesterBuzz.com will provide a quick weekly recap of the Lakota varsity high school sports games as well as previewing the weekend. On Mondays, look for the Lakota weekly athletic schedule.

Lakota West softball: Lakota West is still in sole possession of first place in the Greater Miami Conference standings. The Firebirds defeated Colerain, 8-0, on Monday and Mason, 6-3, on Wednesday. Lakota West also remains in first place in the latest coaches poll from The Cincinnati Enquirer. In the Enquirer’s preseason poll, the Firebirds were tied with Lakota East – a team the Firebirds defeated by the score of 6-2 March 30. As of Thursday, Lakota West is 11-3 overall and 8-0 in the GMC.

Lakota East softball: After losing to rival Lakota West two weeks ago, the Thunderhawks (No. 2 in Enquirer poll) have won eight of their last nine games. This past week, Lakota East won two games – 10-0 against Middletown on Monday and 9-2 against Sycamore on Wednesday. As of Thursday, Lakota East is 12-2 overall and 7-1 in the GMC.

Lakota West baseball: After starting the season by losing three of its first four games, Lakota West has went on to win seven of its last nine contests. This week, the Firebirds defeated Middletown twice, 11-5 on Monday and 9-4 on Tuesday, and lost by the score of 12-2 at Badin Thursday. As of Thursday, Lakota West is 8-5 overall and 6-2 in the GMC.

Lakota East baseball: After losing to Mason Monday for the second time this season, the Thunderhawks have won six of their last eight games. This past week, Lakota East defeated Colerain twice – 9-3 on Monday and 7-1 on Wednesday. As of Thursday, Lakota East is 8-6 overall and 5-3 in the GMC.

Lakota West boys’ volleyball: The Firebirds are off to a great start this season, winning all nine games. This past week, Lakota West defeated Fairfield 27-25, 19-25, 25-18, 25-13 on Tuesday and Princeton 25-16, 25-16, 25-10 on Thursday. As of Thursday, Lakota West is 9-0 overall and 3-0 in the GMC.

Lakota East boys’ volleyball: The Thunderhawks are also playing well and won a road match at Hamilton by the score of 25-10, 25-11, 25-16 on Tuesday. Lakota East, however, lost at Fairfield by the score of 25-16, 25-19, 25-22 on Thursday. As of Thursday, Lakota East is 5-3 overall and 2-2 in the GMC.

Lakota West boys’ tennis: The Firebirds split matches this week, defeating Middletown 5-0 Wednesday and then losing 4-1 at Sycamore Thursday. In three matches this season, No. 1 singles player junior Nick Lang is 3-0. As of Thursday, Lakota West is 2-1 overall and 2-1 in the GMC.

Lakota East boys’ tennis: Lakota East won two matches this week, a 4-1 decision against Loveland Wednesday and a 3-2 win against Cincinnati Country Day Thursday. Earlier in the week, the Thunderhawks lost 3-2 against Fairfield. Currently, Lakota East is 4-3 overall and 2-3 in the GMC.

See below for the Lakota varsity high school sports weekend schedule:

Friday, April 13

Lakota East – boys’ tennis – vs. Sycamore at 4 p.m.
Lakota West – track – at Mt. Healthy at 4 p.m.
Lakota East – track – at Lebanon Relays at 4:30 p.m.
Lakota East – baseball – at Middletown at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – baseball – at Fairfield at 5 p.m.
Lakota East – softball – vs. Fairfield at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – softball – vs. Middletown at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ lacrosse – vs. Sycamore at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 14

Lakota West – girls’ lacrosse – vs. Columbus School for Girls at 10 a.m.
Lakota West – softball – at Chardon at 5:30 p.m.

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Every Monday this spring, WestChesterBuzz.com will provide a schedule of the week’s Lakota varsity sporting events. On Fridays, look for the weekly recap and weekend preview.

The Lakota West softball team is currently unbeaten in the Greater Miami Conference and No. 1 in The Cincinnati Enquirer’s coaches’ poll.

This Wednesday, at 5 p.m., the Firebirds will be tested when it visits GMC rival Mason (No. 4 in the Enquirer poll). WestChesterBuzz will feature a recap and photos from the game.

See below for the complete Lakota varsity high school sports weekly schedule:

Monday, April 9

Lakota East – baseball – vs. Colerain at 4:30 p.m.
Lakota West – baseball – vs. Middletown at 5 p.m.
Lakota East – softball – vs. Middletown at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – softball – vs. Colerain at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 10

Lakota East – boys’ tennis – at Fairfield at 4 p.m.
Lakota East – track – at Colerain Inv. at 4 p.m.
Lakota West – track – at Miamisburg at 4 p.m.
Lakota East – boys’ volleyball – at Hamilton at 7 p.m.
Lakota West – boys’ volleyball – at Fairfield at 7 p.m. (more…)

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Every Friday morning this spring, WestChesterBuzz.com will provide a quick weekly recap of the Lakota varsity high school sports games as well as previewing the weekend. On Mondays, look for the Lakota weekly athletic schedule.

Lakota West baseball: After starting the season by losing three of its first four games, Lakota West is currently on a four-game winning streak. In those four games, played last Saturday through Thursday, Lakota West has outscored its opponents by the score of 38-4. On another note, Lakota West head Bill Dreisbach became the school district’s all-time leader in wins Wednesday. After another win Thursday, Dreisbach has now won 270 games. Also as of Thursday, Lakota West is 5-3 overall and 4-2 in the Greater Miami Conference.

Lakota East baseball: After losing to Mason Monday for the second time this season, the Thunderhawks defeated Princeton on back-to-back evenings this week. In the 4-2 loss against Mason, University of Cincinnati signee Michael Conrad gave up two hits and struck out 10 in 5 innings of work. For the season, Conrad (0-1) has 22 strikeouts in 11 innings pitched. As of Wednesday, Lakota East is 4-4 overall and 3-3 in the GMC.

Lakota West softball: Lakota West is in sole possession of first place in the Greater Miami Conference standings. On Monday, the Firebirds defeated Oak Hills, 2-1, on Monday and Princeton, 10-0, on Thursday. Lakota West also took first place in the latest coaches poll from The Cincinnati Enquirer. In the Enquirer’s preseason poll, the Firebirds were tied with Lakota East – a team the Firebirds defeated by the score of 6-2 March 30. As of Thursday, Lakota West is 8-2 overall and 6-0 in the GMC.

Lakota East softball: After losing to rival Lakota West last week, the Thunderhawks (No. 2 in Enquirer poll) have won three in a row this week including a 5-4 win against Mason (No. 3 in Enquirer poll) Thursday. Earlier in the week, the first game since the loss to Lakota West, Lakota East defeated Princeton by the score of 25-2. As of Thursday, Lakota East is 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the GMC.

Lakota West boys’ volleyball: The Firebirds are off to a great start this season, winning all seven games. The last match, a 25-6, 25-10, 25-8, win against Sycamore gave Lakota West its first GMC victory of the season. As of Thursday, Lakota West is 7-0 overall and 1-0 in the GMC.

Lakota East boys’ volleyball: The Thunderhawks are also playing well and won a road match at Edgewood by the score of 25-17, 25-8, 25-14 on Tuesday. As of Wednesday, Lakota East is 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the GMC.

See below for the complete Lakota varsity high school sports weekend schedule:

Friday, April 6

Lakota East – softball – at Miami East at 10:30 a.m.
Lakota East – softball – vs. Gahanna Lincoln at 12:30 p.m.
Lakota East – baseball – vs. Independence at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 7

Lakota West – baseball – vs. Kings at 11 a.m.
Lakota West – softball – vs. Gahanna Lincoln at 12 p.m.
Lakota East – softball – vs. Mt. Notre Dame at 12:30 p.m.
Lakota West – baseball – vs. Kings at 1 p.m.
Lakota East – softball – vs. Bloom Carroll at 2:30 p.m.
Lakota West – softball – vs. Glen Este at 4 p.m.

Game dates and times are subject to change. Please contact school directly to confirm.

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