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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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The athletic departments at Lakota East and Lakota West high schools recently named their athletes of the week. Senior Connor Fraley and sophomore Tyler Harsch received the honor at Lakota East, while junior Nick Lang and freshman Sydney Hill were honored at Lakota West.

According to the Greater Miami Conference website, Lakota East tennis player Connor Fraley is 2-1 this season at No. 2 singles and 6-1 with partner Colin Sasthav at No. 1 doubles.

Tyler Harsch is currently ninth in the GMC in aces and in digs. The sophomore has helped the Thunderhawks boys’ volleyball team get off to a 7-4 start.

Last week, Lakota West tennis player Nick Lang won three of four matches last week at No. 1 singles. This spring, Lang got off to a 4-1 start at the No. 1 spot.

Last Friday, Sydney Hill turned in the best individual placement and highest cumulative point total of any athlete on the Lakota West girls’ track team at the Mt. Healthy Owls Classic. Hill placed fourth in the 100-meter hurdles and also sixth in the 300-meter hurdles.

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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 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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Lakota East and Lakota West, which both entered the season tied for first place in The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Division I Preseason Poll, square off at 5 p.m. Friday. The following day, both softball teams, as well as both Lakota high school baseball teams and the Lakota East boys’ volleyball team will be in action.

Last season, Lakota East was ranked No. 1 in the state for most of the spring and was defeated by Lakota West in the state quarterfinals. The Firebirds also defeated Lakota East twice in the regular season. All three losses were the only ones the Thunderhawks had last spring.

On Friday, Lakota West (4-1 overall, 3-0 in the Greater Miami Conference) and the Thunderhawks (4-0 overall, 2-0 in the GMC) will enter the game atop the conference standings.

The game, however, might not be postponed due to weather.

According to the forecast from the National Weather Service, there is a 30 percent chance of showers early Friday morning and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. The 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms could very well put Saturday’s games on hold as well.

No rain is expected Saturday, but the Lakota East baseball team has a doubleheader scheduled at Talawanda High School with the first game starting at 11 a.m. Meanwhile, both the Lakota West baseball and softball teams have doubleheaders starting at noon Saturday. The Lakota East softball team has a game scheduled at noon, as well.

Weekend sports schedule

Friday, March 30

Lakota East at Lakota West – softball – at 5 p.m. (TO BE COVERED BY WESTCHESTERBUZZ.COM)
Lakota West – baseball – vs. Mason at Prasco Park at 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 31

Lakota East – boys’ volleyball – vs. TRI w/Loveland & McNich at 10 a.m.
Lakota East – baseball – at Talawanda at 11 a.m.
Lakota West – baseball – at Glen Este at 12 p.m.
Lakota West – softball – vs. Miami East at 12 p.m.
Lakota East – baseball – at Kings at 1:30 p.m.
Lakota West – baseball – at Glen Este at 3 p.m.
Lakota West – softball – vs. Turpin at 4 p.m.

Thursday sports scores

Princeton 5, Lakota East 0 – boys’ tennis - Nagel d. Souders 6-1, 6-1; Arroyo d. Fraley 4-6, 6-2, 6-3; Hazen d. Galack 6-2, 6-0; Roy-Bent d. Sasthav-Noufer 6-4, 7-5; Briedenbach-Ficke d. Barren-Menninger 7-6, 2-6, 6-3. Records: P 2-2, L 2-2.

Lakota West 4, Colerain 1 – boys’ tennis - Lang (L) d. Sheline 6-0, 6-0; Cross (L) d. Whitehead 6-1, 6-1; Friedhoff (C) d. Lienhardt 3-6, 7-6, 6-2; Wafalrt-Griffiths (L) d. Hill-Wessels 6-2, 6-2; Carlstrand-Blake (L) d. Hensler-McDonough 6-1, 6-1. Records: L 1-0, C 1-3.

Boys’ volleyball scores
Lakota East (2-0, 1-0 GMC) d. Middletown (0-4, 0-2 GMC) 25-17, 25-22, 17-25, 25-22
Lakota West (5-0) d. Centerville (1-2) 25-20, 25-16, 25-21

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A couple of Lakota spring sports teams began their seasons this past weekend. However, this week, there will be a full docket of sports action for both Lakota East and Lakota West high schools.

On Saturday, the Lakota East softball team reeled off two wins (14-4 against Lake Orion and 8-0 against Seton). Meanwhile, the Lakota West softball team split two games, losing 3-2 against Columbus Watterson and defeating Lake Orion by the score of 11-4.

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This week, the two Lakota softball teams, which are tied for first place in The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Division I Preseason Poll will face each other at 5 p.m. Friday. Last season, Lakota East was ranked No. 1 in the state for most of the spring and was defeated by Lakota West in the state quarterfinals.

The Lakota East and Lakota West baseball teams will also be in action this week. Both teams open the season in the inaugural Reds Future High School Showcase at Prasco Park Legacy Field in Mason.

In that event, the defending state champions Lakota East, which is No. 2 in The Enquirer’s Preseason Poll, will face Hamilton. Meanwhile, Lakota West (No. 6 in Enquirer poll) will face Mason (No. 4 in Enquirer poll).

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

Monday, March 26

Lakota East – boys’ tennis – at Colerain at 4 p.m.
Lakota West – baseball – vs. Mason at Prasco Park at 4 p.m. (TO BE COVERED BY WESTCHESTERBUZZ.COM)
Lakota East – softball – vs. Hamilton at 5 p.m.
Lakota East – baseball – vs. Hamilton at Prasco Park at 6:30 p.m. (TO BE COVERED BY WESTCHESTERBUZZ.COM)

Tuesday, March 27

Lakota East – boys’ tennis – vs. Turpin at 4 p.m.
Lakota West – track – vs. Kings at 4 p.m.
Lakota East – baseball – vs. Mason at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – softball – vs. Hamilton at 5 p.m.
Lakota West – girls’ lacrosse – vs. Ursuline at 7 p.m. (more…)

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