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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.

Lakota East Brett Colburn is congratulated by Hayden Senger in a 5-2 win against Fairfield April 20, 2012. The Thunderhawks will take on rival Lakota West Monday, April 30. Photo taken by Joseph Fuqua II.

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’s Brooke Dendler hits a sacrifice fly during a game against Lakota West this spring. Photo taken by Joseph Fuqua II.

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.

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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.

Lakota West senior Zak Farmer pitches during a game this spring. Farmer leads the Firebirds in wins (4), innings pitched (32.1) and strikeouts (34). Photo taken by Adam Kiefaber.

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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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.

Construction starts on Millikin Road – Beginning last Monday, Millikin Road in Liberty Township closed between the north and south legs of LeSourdsville West Chester Road for an improvement project. During the construction, local access to the closed portion of Millikin Road will be maintained for residents living within this section only. All other motorists and thru traffic will be required to use the posted detour. The road is tentatively scheduled to reopen the week of June 4, 2012.

Lakota West softball coach wins 300th game – WestChesterBuzz.com reported last Monday that longtime Lakota West softball coach, Keith Castner, won his 300 game that past Saturday. He became the 31st softball coach to accomplish the feat in the state of Ohio, according to the Ohio High School Athletic Association record book.

Conrad breaks Lakota strikeout record – WestChesterBuzz.com reported last Monday that Lakota East ace Michael Conrad broke the Lakota school district career strikeout record. The previous record had been held since 1980. Conrad, who The Cincinnati Enquirer baseball player of the year and the Greater Miami Conference baseball player of the year last spring, has signed on to play ball at the University of Cincinnati.

Former county auditor begins paying off $4M penalty – Sheila McLaughlin reported last week that former Butler County Auditor Kay Rogers has to shell out $58,967.74 from her savings to start paying off a $4 million tab in a fiberoptics scandal that landed her in federal prison. Federal authorities wanted to garnish all of the money — $250,000 — from Rogers’ retirement accounts. But Rogers had argued that her children needed something to live on and pay the mortgage while she was in prison for two years.

Mellow Mushroom to open location in West Chester – Mellow Mushroom, a pizza restaurant and pub chain with a bit of a hippie vibe, will open an outpost in West Chester this summer. Kevin Molony, who also owns the Mellow Mushroom in Wilder, is shooting for a mid-July opening at the former Rafferty’s, 9238 Floer Drive and Union Center Boulevard.

Townships announce policy on weather warning sirens – It was announced last week that West Chester and Liberty Townships have negotiated an intergovernmental agreement and policy for the activation of its outdoor weather warning sirens. Under the proposed policy, sirens will be activated under slightly different parameters in each jurisdiction.

Lakota West volleyball team off to best start in school history – The Lakota West volleyball team broke its record for best start to a season and most consecutive wins. The team had won 12 straight before losing abbreviated matches last weekend. The team’s coach, Christy Switzer, also passed the 100-win mark for her career at Lakota West.

Fox’s Pizza Den to open in May – Fox’s Pizza Den, a pizza chain started in Pittsburgh in 1971, will have a Cincinnati location this spring when it opens at the Bridgewater Falls shopping complex in Fairfield Township. Vaughn Lewis, owner of Fox’s Pizza Den, is aiming to open the location by the end of May.

Lakota East defeats rival to take top spot in GMC – Lakota East snapped a four-game losing streak against Lakota West and moved into sole possession of first place in the Greater Miami Conference after a 3-1 victory at the Hawks Nest Thursday. Only a game separates the two rivals in the GMC standings.

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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 outfielder Isaac Coscuella reacts after striking out during an loss at Mason April 2, 2012. Photo taken by Tony Tribble.

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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The Lakota West boys’ volleyball program is off to its best start in school history.

Christy Switzer. Photo provided.

After a 25-20, 25-13, 25-14 win against Oak Hills Tuesday, the Firebirds have started the 2012 season with a 11-0 record and a 4-0 mark within the Greater Miami Conference.

Previously, the longest winning streak was 10 games in 2010. That streak also took place to begin the season.

On Monday, Lakota West defeated Fairmont on the road by the score of 25-16, 25-21, 25-17. That win tied the Lakota West winning-streak record and was the 100th win for the program under head coach Christy Switzer.

In last week’s state poll conducted by the Ohio High School Boys’ Volleyball Association, Lakota West was ranked No. 5 in the state.

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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.

Sophomore centerfielder Alyssa Hedric scores on a wild pitch in the first inning. Hedric doubled twice, scored twice and drove in another run during a 6-2 win March 30, 2012, against rival Lakota East. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II.

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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Lakota West sophomore Ashley Sharp improved to 10-2 this season in a win against rival Mason Wednesday. Photo taken by Amanda Davidson.

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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Michael Conrad currently leads the GMC in strikeouts with 44. Photo taken by Tony Tribble.

The athletic departments at Lakota East and Lakota West high schools recently named their athletes of the week. Junior Lea Buckenmyer and senior Michael Conrad received the honor at Lakota East, while sophomores Grant Schuermann and Ashley Sharp were honored at Lakota West.

While Buckenmyer and Conrad were the first to be acknowledged this spring at Lakota East, Lakota West has also honored seniors Alex Vohland and Amanda Shelby as athletes of the week this April.

Lea Buckenmyer has been the Thunderhawks go-to pitcher this spring, pitching in 11 games and having a 9-2 record. She also has 48 strikeouts, three shutouts and a 1.28 earned run average in 71 total innings. At the plate, she has also been one of Lakota East’s top hitters – leading the team in runs, doubles, triples, runs batted in and on-base percentage. She also has a batting average of .479. Overall, her team is currently 12-2 overall and 7-1 in the Greater Miami Conference.

Like last season, Michael Conrad has been one of the most dominating pitchers in the region. In four starts, Conrad is 2-1 and has an earned run average of 1.75. He also has 44 strikeouts in 24 innings pitched. Conrad, who was honored as The Enquirer’s spring baseball athlete of the year last spring, has signed on to play baseball at the University of Cincinnati.

Grant Schuermann has excelled on the mound and at the plate for the Firebirds this season. According to the GMC website, he leads the team with a .405 batting average and is also 2-0 as a starting pitcher this spring. Schuermann received the honor, however, by pitching two complete games in wins against Princeton (12-1) April 2 and against Kings (5-0) April 7. In addition, he doubled in both contests.

Like Buckenmyer, Ashley Sharp has been go-to pitcher this spring, pitching in 13 games and having a record of 10-2. She also has 68 strikeouts, four shutouts and a 1.32 earned run average in 79.1 innings. At the plate, she is second on the team in hits, doubles and in batting average (.350). She leads the team in runs batted in. She has been a big reason why, Lakota West is currently 11-3 overall and 8-0 in the GMC.

On March 29, Alex Vohland led Lakota West with 17 kills in a win against Centerville. Since then, Lakota West has continued to play well on the court and has an overall record of 9-0 and a 3-0 mark within the GMC. Vohland has been key reason for the strong start, leading the GMC with 130 kills.

Meanwhile, Amanda Shelby took first place in both the 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs at the Fairfield Invitational. This past Wednesday, Shelby finished second in both the 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs at the Ralph Bergdoll Invitational in Miamisburg.

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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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