The Lion News Network is back with a jam-packed episode! This week, we’re diving into some serious school "mysteries," hitting the court, and getting you ready for the big dance.
Inside this episode:
The Great Conspiracy The Rematch Student Section 101 Event Alerts Sports Desk
Athletic Events 2/9/26 to 2/14/26 *Subject to Change
13 days ago, Garth Evans
Athletic Events 2/9/26 to 2/14/26 *Subject to Change
13 days ago, Garth Evans
🦁 Senior Night Victory!
Lady Lions defeat Beaver Local 52–31!
Great game and a special night celebrating our seniors.
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
15 days ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
🏀 Congratulations to our MHS Varsity Girls Basketball seniors on Senior Night Celebration— Ireland, Lillie, and Kyleigh!
We appreciate your leadership, dedication, and the example you’ve set for the program.
Best of luck in the OHSAA Tournament!
Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
15 days ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
Huge EBC Rival Road Win for the Lions last night! 🦁🔥
Minerva came out hot, grabbed the early lead, and never looked back!
Minerva 61
Carrollton 48
Great team effort in a tough road environment.
Go Lions! 🦁💪
📸 Jordan Miller News
15 days ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
🤼♂️ Senior Night!
Congratulations to our MHS Wrestlers! We appreciate your dedication, hard work, and commitment to Minerva Wrestling.
Best of luck in the OHSAA Tournaments — represent with pride!
Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
16 days ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
It’s a GREAT day to be a Minerva Bowling Lion! 🎳
Congratulations to our outstanding seniors who have proudly carried on the tradition of Minerva Bowling Excellence. Both teams defeated Salem tonight and now hold a combined record of 30–4 on the season—AMAZING!
We are so proud of you and wish you the best of luck at the state tournaments!
Go Lions! 🦁
17 days ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
Freshman Boys Basketball Tournament Bracket Wed 2/4/26 BYE Thu 2/5/26 bus leaves at 5:00 PM Sat 2/7/26 bus leaves at 12:30 PM Unleash the Beast!!!
19 days ago, Garth Evans
🦁 LONG LIVE THE MINERVA LIONS! 🦁
The tradition of Minerva Cheerleading Excellence continues!
🏆 Minerva High School — 2026 Traditional AND GameDay EBC CHAMPIONS (#24!)
🏆 Minerva Middle School — EBC Traditional CHAMPIONS
Hard work. Heart. History.
GO LIONS! 🦁🔥
22 days ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
🏀 ⭐️ Congratulations to our #MinervaPride Boys Basketball and Cheerleading Seniors!
Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the lasting impact you’ve made on our program and school. We’re proud of you today and always!
Go Lions! 🦁
22 days ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
Minerva Local Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, January 30th. ❄️
We really hoped to get back to school tomorrow, but after spending considerable time checking the rural roads and monitoring incoming temperatures, we are going to choose to close for student safety. RG Drage is also closed tomorrow.
Stay warm and Go Lions! 🦁
23 days ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
❄️ SNOW DAY ALERT: Thursday, January 29th ❄️ Minerva Local Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th. While our amazing area road crews and school maintenance teams have been working hard, we are still facing some challenges with: Narrow roads and snow drifts Difficult turnarounds Difficult conditions at bus stops Additionally, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in place tonight through tomorrow morning, with wind chills expected to be below -10. Please note the following cancellations: All Minerva Local and EBC extracurricular events and games are canceled for tonight and tomorrow. R.G. Drage Career Center is also CLOSED tomorrow. Everyone, stay warm and Go Lions! 🦁
25 days ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
Athletics Update Wed 1/28/26 PART 2 as of 3:00 PM Wed 1/28/26
Wed 1/28/26 Bowling vs Carrollton is POSTPONED Make-up date is TBA
Wed 1/28/26 Var Girls vs Carrollton is POSTPONED Make-up date is Tues 2/3/26 at MHS at 5:30 PM (2 quarters JV)
Wed 1/28/26 Var Boys vs Marlington is POSTPONED Make-up date is Sat 2/14/26 at MHS at 12:00 PM
Thu 1/29/26 MS, JV, V G & B Wr at Alliance is POSTPONED Make-up date is Thur 2/12/26 at Alliance HS at 5:30 PM
Thu 1/29/26 Fr BBK vs Canton South is POSTPONED Make-up date is Mon 2/2/26 at MHS at 5:30 PM
Friday 1/30/26 JV/V Boys BK is on as scheduled but may change, decisions will be made tomorrow.
Sat 1/31/26 Cheer Competition at Alliance is on as scheduled
Sat 1/31/26 MS Wrestling at Massillon is on as scheduled
Sat 1/31/26 JV/V Boys BK at East Canton is on as schedule but may change, decisions will be made tomorrow
Sat 1/31/26 MS Girls and Boys Basketball Tournaments and Freshman Boys Basketball Tournaments have been postponed.
The make up dates are: Wed 2/4/26 Round 1 Thu 2/5/26 Round 2 Fri 2/7/26 Championship at West Branch
Unleash the Beast!!!
25 days ago, Garth Evans
Athletic Updates Wednesday 1/28/26 Subject to Change
All Games/Matches are TBA for tonight. A decision will be made around 2:00 PM
Practices:
All Youth and Middle School Practices are canceled
Boys Basketball 1-3 G Wr 1-3 B Wr 2-4 Cheer 3-5 Girls Basketball 3-5
Unleash the Beast!!!
25 days ago, Garth Evans
❄️ School Closure Alert! 🚨
Minerva Local Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 28th due to continued winter weather and frigid temperatures.
Stay Warm and Go Lions! 🦁
26 days ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
Athletic Updates Tue, Jan 27, 2026
All youth and middle school events are canceled
Bowling vs Dover is postponed with no reschedule date at this time.
JV/V Boys Basketball game vs Marlington is postponed and reschedule for Wed 1/28/26 at 7:00 PM
All practices today are non mandatory.
Practice times: BBK 1-3 at MHS GBK 3-5 at MHS B Wr 1-3 in WR Room G WR 1-3 in WR Room Cheer 4-5:30 in Aux
Tentative Game Schedule for Wed 1/28/26 *SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Bowling vs Carrollton 4:00 PM MS BBK at Alliance MS GBK vs Alliance/United JV Girls Basketball CANCELED Var Girls Basketball vs Carrollton at 5:30 PM--Senior Night is moved to Sat, Feb 7 vs Beaver Local JV Boys Basketball is CANCELED Var Boys Basketball vs Marlington at 7:00 PM
Stay tuned for more weather related cancelations, changes, adjustments and reschedules as needed.
Stay warm Lions!
Unleash the Beast!!!
26 days ago, Garth Evans
❄️ Minerva Local Schools – Closed Tuesday, January 27 ❄️
Minerva Local Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, due to the extreme cold weather warning and the impact of the winter snowstorm.
• All elementary and middle school events scheduled for tomorrow are cancelled or postponed.
• Decisions regarding MHS events will be made tomorrow morning.
Please stay safe and warm!
🦁 Go Lions!
27 days ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
Athletic Updates for Monday 1/26/26 All athletic practices, games and events are canceled The JV/V Girls Basketball game vs Beaver Local is canceled and rescheduled for Saturday 2/7/26 at 12:00 PM. Stay safe and stay warm Lions! Unleash the Beast!!!
28 days ago, Garth Evans
❄️ School Closure Alert 🚨 Minerva Local Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to the winter snowstorm. All Minerva Local School campuses will be closed. All practices, games, events, and meetings are canceled or postponed. 📌 Minerva High School Open House has been rescheduled to: Monday, February 2 | 3:00–6:00 PM Everyone stay safe, and Go Lions! 🦁