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Sports Update- Lane Hawk- Athlete of the Week!

Travel Club and Valentine Day Dance Update-

Watch the full guide here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2H9FSH4Czw

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The Minerva High School Class of 2026 took their Senior Panoramic Photo this morning! Thank you, Dunlap Photography, for capturing this special moment. #MinervaPride Go Lions! 🦁

🎳🦁 A Great Day to Be a Minerva Bowling Lion! 🦁🎳 The Lions had a fantastic showing at home against Sandy Valley, with both teams coming away with wins! 🔥 The boys improve to an incredible 10–1 on the season 🔥 The girls move to an impressive 9–2 Both teams are back in action tomorrow at home against United! Go Lions! #MinervaPride 🦁🎳

Athletic Events
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 to Saturday, Jan 10, 2026
*Subject to change

A Great Night of Basketball at Minerva High School! 🦁 🏀 Lions Varsity Boys defeat Malvern 57–54 in an outstanding, hard-fought game! 🏀 Varsity Girls battled tough but came up short against the Hornets. 🍝 Thank you to everyone who supported the Minerva Athletic Booster Club Dinner — your support makes a difference! 👏 Great crowd. Great atmosphere. Great Community Pride! Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride 📸 Photo Credit Jordan Miller News!

FINAL: Minerva Lions JV Boys Win! 🦁 The Lions defeat the Malvern Hornets 70–47 — a great start to the tripleheader! Up Next: 🏀 Varsity Girls tip off at 5:30 PM 🍝 Booster Club Spaghetti Dinner starts at 4:30 PM Come hungry, bring the noise, and Go Lions! 🦁#MinervaPride

🦁 GO LIONS! 🦁 Minerva Varsity Girls Basketball picked up a hard-fought 39–34 road win last night over the United Eagles! Way to battle, ladies! 💪 #MinervaPride 🏀 Next Up: 📍 Home vs. Malvern 🗓️ Saturday ⏰ Tip-off at 5:30 PM Come out and support the Lions! 🦁

🏀 Support Minerva Athletics with a Slam Dunk Spaghetti Dinner! 🍝

Calling all Lion fans! Join us this Saturday, January 3rd for a great meal and a full night of basketball as we take on the Malvern Hornets!

MHS is hosting the Slam Dunk Spaghetti Dinner to support the Minerva Athletic Booster Club. All proceeds support Minerva Athletics!

📍 Event Details:
Where: Minerva High School Cafeteria

When: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Cost: By donation!

🍝 What’s on the Menu:
Spaghetti & Salad. Garlic Bread, Dessert & Water

🏀 Game Schedule:
3:00 PM: JV Boys Basketball vs. Malvern

5:30 PM: Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Malvern

7:00 PM: Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Malvern

Bring the whole family, enjoy a meal, and enjoy some great basketball!
Go Lions!

#MinervaPride

It is a great day to be a Minerva Wrestling Lion! 🦁💪 The Lion Grapplers defeated West Branch on the mats, 52–15, in front of a large home crowd! The Lions showcased strong mat wrestling and elite conditioning to pull out several hard-fought victories. Go Lions! #MinervaPride

Thursday, December 18, 2025
MS Girls Basketball Update

The 7th Grade Girls Basketball game at Minerva vs Malvern will only be TWO (2) quarters in length.

The 8th Grade Girls Basketball game at Minerva vs Malvern will tip off 15 minutes after the conclusion of the 7th grade game

Unleash the Beast!

🎁 Members of the Minerva Rotary have an annual tradition in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Franklin Trubee of providing gifts to students in our resource rooms across the District. 37 students were excited to enjoy breakfast from our MMS cafeteria staff, music courtesy of our 7th grade band and choir, and a special visitor from the North Pole! Thank you Minerva Rotarians for being incredible community partners!

⭐️ Congratulations to Mr. Doug Grindstaff, a true Minerva Lion! 🦁 Today marked Doug’s last day as he retires after 20 dedicated years in maintenance for Minerva Local Schools. Doug always took great pride in his work, and his commitment and care made a lasting impact on our schools and community. He will be greatly missed! Thank you for everything, Mr. Grindstaff — we appreciate you and wish you all the best in retirement! #MinervaPride

LNN Christmas Special:
🎄✨ Grab your hot cocoa and cozy up—the OFFICIAL LNN Christmas Special is NOW LIVE!
🎅Buddy the Elf Visits MHS-!
🏀LNN Celebrates Rowen Hoffee's 1,000 Career Points!

Watch Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITJeK80WYAk

⭐A HUGE Thank You, Minerva Community!

🎄Minerva Local Schools, Minerva Mission, and Minerva CARE Team are overflowing with gratitude for the success of our Affordable Christmas Program this year.

Because of YOU—our amazing volunteers, generous donors, and community supporters—we were able to support approximately 125 students and 50 families.

Every donated item and every hour spent volunteering directly created a brighter, happier holiday for our students. We are so incredibly thankful for your support!
#MinervaPride

Athletic Updates
Monday, December 15, 2025

MS Boys, MS Girls and Fr Boys Basketball games against Carrollton are postponed.

JV GBk at Northwest is Canceled, Varsity tips off at Northwest at approximately 7:00 PM (bus leaves MHS at 5:15 PM)

Make-up Date Information
Sat, Jan 3, 2026--Fr BBK at Carrollton at 10:00 AM (bus leaves MHS at 8:30 AM)
Sat, Jan 10, 2026 MS Boys at Carrollton at 9:00 AM (bus leaves MMS at 7:30 AM)
Sat, Jan 10, 2026 MS GBK home vs Carrollton at 9:00 AM

Practice Information:
7 & 8 GBK at MMS 3:00-4:30 PM
8 BBK at MMS 6:00-7:30 PM
Fr BBK with JV/Var at MHS Main 3:00-4:30 PM

Unleash the Beast!!!

🏀 Minerva Lions Girls Basketball battled to the end in a tough, hard-fought game against Marlington. Keep fighting, girls! 💪 Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS! 🏆 Minerva High School Cheerleading Team! Division IV Results: 🥇 Best of Band Dance — Minerva 🥇 Best of Crowd Leading — Minerva 🥇 Best of Fight Song — Minerva 🏆 Division IV STATE CHAMPIONS — MINERVA Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🏀🔥 Minerva Lions Boys Basketball wins big over Salem 62–26 in EBC action! 🔥🏀 The Lions came out strong, built a big first-quarter lead, and never let up, keeping the momentum all game. Great game, Lions! 🦁#MinervaPride

🎄 Nothing brings on the Christmas spirit quite like the Minerva High School Holiday Band and Choir Concert! 🎵 Amazing job to all the students and directors! The community support and turnout were incredible, and the performances were truly outstanding. #MinervaPride

🏀 Minerva Basketball History! ⭐️ Rowen Hoffee has officially become the tenth MHS Boys Minerva Lion to reach the 1,000-Point Club, hitting the milestone with a 24-point performance at home against Beaver Local! Rowen is a three-sport All-Star athlete, a strong leader, and an outstanding representative of Minerva High School. Congratulations, Rowen! We are Proud of You! Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride