🏈 Game Preview: Minerva Lions vs. West Branch 🏈
Both teams come into Friday’s Homecoming matchup at 4-1, setting the stage for a huge showdown at Dr. Robert Hines Stadium!
✨ What to Watch:
The Lions look to earn their first win over West Branch since 2019 and keep building on one of their best starts in many years.
🔥 Lions to Watch:
• Timmy Kirkpatrick has been a force in the wing-T, already rushing for 651 yards this season.
• Nate Linkous adds balance with 464 rushing yards, giving Minerva a tough 1-2 punch.
• Ethan Weaver has become a go-to option in short-yardage situations, punching in 3 touchdowns so far.
📊 The Challenge:
West Branch will lean on playmaker Jeremiah Thomas and Toledo recruit Gavin Gregory.
👉 Come out, pack the stands, and cheer on your Lions as they battle for a Homecoming victory!
#MinervaPride 🦁 Go Lions!
🏐 Win #9! 🦁
The Minerva Girls Volleyball Team defeats Malvern 3-0! Next up— we host Alliance tonight! Come out and support the Lions! #MinervaPride ❤️
📸 Photos by Jordan Miller News
The Pride of Minerva! 🎶✨
Amazing turnout tonight for the MHS Band Glow Show! Incredible performances, school spirit, and community pride on full display. 🦁
⭐️ Gold Star MHS Band!
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
🚨 Big Win Alert! 🚨
The Minerva Varsity Volleyball Team defeats an outstanding Indian Valley program in three straight sets! 🏐🔥
Set Scores:
▪️ Set 2: 29–27 Lions
▪️ Set 3: 25–11 Lions
The Lady Lions are building strong momentum and playing TEAM volleyball! 💪🦁
Next Up:
📍 at Malvern – Monday
📍 Home vs. Alliance – Tuesday
Go Lions! ❤️ #MinervaPride
⚽️ The Minerva Lions Boys Soccer Team battled to a hard-fought 1–1 tie against Southeast! 🦁🔥
Scoring Recap:
⚽️ Goal – Austin Arnoto
🎯 Assist – Beau Keen
🧤 Saves – Talan Murphy -7
Great effort Lions! 💪 #MinervaPride
🏃♂️🏃♀️ The Long Red Line Does It Again!
Both the Minerva Varsity Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams dominated the Large School Races at the Sandy Valley Invitational, each bringing home 1st Place Championships! 🏆🔥
Boys Top 5 Finishers
🔴 Scott – 2nd
🔴 Hoffee – 4th
🔴 Fetty – 6th
🔴 Yoder – 7th
🔴 Johnson – 13th
Girls Top 5 Finishers
🔴 Beavers – 2nd
🔴 Richard – 3rd
🔴 Galley – 7th
🔴 Lupshu – 10th
🔴 Keyser – 11th
The Lady Lions are currently ranked #1 in Ohio in the latest State Coaches Poll, while the Boys are holding strong at #6 in the state! 💪🦁
#MinervaPride
🐶 Principal Mangun and his furry friend Bernie are bringing the Minerva Running Lions some good luck at Cross Country today! 🦁🏃♂️🐾 Go Lions! #MinervaPride
Athletic Events 9/22/25 to 9/27/25
Unleash the Beast!!!
Unleash the Beast!!!
🎶✨ The Minerva Pride Band Glow Show ✨🎶
Tonight at 8:30 PM! 🌙💡
Don’t miss this awesome performance — see you there! #MinervaPride
🏈 The Minerva Lions have won four in a row! 🦁
A dominant run game, tough defense, and contributions from the entire roster powered a 31-0 victory over St. Thomas! Coach Slates and the Lions are currently ranked as the most improved team in Ohio.
Next up: Homecoming vs. West Branch! 🎉🔥
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
Photo Credit Jordan Miller News
Once again, the Lion Faithful showed up big on the road at St. Thomas—bringing amazing energy and school pride! ⭐️👏
Shoutout to the MHS Cheerleaders, Pride of Minerva Band, student section, and fans for the incredible support. We appreciate you!
Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
Minerva Vs St. Thomas Game Preview 🦁🏈
The Minerva Lions (3-1) are off to their best start since 2013 and riding their first three-game winning streak since 2011 under Head Coach Zach Slates. The high-powered Lion rushing attack has been tough to stop—Timmy Kirkpatrick has piled up 583 yards on the ground this season, while Nate Linkous has added 357 over the last three weeks.
Minerva faces St. Thomas Aquinas (0-4) for the second straight year after earning a 16-7 victory in last season’s matchup.
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
🦁 🎶 Here’s the link to the video of the Minerva High School Chamber Choir's outstanding performing the National Anthem:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y4OUbanYWgdvqCo1-VgyJ-peVMLN3Pb4/view?usp=drive_link
🔔: Check out the September 19 edition of Lions News Network! 🦁 Highlights include the latest updates, game previews, and all the Lions’ action you need to start your week strong. 🎯
📺 Watch & stay in the know → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm4qK7NtZTY
#MinervaPride
📺 Watch & stay in the know → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm4qK7NtZTY
#MinervaPride
Minerva Varsity Girls Volleyball 🏐 battled hard but fell 3-1 to a strong Marlington team.
Great effort, ladies—keep working hard! 💪 Go Lions! ❤️ #MinervaPride
📸: Jordan Miller News 🗞️
🎶🇺🇸 The Minerva Chamber Choir delivered a fantastic performance of the National Anthem at tonight’s MHS Volleyball game! Amazing job, Lions! 👏🦁 #MinervaPride
❤️ Our Wall of Positivity is shining bright at Minerva High School during Start with Hello Week!
Students and staff are sharing uplifting thoughts about school, friends, and life—spreading kindness and encouragement all around! 😁
Great job, MHS Lions—we’re so proud of you! 🦁❤️ #MinervaPride
Dear Minerva Local Families,
As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety, Minerva High School and Middle School students were recently trained on the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (Say Something ARS). We want to ensure that all community members are aware of this valuable resource and are encouraged to use it to report any concerns.
The Say Something ARS is a crucial tool that allows students in grades 4-12 to privately and safely share concerns about safety threats or a classmate at risk of self-harm. By taking action when warning signs are observed, we can provide intervention and assistance before a crisis occurs.
You can submit a tip anonymously through multiple reporting options:
Mobile App
Text- Tip to 79775
Phone Hotline- 1-844-572-9669
Website: Use the direct link below, or find it on the Minerva Local Schools website.
Say Something Reporting Link:
https://www.p3campus.com/tipform.aspx?ID=3000&HF=1&Logo=0&X=1&H=0
Maintaining the safety of our school community depends on timely information. Thank you for helping keep Minerva Local Safe- Go Lions!
Sincerely,
Mark Scott
Superintendent- Minerva Local Schools
Minerva Local Schools Website: https://www.mlsd.sparcc.org/
As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety, Minerva High School and Middle School students were recently trained on the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (Say Something ARS). We want to ensure that all community members are aware of this valuable resource and are encouraged to use it to report any concerns.
The Say Something ARS is a crucial tool that allows students in grades 4-12 to privately and safely share concerns about safety threats or a classmate at risk of self-harm. By taking action when warning signs are observed, we can provide intervention and assistance before a crisis occurs.
You can submit a tip anonymously through multiple reporting options:
Mobile App
Text- Tip to 79775
Phone Hotline- 1-844-572-9669
Website: Use the direct link below, or find it on the Minerva Local Schools website.
Say Something Reporting Link:
https://www.p3campus.com/tipform.aspx?ID=3000&HF=1&Logo=0&X=1&H=0
Maintaining the safety of our school community depends on timely information. Thank you for helping keep Minerva Local Safe- Go Lions!
Sincerely,
Mark Scott
Superintendent- Minerva Local Schools
Minerva Local Schools Website: https://www.mlsd.sparcc.org/
JV FB CHANGE for Sat, Sep 20, 2025
Minerva will be traveling to
Richmond Edison HS
9890 OH-152
Richmond, OH 43944
10:00 AM Game Time
8:15 AM Bus Departure
Unleash the Beast
Minerva will be traveling to
Richmond Edison HS
9890 OH-152
Richmond, OH 43944
10:00 AM Game Time
8:15 AM Bus Departure
Unleash the Beast
Ring the Victory Bell! 🔔
The Minerva Girls Soccer Team shuts out league rival Marlington with a 4-0 victory! The girls played with high energy and strong teamwork!! Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
