Athletics

🦁 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!

It’s a GREAT day to be a Minerva Lion! 🦁 Minerva Girls Basketball defends home court with a 47–37 victory! A complete team effort. Go Lions! #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!!!

Lions Fans: Due to weather, we won’t be able to celebrate the State Champion Cheer Team today. The team will be recognized Sat., Dec. 27 during the Boys Basketball game. Also, join us after the game for an Open House in the Library to celebrate our State Champions! 🦁🏆

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

🏈 Congratulations to Sean Scott, Timmy Kirkpatrick, and Nick Wandle for earning Honorable Mention All-Ohio! Proud of each of you and all the effort you put in this season! Minerva Football has made great strides will you all leading the way!! Go Lions! #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

3X DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! 🦁🔥 🏆 Non-Tumble – DIII/IV District Champs 🏆 Traditional – DIII District Champs 🏆 GameDay – DIII/IV District Champs WHAT. A. DAY. #MinervaPride--your hard work, passion, and heart showed in every routine! What an incredible way to head into OHSAA STATE WEEK! LET’S GO, LIONS!!!! 🦁📣🔥

JV/Var Girls Basketball vs Edison 12/8/25 Update

The JV game will be TWO (2) Quarters only and will start at 6:00 PM. The Varsity game will follow 15 minutes after the conclusion of the JV game.

Unleash the Beast!!!

Athletic Events
12/8/25 to 12/13/25
*Subject to Change

🎳 Go Minerva Bowling!!! 🎳 The Minerva Lions Boys and Girls sweep the Jackson Polar Bears tonight at Minerva Bowl in two close, hard-fought matches! Proud of our Lions — great job, teams! #MinervaPride Photo Credit: Miss Bondoni

UPDATE for Wed 12/3/25

The JV Girls Basketball game at West Branch is CANCELED

The Varsity Girls Basketball game at West Branch will start at 6:30 PM, the bus leaves at 5:15 PM.

Unleash the Beast!!!

❄️ SNOW DAY ALERT! ❄️
Minerva Local Schools will be CLOSED Today, Tuesday, December 2nd, due to the weather.
Everyone stay safe and warm!
Go Lions! 🦁

🏈 Minerva Local Schools was proud to host the Division IV OHSAA State Semifinal and showcase our outstanding facilities! The atmosphere was absolutely electric! 🏈🔥 Congratulations to the Glenville Tarblooders on their 26–21 victory over the Indian Valley Braves! 🏈 Two outstanding teams who gave us an unforgettable game! #MinervaPride

🍁 Happy #MinervaPride Thanksgiving! 🦃 We are so thankful for our amazing students, dedicated staff, and the incredible support of our community. Wishing everyone a warm, joyful, and restful holiday!