History Made! 🏆🦁
Congratulations to the Minerva Boys Track Team — the first OHSAA District Track Championship in school history!
An incredible accomplishment for our athletes and coaches!
Go Lions! 🦁
#MinervaPride
Minerva Pipeline: Simons and Brunner Punch Ticket to College World Series with Mount Union Softball!
ALLIANCE, OH — The University of Mount Union softball program is headed to its first-ever NCAA Division III College World Series!
The No. 12 nationally ranked Purple Raiders officially punched their ticket by sweeping UMass Dartmouth in a two-game NCAA Super Regional series, rallying for a 5-2 victory in game one and securing the clinch with a 4-1 win in game two.
A Historic Milestone for Coach Simons
At the helm of the Purple Raiders is Minerva Athletic Hall of Fame member Meghan Simons. Now in her 10th season as the head softball coach at Mount Union. This World Series berth marks a crowning achievement in her decade-long tenure leading the program.
Brunner Delivers the Climax
On the field, another Minerva graduate made sure the Purple Raiders closed the door on the Corsairs.
In the bottom of the sixth inning of game two, with Mount Union clinging to a narrow 2-1 lead, senior infielder and Minerva alum Lydia Brunner stepped to the plate with two runners on. Brunner crushed a clutch, two-RBI triple to deep center field, scoring freshman Isabella Thomas-Friend and Kaitlyn Culver.
The roaring hit extended the lead to 4-1, providing the definitive insurance runs the Raiders needed to close out the top of the seventh and spark a historic celebration on the diamond.
Brunner’s clutch hit is just another highlight in an outstanding senior campaign. She has accumulated 36 hits in 42 games this season, carrying a stellar .324 batting average into the national tournament.
What's Next
Simons, Brunner, and the rest of the Purple Raiders (35-7) will now travel to Salem, Virginia, to compete in the NCAA College World Series, which is scheduled to run from May 28 through June 3.
Minerva is incredibly proud of Coach Simons and Lydia Brunner! Best of luck at the World Series! Go Purple Raiders and Go Lions! 🦁🥎💜
ALLIANCE, OH — The University of Mount Union softball program is headed to its first-ever NCAA Division III College World Series!
The No. 12 nationally ranked Purple Raiders officially punched their ticket by sweeping UMass Dartmouth in a two-game NCAA Super Regional series, rallying for a 5-2 victory in game one and securing the clinch with a 4-1 win in game two.
A Historic Milestone for Coach Simons
At the helm of the Purple Raiders is Minerva Athletic Hall of Fame member Meghan Simons. Now in her 10th season as the head softball coach at Mount Union. This World Series berth marks a crowning achievement in her decade-long tenure leading the program.
Brunner Delivers the Climax
On the field, another Minerva graduate made sure the Purple Raiders closed the door on the Corsairs.
In the bottom of the sixth inning of game two, with Mount Union clinging to a narrow 2-1 lead, senior infielder and Minerva alum Lydia Brunner stepped to the plate with two runners on. Brunner crushed a clutch, two-RBI triple to deep center field, scoring freshman Isabella Thomas-Friend and Kaitlyn Culver.
The roaring hit extended the lead to 4-1, providing the definitive insurance runs the Raiders needed to close out the top of the seventh and spark a historic celebration on the diamond.
Brunner’s clutch hit is just another highlight in an outstanding senior campaign. She has accumulated 36 hits in 42 games this season, carrying a stellar .324 batting average into the national tournament.
What's Next
Simons, Brunner, and the rest of the Purple Raiders (35-7) will now travel to Salem, Virginia, to compete in the NCAA College World Series, which is scheduled to run from May 28 through June 3.
Minerva is incredibly proud of Coach Simons and Lydia Brunner! Best of luck at the World Series! Go Purple Raiders and Go Lions! 🦁🥎💜
Congratulations to Emily Lautzenheiser who will be cheering for D1 Ohio University this Fall. We wish you the best! #MinervaPride
Boys Track Rewrites History; Wood Makes Baseball History
The headline of the spring belongs to the Minerva Boys Track and Field team. After enduring a 45-year drought without a league title, the Lions have captured back-to-back EBC League Championships.
The championship run was heavily anchored by Rowen Hoffee, who was named the EBC Runner of the Year after taking first-team honors in both the 1600M and 800M runs, alongside a victory in the 4x800M relay. Coaching the repeat was Arin Rettig, who rightfully earned EBC Coach of the Year honors.
Over on the diamond, the Lions celebrated an unprecedented individual achievement. Braydon Wood became the first baseball player in Minerva history to be named the EBC League Player of the Year, securing his spot on the First Team after a spectacular season.
Full Minerva Lions Spring EBC Awards List
⚾ Baseball
Player of the Year: Braydon Wood
1st Team: Braydon Wood
2nd Team: Brennan Barnes
Honorable Mention: Lane Tarbet, Kaden Kandel
🥎 Softball
1st Team: Rachel Weaver
2nd Team: Natalie Essick, Delaney Sell, Kylie Hannen
Honorable Mention: Adriana Kashdan, Gabby Kashdan
🏃♂️ Boys Track & Field
Coach of the Year: Arin Rettig
Runner of the Year: Rowen Hoffee
1st Team: * Owen Shick (100M Dash, 200M Dash)
Rowen Hoffee (1600M Run, 800M Run)
Owen Yoder (3200M Run)
Wyatt Gonzalez (High Jump)
Owen Yoder, Tyson Fetty, Anderson Scott, & Rowen Hoffee (4x800M Relay)
2nd Team: * Caden Stewart (110M Hurdles)
Owen Yoder (1600M Run)
Honorable Mention: Nate Linkous, Sam Blum
🏃♀️ Girls Track & Field
1st Team: * Tateum Richard (800M Run)
Addison Keyser, Makenzie Beavers, Charlie Galley, & Tatum Richard (4x800M Relay)
2nd Team: * Carley Wolf (300M Hurdles)
Makenzie Beavers (3200M Run)
Honorable Mention: Gracie Momirov-Dierick, Autumn Thompson
Congratulations to all of our incredible student-athletes and coaches on an unforgettable spring season! Go Lions! 🦁
The headline of the spring belongs to the Minerva Boys Track and Field team. After enduring a 45-year drought without a league title, the Lions have captured back-to-back EBC League Championships.
The championship run was heavily anchored by Rowen Hoffee, who was named the EBC Runner of the Year after taking first-team honors in both the 1600M and 800M runs, alongside a victory in the 4x800M relay. Coaching the repeat was Arin Rettig, who rightfully earned EBC Coach of the Year honors.
Over on the diamond, the Lions celebrated an unprecedented individual achievement. Braydon Wood became the first baseball player in Minerva history to be named the EBC League Player of the Year, securing his spot on the First Team after a spectacular season.
Full Minerva Lions Spring EBC Awards List
⚾ Baseball
Player of the Year: Braydon Wood
1st Team: Braydon Wood
2nd Team: Brennan Barnes
Honorable Mention: Lane Tarbet, Kaden Kandel
🥎 Softball
1st Team: Rachel Weaver
2nd Team: Natalie Essick, Delaney Sell, Kylie Hannen
Honorable Mention: Adriana Kashdan, Gabby Kashdan
🏃♂️ Boys Track & Field
Coach of the Year: Arin Rettig
Runner of the Year: Rowen Hoffee
1st Team: * Owen Shick (100M Dash, 200M Dash)
Rowen Hoffee (1600M Run, 800M Run)
Owen Yoder (3200M Run)
Wyatt Gonzalez (High Jump)
Owen Yoder, Tyson Fetty, Anderson Scott, & Rowen Hoffee (4x800M Relay)
2nd Team: * Caden Stewart (110M Hurdles)
Owen Yoder (1600M Run)
Honorable Mention: Nate Linkous, Sam Blum
🏃♀️ Girls Track & Field
1st Team: * Tateum Richard (800M Run)
Addison Keyser, Makenzie Beavers, Charlie Galley, & Tatum Richard (4x800M Relay)
2nd Team: * Carley Wolf (300M Hurdles)
Makenzie Beavers (3200M Run)
Honorable Mention: Gracie Momirov-Dierick, Autumn Thompson
Congratulations to all of our incredible student-athletes and coaches on an unforgettable spring season! Go Lions! 🦁
Wed 5/20/26
JV BB is canceled
JV BB is canceled
Minerva Varsity Baseball wins big in Game One of the OHSAA Tournament! ⚾️🦁
Braydon Wood hurled five no-hit innings while the offense sparked multiple rallies to power the Lions to victory! Minerva advances and heads to Carrollton next Wednesday for the next tournament matchup!
Go Lions! 🦁
#MinervaPride
🏆 The Minerva Boys Track Team are EBC Champions!!! 🏆
Back-to-Back League Champions!!! Congratulations to Coach Rettig and the Minerva Lions on an outstanding accomplishment!
Go Lions! 🦁
#MinervaPride
Athletic Events
5/18/26 to 5/23/26
Subject to change
5/18/26 to 5/23/26
Subject to change
Lady Lions Softball drops a close game to the Riverview Black Bears 🐻 7-4 in the OHSAA Tournament. Great effort, ladies!
We are proud of your fight and determination all season long!
Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
OHSAA Softball Tournament
Tuesday 5/12/26 at Minerva vs River View 5:00 PM
OHSAA Baseball Tournament
Tuesday 5/19/26 at Minerva vs Buckeye Local
Tickets:
Adults: $10.00
Students: $5.00
Pre-sale or cash at the gate
Tuesday 5/12/26 at Minerva vs River View 5:00 PM
OHSAA Baseball Tournament
Tuesday 5/19/26 at Minerva vs Buckeye Local
Tickets:
Adults: $10.00
Students: $5.00
Pre-sale or cash at the gate
Friday 5/8/26
SB CANCELED
Rescheduled for Monday 5/11/26
SB CANCELED
Rescheduled for Monday 5/11/26
Athletic Update for Sat 5-9-26
Athletic Events
Mon 5/11/26 to Sat 5/16/26
Subject to change
Unleash the Beast!!!
Mon 5/11/26 to Sat 5/16/26
Subject to change
Unleash the Beast!!!
Congratulations to our #MinervaPride Softball Seniors!! 🥎🦁
Danika, Rachel, and Sabella — we are proud of all you have accomplished both on and off the field! Thank you for your leadership!
Best wishes in your future and best of luck in the OHSAA Tournament!
Go Lions! 🦁
It’s a Great Day to be a Minerva Lion! 🦁
Lions Baseball rallies past rival Carrollton Warriors in extra innings with a thrilling 2-1 victory! Big win for the Lions!
Go Lions! 🦁
Athletic Update
Wed 5/6/16
Wed 5/6/16
Athletic Updates
Tue 5/5/26
SB postponed
JV & V BB on as scheduled
Tue 5/5/26
SB postponed
JV & V BB on as scheduled
Athletic Update
Friday 5/1/26
Friday 5/1/26
Athletic Events
5-4-26 to 5-9-26
Subject to Change
5-4-26 to 5-9-26
Subject to Change
April 29, 2026
Baseball and Softball games are CANCELED due to weather
