Athletics

🏈🐾 Minerva Middle School Football Players and Coaches Honored! 🐾🏈 Our middle school Lions were recognized at last night’s varsity game — and what a night it was as the varsity roared to victory! Proud of our future Lions and their coaches! 🦁🔥 Go Lions! #MinervaPride

👏 A True Lion Friday Night Legend 🦁 Last night, we honored Mr. Dave Trussel for an incredible milestone — 50 years of service on the Minerva Lions Chain Crew! On behalf of every Athletic Director over the last five decades — the late Mr. Stan Shingleton, Mr. Don Spinell, Mr. Andy Mangun, Mr. Mike Waller, and Mr. Garth Evans — Dave was presented with a plaque recognizing his dedication and commitment to Minerva football. Thank you, Dave, for your loyalty, service, and pride in the Lions! 🦁❤️ Go Lions! #MinervaPride

Minerva – My Heart, My Home ❤️ The #MinervaPride Student Section, Band, and Cheerleaders were unbelievable! Incredible school spirit, pride, and enthusiasm on full display tonight! 🦁🎶📣 There’s no place I’d rather be! Go Lions!! #MinervaPride

Ring the Victory Bell! 🔔 The #MinervaPride Football team made the community proud with a hard-fought 23-8 victory over the Crestwood Red Devils! 💪🏈 Teamwork, perseverance, and grit on full display—Amazing game, Lions! Go Lions!!

Ring the Victory Bell!! 🔔🏈 Congratulations to Coach Zach Slates on his FIRST Victory as Head Football Coach of the Minerva Lions! We are proud of you, Coach! Go Lions! #MinervaPride

🦁 My Jersey – Your Impact! Before every home football game, our senior players will honor someone from the Minerva Local School District who has made a positive difference in their lives. Thank you to all of our staff for the countless ways you inspire and support our students you are making an impact that lasts far beyond the classroom! ❤️🏈🦁 #minervapride

#MinervaPride Boys Soccer shuts out St. Thomas 4-0! ⚽️🦁 First win and first shutout of the season! 💪 Great overall effort by the boys — keep it rolling! Go Lions! 🔴⚪️

🏐 Big EBC Win for #MinervaPride Varsity Volleyball over Salem in straight sets! 🏐💪 The Lady Lions rallied from behind in the third to seal the sweep — great teamwork! 🔥 JV Lions also came through with a three-set victory! Go Lions! 🦁❤️ #MinervaPride

⚽️ Victory!! #MinervaPride Varsity Girls Soccer takes down Central Catholic 5-2! The Lady Lions came out aggressive with 4 first-half goals, including 2 off corner kicks! 💥 Amazing game, Lions! 🦁👏 #MinervaPride

🔥 13-0!! School Record Alert!! 🔥 Minerva Varsity Girls Golf sets a new school record with 163 for nine holes!! The Lady Lions stay undefeated with a big EBC victory, 163-206 over West Branch! These ladies are on fire!! 🔥⛳🐾 Go Lions! #MinervaPride

Mayson White, a freshman football player for Tusky Valley High School, was paralyzed after fracturing his C4 vertebra during a game on August 22, 2025, against Waynedale High School. He underwent surgery but is paralyzed, though he has some movement in his right arm. The Minerva Lions stand with Mayson and Tusky Valley during this difficult time. The Minerva Athletic Booster Club will be collecting donations for Mayson at the Varsity Football game on Friday, August 29, 2025 vs Crestwood. If anyone has an interest in donating stop by the Minerva Athletic Booster Club tents in the southwest and northeast corners of the stadium.
Unleash the Beast!!!

🎉 A Great Day for MHS Athletics! 🦁 #MinervaPride 🏐 Varsity & JV Volleyball — Victories over Canton South! 🏈 JV Football — Wins vs. United Local! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Varsity Boys & Girls Cross Country — CHAMPIONS at the Salem Invitational! ⚽ Varsity Girls Soccer — Battled to a tie against a strong West Holmes program! Proud of all our Lions! ❤️

🏈 Minerva Lions Fight Hard but Drop the Opening Game at United Local — On to the Next! 🐾🏈 Come out and pack the stands for our Home Opener next Friday night vs. Crestwood! 🗓️ Friday, 7:00 PM 📍 Minerva Stadium Let’s show our support for the football team, cheerleaders, and band! 🔥 Go Lions — Beat the Red Devils! 🔥 #MinervaPride 📸 Photo Credit- Jordan Miller News!

✨🏈 Friday Night Lights! 🏈✨ The energy is high and our Lions are ready to roar! 🦁🔥 Let’s go #MinervaPride

✨🏈 Friday Night Lights! 🏈✨ The energy is high and our Lions are ready to roar! 🦁🔥 Let’s go #MinervaPride

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ #MinervaPride Cross Country – Meet the Team 2025! Both our Middle School and Varsity Teams hit the course tomorrow morning at the Salem Invitational. 🔥 The MHS Boys & Girls are the defending EBC Champions 👑 The MHS Girls are back-to-back OHSAA State Champions Let’s show our support as the Lions kick off the season strong! 🦁❤️

Athletic Events 8/25/25 to 8/30/25
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👏 Minerva Middle School math teacher and Head Boys Golf & Baseball Coach, Troy Richeson, proudly represented Minerva Local today at the Rotary Club Meeting! He shared how his programs emphasize character, resilience, and community spirit—values that make a lasting impact on our students and athletes. Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🏈🐾 Minerva Varsity Football – Meet the Team Night! 🐾🏈 What an incredible evening! Our Lions had the amazing opportunity to hear words of inspiration and a pre-game pep talk from Pro Football Hall of Famer Alan Faneca 🙌 – made possible by the generous sponsorship of Loudon Motors of Minerva. Now it’s time to roar! 🔥 Come out tomorrow night at 7:00 PM to support the Minerva Lions Football Team, Cheerleaders, and Band as we travel to United Local. It’s a big night as Coach Slates makes his Minerva debut! Let’s pack the stands and show our Lion Pride! 🦁 #MinervaPride

Another Great Day on the Beautiful Great Trail Golf Course as our Undefeated MHS Lions Golf Team takes on the Salem Quakers! Go Lions! 🦁⛳ #MinervaPride