Athletics

Lions Fans!

We are expecting a sold out crowd on Friday, September 26, 2025 as your Minerva Lions host the West Branch Warriors.

Here is some useful information for the game.

We will have a limited number of Reserved Seats available (on the 50 yard line) for purchase at the HOME SIDE TICKET BOOTH (scoreboard end) on game night. The cost of the reserved seat tickets will be $10/ticket.

If you have a pass we respectfully request you use the ramp ticket gate (by the Aux) to help alleviate the lines at the ticket booth.

EBC Ticket Prices for Varsity events are $8.00/adults & $5.00/students.

Please remember that backpacks, large bags and pets are not allowed in the stadium.

As well as watching the football game, the cheerleaders and the band we will be celebrating our Homecoming starting at approximately 6:30 PM.

Come early and GO LIONS!

Unleash the Beast!!!

🏈 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 #10! 🔥 Three-Game Win Streak!! The Minerva Varsity Volleyball Team takes down Alliance in straight sets in a key EBC matchup! 🏐💪 JV also picks up the win! The Lions are playing their best volleyball of the season! 🦁 #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

🚨 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

Athletic Events 9/22/25 to 9/27/25
Unleash the Beast!!!

🏈 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

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 🗞️

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

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

📣 It’s a GREAT Day to be a Minerva Lion! 🦁 A Day for the Record Books! 🏆 The Minerva Boys Golf Team secured the EBC Championship with a team score of 340 at Pleasant View Golf Course! ⛳ At the same time, the Lady Lions captured the EBC Title with an incredible 352 at Zoar Village Golf Club! Together, these two outstanding teams combined for a historic 32 wins during this championship season! 🔥 Congratulations, Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🏐 Tuesday Evening Minerva Lions Volleyball defeated Salem on the road in three straight sets to improve their EBC record to 4-3! 🔥 Great win, Ladies! 👏 Come out this Thursday and cheer on the Lions at home vs. Marlington! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🏌️‍♂️ School Record Alert! Boys Golf – 16 Wins!! 🏆 The Minerva Boys Golf Team defeated St. Thomas Aquinas, shooting 178–216, while narrowly falling to Malvern (172–178). With the victory, the Lions set a new school record with 16 wins in a single season! 🔥 We also celebrated Senior Night 🎓 — Congratulations to Braydon, Reid, and Jacob! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to MHS Golf. We are so proud of you! The Lions finish the regular season with an incredible 16-3 record. Best of luck in the postseason tournaments! Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

⭐️ ⛳️ Congratulations MHS Girls Golf- Third Place at the Stark County Invitational on Saturday! Great Job Ladies- Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ The Long Red Line Shines at the Prestigious Boardman Invitational! The storied meet brought together some of the best programs in Northeast Ohio and beyond— and the Lions rose to the challenge! 🔥 Varsity Boys – Division III Runner-Up! Rowen Hoffee (16:24) and Anderson Scott (16:25) led the charge, with a strong pack effort from Tyson Fetty, Owen Yoder, Brady First, Fox Johnson, and Kaden Knappenberger to secure the runner-up trophy! 👑 Varsity Girls – CHAMPIONS! The defending state champs proved once again they’re among the elite! Makenzie Beavers (19:05) led the way, Tateum Richard, Addison Keyser, Charlie Galley, Chloe Carson, Taylor McGeorge, and Gabby Lupshu all ran with heart-----with a special gold star for Chloe Carson for coming through big for the team today! 🌟 The Future is Bright! Minerva Middle School Girls – Champions 🏆 Minerva Middle School Boys – Runner-Up 🥈 Pride. Tradition. Excellence. Go Lions!! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🚨 Big Road Win Alert! 🚨 Lions 5 Cardinals 1 The Minerva Girls Soccer Team hit the road today and won with aggressive offense and strong ball control, spending most of the match in the offensive zone! ⚽️ The Lions outscored the Sandy Valley Cardinals 5-1 and have now won two of their last three games—building strong momentum! 🔥 Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride