Athletics

Join Minerva Local Athletics in congratulating Dalton Hartshorn on his induction into the Minerva Athletic Hall of Fame!

The inductees will be honored with a special recognition tonight, Friday, October 3rd, before the home football game against Salem.

The formal induction ceremony and dinner will take place tomorrow, Saturday, October 4th, at Minerva High School.

Go Lions!

Athletic Events 10/6/25 to 10/11/25
Unleash the Beast!!!

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 amazing staff for the countless ways you inspire, encourage, and support our students—you’re making a lasting impact that extends far beyond the classroom! #MinervaPride The Lions host the Salem Quakers tonight at 7:00 PM—come out and support the cheerleaders, band, and football team! Go Lions! 🔔

🚨 EBC Rival Road Win! Minerva Girls Soccer defeats Carrollton 3-1! ⚽🦁 It was a hard-fought battle with a well-rounded performance on offense, defense, and some key stops in the net. The Lady Lions have now won three straight and improve to 7-6-2 on the season! Go Lions! 🦁

🔔 Ring the Victory Bell! 🔔 The Minerva Boys Soccer Team shuts out rival Carrollton 2-0 in front of an enthusiastic crowd on Minerva Youth Soccer Night! ⚽️🐾 Goals: • J. Boone • N. Morckel Next Up: We host Central Catholic this Saturday at 11:00 AM! Go Lions! #MinervaPride

🚨 Road Win! 🚨 Minerva Girls Soccer picks up a 6-2 victory over Ridgewood! ⚽️ The Lady Lions improve to 6-6-2 on the season and will travel to Carrollton on Wednesday for a 6:00 PM matchup. Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride Unleash The Beast!

✨ Win Number 12! ✨ 🔥 Five in a row! 🔥 Minerva Varsity Volleyball 🏐 defeats the Northwest Indians in three straight sets: 25-14 | 25-21 | 25-18 JV picks up the win as well! 🙌 Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride Unleash The Beast!

🏌️‍♂️ Will's season comes to an end with a strong round at the OHSAA Division II East District Tournament! He carded an 81 at EagleSticks Golf Club in Zanesville, finishing T26. What a great season, Will — we are proud of you! 👏 Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

Good Luck to Wil Blackburn as he competes at District Golf at Eagle Sticks GC Unleash the Beast!!!

🔔 Ring the Victory Bell! 🔔 The Minerva Girls Soccer Team roared past the Edison Wildcats with a 9-0 win! 🦁⚽ 🔥 Scoring Leaders: • Kyleigh – 4 • Sophia – 2 • Alexa – 2 • Liz – 1 The Lions struck early, controlled the game, and never looked back! 💥 Unleash the Beast! Next up ➡️ Ridgewood on the road Monday! Go Lions! #MinervaPride

🎉 Big Day for the Lady Lions! 🦁💥 The Minerva Girls Cross Country Team takes 1st in Division II/III and finish as Overall Runner-Up at the Stark County Championships! 👏🔥 ⭐️ Makenzie Beavers and Tatum Richard earn Top 5 finishes, while Charlie Galley, Addison Keyser, and Chloe Carson rounded out the scoring to lock in the podium spot! We are so proud of our Lions! 💪❤️ #MinervaPride

🏆 History Made! 🏆 The Minerva Boys Cross Country Team captured their first-ever overall Stark County Championship in school history! Defeating outstanding North Canton and Jackson Teams! 🌟 Senior standout Rowan Hoffee (4th) and freshman Anderson Scott (5th) led the way, while Owen Yoder, Tyson Fetty, and Fox Johnson came through clutch! Brady First and Kaden Knappenberger helped secure the victory as the Lions roared to the top! 🦁 What a day for the record books! Congratulations, Lions! 👏 #MinervaPride

#MinervaPride 🦁 🏈 The Homecoming Game atmosphere was electric, with incredible support and Lion pride filling the stands! While the outcome wasn’t what we hoped for, our Minerva Lions Football team will regroup and get ready for next week’s big home matchup against Salem! We are proud of our Lions and all our amazing fans! Go Lions! 🦁

🎉🐾 Minerva High School Homecoming Pep Rally 2025! 🐾🎉 Gold Star ⭐️ MHS Pep Club, Band, Cheerleaders, and all our Fall Sports Teams who brought the energy today! 🔥 It’s a GREAT day to be a Minerva Lion—school spirit and Lion Pride were high!❤️ Let’s Go Lions! Beat West Branch! 🦁 #MinervaPride #Homecoming2025

Information about tonight's Homecoming festivities!
-Parade starts at 6:20pm. It begins at the fire station and ends at MHS.
-Line the streets to watch the Homecoming Court go by in convertibles.
-Crowning of the Court is at 6:40pm. Takes place at mid-field.
-Don't forget ticket sales begin and gates to the stadium open at 5:30pm.
-There is NOT a dance tonight.
-Be There! Be Loud!
-#MinervaPride

Athletic Events 9/29/25 to 10/4/25

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 amazing staff for the countless ways you inspire, encourage, and support our students—you’re making an impact that lasts far beyond the classroom! #MinervaPride The Lions host the West Branch Warriors tonight at 7:00 PM—come out and support the cheerleaders, band, and football team! Go Lions! 🔔🦁

🏐 The Minerva Lions sweep the regular season series against rival Carrollton Warriors with a 3-1 victory! The Lions are on a roll—winning four straight and their 11th win of the season! 🔥 Keep the momentum going! Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride 📸 Photos: Jordan Miller News

⚽ Minerva Girls Soccer battles to a 5-5 tie with the Alliance Aviators! The match was exciting and hard-fought from start to finish as both teams traded goals. 💪 Great job, Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride Unleash the Beast! 🦁