Athletics

Ring the Victory Bell 🔔 Lion Football Fever Hits Magnolia! 🦁🔥 The #MinervaPride Varsity Lions are on a roll—three wins in a row! Minerva defeated Sandy Valley 47-12, showing strength in all three phases: Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. The student section, band, and cheerleaders 📣 brought the energy, and Lions fans created a standing-room-only atmosphere on the road! As the final seconds ticked away, the Minerva faithful chanted “Coach Slates!”—a powerful tribute to our new dedicated leader. Go Lions! #MinervaPride

Athletic Events 9/15/25 to 9/20/25
Subject to change
Unleash the Beast!!!

⚽️ Minerva Varsity Boys Soccer Battles Loudonville to a 0-0 Tie! The Lions fought hard and stayed on the attack for much of the game! 💪 Keep fighting, MHS Soccer Lions! Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🏌️‍♂️ The Minerva Boys Varsity Golf Team is now an incredible 15-2 on the season! The Lions continued their amazing run tonight with a big league win over West Branch, defeating the Warriors 176–196! Top Scorers: Wil Blackburn – 38 Tyson Fetty – 40 Karson Lutz – 48 Hudson Peterson – 50 Let’s go Lions!! 🦁⛳️ #MinervaPride

Here We Go Lions! 🦁🏐 The #MinervaPride Lions Volleyball Team defeats rival Carrollton in a thrilling five-set battle! 💪🔥 Amazing game, ladies – way to fight to the finish! 📸 Photo Credit: Jordan Miller News Go Lions!

🏌️‍♀️ Undefeated Perfect Season! 🎉 16-0! Last Duel Match of the Season!! 🎉 Congratulations to Coach Kenny Beaumariage and the Minerva Girls Varsity Golf Team on an incredible accomplishment! We are so proud of you all! Good luck in the upcoming tournaments—keep making #MinervaPride shine! 🦁⛳️ #GoLions

⚽️ THRILLER IN MINERVA! ⚽️ GOAL!!! The Minerva Girls Soccer Team scores a clutch goal with just 12 seconds remaining to defeat rival Carrollton 4-3!! 🔥 An incredible team effort and true perseverance! 🦁 Go Lions! #MinervaPride

🏐 Lions Sweep Edison! 🏐 Minerva Lions Volleyball defeats Edison in straight sets this morning! Gold 💪 🦁 Go Lions! #MinervaPride

#MinervaPride 🦁❤️🩶 FINAL Minerva Lions Football – 34 Springfield – 0 Back-to-Back Wins! 🙌 🏈 2 in a Row 🏈 A Shutout Victory 🏈 2-1 Overall Record 🏈 2-0 at Home Our Lions bring pride and joy to the Minerva community—We are so proud of you! Go Lions! Photos- Jordan Miller News!

#MinervaPride ❤️🩶 My Heart – My Home Friday Night Lights in Minerva! 🏈✨ Youth Night, our incredible Cheerleaders, the Pride of Minerva Band, and an electric Student Section all came together to represent MHS with pride, spirit, and enthusiasm! Go Lions! 🦁

⛳️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️ Boys and Girls Golf both picked up big wins last night over Marlington! A special congratulations to our MHS Senior Lady Lion Golfers on their accomplishments, and thank you to Jordan Miller News for the great photos! 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 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 Akron Springfield Spartans tonight at 7:00 PM—come out and support the cheerleaders, band, and football team! Go Lions! 🔔🦁

Minerva Girls Golf stays undefeated! 🦁⛳️ The Lady Lions battled to a close win over Louisville at Pleasant View Golf Course! With the victory, they move to an amazing 14-0 on the season! Keep it rolling, Lions! 💪🔥 #MinervaPride #GoLions

🏈🐾 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! 🔴⚪️