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East junior Ryan Daniels prepares for his match on Dec. 12, 2025. East boys team faced Harrison High School.

Built for Success

Navigating a sport comes with its challenges but East junior Ryan Daniels has worked hard to develop the skills and mindset needed for him to succeed.
Caitlin Kusmer, Staff Writer March 20, 2026

Walking up to the mat in his East- branded singlet and sleek black shoes, junior Ryan Daniels watches as the match before him finishes. He jogs in place as a stern expression crosses his face, showing...

Don’t Get Hit

Don’t Get Hit

East senior Emily Baker has played on multiple teams for different sports to find the one perfect for her and she has learned skills that are not just physical ones.
Yen-Nhi Bui, Staff Writer May 18, 2025

After attempts at soccer, basketball, cross country, tennis, volleyball, and almost any sport that first comes to mind, East senior Emily Baker landed on martial arts as her sport, specifically Muay Thai.  At...

Wrapping Up Wrestling

The 2025 wrestling season for boys and girls has officially ended with many exciting twists and turns along the way.
Ethan Keller, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

Boys An exciting season continues as the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) champions Lakota East Thunderhawk's are sending two boy's wrestlers to the State tournament in Columbus. Seniors Cohen Reip and...

Taking Down Narcolepsy

Taking Down Narcolepsy

Blake Furnish January 28, 2022

STORY BLAKE FURNISH | PHOTOGRAPHY CALEB VANATTA | INFOGRAPHIC MIA HILKOWITZ It’s match day. Every wrestler in the gym is getting prepared in their own way. Some are listening to hype music, others are...

Under the watch of veteran coach Scott Fetzer, East wrestlers follow their new safety protocols during practice by sticking to one opponent and spacing out on the mat.

Athletes Take On the Pandemic

Mary Barone January 20, 2021

story by Mary Barone | photography by Cassandra Mueller Coaching high school sports is full of unseen pressures - parents, scholarships, and unrelenting competition. However, for East boys varsity coach...

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On the Rise

March 22, 2020

story by Mason Wise | photography by Andrew Marshall The Boys Wrestling team gathers inside the East wrestling room to prepare for their Monday practice. However, this is not just any routine Monday practice....

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Put a Pin In It

Jake Ratliff January 30, 2020

story by Jake Ratliff | photography by Andrew Marshall The East wrestling team walks out onto the mats of Mason High School as one of the ten schools at the 2020 Mason Wrestling Invitational. Around 200...

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Crafting a Team

Mason Wise January 20, 2019

story by Mason Wise | photography by Andrew Marshall The East Wrestling team gathers inside the weight room for their first day of summer workouts. The room is filled with excitement as the team begins...

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