Wynford High School senior Jack Reed (front, left) signed a letter of intent Friday to play basketball on the NCAA Division III level at Bluffton University. Joining him for the ceremony were his mother (front, right), Melodie Reed; (back row, from left) Wynford athletic director Tim Ehresman, Wynford basketball coach Jason Engel and Wynford principal Jeff Holbrook.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — When Riverdale basketball standout Sydney Holderman was looking at places to play collegiately, she knew what she was looking for from an athletic standpoint. But even more important to the Falcons senior point guard were the things she was looking for from an academic standpoint.

COLUMBUS — The OHSAA's competitive balance formula has been applied for the first time, but with minimal effect on divisions, especially for local schools. The OHSAA announced divisions for fall sports Thursday and applied its new formula that adds a count to schools' base enrollments for players who come from outside of the school's geographical district or area.

MORRAL — Wynford softball earned its first win of the season Wednesday with a 10-7 weather-shortened victory at Ridgedale. A Rockets player suffered a severe concussion in the seventh inning, and the game was called during the delay because of lightning.

CAREY — Upper Sandusky’s boys and girls came in first in a five-team junior high track and field meet Monday at Carey. The Rams girls scored 133 points, with Colonel Crawford edging Carey, 74-59, for second.

Riverdale’s Alec Loveridge reads to students at Riverdale Elementary School this week. The Falcons baseball team is reading to students in kindergarten through second grade during the season.

The Memorial Day 5K Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for May 20 to benefit the Upper Sandusky Middle School eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. Registration begins at 3 p.m. and the race at 4 p.m. at Stepping Stones Park.

Due to the weather, Mohawk’s baseball and softball games against Lakota were canceled Thursday. In addition, Riverdale’s home varsity softball game against Kenton was canceled.

In a photo in Friday’s paper, a photo cutline of a play at second base incorrectly identified Upper Sandusky baseball player Cole Sowers.

The Northern 10 Athletic Conference is charging admission to all track and field meets this season. Admission for high school meets is $6 for adults and $5 for students.