AKRON — Carey’s state semifinal could have gone better. The Blue Devils were shut out, 10-0, in five innings against Williamsburg, putting an early end to their first state softball trip in school history.

AKRON — There was little Carey could do to be prepared for the best player it has faced all season. Williamsburg junior pitcher Carly Wagers asserted her dominance both in the circle and at the plate in a 10-0 Wildcats victory over the Blue Devils on Thursday in the Division IV state semifinals at Firestone Stadium in Akron.

For the last two meets, Shane Pack has been less than 100 percent. He still might not be all the way there, but as his final track meet approaches, he is ready to leave everything in the discus ring.

AKRON — There were not a lot of tears after Carey’s 10-0 run-rule loss to Williamsburg in a Division IV state semifinal Thursday.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Riverdale’s Carrol Pauley and Kyle Evans are no strangers to the competition of the Division III state track and field meet. The Riverdale seniors both will be making their third appearances in Columbus this week when Pauley competes for the Falcons in the discus and shot put, and Evans puts on his running shoes in the 400 dash and as a member of the team’s 3200 relay.

SYCAMORE — After being on the cusp of the state meet in the girls 3200 relay for the past two years, Mohawk finally broke through this year. Juniors Destini Oler and Anna Stillberger, freshman Alexa Konkle and sophomore Madison Fredritz earned a spot in Friday’s state race by holding on for fourth place last Wednesday in the Fairfield Union regional meet.

CAREY — Each of Carey’s state track and field qualifiers has the same goal this weekend: set a new personal best and get on the podium. But they’re all in different situations.

CAREY — Carey’s historic softball season could have been derailed early by tragedy. There was a full week between its first game of the season, a 10-0 win in five innings over Riverdale, and its second game, an 8-4 loss at Upper Sandusky.

MARION — The Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association urges golfers ages 9-18 who reside in Crawford, Delaware, Hardin, Marion, Morrow, Union and Wyandot counties to sign up now for camp and seven tournaments scheduled in June and July.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale Travel Soccer club is looking for both girls and boys born in 2005 or 2006 to play in its upcoming fall and spring teams that compete in the Northwest Ohio Youth Soccer League. Those interested should contact Dave Barnes at 419-674-7591 or hcfcunited@gmail.com.