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Coshocton track wraps up regular season in Warsaw

BY MATTHEW DOTSON | THE BUZZ

Coshocton’s Kash Murphy missed his first attempt at high jump in Philo. Matthew Dotson

Vs. Liberty Union (5/14) - 9. As the game neared its close, continued their hitting streak over ramics tied up the game, 4 - 4, in the
On the road Thursday, the Ceram- Crooksville gathered four runs in the next three innings, leading 12 - 0 bottom of the inning. The two teams
ics faced off against the Lions. Lib- the seventh inning, including a sin- in the top of the seventh inning. The cancelled each other out in the fifth
erty Union jumped out to a quick gle line-drive to center by Mount that Lakers landed a run in the bottom of inning with two runs each, 6 - 6. In
lead after landing three runs in the drove in two runs. Liberty’s last at- the inning to avoid shutout status, the bottom of the sixth, the Ceramics
first inning, 3 - 0, and then com- bat left one runner on base, and the but Crooksville took the win 12 - 1. scored two unanswered runs to take
pounded their advantage with two Ceramics picked up a 13 - 10 win. an 8 - 6 win.
more runs in the second inning to Crooksville will face Fort Frye Vs. John Glenn (5/7)
lead 5 - 0. Crooksville bounced back on Wednesday in Beverly at 5 PM. The Lil’ Muskies traveled to Crooks-
at the top of the third with a sev- ville on Thursday. After a scoreless
en-run rally that tied up the game Vs. Millersport (5/11) first inning, the Ceramics grabbed
and jumped out ahead. The Lions The Lakers hosted the Ceramics three runs, spurred by Brody Cottrell’s
tied the game in the bottom of the on Monday. Crooksville lit the board single that drove home Jace Thomp-
inning, 7 - 7. Over the next two in- with three runs in the top of the sec- son, followed by a double from Kyle
nings, Liberty climbed up to a 10 - 7 ond inning to jump out to a 3 - 0 lead. Lane to bring in Cottrell and Joe Bob BUZZ FACTS
lead. In the top of the sixth inning, In the top of the fourth inning, Crooks- Pitcock, 3 - 0. John Glenn answered The Buzz is locally owned
the Ceramics put two more runs on ville had a four-run inning to build back with four runs to take the lead and operated.
the board but still trailed by one, 10 their advantage to 7 - 0. The visitors in the top of the third, before the Ce-

Crooksville baseball knocked down three on the way to

playoffs BY MATTHEW DOTSON | THE BUZZ

Vs. Liberty Union (5/14) the top of the fourth inning, Crooks-
On the road Thursday, the Ceram- ville had a four-run inning to build
ics faced off against the Lions. Liber- their advantage to 7 - 0. The visitors
ty Union jumped out to a quick lead continued their hitting streak over
after landing three runs in the first the next three innings, leading 12 - 0
inning, 3 - 0, and then compounded in the top of the seventh inning. The
their advantage with two more runs Lakers landed a run in the bottom of
in the second inning to lead 5 - 0. the inning to avoid shutout status,
Crooksville bounced back at the top but Crooksville took the win 12 - 1.
of the third with a seven-run rally that
tied up the game and jumped out Vs. John Glenn (5/7)
ahead. The Lions tied the game in the The Lil’ Muskies traveled to Crooks-
bottom of the inning, 7 - 7. Over the ville on Thursday. After a scoreless
next two innings, Liberty climbed up first inning, the Ceramics grabbed
to a 10 - 7 lead. In the top of the sixth three runs, spurred by Brody Cottrell’s
inning, the Ceramics put two more single that drove home Jace Thomp-
runs on the board but still trailed by son, followed by a double from Kyle
one, 10 - 9. As the game neared its Lane to bring in Cottrell and Joe Bob
close, Crooksville gathered four runs Pitcock, 3 - 0. John Glenn answered
in the seventh inning, including a sin- back with four runs to take the lead
gle line-drive to center by Mount that in the top of the third, before the Ce-
drove in two runs. Liberty’s last at- ramics tied up the game, 4 - 4, in the
bat left one runner on base, and the bottom of the inning. The two teams
Ceramics picked up a 13 - 10 win. cancelled each other out in the fifth
Crooksville will face Fort Frye inning with two runs each, 6 - 6. In
on Wednesday in Beverly at 5 PM. the bottom of the sixth, the Ceramics
scored two unanswered runs to take
Vs. Millersport (5/11) an 8 - 6 win.
The Lakers hosted the Ceramics on
Monday. Crooksville lit the board with HAVE A POSITIVE NEWS TIP?
three runs in the top of the second CALL OR TEXT 740-270-2408. Ceramic pitcher Kyle Lane loaded a curve ball. Matthew Dotson
inning to jump out to a 3 - 0 lead. In

Toth Receives University Award Central Ohio

SUBMITTED | CENTRAL OHIO TECHNICAL COLLEGE Restaurant &

“She inspires through her pas- Winery Named
sion, she’s intentional in every lesson
and every piece of feedback that she to Midwest
gives, and she transforms the way Living’s Best of
her students see themselves and
the world,” McNichols said. “She has the Midwest
made a profound impact on my life,
making me a more understanding SUBMITTED
and globalized thinker. She helped
shape the person I’m becoming, and LANCASTER, OHIO – Rhonemus
for that I’ll always be grateful.” Cellars, a multi-experiential desti-
Toth has served as a STEP men- nation developed by the Rhonemus
tor on both Ohio State’s Columbus family, has been named to “Best of
and Newark campuses. The native of the Midwest” by Midwest Living, spe-
France helps facilitate Ohio State’s cifically being selected as just one of
Global May Paris program, a facul- 13 new restaurants in the region to
ty-led study abroad experience that make the list.
immerses Buckeyes in the social, Midwest Living noted that Rho-
Lucille Toth PhD pictured with her STEP Mentor Award. COTC cultural and geographical history of nemus Cellars is “a culinary desti-
Paris. nation where wine and dining share
NEWARK, OHIO — Lucille Toth, the program’s mission to launch She has several publications to equal billing. The modern, light-filled
PhD, associate professor of French second-year students toward per- her name, including three books. space overlooks rolling fairways, and
and francophone studies at The Ohio sonal, professional and educational Toth is also an artist and choreogra- the artisan cuisine is built on locally
State University at Newark, earned a achievement. Recipients will have pher. In 2019, she delivered a TEDx- sourced ingredients…The combina-
university award at an April 15 event demonstrated inclusive engage- Talk that doubled as a dance perfor- tion of serious winemaking, thought-
celebrating the Second-year Trans- ment, provided experiential learning mance. ful cooking, and dramatic views is
formational Experience Program opportunities and supported student “Dr. Toth’s commitment to life- drawing diners from across the re-
(STEP). growth. long learning is evident and shines gion—book ahead to secure a table.”
Toth was one of three Ohio State According to Josh McNichols, an through her teaching and passion This unique location presents
faculty members university-wide Ohio State Newark sophomore who for students,” said Madeline Sharp, winery guests with sun-up to sun-
who received the Distinguished nominated Toth for the award, that’s Ohio State Newark’s STEP director. down views of the one-of-kind golf
STEP Mentor Award. The honor rec- exactly what this six-year mentor has “She’s truly a key resource for the course and beautiful countryside.
ognizes instructors who advance done. Ohio State Newark community.” CONTINUED ON C3