Jeffery R. Ratliff

WAUSEON — After never leading in regulation, the Indians took their first lead over invading Napoleon at the start of overtime and grabbed the lead for good on Carter Gype's 3-pointer with 91 seconds remaining.

HOLGATE — To say Holgate senior Isabelle Blaker keeps herself busy would be a colossal understatement.

FREMONT - Napoleon fell in a tight ball game 47-42 Tuesday night on the road at Fremont Ross. It was the Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division opener for the Wildcats.

NAPOLEON — For the better part of a decade, the Lady Cats have been the standard bearer at the Northwest Signal Holiday Classic. Napoleon won six-straight titles before finishing runner-up

HOLGATE — With six lettermen, including four seniors, returning, the Lady Tigers are ready to compete for the Northwest Signal Holiday Classic title.

A football coaching legend reached a milestone, while another passed away and longtime Northwest Ohio Athletic League Commissioner Ken Baumgartner stepped down during September.

NAPOLEON — Trailing 30-25 with less than three minutes remaining, the Lady Cats, sparked by Ava Good, went on a 10-2 run to grab the lead from Archbold.

NAPOLEON — Coming into the game, first-year Napoleon boys basketball coach Branden Turner said the Wildcats faced an extreme challenge welcoming Northern Lakes League foe.

NAPOLEON — The son of a Napoleon Athletic Hall of Fame runner, Napoleon senior Parker Woods has forged his own path as a standout three-sport athlete for the Wildcats.

The 29th installment of the Northwest Signal Holiday Classic begins tonight in the Grand Canyon at Napoleon High School, with Liberty Center rejoining the tournament for the first time since 2011.