By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

When Laytin Koch went off to college, he was set to play quarterback. But plans change while at Morningside University.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Tatum Wilken knows before he can be an every down player on the football field, he needs to establish himself within his college program.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

When her team pulled off a pair of victories in the MOC Tournament in early June, Akron-Westfield softball coach Rachel Harris knew it would be a big turning point in the season.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

A phenomenal senior season on the diamond showed that William Hartman is more than ready to play college baseball.

By Greg Bates
Akron Hometowner

By Greg Bates
Akron Hometowner

Amanda Gerritson recorded a hole-in-one June 20 at the Akron Golf Course. Gerritson aced the par-3 sixth hole using a TaylorMade Qi 8-iron. In recognition of the achievement, Akron Peoples Bank Customer Service Representative Kellie Nygard presented Gerritson with a commemorative putter. Hole-in-ones are among golf’s rarest accomplishments, making the feat a memorable milestone for golfers of all skill levels.

Mark your calendars for the Akron-Westfield Youth Swing & Toss Dual fundraiser for Saturday, July 11, at the Akron Golf Course. Tee off will be at 9 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. 
A silent auction will be held for folks that wish to bid on various items, all of which were donated by community members. Some of of the silent auction items include various gift baskets with themes of coffee, hand-made items, hair styling gift basket, and much more. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

It was an up and down week for the Akron-Westfield softball team.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

After dropping three straight games, the Akron-Westfield baseball team got back on track with a huge conference win over Gehlen Catholic. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

After starting the season with just one victory in their first five games, the Akron-Westfield softball team may have turned a corner.

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

The young players on the Akron-Westfield baseball team have had to get acclimated to the varsity game at a quick pace. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

At the beginning of the season, Tess Frerichs, Kaberlee Fairbanks and Avery Gaswint traveled to Ames for an early-season indoor meet. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Being shorthanded at the Class 1A State Qualifying Meet hurt the Akron-Westfield boys’ track and field team. 

By Greg Bates

Contributing writer 

Both the Akron-Westfield golf teams carried momentum from a solid regular season into the postseason.