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New divisional breakdowns for fall sports were announced on Thursday, and every Shelby County team will be in a new division.

Jackson Center center fielder McKinley Reichert, left, celebrates with Avery Jackson after scoring a run against Botkins during a Shelby County Athletic League game on Wednesday at Botkins Community Park. The Tigers scored four runs in the top of the ninth to earn a 12-8 victory in extra innings. Reichert was 3 for 5 with 7 RBIs; she hit one home run and one double. Jackson, a shortstop, drew three walks and scored three runs. Paige Geuy was 2 for 4 with two doubles, Maryn Ludwig was 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs and Riley Barhorst was 2 for 5. Peyton Platfoot was 3 for 5 for Botkins while Maddi Frey was 2 for 4 with 6 RBIs, one triple, one double and one walk. Ella Brown was 2 for 4 with a triple. There were a combined 22 hits, 10 errors and eight walks in the game.

Fort Loramie and Russia earned the highest seeds of any area softball quad, and Botkins and Houston also earned top 10 seeds in the 21-team Dayton Division IV sectional.

ANNA — Anna faced several strong opponents to start the season and struggled early, but the experience appears to have been beneficial.

ST. HENRY — After losing three close games the previous week, Fort Loramie closed out a strong week by hanging on to earn a close win on Saturday.

Lehman Catholic sophomore outfielder Melani Karn dives into second as Covington’s Ava Hartwig attempts to tag her during a Three Rivers Conference game on Friday in Sidney. The Buccaneers, which are in second place in league standings, scored two runs in the top of the seventh and handed the Cavaliers a 6-5 loss. Lehman, which has won two of its last four games, dropped to 4-9 overall and 2-7 in TRC play with the defeat. Karn was 3 for 4 and scored two runs. Miley Heffelfinger, a junior, was 2 for 4 with a double.

No divisional or regional assignments changed for Shelby County football teams when the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its breakdowns for 2024 on Thursday.

FAIRBORN — Sidney’s appearance in the Reds Futures High School Showcase on Thursday didn’t go as planned, but it didn’t detract from what was been a good week.

ScoresBroadcast.com is on the scene of a headliner baseball tilt on Saturday when unbeaten Coldwater, ranked first in the state in Division III, travels to Russia, the D-IV state champ two years ago and state finalist last season.

SIDNEY — It’s been a learning experience for Sidney this season. The Yellow Jackets have many new players, all new pitchers and a new coach, Trevor Nenninger.