Start Spartans

Here’s the information for the state playoff game this Friday at Reynoldsburg High School at 7:00…Go Spartans!

On a night perfect for high school football, the Start Spartans started out fast and held off a mini rally by the Woodward Polar Bears to secure their 20th straight city league victory and 4th straight outright league championship. Caleb Coyne tossed 3 touchdowns to Alex Perry, Legend Tucker and Kenny Franklin to gain a

Congratulations to head coach Shaun Dryden who was named the City League Co-Coach of the Year. Coach Dryden led the Lady Spartans to a 14-7 overall record (12-0 in the CL), the City League title and the first sectional win in many years at Start High School. Great going Coach Dryden!

Congratulations to junior Alasia Easley who was selected for the second year in a row as the City League Volleyball Player of the Year. She also won the honor as a sophomore. Senior Tamea Coleman joined her on the 1st team as well. Emily Marsh and Abbey Swartzfager were selected to the 2nd team All-City.

Episode 7, The Week of Champions, is now available at iTunes or direct download. Five of our Spartan teams won City Championships this week! We talk to football coach Corey Pargo, junior Spartan volleyball coach Raychelle Skibinski, and two-time City League girls’ soccer player of the year Taylor Jagielski.

The Lady Spartans of Start defeated the Lady Spartans of Lima Senior last night to gain their first sectional victory in quite some time…history books do not show when the last time the Lady Spartans of Start won a sectional tournament match. After winning the first set 25-21, Lima Senior gained control of the match

Senior Taylor Jagielski gained another honor by being named the offensive Player of the Year in girls soccer. She also holds the school record for goals scored. Joining her on the first team for offense was Paula Flores. Ava Ersig and Ra’Staysa Hampton were both named to the first team for defense. Sydney Hessler, Serenity

Congratulations to senior Jake Baumgartner on being named the Offensive Player of the Year for the Toledo City League in boys soccer. Baumgartner also set the school record for goals scored in his career. Joining him on the first team for offense was senior Lukas Briggs. Dominick Scott (Player of the Year for Defense) and

Led by the the top two finishers, Amari Franklin (1st place) and Lexi Tafelski (2nd place), the Lady Spartans came out victorious on a chilly morning at Collins Park Golf Course. Hasia Mack finished in 4th place while Da’mya Westbrook came in 7th place. Cierra Fizer and Cara Wright also placed on 2nd team All-City.

The 1978 City Championship football team returned to their alma mater on Friday night and were recognized for their accomplishments during that magical season. Despite losing to Bowsher in the regular season, the Spartans returned the favor in the Shoe Bowl played on the campus of the University of Toledo at the Glass Bowl. They