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UPDATE: The team’s infield practice will start at 10:23 AM. Let’s get there early to cheer them on as they take the field!

🐾KRHS Athletics | 🥎 STATE FINALS BOUND! 🥎

The Kenton Ridge Cougar Softball Team is headed to the OHSAA State Championship Game after a thrilling 5-3 victory over Mogadore Field in the state semifinals! 💛🤎

This team continues to make history, and now there’s just one game left.

📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Firestone Stadium

Let’s pack the stands and turn Akron brown and gold! Bring the energy, bring the noise, and help cheer on the Kenton Ridge Softball team as they compete for another state title! 🐾🥎

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets

See you in Akron. Let’s finish the job! 💛🤎

✈️ NEHS Athletics | Annalee Williams Soars to a Top-5 Finish at State 🏅

✈️🏅 Congratulations to Northeastern freshman Annalee Williams on an incredible performance at the Division IV State Track & Field Championships!

In her first trip to the state meet, Annalee soared to a 5th-place finish in the high jump, clearing 5’4” to earn a spot on the podium among Ohio’s best.

As if a top-five finish in the state wasn’t impressive enough, her jump also tied the Northeastern High School record of 5’4”, matching the mark set by Lynette Dickerson in 1984.

From takeoff to landing, Annalee put together a remarkable season, and this state finish was the perfect way to cap it off. The future is bright for this Jet, and we can’t wait to see how high she’ll fly over the next three years.

Congratulations, Annalee! ❤️💛✈️

🐾💛🤎 GO COUGARS! 🤎💛🐾

Can’t make it to today’s Division IV State Semifinal game in person? You can still be part of the action and cheer on the Cougars from wherever you are!

Today’s game will be streamed live through the NFHS Network. By purchasing a subscription, you’ll be able to watch every pitch, hit, and big moment as Kenton Ridge takes the state stage at 3 p.m.

Whether you’re at work, at home, or on the road, Cougar Nation can still come together to support this special team as they continue their postseason journey.

🎥 Watch live: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com

🥎🐾 NELSD Community, Let's Pack the Stands! 🤎💛❤️

On Friday, the Kenton Ridge Lady Cougars will take the field at Firestone Stadium in the OHSAA State Semifinals, and we'd love to see our NELSD community there cheering them on! 👏🥎

Opportunities like this don't come around every day. For our student-athletes, running onto the field at Firestone Stadium is a moment they'll remember for the rest of their lives. For our families, students, staff, alumni, and community members, it's a chance to be part of something truly special. 🐾🤎💛❤️

The team will take the field for infield practice at 2:23 p.m., and it would mean the world to our players to see a sea of Cougar fans there to welcome them onto the field. 📣

📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 3:00 p.m.
📍 Firestone Stadium | Akron

Whether you've followed this team all season or you're simply looking to support Kenton Ridge Softball, grab your brown and gold and make the trip to Akron!

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets

Let's show these young ladies how proud we are of everything they've accomplished. 🐾🥎💛

💬 Tag a friend, make your plans, and we'll see you at Firestone!

🥎🐾 NELSD Community, Let's Pack the Stands! 🤎💛❤️

On Friday, the Kenton Ridge Lady Cougars will take the field at Firestone Stadium in the OHSAA State Semifinals, and we'd love to see our NELSD community there cheering them on! 👏🥎

Opportunities like this don't come around every day. For our student-athletes, running onto the field at Firestone Stadium is a moment they'll remember for the rest of their lives. For our families, students, staff, alumni, and community members, it's a chance to be part of something truly special. 🐾🤎💛❤️

The team will take the field for infield practice at 2:23 p.m., and it would mean the world to our players to see a sea of Cougar fans there to welcome them onto the field. 📣

📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 3:00 p.m.
📍 Firestone Stadium | Akron

Whether you've followed this team all season or you're simply looking to support Kenton Ridge Softball, grab your brown and gold and make the trip to Akron!

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets

Let's show these young ladies how proud we are of everything they've accomplished. 🐾🥎💛

💬 Tag a friend, make your plans, and we'll see you at Firestone!

🏆✈️🐾 This Week in NELSD Athletics 🐾✈️🏆

It's a big week for our Jets and Cougars as they compete on some of Ohio's biggest stages! 👏

⚾ 𝙆𝙍𝙃𝙎 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡
📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 2:00 PM -Regional Semifinal vs. Vandalia Butler
📍 Miami University Hayden Park | Oxford

✈️ 𝙉𝙀𝙃𝙎 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠 & 𝙁𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙
Annalee Williams | OHSAA State Championships
📅 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 2:25 PM - 🏃‍♀️ 300 Meter Hurdles Semifinals

📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 9:30 AM - 🏅 High Jump
⏰ 3:10 PM - 🏃‍♀️ 300 Meter Hurdles Finals*
📍 Jesse Owens Stadium

🐾 𝙆𝙍𝙃𝙎 𝙎𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡
📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 3:00 PM - OHSAA State Semifinal vs. Mogadore Field
📍 Firestone Stadium | Akron

🐾 𝙆𝙍𝙃𝙎 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠 & 𝙁𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙
Elliot Everhart | OHSAA State Championships
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9:30 AM - 🏅 Pole Vault
📍 Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium

🎟️ Planning to cheer them on in person? Tickets are available at www.OHSAA.org.

👏 Join us in wishing our athletes the best of luck as they represent Jet Nation and Cougar Nation this week!

💬 Drop a ❤️💛 for our Jets and a 🐾 for our Cougars in the comments!

*If qualified from Thursday's semifinals.

🐾KRHS Athletics | State Bound! 🏃‍♀️✨

The exciting postseason moments keep coming for NELSD athletics! ✈️🐾

Congratulations to Kenton Ridge Freshman Elliot Everhart, who has qualified for the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships in the pole vault! 👏🎉

After a tremendous season and a strong performance at regionals, Elliot has earned the opportunity to compete among the best in Ohio at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on Saturday, June 6. Her event is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. 🏟️

From clearing bar after bar to reaching new heights all season long, Elliot has shown incredible determination, focus, and Cougar pride. 🐾💪

We're so proud of this outstanding accomplishment and can't wait to cheer her on at state!

💬 Help us wish Elliot good luck by dropping a 🐾 or 🎉 in the comments!

🥎🐾 KRHS Athletics | 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏 🔥

The big nights for NELSD athletics just keep coming! ✈️🐾

With a 7-1 Regional Final victory over Cleves Taylor, the Kenton Ridge Lady Cougars are Regional Champions for the third straight season and are headed back to the OHSAA State Semifinals! 👏🏆🥎

The Cougars will continue their pursuit of another state title on Friday at 3:00 p.m. when they take on Mogadore Field. 💪🥎

This team continues to represent Kenton Ridge with determination, grit, and championship-level play. We can't wait to see what they do next! 🐾❤️

🎥 Be sure to check out WDTN's feature on the Lady Cougars, put together by KRHS Class of 2015 graduate Matt Channels, and show your support for these amazing student-athletes! Watch here 👉️ https://youtu.be/YjBhrKz5TPA?si=3KZ4qSm5WPYxSh4o

💬 Help us wish the Lady Cougars good luck as they head back to state!

⚾🐾 KRHS Athletics | District Champions! 🏆

The postseason momentum continues for NELSD athletics... ✈️🐾

The Kenton Ridge Cougars are District Champions after a dominant 8-0 victory over Bellbrook! 🔥⚾

With the win, the Cougars punched their ticket to the Regional Semifinals and will take the field Tuesday, June 2, at Miami University in Oxford.

From the first pitch to the final out, this team has continued to compete, grow, and represent Cougar Nation with pride. 👏🐾

Congratulations to our players, coaches, and supporters on an outstanding postseason accomplishment!

💬 Help us congratulate the Cougars in the comments and wish them luck in the next round!

👀 Stay tuned... we've got one more postseason celebration coming your way later today!

✈️ NEHS Athletics | State Bound! 🏃‍♀️🔥

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙀𝙇𝙎𝘿 𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨! ✈️🐾

Northeastern Freshman Annalee Williams is headed to the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships after another high-flying performance!! 👏🏅

Annalee will compete in the 300-meter hurdles and high jump at the state meet on June 4-5. She'll race in the 300-meter hurdle preliminaries on Thursday before returning Friday to compete in the high jump and, if she advances, the hurdle finals.

As if qualifying for state wasn't enough, Annalee soared past her own school record in the 300-meter hurdles for the THIRD time this season! 🤯🔥

Congratulations, Annalee! Jet Nation is cheering you on as you take flight at the state championships. ❤️💛

💬 Drop a ✈️ in the comments to wish Annalee good luck at state!

👀 And stay tuned... there was plenty more excitement across NELSD athletics tonight, and we'll be sharing more tomorrow! 🐾🥎⚾

🎉 Big Leadership News for the Cougars & Jets! 🎉

NELSD is thrilled to announce three administrative appointments for the 2026-2027 school year, pending board approval at our June 29th meeting!

✈️ Mr. Rob Shaffer returns home to Northeastern Elementary School as principal! A 30-year NELSD veteran, Shaffer began his career teaching at South Vienna in 1995 before spending over a decade as assistant principal at South Vienna Middle School. He has served as principal at Northridge/Kenton Ridge Elementary since 2011, and now brings all of that experience, insight, and yes, his signature bow tie 🎀 back to the Jets community where it all started.

🐾 Mrs. Alicia Anstine has been promoted to principal at Kenton Ridge Elementary School! After a standout year as assistant principal at KRES, Anstine—a proud Kenton Ridge alum—steps into the principal role, bringing nearly two decades of early childhood experience, a warm and caring presence, and deep roots in the Cougar community. Her kids, Ava and Graham, are Cougars too! 🐾

🐾 Mrs. Lindsay Heintz joins the Kenton Ridge Elementary administrative team as assistant principal! A KRHS Class of 2007 graduate with 14+ years of classroom experience, Heintz has been teaching math and science at Kenton Ridge Middle School since 2021. She and her husband Brad, also a proud 2007 Cougar and our newly named KRHS Athletic Director, are raising the next generation of Cougars, Ellie and Cooper! 🐾

These appointments reflect our continued commitment to strong, student-centered leadership across both campuses.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Shaffer, Mrs. Anstine, and Mrs. Heintz on these well-deserved appointments! 🚀