Tag: James A. Garfield High School

The Garfield G-Men have experienced some turbulence in the final innings of several games this season, with each of their last two losses occurring in the final inning. Despite another rocky seventh inning, the G-Men defeated Portage County rival Rootstown 6-3 last Saturday afternoon at Garrettsville. “I thought that Rootstown...

Having only graduated one letter winner from last year, the Crestwood Red Devil girls’ track team had high hopes to hit the ground running. The Red Devils accomplished that feat by winning the fifth annual William E. Fisher Invitational title by scoring 99 points last Friday evening at Cardinal’s...

Although the Garfield G-Men baseball team cruised through the first four frames, their lead was cut to one run after a two-run fifth inning by Bristol. The G-Men responded by scoring six runs in the final two innings, defeating Bristol 9-2 in the season opener last Saturday afternoon at...

After a dazzling performance at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III district meet last year which included the Garfield G-Men girls’ team capturing the district banner, the G-Men return this year aiming to build on last season’s momentum. “I think we have a great group coming in this...

James A. Garfield High School’s technology students are making a difference in the community by offering tech support to local senior citizens. As part of an ongoing initiative, these students have dedicated their time and expertise to helping seniors navigate the digital world, assisting with smartphones, tablets, and computers. The...

The last time the Garfield G-Men’s baseball team faced serious doubts before the beginning of the season was two years ago and they finished with a 21-7 record. With some big holes to fill in the wake of graduating some key contributors, the G-Men will once again fight to...

After a four-year stretch of memorable performances at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state tournament, it was a quiet weekend for the Garfield G-Men wrestling team. Junior 113-pound Camron Lewicki went 0-2 while sophomore 138-pound Landon Andel posted a 1-2 record last weekend at The Ohio...

As young as the Garfield G-Men wrestling team is this season, they still were an experienced squad. That experience showed as the G-Men qualified two wrestlers to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state tournament with sophomore 138-pound Landon Andel finishing as the runner-up and junior 113-pound...

Although it was a small Garfield G-Men wrestling squad at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III sectional tournament last Saturday, the G-Men wrestlers who did compete made the most of their opportunities. Of its eight wrestlers, Garfield qualified five to the district tournament and had two become...

It truly was the perfect week for the Garfield G-Men girls’ bowling team. After snagging a team berth in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II district tournament and wrapping up a perfect conference record, the G-Men took first place at the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference tournament by...

The James A. Garfield High School Musical Theatre department is preparing to bring the hit musical Mamma Mia! to the stage this spring, promising audiences an energetic and fun-filled performance featuring ABBA’s greatest hits. Meanwhile, the JAG Choir is looking forward to an exciting trip to New York City...

It was not ideal that the Garfield G-Men wrestling team could only fill eight weight classes at the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference tournament. Despite relinquishing the MVAC banner to Portage County rival Ravenna Southeast, the G-Men crowned two champions to finish second with a team score of 164 points...

Congratulations to the Lady G-Men bowlers on finishing 2nd at Monday’s Sectional Championships! The girls will compete at next weekend’s District Championships at Rosewood Lanes!

Senior Preston Gedeon has etched his name in Garfield basketball history, becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer. Entering the game needing 21 points to surpass the previous record of 1,325, Gedeon wasted no time, achieving the milestone by halftime. He finished the night with a career-high 40 points, setting...

As the 2025 bowling season progresses, both Garfield’s boys' and girls' teams have demonstrated hard work, skill, and camaraderie, with both squads facing their fair share of challenges and triumphs. For many of the bowlers, including senior Jayden Saylor and sophomore Sierra Foy, joining the team was a natural fit....

On Tuesday, February 11th, a group of talented and enthusiastic James A. Garfield High School students will host a special event at the Garrettsville Library to assist senior citizens with all their technology needs. This fantastic initiative will run from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Do you have questions about...

Dual meets have not been the strength of the Garfield G-Men’s wrestling team this season as they have the lacked the ability to fill every weight class. Even with a short-handed squad, the G-Men spoiled Berkshire’s senior night by edging the Badgers 32-28 Wednesday evening in Burton. “They wrestled well,”...

James A. Garfield High School honored five individuals during its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, Feb. 7, at the JAG Fieldhouse. The event took place during the G-Men boys’ basketball game against the Brookfield Warriors, recognizing alumni for their athletic achievements and contributions to the school...

The Cardinal Huskies girls’ basketball team’s resurgence continues to take them to new heights. The Huskies captured a nail-biting 42-38 victory against Garfield for their third straight victory last Saturday afternoon in Middlefield. “This is a very huge win for them,” Cardinal Coach Kim Domen said. “I don’t think a...

The James A. Garfield High School Concert Choir took center stage on January 28, 2025, for their Solo & Ensemble Concert at the Iva Walker Auditorium. Under the direction of Mr. Joel Logan, with support from Ms. Tori Mateos, student teacher from Kent State University, and Mr. John Eley,...

In the midst of a three-game losing streak, the Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team had gotten away from their offensive identity. The G-Men halted their losing skid when the offense woke up in the second half to beat Portage County and Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier rival Ravenna...

The Garfield G-Men boys’ basketball team has proven that they are not one-dimensional. They showed their versatility once again when they overpowered Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier foe Crestview 60-35 last Thursday evening in Richland County. “I told the guys after the game that we did not play anywhere...

While the Garfield G-Men wrestling team may not have the quantity of wrestlers that other teams have, they still have plenty of quality wrestlers. The G-Men proved that when junior 113-pound Camron Lewicki and 138-pound sophomore Landon Andel each captured championships to lead the G-Men to take fifth place...

Last season, the Garfield G-Men girls’ basketball team experienced their worst season in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier since joining it in the 2020-21 season. The G-Men’s hope to turn things around this year is already off to a good start as they stifled MVAC Grey Tier...

The Portage County Senior Board proudly recognizes Sophia Wood of Waterloo High School and Oliver May of James A. Garfield High School as the Students of the Month for November 2024. These students exemplify academic excellence, community engagement, and unwavering leadership. Waterloo senior Sophia Wood’s dedication to education and her...

The Garfield G-Men’s first attempt at overtaking Berkshire for the lead in the third quarter of their basketball game against the Badgers may not have been successful but they were not discouraged. Garfield took control in the fourth quarter, overcoming a double-digit deficit to edge the Badgers 72-65 last...

For the last five years, the Garfield G-Men wrestling team has benefited by having leaders in the wrestling room in standout wrestlers Hunter Andel and Keeegan Sell. With both wrestlers now having graduated, the G-Men are ready to usher in a new wave of talent for the upcoming season. “I...