Athletics

🚨 Update for Tonight’s Game 🚨 Due to technical difficulties, the NFHS livestream will not be available. 📺 Please tune in and catch all the action on DCTV at the link below: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/ImObGtkLncs?feature=shared

🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Night – Friday at Ayersville 🇺🇸

Join us tomorrow night as we honor all active service members and veterans with FREE admission.

✨ At 6:30 PM, we will hold a special bench dedication in memory of Ayersville alumnus and Veteran, Chad Giesige along the walkway from the concession stand to the grandstands.

🏟️ Gates open at 5:30 PM
🏈 Pilots vs. Fairview – Kickoff at 7:00 PM

💛💙 Thank you to all who have sacrificed for our freedom!

🚨 Ayersville Athletic Hall of Fame Induction – 2025 Class 🚨

Join us as we honor this year’s inductees into the Ayersville Athletic Hall of Fame:

🏆 Chad Reineke (Class of 2000) – 3-sport athlete, MLB pitcher, Miami University standout
🏆 Jeff Brown (Class of 1977) – State Champion runner, NCAA D-I All-American at BGSU
🏆 Coach Doug Johnston – 40 years of coaching, 21 Individual State Champions, State Championship team coach
🏆 1961–62 Boys Basketball Team – 20-0 season, State Final Four, AP Class A #1 in Ohio

📅 Induction Ceremony
📍 Ayersville Cafeteria
🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🍴 Dinner: 6:30 PM
🎤 Ceremony: 7:00 PM

🎟 Tickets: $30 Individual | $55 for Two
Available in the Athletic Office or by calling 419-395-1111

🎉 All inductees will also be recognized at the Friday Night Football Game (Sept. 26) between the 1st & 2nd quarters!

💛💙 Come celebrate the history, tradition, and excellence of Pilot athletics!

🏈 It’s Game Day, Pilots! 🏈
Join us for our first home football game tonight!

📍 2 Ticket Gates – Open at 5:30pm
🎟️ Adults: $8 | Students: $6
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents Night – Begins at 6:00pm
⏰ Kickoff – 7:00pm

🍧 Snow Cones & 50/50 – Music Boosters
🌭 FFA – Famous Sausages
🍪 Crumbl Cookies – International Trip Fundraiser
🥤 Concession Stand – Fully Stocked!

Come hungry, cheer loud, and support your Pilots! 💙💛
Go Pilots! ✈️

📣 Schedule Update:
Tomorrow’s JV Football Game will now kick off at 9:00 AM.

Come out early and cheer on our Pilots! 💙💛🏈

We were proud to recognize both Coach Bill Zartman and Kendra Waldron at this past Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting. 🥎

They were honored with their Crescent-News Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards for softball. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Go Pilots! 💙💛

🎟 All-Sports Passes On Sale Now! 🎟
Available in the Athletic Office

🏠 Family Pass – $300
👤 Adult Individual – $100
🎓 Student Individual – $70

📅 Don’t miss a single game – get yours today! 🩵💛

📣 Meet the Fall Sports Teams 📣
📅 Friday, August 15
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 The Hangar
Come out and support your Ayersville Pilots as we introduce all our fall sports teams! 🩵💛🩵 Let’s pack the Hangar and show our school spirit! 🩵
#PilotPride #AyersvilleAthletics #FallSportsKickoff

📣 Schedule Update – Varsity Football 🏈
This Saturday’s Home Scrimmage vs. Hilltop & Toledo Christian (8/9) at Craig McCord Field has been moved to a 9:00 AM kickoff (previously 11:00 AM).

📍 Craig McCord Field – Ayersville
🕘 New Start Time: 9:00 AM

Come out and support the Pilots as they gear up for the season! 💪🩵💛 #PilotPride #AyersvilleFootball

📣 Coaching Announcement
After 8 memorable seasons, Coach Zartman is stepping down as Head Coach of Ayersville Softball.

Under his leadership, the program achieved:
🏆 1 GMC Championship
🥎 3 District Runner-Up finishes
🔥 2025 Regional Runner-Up — one of the best seasons in school history!

We thank Coach for his dedication, leadership, and impact on our players and community.

Thank you, Coach Zartman! 💙💛
#ThankYouCoach #PilotPride #GoPilots #AyersvilleSoftball

📣 Attention Junior High Students! 🏈
Interested in playing JH Football this season?
Practice starts this week! Must have sports physical completed prior to practicing
📅 Monday–Friday
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Come ready to work, learn, and be part of something great! 💪
Let’s go Pilots! 💙💛

#AyersvilleFootball #PilotPride #JHFootball #GoPilots

🏃‍♂️💨 Ayersville Cross Country Spirit Wear is HERE! 💙💛
Show your Pilot Pride and gear up for the 2025 Cross Country season!
Shop now for apparel and fan gear for athletes, families, and supporters.

🛒 Order at: https://ayersvillecrosscountry2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

🏈🎾🏐⛳ Fall Sports Gear Stores Are Now Open!
Show your school pride and gear up for the season! 💪 Order your official team apparel today for Tennis, Volleyball, Football, and Golf! Don’t wait — stores close soon!

🛒 Order Here:
🎾 Tennis: https://higbea.chipply.com/ahstennis2025/
🏐 Volleyball: https://higbea.chipply.com/ahsvolleyball2025/?action=viewall
🏈 Football: https://higbea.chipply.com/ahsfootball2025/?action=viewall
⛳ Golf: https://higbea.chipply.com/ahsgolf2025/

🍕🏀 Pizza for a Purpose! 🏀🍕 Support our girls' basketball team tomorrow, June 11th, at Pizza Hut! Join us from 4 PM - 8 PM for dine-in or carry-out. Just mention this flyer, and 20% of your pre-tax bill will directly benefit the team! It's an easy way to enjoy delicious pizza and help our athletes. 📍 Pizza Hut 1133 N. Clinton St. Defiance 🗓️ Wednesday, June 11th ⏰ 4 PM - 8 PM

The Lady Pilots fall in be Regional Final 7-1 to Mohawk and finish the season as Regional Runner-ups! What a great season ladies. We are so proud of you! 🩵💛✈️

🎉 Regional Finals – Let’s Go! 🥎👟 Good Luck to theGirls 4x100m Relay Team at Fostoria tonight at 6:55 PM! 🏃‍♀️💨 🎟 Tickets available online or at the gate. Good luck to our Softball team as they take on Mohawk at 5 PM @ BGSU! 💪 🎟 Tickets must be purchased online: ohsaa.org/tickets

Congratulations to our Girls 4x100 Team for qualifying for the finals on Friday at Fostoria! Way to go Lanie, Brooklyn, Jazlyn, and Gretchen! Brooklyn narrowly misses the 100m dash final on Friday. 🩵💛✈️

Pilots Win Pilots Win!!! Ayersville Defeats Tiffin-Calvert 2-1 and advance to the Regional Final on Friday at 5pm vs Mohawk

🎉 Regional Semis Today! Let’s Go Pilots! 💪 🥎 Softball vs. Tiffin Calvert 📍 BGSU 🕔 5:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets available online only at OHSAA.org/tickets 🏃‍♂️ Track & Field 📍 Fostoria 🕕 Running events start at 6:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets available with cash at the gate or online

🎽 Regional Track & Field @ Fostoria | 6 PM Good luck to our Girls 4x100M Relay Team and Brooklyn in the 100M Dash tomorrow! 💪🔥 🎟 Tickets: Pay cash at the gate or purchase online at ohsaa.org/tickets 🚗 Parking: $5 CASH ONLY Let’s go show our support! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ #TrackAndField #RegionalMeet #GoTeam