Athletics

🎉 Regional Cross Country Qualifiers! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ We’re proud to announce that the following athletes have qualified for Regionals and will compete next Saturday at Tiffin! GIRLS • Kali Sprow • Linley Clark BOYS • Dylan Shook • Issac Kennedy • Chase Riley

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ District Cross Country Meet Tomorrow at Leaders Farm! 🌽

🎟 Tickets must be purchased online at: OHSAA.org/Tickets
❌ No cash sales will be accepted at the gate!

⏰ Race Times:
• Girls Race – 9:00 AM
• Boys Race – 9:40 AM

Come out and support our runners! 💙💛

📣 Volleyball Sectional Finals – Tomorrow! 🏐

Our Lady Pilots are headed to the Sectional Finals!

📅 When: Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Miller City High School
🆚 Opponent: Ottoville

🎟️ Tickets:
Available online at OHSAA.org/Tickets or purchased at the gate.

🚗 Parking & Entry:
Please refer to the attached map for designated parking areas and entrances.

🎥 Can’t make it?
Watch the game live on NFHS Network!

Let’s pack the gym and cheer loud — Go Pilots!

🔥 Milestone Alert!

Last week, Pilot libero Makayla Sierra crossed the 1,000 career digs mark and also set a new school record with 38 digs in a single match vs. Wayne Trace!

What an incredible achievement — congratulations! 💙🏐💛
#PilotPride #RecordBreaker

Girls Sectional Tennis at UNOH Doubles Mohr/ Ensign advance to round of 16 Doubles Manon/Hibbard advance to round of 16 Singles Sparks, Sheets, Epple fall in round of 32

🎀 Volley for a Cure – Pink Out Paradise! 🎀
Ayersville vs Patrick Henry
Freshman game starts at 4:45pm

Ayersville students get FREE admission when you wear PINK this Thursday at The Hangar! Come support a great cause and show your Pilot pride! 💗

🎉 Congratulations to Senior setter Allison Eldridge who surpassed 1,000 career assists tonight in our 3-0 sweep over Hicksville! 👏 An incredible milestone for an outstanding player — way to go! 🩵🏐💛 #PilotPride

🚨 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/