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BASEBALL DEFEATS LOVELAND

BASEBALL DEFEATS LOVELAND

Posted on: May 20, 2026

REGULAR SEASON FINALE FRIDAY East Baseball continued their winning ways on Tuesday, shutting out Loveland 5-0. No details of the game were provided. The Hawks (18-7, 14-4) play their regular-season finale on Friday at Little Miami. East enters postseason

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BOYS LAX FALLS TO MASON IN POSTSEASON

BOYS LAX FALLS TO MASON IN POSTSEASON

Posted on: May 20, 2026

East Boys LAX saw their 2026 season come to a close on Monday, 5/18, with a 17-4 loss to Mason. The Hawks battled, but the Comets had too much firepower. No other details available.

East finishes with a respectful record of 9-9 overall and 6-4 in the GMC (3rd place).

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BASEBALL SWEEPS THE FIREBIRDS!

BASEBALL SWEEPS THE FIREBIRDS!

Posted on: May 19, 2026

Lakota East Thunderhawks edged out district rival Lakota West Firebirds 5–4 to complete a season sweep of the Firebirds in 2026 GMC play. East built an early 3–0 lead through four innings before West rallied with four runs in the fifth to briefly

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SOFTBALL ADVANCES OVER MND!

SOFTBALL ADVANCES OVER MND!

Posted on: May 19, 2026

HAWKS IN DISTRICT FINAL ON WEDNESDAY! East Softball routed Colerain on Sunday, 11-1, to advance in the first round of the postseason. No details were provided. The Hawks advance to the District Final slated for Wednesday, 5/20, 5:00 at Mason. Their

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BOYS TENNIS--VASS ADVANCES TO DISTRICT!

BOYS TENNIS--VASS ADVANCES TO DISTRICT!

Posted on: May 19, 2026

  Lakota East Thunderhawks advanced one player into the District round of the OHSAA State Tennis Tournament over the weekend, highlighted by a marathon performance from senior Ethan Vass. Vass competed for more than five hours on Saturday and

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BOYS VOLLEYBALL SPIKES THE COMETS!

BOYS VOLLEYBALL SPIKES THE COMETS!

Posted on: May 19, 2026

East Volleyball advanced to the second round of the Regional Tournament on Friday, defeating a stubborn Mason team by scores of 25-21, 25-20, 25-22. No other details have been provided. Next up for East VB (21-3) is a Regional Semi-Final match at St. Xavier

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GIRLS LAX SMASHES MND TO ADVANCE!

GIRLS LAX SMASHES MND TO ADVANCE!

Posted on: May 19, 2026

HAWKS VS. PANTHERS ON WEDNESDAY

East Girls Lacrosse took down Mount Notre Dame on Friday, 13-2, to advance in the postseason! No details of the match have been provided.

The LadyHawks (12-6) play at Springboro (#1 seed) on Wednesday, 5/20 at 7:00 pm. for a Regional Quarterfinal matchup.

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EAST ATHLETICS FINISHES SECOND IN GMC ALL SPORTS STANDINGS FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR

EAST ATHLETICS FINISHES SECOND IN GMC ALL SPORTS STANDINGS FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR

Posted on: May 19, 2026

The 2025-2026 school year proved to be another outstanding campaign for Lakota East Athletics as the Thunderhawks finished second overall in the prestigious Greater Miami Conference (GMC) All Sports Award standings for the second consecutive season. Lakota

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Putters Athlete of the Week

Putters Athlete of the Week

Posted on: May 14, 2026
El Caporal Team of the Week

El Caporal Team of the Week

Posted on: May 14, 2026
SOFTBALL CLAIMS 2026 GMC CHAMPIONSHIP

SOFTBALL CLAIMS 2026 GMC CHAMPIONSHIP

Posted on: May 13, 2026

The Lakota East Thunderhawks are the 2026 Greater Miami Conference Softball Champions, securing the program’s fourth overall GMC title and first league championship since 2019. The Hawks go 16-1 in the GMC with their only loss coming at the hands of Oak

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BASEBALL DEFEATS MIDDIES

BASEBALL DEFEATS MIDDIES

Posted on: May 13, 2026

HAWKS HOST FIREBIRDS TONIGHT! East Baseball continued its winning ways last Monday, defeating Middletown 16-1. No details available yet. Next up, our Hawks (15-7, 12-4) host district rival Lakota West TODAY, 5/13. GO HAWKS BEAT WEST! The Hawks are the #9

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BOYS TENNIS 3RD IN GMC!

BOYS TENNIS 3RD IN GMC!

Posted on: May 13, 2026

HAWKS AT SECTIONAL TODAY AND FRIDAY! Lakota East Tennis finished 3rd overall in the GMC tournament last Saturday.  The Hawks finished 3rd at every position.  Ethan Vass defeated Josef Alkuino of Fairfield 8-4 in the 3rd Place

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GIRLS LAX DEFEATS FAIRFIELD

GIRLS LAX DEFEATS FAIRFIELD

Posted on: May 13, 2026

FIRST TOURNEY MATCH FRIDAY! East Girls LAX defeated Fairfield 9-3 last Monday for their regular-season finale. The Lady Hawks finish a respectful third overall (8-4) in the GMC this season. No details are available yet. East Girls (11-6) are the #10 seed in

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Nikki Drew Returns to the Nest

Nikki Drew Returns to the Hawks Nest

Posted on: May 6, 2026

Lakota East High School has announced the return of a familiar and accomplished leader, as Nikki Drew has been named head coach of the Thunderhawks’ girls basketball program (pending BOE approval). Drew replaces Dan Wallace, who recently accepted an

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BOYS VOLLEYBALL CLAIMS THIRD STRAIGHT GMC CHAMPIONSHIP, 24-0 SINCE 2023!

BOYS VOLLEYBALL CLAIMS THIRD STRAIGHT GMC CHAMPIONSHIP, 24-0 SINCE 2023!

Posted on: May 6, 2026

      Lakota East secured its third consecutive GMC Championship dominantly, sweeping Hamilton in straight sets (25-4, 25-5, 25-6) to cap off a perfect 8-0 conference season. Over the past three seasons, East has not lost a GMC match, going

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BASEBALL EARNS THREE STRAIGHT WINS OVER PRINCETON AND SYCAMORE

BASEBALL EARNS THREE STRAIGHT WINS OVER PRINCETON AND SYCAMORE

Posted on: May 6, 2026

The Lakota East Thunderhawks put together a strong three-game stretch recently, earning wins over Princeton and Sycamore behind dominant pitching, timely hitting, and flawless defense. Lakota East earned a 5-3 victory over Princeton on Monday, 4/27. After

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SOFTBALL CONTINUES DOMINANT RUN WITH THREE WINS

SOFTBALL CONTINUES DOMINANT RUN WITH THREE WINS

Posted on: May 6, 2026

Lakota East continued its impressive season with three decisive wins over Princeton, Mason, and Middletown, powered by dominant pitching and a high-powered offense. The Thunderhawks opened the stretch by completing a suspended game with an 11-0 win over

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BOYS TENNIS CONTINUES STRONG SEASON

BOYS TENNIS CONTINUES STRONG SEASON

Posted on: May 6, 2026

East Boys Tennis dominated Middletown 5-0 on Monday, 4/27. ------------ The Hawks had strong play on every court on Tuesday, 4/28, but fell to a talented Mason team 4-1.  Ethan and Mercer teamed up together for the first time this year at first doubles

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BOYS TRACK LOVELAND/WAYNE RESULTS

BOYS TRACK LOVELAND/WAYNE RESULTS

Posted on: May 6, 2026

The boys' team put together a strong showing at the Loveland Invite on Friday, 5/1, with solid depth across sprints, distance, and the field events. In the sprints, Freddie Washington doubled up with consistent performances, running 12.41 in the 100 meters

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GIRLS TRACK LOVELAND/WAYNE RESULTS

GIRLS TRACK LOVELAND/WAYNE RESULTS

Posted on: May 6, 2026

The East Girls Track team competed at the Loveland Invite on Friday, 5/1, highlighted by event wins, relay success, and standout field efforts. Sprint action was led by Arianna Spangler, who ran 13.71 in the 100 meters, while Kaylin Tate followed with a

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BOYS LAX 2-1 IN RECENT MATCHES

BOYS LAX 2-1 IN RECENT MATCHES

Posted on: May 6, 2026

  East Boys Lacrosse recently went 2-1 over the last several days. They lost a tough match to Oak Hills on Tuesday, 4/28, by a score of 11-8. ------------ On Friday, 5/1, they rebounded, smashing Fairfield 21-1. ----------- The Hawks defeated

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GIRLS LAX DEFEATS OAK HILLS AND WYOMING

GIRLS LAX DEFEATS OAK HILLS AND WYOMING

Posted on: May 6, 2026

The Lady Hawk Laxers dominated Oak Hills on Tuesday, 4/28, by a score of 14-3. ------------------ On Thursday, 4/30, they earned another big win over Wyoming by a 12-9 score. East Girls (7-6, 5-4) will host Princeton TONIGHT, 5/5.

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El Cap Team of the Week

El Cap Team of the Week

Posted on: May 1, 2026

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