North Union grad recognized as “trail blazer” for Ohio girls track and field
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North Union High School graduate Rita Hamilton Somerlot is pictured after being recognized during the 2025 Ohio High School Athletic Association state track/field meet. Somerlot, who was the girls head track coach for many years at Centerville High School, was recognized for all of her efforts in promoting girls track and field over the years. The OHSAA observed the 50th anniversary this year of the girls state track meet. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union grad recognized as “trail blazer” for Ohio girls track and field

By Tim Miller 

The Ohio High School Athletic Association marked a milestone during the 2025 state track and field meet on Saturday.

The 50th anniversary of the girls state track and field meet was recognized at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.

The OHSAA, which has sponsored boys track and ...

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