I’ve known this man for over a decade now and while I’m sad to see him go from FJ I’m happy for the guidance he will provide at his next stop in convoy. Truly one of the great PEOPLE in the coaching and teaching profession. Maybe Matt Dube becomes a broadcaster next?

In honor of the passing of the legendary Richard “Dick” Kortokrax, here are the starting lineups for his final trip to the Final 4 as head coach. Kalida would make the Final 4 in 1980, 1981, 1988, & 2009 under Kortokrax. 1981: State Champs 1988: Runner-Up 2009: Runner-Up

Dustin Mercer from Murray State gave one of the greatest answers I’ve heard from a reporter who asked why does he keep smiling, especially after being no-hit and his team striking out 19 times. Best thing you’ll see today

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We are going to begin tracking the ACME District Tournaments this week on X. By the end of the week we will have the ACME State Tournament bracket for July 11-13 at Kalida's Holy Name Ballpark.

Come check out Kalida Acme compete in the 2025 ACME Baseball State Baseball Tournament Saturday Vs. Bath Wildcat Baseball at 7:30pm! #SendIt #StateTourney

Doesn't seem fair at all.

Kalida is ramping it up as an incredible host for the ACME State Tournament! Big crowds, hometown pride, and a venue that’s built for moments like this. Don’t miss the Hall of Fame induction and all the action this weekend. It’s everything we love about ACME baseball!

Good luck to the 8 teams competing in the 2025 ACME State Tournament and thank you to our host Kalida! Going to be a great weekend! Defiance Baseball Jerry Jackson Jacket Baseball Mike Gast Bath Wildcat Baseball Ben Logan Raiders Baseball Fairview High School Baseball KalidaBaseball acmebaseball.com/state-tourname…

2025 ACME Baseball finals ⏰ 7pm 🏟️ Holy Name Ballpark ⚾️ St. Henry Schools vs Defiance Baseball 🎙️ Michael Hirn / Chase Dettrow 📻 player.cloudradionetwork.com/wzoq/

Goodnight beautiful. I’ll see you again soon. #IfYouBuildItHirnWillCome

So many cool features @ Kalida’s Holy Name Ballpark. Such a historic venue. Spent much time walking around the stadium reading & looking 👀 at everything displayed. Negro League, Girls Baseball League, & the legendary Satchel Page played here during barnstorming era. Amazing! 🤩

Kalida High School (Kalida, Ohio) #GoWildcats KalidaBaseball ACME Baseball Prep Baseball Ohio Michael Hirn OHSBCA WOSN Sports Kalida Wildcats #HsBaseballFields

Congratulations to the Wildcats today where they advanced to the D3 state tournament. They placed 4th today in the D3 district tournament shooting a team score of 326. Paul Stechschulte- 77 (2nd team all district) Chris Rall- 81 Adam Bockrath- 84 Logan Rampe- 84

🚨 STATE CHAMPION ALERT Kalida sophomore Paul Stechschulte wins the Div. III Boys Golf State Title, shooting a two-day score of 140 (-4), 5 strokes in front of second place. Congrats to Paul and the rest of the Kalida Golf program on this accomplishment!

Officially official! Sophomore Paul Stechschulte is the 2025 Division III Boys State Champion in Golf! #WildcatPRIDE #ilikegolf

⛳️ #OHSAA GOLF: Congratulations to Kalida sophomore Paul Stechschulte who shot 71-69-140 to win the 2025 Division III boys golf individual state title.

Respect UD ✊

It’s just so odd to me that after making substantial investments in the basketball program in multiple avenues, the University of Dayton and its prominent boosters are fine with the return on investment the last decade.

The school and athletic Department presented Golf State Champ Paul Stechschulte and Coach Kevin Stechschulte with Championship rings at tonight’s basketball game! #WildcatPRIDE #Ilikegolf