FEATURE STORY

JAYDEN WACKLER CHOOSES DEFIANCE COLLEGE

MAY 22, 2026 – COVINGTON
Jayden Wackler, a 2026 Covington graduate, committed to extend his golfing career and education at Defiance College as he signed up on Friday with many supporters present.

2026 SUMMER CAMPS

BASEBALL CAMP
June 2-4, 2026 10:00am to Noon
at Youth Field beside HS Softball Field
3rd Grade – 6th Grade
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LADY BUCCS BASKETBALL CAMP
June 23-25, 2026
Grades 1st & 2nd – 8:00am to 9:00am
Grades 3rd – 6th – 9:15am to 10:45am
Grades 7th & 8th – 11:15am to 12:30pm
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FOOTBALL CAMP
July 13-15, 2026 – 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Grades 2nd through 8th
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VOLLEYBALL CAMP (GRADES 1ST-3RD)
July 13-15, 2026 – 2:00pm to 3:15pm
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VOLLEYBALL CAMP (GRADES 4TH-6TH)
July 13-15, 2026 – 3:30pm to 5:00pm
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VOLLEYBALL CAMP (HIGH SCHOOL)
July 20-22, 2026 – 2:00pm to 5:00pm
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VOLLEYBALL CAMP (JUNIOR HIGH)
July 20-21, 2026 – 5:00pm to 7:00pm
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LATEST COMMUNITY HEADLINES

2ND ANNUAL SCHOOL HOUSE PARK ROCKS FESTIVAL WAS EXCITING

MAY 16, 2026 – COVINGTON
The Covington Events Association organized and hosted the 2nd Annual School House Park Rocks Festival, which provided a very fun weekend for a large crowd that attended.

BUCCS FOOTBALL CAMP IS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 13, 14, 15

MAY 14, 2026 – COVINGTON
The annual Buccs Football Camp is set up for youth participants in 2nd through 8th grades on July 13th, 14th and 15th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on the practice fields.

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT BENEFITS BUCCS FOOTBALL

APRIL 25, 2026 – COVINGTON
The annual CornHole Tournament hosted by the Covington Bucc Boosters at the Covington Fraternal Order Of Eagles on Saturday helped raise money for the Buccaneer football program.

COVINGTON LOSES A GREAT POLICE OFFICER

APRIL 22, 2026 – COVINGTON
Tim Cline, who is currently the Covington Police Chief, resigned on Monday as he will be joining a larger community in the Vandalia Police Department after his position in Covington is finalized.

60TH YEAR OF THE PANCAKE DAY

APRIL 11, 2026 – COVINGTON
The Covington Tomorrow Club extended the annual Pancake Day for the 60th straight year for a benefit to Covington community members.

A 3on3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IS SCHEDULED IN MAY

MARCH 24, 2026 – COVINGTON
Hosted by the Covington Bucc Boosters, a 3on3 Basketball Tournament scheduled for May 30th and May 31st will provide benefits for the Covington Buccaneers basketball program.

LATEST SPORTS HEADLINES

LADY BUCCS WIN 13TH DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

MAY 21, 2026 – ANNA
The Covington Lady Buccs put forth outstanding effort and intensity throughout a very tough game that ended up with a 6-5 victory over Russia in the district final on Thursday.

BUCCS SUFFER TOURNAMENT LOSS TO DIXIE

MAY 21, 2026 – COVINGTON
The Covington Buccaneers, which is a relatively young team with just one senior, put forth a great season despite suffering an unfortunate 3-2 loss to Dixie in the opening playoff game.

LADY BUCCS SURVIVE MISTAKES TO BEAT BOTKINS

MAY 19, 2026 – COVINGTON
The Covington Lady Buccs advanced to the district final by overcoming mistakes to defeat a gritty Botkins team 10-7.

LADY BUCCS CLOSE OUT 2026 TRC WITH 28-1 WIN

MAY 14, 2026 – SIDNEY
Covington finished 10-2 for second place in the TRC standings after closing out the league schedule with a 28-1 victory over Lehman Catholic in five innings.

LADY BUCCS ADVANCE WITH 21-0 WIN

MAY 13, 2026 – COVINGTON
In the second round of the post-season tournament, the Covington Lady Buccs put together a dominating 21-0 victory over Jackson Center.

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