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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022

Dream Team

Photo by Daily Standard Staff

Jack Knapke

Marion Local

6-8 Sophomore Forward

12.1 PPG, 8.6 Rebounds, 56.5% shooting

Knapke, who made a few varsity appearances as a freshman, blossomed through the course of the 2021-22 season, going from a dependable big man for the Flyers to the go-to player on the offense.

With teammates like Jadyn Mescher and Brady Ronnebaum providing the outside game, Knapke ranked among the leaders in field goal percentage and rebounds while also leading the team in scoring in his first full season.

Knapke hit double-digit points in eight of the final 10 games, highlighted by a 23-point, 10-rebound night against St. Henry in Marion's 56-43 district semifinal win. In the regional semifinal loss to Antwerp, though he was held to four points, Knapke pulled down 16 of the Flyers' 29 rebounds.

For his efforts, Knapke earned all-MAC first team and all-district second team honors.

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