From front to back, Raelynne Dershen, of Sidney, Rebecca Lopez, of Sidney, and Shyla Stiffler, of Vandalia, practice making smoothies on Monday at the newly-opened Tropical Smoothie Cafe. The restaurant, which is located next to Walmart at 2380 Michigan Street, will hold a grand opening ceremony later this month. The restaurant is a franchise location of the popular chain.

COVINGTON — Fort Loramie had already played a strong schedule, but this weekend made the team even more battle-hardened.