GlenOak Lacrosse

09/18/2026

Each day, deputies from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office serve our schools as trusted members of the Plain Local community. We are grateful for the countless ways they support our students, staff, and families.

The SRO's will be recognized as the Plain Foundation’s Community Partner of the Year at the Hall of Distinction event on October 22. Join us in celebrating their impact, tickets available through the foundation at https://plainfoundation.com/hall-of-distinction/

Go Eagles!

09/07/2026

08/10/2026

That’s a wrap on volunteering at the Hall of Fame events this year! Thank you to tonight’s crew! Missing a few in the picture, Kyle, Emily, Drew and Anthony! We appreciate everyone’s help this weekend!

08/10/2026

WELCOME Mr Sasala!

Meet one of our “New People in Plain,” Kyle Sasala!

Kyle is serving as our new Athletic Director at GlenOak High School. He joins Plain Local after spending the past four years as the Athletic Director at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. He also previously served as an athletic director in the Cincinnati/Dayton area.

Fun fact: Kyle has traveled to both Italy and Greece! This summer, he balanced the transition to Plain Local with plenty of time spent with family and friends.

Kyle is most excited about the opportunity to make an impact on our students and student-athletes while building strong relationships with faculty, staff, parents, students, and the entire Plain Local community.

Kyle is pictured with his wife, Kyleigh, daughter, Brynn, and son, Crew.

Please join us in welcoming Kyle Sasala to GlenOak!

08/10/2026

WELCOME Mrs Pickering

"Meet one of our “New People in Plain,” Alison Pickering!

She is already a familiar face in Plain Local, having previously served as head secretary at GlenOak High School as well as secretary for the Curriculum Department. She is now moving into the role of executive secretary for the GlenOak High School Athletic Department.

Fun fact: Alison has a love for all things Golden Eagle! She has a lot of houseplants in her office, loves Spirit Week and dressing up, and owns more green and gold clothing than any other color.

This summer, Alison enjoyed a family vacation to Seagrove Beach, Florida, with a stop in Nashville along the way. She also spent time swimming in her pool and enjoying a day at Cedar Point.

As a GlenOak graduate who still lives down the road from where she grew up, Alison is pictured with her family: her son Ryder (Class of 2028), husband of 17 years John, and son Gage (Class of 2029).

Welcome to the Golden Eagle Athletic team, Alison!

08/10/2026

WELCOME Mr Matthew

"Meet one of our “New People in Plain,” Thomas Matthew!

Thomas will serve as the Athletic Office Manager at GlenOak High School. He joins Plain Local with a strong background in athletics, including serving as an Assistant Athletic Director at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and working in Student-Athlete Support Services at the University of Cincinnati. He is currently learning from Office Manager Tim Beitler before he retires later this year.

Fun fact: Thomas was a Division I swimmer for the University of Cincinnati! This summer, Thomas enjoyed traveling and working, including trips to St. Thomas and New Jersey.

Thomas is excited to work with an amazing athletic staff and gain experience while building connections with our youth programs and the next generation of Golden Eagles.

Welcome to GlenOak Athletics, Thomas!

08/08/2026

THANK YOU to these 5, they took on concessions at the enshrinement like champs today!!!

08/07/2026

HUGE shout out to these 9 for working the concessions at the Hall of Fame game! This is not any easy task!

07/11/2026

Recovery can make the difference between progress and burnout.

On today’s episode of Health, Hope and Happiness, GlenOak High School Athletic Trainer Alex Shaheen shares practical insight on the best ways high school athletes—and adults—can recover after a workout. From sleep and nutrition to load management, heat/cold therapies and the challenges of playing multiple sports, Alex breaks down why recovery is a critical part of overall performance and wellness.

In Part 1 of this conversation, he discusses what matters most immediately after a workout, how to properly refuel the body, and why understanding load management plays such an important role in training and recovery. Watch on YouTube or listen to the podcast today - https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/72854146/download.mp3. Local Schools

07/07/2026

Record board was updated over the weekend. Congratulations to all the new record holders!