Celebrations Spill Into Neighborhood After Bobcats Victory

By Cassie O'Dell | September 18, 2025

HOBART, OHIO – Hobart’s resounding 115–38 victory over Leadville was followed by a night of celebration that stretched well beyond Alma Chiggins Memorial Field and into the surrounding neighborhood.

Residents along High Street reported honking horns, impromptu bonfires, and “at least one riding lawnmower parade” in the hours after the game.

“It’s always loud when Hobart wins, but this was something else,” said homeowner Marjorie Kemp, who lives across from the high school. “I had kids beating pots and pans in my driveway like it was New Year’s Eve.”

Police confirmed several noise complaints but made no arrests. One officer told the Herald that “nobody could hear us over the cowbell.”

The celebration spilled onto both Scioto and Symmes Streets, with neighbors describing a scene of jubilant chaos:

A group of students carried the marching band bass drum three blocks before abandoning it on a porch.
A car parked on Symmes was covered entirely in shaving cream, spelling out “HHS 115.”
Witnesses said a possum darted onto the field postgame and was hoisted “like a mascot” before disappearing under the bleachers.

Canal District Councilman Jeremy Puck acknowledged the “lively atmosphere” and said the Village would discuss game-day traffic flow at its next meeting. “We want to celebrate victories, but also make sure emergency vehicles can get through if needed,” he said.

Despite the commotion, most residents expressed pride in the team. “I didn’t get a wink of sleep,” said longtime fan Bernard Lohr, “but if beating Leadville by 77 points means a broken fence post, I’ll buy the wood myself.”

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