Newton is a young softball team, but the youngsters quickly understand the expectation thanks to seniors like Kirsten Burden. The result is another trophy in the display case as the Indians captured a district championship with a 6-0 win over Cincinnati Country Day. Perhaps more hardware awaits!
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May
22
Maybe It’s Russia’s Time Now…
The Russia Raiders look for a long tournament run after avenging two previous losses to Shelby County League rival Fort Loramie with an inspiring 8-4 victory in the sectional final at Hardman Field in Piqua. Contributing writer Ben Robinson tells the story in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Thursday Baseball on Press Pros…Centerville and Troy (baseball), 4:45 PM, on Press Pros streaming audio and 107.3 at the game.
May
14
Nate Jenkins: In Pomp And Different Circumstances
We’ve all sat through college graduation ceremonies and thought, “Isn’t there a better way to do this?” Well, ask the person graduating today. They’ll give you a whole list of ways. Read more from Nate Jenkins’ mirthful jab at tradition, in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
May
2
Nate Jenkins: Theatre Of The Absurd
You couldn’t assault a co-worker, break their collarbone, and then be back on the job just a few days later. So why does it happen in professional sports?
Apr
18
Nate Jenkins: The Question Of Dignity And Deadlines…
The media would better serve the victims and the victims’ families of the Boston Marathon bombings by not immediately publishing photos showing the carnage.
Apr
13
“Don’t Feed The Monster”….
How much celebrating can a person really do for a team they only are part of through representative association? How much memorabilia does one need in order to remember an event that really wasn’t, in the long, weary history of the world, that memorable?
Jan
9
Sitting Out The Season: A Year Without Football
Aldous Huxley wrote in his work entitled, “Island”, “All gods are homemade, and it is we who pull their strings, and so, give them the power to pull ours.” Have we given too much power to football in America, and if so, what are we going to do about it before it’s too late?
Nov
11
Buccs Win, Without Style Points…
12-0 The Old-Fashioned Way?….What you see is what you get with Justin Williams and the Covington football team as it puts more focus on execution than being fancy. It’s worked to perfection so far as the Buccs toppled Summit Country Day 58-14 Saturday to stay alive in the Division V playoffs. Read more in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Nov
10
Marion Local Wins MAC Shootout…
The end of a glorious ordeal Friday night between upstart Minster and stalwart Marion Local, proved more congenial to a championship atmosphere than to a second-round playoff contest.
Nov
4
Div. V Playoffs: Silencing The Critics…
Behind a devastating ground attack the Covington Buccaneers and running back A.J. Ouellette took an impressive first step in silencing its postseason critics Saturday by thrashing the Dixie Greyhounds 55-18 in the opening round of the 2012 state playoffs. Read more in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
