Don’t think for a minute that all high school sports are administered equally. And if you “are” prone to think that way, please consider baseball.

Am I showing my age, or my wisdom, when I say that leaving college early to pursue the short-term gains of a professional contract is a bad precedent…for everyone!

Able or not, they certainly know how to stir up interest, providing fans with hope for the future because of their dealings with first baseman Joey Votto.

Lineups, leadoff and cleanup hitters come and go, but if ever the value of starting pitching was demonstrated over all other virtues on the field, consider the Atlanta Braves, then and now.

After an absence of two decades, baseball is back at Edison Community College, and off to a winning start.

Attendance for day one of the tournament was generally down, owing to a number of factors, but at the top of most people’s list…the cost of gas!

Given the parity of college sports…of all sports…in the day of limited scholarships, is it any wonder that schools like Ohio University are going to the Sweet Sixteen? And UC and OSU…rare, yes, but is it unavoidable avoidance?

It is as simple and evident as nature intended. What girls basketball lacks in terms of height and physical attribute is more than compensated for in terms of pure human grace.

Behind a relentless defensive effort on one of the state’s top players, and a quietly impressive offensive performance by an equally quiet and impressive senior, the Anna Rockets advanced to within one game of their second consecutive state title.

We’ve received some chastisement from those who enjoy a little banter, and we pledge to do a better job with this column, fast becoming a fan favorite on Press Pros…with our apologies.