Just out of reach…Troy got off to a slow start in the rematch, fought back, but couldn’t keep Tipp from winning its first outright Miami Valley League volleyball title. Read about it in today’s Press Pros.
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Sep
28
McCoy: What’s Happening On The Flyer Basketball Front?
The season at hand is up in the air more than Obi Toppin. But UD athletic director Neil Sullivan is doing his best to have every thing grounded by November 25. Keep your fingers crossed. Hal McCoy writes for today’s Press Pros.
Sep
26
Versailles Shows Its Hand…Scorches Ft. Recovery
Jack’s Big Night…The blocking was great (background) and Versailles benefited from Jack Osborne’s 82 yards rushing (below, #36) and a pair of touchdowns in a 49-28 win Friday over Fort Recovery. Read about the game in today’s Press Pros feature.
Sep
22
Metz Sets New Win Mark: What A Long Strange Trip….
It took her 32 years, and when she got there she couldn’t say enough about the people who helped her on her journey. But Jackson Center’s Kim Metz now owns the all-time record for volleyball wins by a coach in the Shelby County League; and she broke the old record that she helped set. Read about it in today’s Press Pros feature.
Sep
18
Ohio State: Fields, Cooper Ready To Play, Not Talk
The redshirt junior quarterback in particular was a loud voice in getting the Big Ten to reverse course and allow football teams to play in 2020; Now, the Buckeyes attempt to shake off the “rust” to get ready for season opener.
Apr
26
Michael Schoenherr’s Not-To-Be-Forgotten Year…
In the midst of pandemic and panic or what comes next – of depression over unfinished and unstarted seasons – those in local bowling circles should also remember the recent past…where Coldwater and senior Michael Schoenherr left quite the indelible mark. Read today’s inside feature.
Sep
16
An Artist’s Memories Of Troy, Eldean Bridge
The man who shared the scenes of the Miami River and the Eldean Bridge with the world is still painting, and remembers fondly his time spent a quarter century ago in Troy. We catch up with wildlife artist David Maass in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Sep
30
Ohio State Football: Olave Still Can’t Forget “The Play”
If the Big Ten did not play this calendar year, junior receiver said he never had plans to leave early for the NFL; The regret and pain of the final play against Clemson is spurring him to get his team over the top. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros.
Sep
27
Fore!… St. Henry Starts Bid For Fourth Straight Trip To State
Since she started golfing in junior high, St. Henry senior Ellen Naumann has had the drive — and distance — to get better on the golf course. The defending Midwest Athletic Conference player hopes to lead the Redskins to a fourth straight trip to the Division II state tournament.
Sep
27
Coleman’s Running, Stout Defense Power Piqua
Indians earn outright Miami Valley League Miami Division championship with 5th straight victory over Tippecanoe; Hike record to 5-0 with one game remaining in regular season. Mark Znidar writes ‘MVL’ for today’s Press Pros.
Sep
27
Time And Change…But ‘Tigerball’ Is Alive And Well
They say what goes around, comes around. And that the more things change the more they stay the same. And in Versailles the current crop of footballers (Carson Bey, below) are adding to that age-old cliche’. More in today’s Press Pros feature.
Sep
26
Redemption: Loramie Ousts Bremen From Unbeatens
They gained a measure of revenge, but more…Fort Loramie took a huge step in self confidence and momentum with a thorough and impressive win over unbeaten state champion New Bremen. Read about a key Division IV rematch in today’s Press Pros.
Sep
26
Injuries Bite Bulldogs Again…Milton Falls To Valley View
Injuries have bitten the Milton-Union Bulldogs hard this season. Milton started Friday night missing five defensive starters. Three more went down … including one that also plays quarterback … during Milton’s 57-14 loss at Valley View. Greg Billing writes for today’s Press Pros.
Sep
26
Willis, Defense Dominates In Troy Christian Victory
A career night by a defensive end and some better-late-than-never offense carried to Troy Christian to its second win of the season…over Dayton Christian. Andy Anders writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
Sep
25
Marion Bounces Back, Drops Minster
The Marion Local Flyers were looking to snap a two-match losing streak … albeit to a pair of state-ranked teams. They did it in decisive fashion with a 3-0 win over Minster to stay in the Midwest Athletic Conference title hunt on Thursday. Kinsey Thobe hammers one down for the three set win over the Minster Wildcats.
Sep
24
Ohio State Athletics Facing $107 Million Budget Deficit
Athletic director Gene Smith says some department employees will take pay cuts and others will be furloughed to help ease the crunch caused by COVID-19.
Sep
23
Sidebar On History…And Some Wednesday Observations
With respect to Kim Metz’s Tuesday record-breaking win…what really stands out about coaching in an age of AAU, Junior Olympics, and all those camps.
Sep
22
Ohio State Secondary Has Challenge To Remain “Best in America”
Defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach Kerry Coombs has only four returning players with any kind of experience; and there is no one with the ability of first-round Jeff Okudah on the roster. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros.
Sep
20
‘Arguably’, The Best Time Of The Year…
Depending on your point of view there’s no better time of the year than right now, but of course, that’s arguable…like just about anything else you can name. For lack of anything better…commentary in today’s Press Pros feature.
Sep
19
Mc’Small’ McKibbon Looms Even Mc’Bigger’ As Teammates Fall
For his size you’d never guess. But Coldwater senior Zack McKibbon’s presence on the field grows ever larger as the Cavs’ backfield gets smaller and smaller. Read about him in this weekend’s Press Pros feature.
Sep
19
For Old Times’ Sake…Tipp Upends Troy In Burgbacher Homecoming
A Tippecanoe victory over Troy has been a long time coming for the Red Devils. How long? How about since 1939. Tipp scored the go-ahead touchdown with 1:36 left in the fourth … then came out on the right side of some controversy … for one of the biggest wins in program history.
Sep
19
Piqua Roughs Up Stebbins…5 Turnovers Aid In 27-0 Win
Indians Everywhere…But an interception in the end zone by defensive back Braiden Strayer (below) kept the Stebbins Indians off the scoreboard Friday, helping the undefeated Piqua Indians to their fourth consecutive win and setting up next weekend’s showdown with Tipp. Mark Znidar writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
Sep
19
Coldwater Shakes Off Injuries, Throttles New Bremen
Coldwater persevered through a growing list of injuries to show considerable teeth defensively with a Friday road win over New Bremen. Bruce Hooley writes for today’s Press Pros.
