History making....Tim Goodwin (below) and the Marion Local Flyers took their place in history Saturday by tying the OHSAA all-time record for title wins in football with a 28-6 win over Lucas in the Division VII final. Read more about it in the latest Press Pros update.
History making….Tim Goodwin (below) and the Marion Local Flyers took their place in history Saturday by tying the OHSAA all-time record for title wins in football with a 28-6 win over Lucas in the Division VII final. Read more about it in the latest Press Pros update.
Give ’em what they come to see…Obi Toppin played above the rim (below) and the Dayton Flyers overcame a slow start shoot 59% and post an impressive 99-68 win over Houston Baptist Tuesday night. Read about it in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Look familiar? Fort Loramie used its pressure defense, transition offense, and depth to scorch Fairlawn Tuesday, 84-17, in their home opener. The only question was…how much better can they be by season’s end? Read about it in today’s Press Pros feature.
An Eye For Defense…Ohio State’s E.J. Liddell got all ball and treated Stetson’s Mamahadou Diawara to one of his four blocks in Monday’s Buckeye blowout win. Now 4-0, Mark Znidar explains how it happened in today’s Press Pros feature.
While most focused on the state volleyball finals and the opening weekend of the football playoffs Saturday, another most anticipated season for the next new culture in Ohio High School sports. Read about it in today’s Press Pros feature.
Troy quarterback Brayden Siler runs for 4 touchdowns, and his offensive line dominates, as Troy wins its 4th straight in county rivalry game with Piqua. Mark Znidar writes the story in today’s Press Pros home page feature.
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.
The Kirtland Hornets made it back-to-back titles, and claimed their fifth overall, with a physical win over Ironton in the 2019 state football finals finale. Read more about the game on Press Pros.
Ohio State continues to flex its muscle, and depth, hitting the century mark against Penn State for its latest impressive win. Mark Znidar writes the story for Press Pros.
From the state tournament…Trotwood wins its third title in nine years, 14-7, in an overtime thriller over Mansfield Senior. Read about the game on Press Pros.
Ohio State celebrates its national TV win over North Carolina with a critical Big Ten matchup Sunday with the 7-1 Penn State Nittany Lions at the Schott. And make no mistake. This is not the Penn State you remember. Mark Znidar previews the game for Press Pros.
They left no doubt…Riley Huelskamp (below) and the Anna Rockets took the Division VI title Friday and left no question that they were as good as their record, as good as advertised, and good enough to join the proud fraternity of MAC football champions. Read more in today’s Press Pros.
The Buckeyes stayed unbeaten, spread the wealth, showed their depth, and made a statement for the Big Ten by beating North Carolina (at home) to take the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
Eyeing a better trophy…Marion Local will seek to redeem its runner-up finish last year with a win in Division VII and tie the all-time mark for titles won (11). Read more on this weekend’s state tournament in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
The Buckeyes go on the road for the first time, and it’s a doozy – Roy Williams and North Carolina in the ‘Dean Dome’, trying to break an ignominious streak. They’ve lost five straight in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge. Mark Znidar previews the game in today’s Press Pros.
After 33 seasons of triumph (and a little tumult) one of the area’s coaching legends returns to the high school sidelines this winter. St. Marys’ Dan Hegemier has come back to add to his legacy, and saddle up with the Roughriders. Read more in today’s Press Pros feature.
I’m moved to remind any of us who complain that sports is too focused on winning…that it doesn’t focus enough on sportsmanship…and that it too often reflects something other than what we teach our kids…of Saturday’s Ohio State-Michigan game.
Fields masterful in 56-27 victory in Ann Arbor … Dobbins also bolsters Heisman case by running over and through Wolverines … Buckeyes solidify hold on No. 1 ranking going into Big Ten championship. Read Doug Harris’s account of the game in today’s Press Pros.
Long gone…Marion Local’s Peyton Otte is the only player in sight as he broke the biggest play of the night (a 97 yard run from scrimmage) in the Flyers’ Saturday Div. VII semi-final win over Patrick Henry. Read more in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Big night for Riley, huge night for Anna…Riley Huelskamp (below) scores the fourth of his four touchdowns Friday to give Anna the state semi-final win over Mechanicsburg and the Rockets their first trip to Canton in football. Read about it in today’s Press Pros.
It’s been nearly two decades since the passing of former Beatle George Harrison…and honoring his memory with people’s favorite Harrison song in today’s Press Pros.
I’ll smile at all the hype given, and the beer guzzled, in preparation for Saturday’s renewal of the ‘rivalry’. And I’ll share what I’ve learned over the years from those who’ve lived it from the other side. Some perspective you might not know about the OSU-Michigan game.
Kent State proved to be more major than ‘mid’, but the Buckeyes kept their record clean with a 71-52 win Monday night in St. John Arena. Mark Znidar writes the story for today’s Press Pros
I watched him as a kid, and waited a lifetime for the opportunity to tell him how much his example had meant to my childhood. But when we at last came fact to face it wasn’t what I thought it would – hoped it would be. I discovered that we all need a change of life. One of Greg Hoard’s best baseball stories to enjoy.
