How do you win the ultimate baseball game at the State Tournament? Well, former Piqua coach Jim Hardman, and now son Chris (above, coach at Ottawa Hills) believes that you have to pitch and strike out three times fewer than the other team - make them make three more plays than you on defense. They might give you the game. Some thoughts about area teams in this weekend's tournament in Akron....
Handicapping Local Teams In The State Baseball Tournament…And How To Win When All Else Fails
How do you win the ultimate baseball game at the State Tournament? Well, former Piqua coach Jim Hardman, and now son Chris (above, coach at Ottawa Hi...
June 9, 2026
Why Baseball Is The Toughest Title To Earn…….
On the eve of next weekend's state tournament finals in baseball, I'll share with you...again...why baseball is the toughest of all the OHSAA titles t...
June 7, 2026
State Softball: Miami East Starts Fast, But Wheelersburg Machine Too Much
Despite Wheelersburg speedster Ava Estep sliding home with an inside-the-park grand slam, Miami East enjoyed its second trip to the state tournament s...
June 6, 2026
What People Miss About MAC Success…What They Have That Others Don’t
To have two MAC schools competing for a baseball title next week should come as no surprise...and there could have been three. The reason why there's...
June 6, 2026
State Softball: Near Perfect Game Crashes Lady Wave’s Dreams
Greenville's only baserunner was a home run in the seventh inning, not enough to overcome Bloom-Carroll's two-run first inning that ended the Lady Wav...
June 5, 2026
State Softball: Greenville’s Newland Learned From Dad How To Build A Winner
Jerrod Newland leads the Greenville Lady Wave into the Friday's Division III state semifinal with his dad and coaching mentor on his staff. Read Jeff ...
June 5, 2026
