A different view on things….There comes an age when there’s really nothing left to give, or get, for Christmas. So consider some things you’ve never thought of…that I’d take in a minute. Some seriousness, and a few grins…in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Brothers Nick and Spencer Alig (above) combined for a 463 and 450 series, respectively, to pace New Bremen in Saturday league action in Union City. Bowling is packing the house this winter in community establishments like Union City’s Woodcrest Lanes. Read more in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Sidney held Troy to just five field goals in the first half, and Andre Gordon (below) served a reminder that he’s back home and ready to create havoc on the GWOC North. Not the prettiest, but the ‘Jackets took it anyway in a Friday win over the Trojans. Read more about the game in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
No mercy at either end…UD showed no mercy to Detroit Mercy, and sent them packing north with a clinic on dunks in a blowout 40-point win Tuesday at UD Arena. Read Hal McCoy’s account of the Flyers’ latest win in today’s Press Pros feature.
A different color trophy….Marion Local’s seniors accept the runner-up trophy from OHSAA commissioner Jerry Snodgrass after falling to Kirtland Friday in the D-VI title game. The loss denied the Flyers of a record-tying eleventh title win. Read about the game in our latest tourney update.
155 years after the Civil War, Gettysburg, and the most famous speech ever made by an American politician on the occasion of that Thanksgiving, I’m bold to say that the significance and sincerity of those words – of that moment – will never again be duplicated. Words for us to think about as we consider our blessings today.
Kaleb Wesson’s 19 points (above) and a second half defensive effort that allowed just 18 points helped the Buckeyes to their fifth straight win, 68-50 over Samford. Columnist Mark Znidar writes about in the latest Press Pros feature.
For defending state champion New Bremen it was business as usual in a three-set sweep over Fort Loramie; while Jackson Center won the rubber match against fellow Shelby County Athletic League opponent Russia in the regional semifinals Thursday. Read Greg Billing’s account of the action in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Raquel Kessler (above) supplied the power as sixth-ranked Jackson Center made short work of Triad in the Division IV sectional opener. The Tigers move on to Saturday’s second round with a convincing straight-set win. Read about it in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
There are times when fame holds no sanctuary, and when irony and awkwardness become as one and inseparable. That’s how I met my first true hall-of-famer face to face…the great Stan Musial! In one of the most popular baseball stories ever on Press Pros, an encore of this nostalgic story from columnist Greg Hoard.
And again we wait. If the true test of an NFL team is the ability to sustain and maintain a consistently successful performance, and to build on that success week after week…with the Bengals’ win in Sunday’s finale, we’re in an all-too-familiar position. Once again…we wait to see. Read Greg Hoard in the latest inside feature.
Armed And Ready…College-bound and owner of two state championships in baseball, Minster’s Adam Niemeyer prepares for the next step, the next challenge, and hopefully more success as a Buckeye. Read more of our summer series on area athletes…where they’ve been, and where they’re going…in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
It’s so recognizable, and yet hardy anyone knows anything about when, where, and how the theme to a Charlie Brown Christmas was born, or the man behind it. A break from sports for some season’s trivia we hope you’ll listen to, and enjoy.
One of the most popular holiday songs in history, it was written as a protest warning during the Cuban missile crisis of 1962, adapted to a Christmas tune, and made famous by a man desperately searching to record one more hit. An interesting read to an all-time Christmas favorite.
No amount of snow or cold weather can discourage a boy’s opportunity to claim his first ringneck pheasant…no matter how cold, or how many times it takes you to do it. A classic outdoor story shared by guest columnist, Tom Cappell.
They surprised almost everyone by winning twelve games in a row before falling in the state semi-final round of the tournament. But Fort Loramie head coach Spencer Wells made good on a pre-season promise that they would surprise…and for that he earned our COTY honors. Read more in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
One team’s drive to stay perfect…Some familiar names are at the top of the MAC Girls standings…three area teams make their season debuts this week…and there is a new single game scoring leader at Franklin Monroe. Joe Neves outlines area basketball on our weekly ‘This Week in Basketball’ page.
A big second quarter burst put Versailles in front to stay, and balanced scoring, made the Tigers an easy winner in non-league action Saturday night over Covington. Read high school basketball in the latest inside feature on Press Pros.
Brothers Nick and Spencer Alig combined for a 463 and 450 series, respectively, to pace New Bremen in Saturday league action in Union City. Bowling is packing the house this winter in community establishments like Union City’s Woodcrest Lanes. Read more in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
To answer the rhetorical question, “What next?”, after she won the 2017 Division III title, Versailles’ Kenzie Bruggeman followed that by doubling up in 2018, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that her skills as a coach and system builder are worthy of our Coach of The Year honors. Read more in today’s Press Pros feature.
Unexpected by many, and long-anticipated by some, Urban Meyer’s decision to step down at Ohio State is no surprise at all if you look at Buckeye football with this inarguable perspective.
There good and bad with Urban Meyer leaving Ohio State, but mostly good. Ohio State fans like macho, and that’s what Meyer gave them. His players were strong and tough and had just the right amount of arrogance. And, boy, could he recruit.
Urban Meyer leaves Ohio State with far more pluses and than minuses, and is saying by retiring at 54 that he has other priorities without making football and coaching his god.
UD showed no mercy to Detroit Mercy, and sent them packing north with a clinic on dunks…in a blowout 40-point win Tuesday at UD Arena. Read Hal McCoy’s story on the game in today’s Press Pros.
The dean of Shelby County League basketball coaches again goes about his yearly job of building a winning program without stars and fanfare. And if he sneaks up on a few people…fine. That’s just how he likes it. Read our profile of Jackson Center’s Scott Elchert…in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Without question they’re under the radar, but Jim Meyer’s Covington girls can play some ‘ball’, and they have the best area Division IV player you may not have heard of…a girl named Sammi Whiteman (below). Read more about them in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
As always, there are inconsistencies with the final selections for the national championship playoff. But look at the bright side, all you ticked-off Buckeye fans. They got the best bowl game, and they play at a decent hour.
The Buckeyes used balanced scoring, a rebounding edge, and physical defense to beat Minnesota Sunday in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Press Pros columnist Mark Znidar writes about the game in today’s OSU feature.
