The reality of Buckeye Nation can be summed up in one thought:  It's hard to appreciate winning a national championship...because they didn't beat Michigan!...

At last...and after a decade of waiting the Buckeyes and coach Ryan Day win the 2024 CFP national title with a 34-23 decision over Notre Dame Monday in Atlanta. Jeff Gilbert writes the story for Press Pros....

Nothing else to write, or say....Two proud and storied programs showed the nation what resilience is this season. But only one of them will finish its story with a happy ending. Jeff Gilbert, from the CFP national championship site in Atlanta.......

Injuries to the biggest Buckeyes threatened to derail Ohio State's championship dreams. But the line has shuffled into new positions and found a way to help the offense be explosive in the playoffs.  Read Jeff Gilbert from the national championship ...

It’s not often that it happens, but when it does, and when you do it like Jackson Wiechert did it…the best three minutes of a basketball game is something you remember for a long time. It doesn’t happen that often. And sportswriters...

With three seconds left in overtime and 3.8 seconds left in a tie game, University of Dayton point guard Malachi Smith launched a half-court pass to 7-foot-1 Amael 'Frenchy' L'Etang and with 0:00.2 on the clock he dropped it into the basket to give t...

Wapakoneta overcame a halftime deficit and some hometown emotions to win the final six minutes, knocking off 11-2 Jackson Center, 44-41. Read about the game in Sunday's Press Pros....

“Deja Vu all over again,” Anna Coach Nate Barhorst said of his team's second loss to Russia in four days. Friday’s mirror image game of Tuesday’s matchup saw Russia start hot, create havoc, and come five points shy of exactly matching Tuesday’s score...

The excitement of the moment...Delphos St. John's Jackson Wiechert celebrates his three-point shooting that helped the Blue Jays outlast Marion Local, handing the Flyers their first loss of the season Friday, 55-43. Read about the game in Saturday's...

Fueled by a great start, strong transition play, and a balanced offense, the Pioneers again affirmed that the battle for the OCC Central Division runs through them.  Powell, OH – Pinpointing what is the biggest strength of the Olentangy Orange boys b...

On the heels of  an unbeaten Division III state football championship, Watterson’s basketball team – despite a late start as a unit – may also have the tools for a deep tournament run. Columbus, OH – After capturing the Division III state champ...

Delphos St. John's Cameron Elwer leads the Blue Jays against Marion Local Friday in a battle of unbeatens on Press Pros. And just three weeks now from the OHSAA tournament drawings for basketball, what you remember about sectional, district and regi...

For the third straight game, the heavily-favored University of Dayton basketball team tripped over the half-court line and tripped over the foul line and lost another Atlantic-10 Conference game, dropping the Flyers to 1-3 in league play and the loss...

As opening day looms, Buckeye baseball coach Justin Haire tries to prioritize according to what he knows...and, what he's discovering one day at a time. A warmup to warmer days at Bill Davis in today's Press Pros feature..........

How 'bout that?....St. Henry's Molly Wendel (left) and Alexis Buschur celebrate their double-overtime win (46-41) over defending champion Fort Loramie Tuesday night, marking Loramie's second loss in as many games. Read more about it in Wednesday's P...

Ohio State's semifinal performance and big plays were on display for all to see Friday night. But the reactions and things said by the head coach and the night's brightest stars – after most fans turned off the TV and turned in – revealed some of the...

Ten days removed from being in Los Angeles for the Rose Bowl, I watched in horror last week as that very community burned to the ground…helpless to prevent it, and questionable in how they plan to rebuild….if they ever can! Like you, I wa...

The most anticipated game in western Ohio on Saturday, it turned out frustrating for both Carla Siegel (above) and the Loramie fans.  Division V Ottawa-Glandorf came to town and clearly played like the better team....

Besides being the long-time bowling coach at Versailles High School, Tyler Phlipot wears a lot of hats relative to the sport...and gets credible recognition for a contribution to sport and community that's overlooked by many. Read his story........

'Captain Jack'...Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer and coach Ryan Day celebrate an unforgettable Cotton Bowl win and the climactic finish that necessitates a new chapter in Buckeye lore. Jeff Gilbert writes the story for Saturday Press Pros....

Senior Kole Richard celebrated the best shooting night of his life, scored the game-winning shot (above), and his Minster teammates rode his 27 points to a surprise win over Versailles. Read more in Saturday Press Pros....

Middle linebacker Cody Simon waited for his chance to start, and for his patience he's the leader Ohio State's defense needed this season. Jeff Gilbert reports from the Cotton Bowl........

Ohio State loses its second straight Big Ten game at home. That’s a trend the Buckeyes need to reverse to make NCAA Tournament hopes a reality. Losses like Ohio State suffered Thursday will be held against it by the NCAA Tournament selection co...

A determined defensive effort in the second half by Marion Local salvaged a poor first half, offensively.  Avae Unrast's three-pointer (above) gave them the lead in the third quarter, and kept their win streak alive with a 35-23 win over Parkway....

Now counting the days, and not months, sharper focus comes to Buckeye baseball for the 2025 campaign...with new coaches, new players, and new thinking on an old pitching problem....

For the second straight road game, the heavily-favored Dayton Flyers took a header, this time to UMass, 76-72, when the Minutemen hit 19 of 20 free throws, including two at game's end by Daniel Rivera with 14 seconds left to seal UD's doom, their sec...

From Dallas...There’s a single-mindedness to Ryan Day’s team that continues to give them an edge. The players talk about it over and over again, each in their own way. Jeff Gilbert reports from the site of the Cotton Bowl........

Not a thing of beauty, and a game that featured missed opportunities and lost possessions.  But Butler did just enough at the end to remain unbeaten with a 42-36 win over Tipp....

Baseball breaks in just one month, the players are engaged with winter workouts, and the early dates will say a lot about the 2025 Buckeyes and their ability to adjust on the fly. Read more in our first baseball post for 2025!...

Ohio State had a great night at the free-throw line at Minnesota and needed every one of them as Bruce Thornton (above) and the Buckeyes pull out a one-point double-overtime victory. ...

That extra package of reader responses, all wrapped up in Ohio State colors, for holiday reading that no one else dares....Buckeye basketball...why they handled Tennessee so easily...and proof that the CFP is a sham....

Thanks to the new 12-team playoff, Ohio State's title hopes are more than alive. The Buckeyes are the hottest team in the nation and the new favorite to win at all....

Was it letdown, or just a head full of themselves.  The Flyers went on the road to George Washington and played like Martha...lose 82-62. Read Hal McCoy....

Coldwater and St. Henry squared off Saturday, both unbeaten in league play, to determine the outright leader in MAC bowling at the midpoint of the season. A surprise contribution from freshman Drew Schulze (above) sparked Coldwater to a 2860-2656 wi...

Michigan State held down Ohio State’s top scorers and answered a big second-half run with a finishing stretch that sent the Buckeyes to their second Big Ten loss. Columbus, OH – Ohio State’s second-half comeback electrified the Value City Arena...

Backed by a hot start and steady defensive effort, the DeSales boys team held off the Shamrocks and flashed the necessary skills to make a long run in Division III. Dublin, OH – Armed with three senior starters and a renewed focus after enduring what...

Unbeaten Marion Local turned to what it does best Friday, its defense holding down Versailles' offense enough to score a 58-51 win on the road. Read more in Saturday Press Pros.......

Buoyed by a stingy defense allowing just 34 points per game, Upper Arlington ran its record to 10-1 and sent out a message that it is a legitimate contender for a deep tournament run in March. Upper Arlington, OH – Senior tri-captain Lucy Martin was ...

A compilation of thoughts that came out of Press Pros' trip West for the 111th Rose Bowl, which turned out to be much more than a Buckeye win.  It was a eye and mind-opening experience, as well....

It couldn't have gone better...Lineman Carson Hinzman hoists freshman Jeremiah Smith in celebration of his first quarter touchdown that signaled a huge day for the Buckeyes in the 111th Rose Bowl. They beat #1-ranked Oregon 41-21 in Wednesday's Rose...

When needed, the University of Dayton bench can make a difference and it did on New Year's Eve against LaSalle in the Atlanta 10 opener, an 84-70 win for the Flyers. Four bench players came out of their chairs to score 26 points and grab 19 rebounds....

A Friday night 'picks' reader writes to put us on the spot.  "How come you didn't pick the Ohio State-Oregon game...huh?"  OK, you asked for it....

When you think Rose Bowl, you think football and lots of beautiful things ... like roses ... but remember to appreciate what's under the players' feet. Jeff Gilbert writes for Press Pros....

There's a reason why network television makes so much money covering sporting events.  It's an easy sell to watch at home...easier than five hours in a crowded plane to see it in person....

Ohio State rode a 33-point performance from Bruce Thornton (above) to finish non-conference play with a big second half against Indiana State...heads into Big Ten play with the momentum of consecutive 20-point wins. Jeff Gilbert writes for Press Pro...

After years of basketball and moving around, Butler's Andy Holderman has an unbeaten team that's catching the attention of area high school basketball fans....

Ohio State plays its last nonconference game Sunday against Indiana State. Head coach Jake Diebler says the tough losses and tough opponents so far have grown his team and prepared it for Big Ten play....

Unbeaten now in seven starts, Versailles played defense (above) and had three players combine for 50 points Saturday night to hand Tipp it's first loss of the season....

The Ohio State defensive coordinator says his veteran players don’t flinch when adversity strikes. And when his unit didn’t play well at Oregon, he didn’t flinch. He made changes. Read Jeff Gilbert........

Close through three quarters, Vandalia Butler and junior post player Julius Rusk (above) outshot Sidney down the stretch to pull away and run its unbeaten record to 8-0. Read about the game in Saturday's Press Pros....

Playing Oregon in the Rose Bowl is not about second chances. To win, the Buckeyes must do what they did against Tennessee - play great football and ignore the noise. Jeff Gilbert writes pre-Rose Bowl for Press Pros....

With a Rose Bowl and the Big Ten basketball schedule immediately on deck, Ohio State baseball comes back in a matter of days to prepare for the February opener...hopefully, to create some priority of their own. Something to think about on the day af...

You won't find this in the New York Times, but we wanted to share some good news about the shining lights among us. On Christmas day we take an opportunity to point out some friends from the past year...to let them know we appreciate them, and to let...

We all reflect upon our lives and memories at Christmas, and I'm no different for times spent hunting at Christmas with my dad, family, and friends.  Here's a particularly good one for those who grew up with a love of the outdoors. A merry outdoors ...

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 searching for one more hit record. An interesting read on an all-tim...

Orange you glad you came?....After a thrilling 42-17 win over Tennessee Saturday night, its hard to calculate who feels dumber over too much fan fervor...Ohio State fans wanting to fire Ryan Day before his time, or Tennessee fans for believing good t...

How You Like Us Now?....Defensive end Jack Sawyer celebrates the moment as the clock wound down on a dominating Ohio State 42-17 win over Tennessee at the Horseshoe Saturday night. Read more about the game from Jeff Gilbert in Sunday's Press Pros....

You've only got four shopping days left, but if you'd like to know what to get your favorite high school bowler for Christmas...we asked.  And they let us know (New Bremen's Bryce Voress, above)....

With an excellent opportunity to improve their No. 22 rankings, the University of Dayton Flyers were flat in the first 11 minutes of the game and made no baskets against No. 18-ranked Cincinnati. After falling 18 points behind, the Flyers made a run ...

Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles knows how to get the play calls in fast whether a team plays with fast tempo or not. He’s been doing it for years. Ohio State’s intense defensive preparation for Tennessee has been this: Think about how to effe...

With Andrea Baylin filling in as interim coach for Karli Burkett, Jerome’s girls continue to roll as the Celtics beat OCC Cardinal rival Olentangy Berlin to improve to 6-1. Delaware, OH – Fueled by a stretch of hot shooting, strong bench play, ...

Not for the offensive-minded...Jackson Center's Lucas Heitkamp shows his frustration as a last-second shot fell short. Defense and pinpoint foul shooting helped Botkins top the Tigers Friday in a see-saw Shelby County League matchu, 42-39. Read mor...

It’s not even Christmas yet, but 4-0 Hillard Darby already equaled its win total for all of last season and has set its sights on capturing its first OCC title since 2008. Hilliard, OH – By Division I and Ohio Capital Conference standards, the ...

Remembered as part of the hilarious National Lampoon Christmas Vacation movie, the holiday would not be as bright without the movie, and the story behind the song 'Mele Kalikimaka'.  Merry Christmas, and enjoy!d it....

St. Henry's girls borrowed a vintage page from the Minster playbook, turning repeated turnovers (above) into a second half comeback to win 43-35 on the road. Read more in Friday's Press Pros.........

Requests for another opinion about Saturday's football playoff game with Tennessee...and surprising as it may sound, come New Year's day the NCAA baseball season is just six weeks away.  And people are writing....

Ohio State's offensive line concerns are still real. The Michigan loss will never not stop hurting. But the time has come to focus on Tennessee and game planning for every situation. Read Jeff Gilbert.......

Sophomore Devin Royal (above) attacked the rim for a career night in points (31) and rebounds (15). leading the Buckeyes to a Tuesday win over visiting Valparaiso. Read Jeff Gilbert.........

With only three days to recover from the emotional high and physical exertion of beating No. 6 Marquette Saturday, the University of Dayton basketball team faced a bounce back dilemma Tuesday and avoided an upset defeat when Malachi Smith converted a...

The mailbox is full of reader responses to the OHSAA state football tournament...flagging attendance...competition...and the contemporary way to enjoy the state tournament. Read the latest post of 'The Reader Speaks'....

Another reminder from Sunday's Bengals' game that the NFL is over-officiated with too many flags that add nothing to the game, and make you change channels. Read more in Monday's Press Pros........

UD's Enoch Cheeks (above) pins the shot attempt of Marquette's Chase Ross during the Flyers' second half comeback Saturday against #6-ranked Golden Eagles. The Flyers overcame a ten-point halftime deficit to win 71-63. Read Hal McCoy in Sunday Pres...

Ohio State's road and neutral-court show didn't get any better Saturday against Auburn. And the Buckeyes suffered their most lopsided loss of the season....

Saturday's opening of the MAC bowling season was packed, and highly anticipated as Minster, Versailles, New Bremen. St. Henry, Parkway, Fort Recovery, and Marion Local set sail to compete for league and post-season honors...and Coldwater set its sigh...

The Raiders rediscovered their defensive identity in practice this week and attacked the basket on offense for an important early-season league victory. ...

Devin Brown totaled 27 points, grabbed eight rebounds and handed out six assists for Olentangy Orange, which has lofty expectations after two regional final runs. A narrow win over Coffman, however, showed the Pioneers that they still have work to do...

Junior Cam Elwer (above) scored 18 in the first half, 26 for the game, and paced Delphos St. John to a Friday 24-point win over Minster. Read about the game in Saturday's Press Pros....

There's always stiff competition in west-central Ohio, but considering all...Coldwater's Chip Otten finishes ahead of the pack as 2024's Press Pros area Coach of The Year in football........

Our coverage of area basketball opens on Friday night with two of the best small-school matchups you can find on December 13. The question is...with now seven divisions of basketball, what lies beyond December 13th?...

As we approach the end of the year and fifteen years of doing this, some holiday nostalgia. There have been nearly 7,000 feature stories on the site, and a sports personality once asked me, “Who was the biggest interview you’ve ever done?” When I to...

The high school football season came to a close with another triumphant statement by the Midwest Athletic Conference, and a demonstration that the best might be yet to come....

Mental toughness and focus are key to the players getting ready for Tennessee...and the coaches putting them into position to do what they do best instead of stubbornly pursuing other goals....

In a tune-up game for next Saturday night's confrontation with Marquette, UD's Flyers did what they were expected to do by bashing outmanned Lehigh. Hal McCoy writes the story for Press Pros....

A thrill a minute, the Ironton Tigers withstood the challenge of defending champion Liberty Center with a highlight performance from senior Shaun Terry (above) to claim their first OHSAA state title since 1989. Read Steve Blackledge in Sunday's Pres...

The 'Divine' recovery...Coldwater's Noah Welsch (bottom, center) recovers this third quarter fumble that sealed the Cavaliers' eighth state title in football...a 31-7 decision over Kirtland. Read more about the play, the game, and what the Cavaliers...

Devin Royal was an unstoppable and efficient force around the basket Saturday to help Ohio State rebound from Wednesday’s miserable loss at Maryland. Columbus, OH – When Jake Diebler became Ohio State’s interim head coach last season, Devin Roy...

Olentangy Liberty's defense turned in a brilliant performance to stymie high-powered Cincinnati Moeller, led by Mr. Football Matt Ponatoski, and the Patriots key offensive stars – quarterback Andrew Leonard, running back/receiver Jake Struck and rece...

In rematch of last year's state final, the Watterson Eagles overcame a slow start to capture program's third championship...and the 2024 Division III OHSAA title....

Scoring, impressing, in every manner conceivable, Marion Local showed Jerome Hillsdale, and the state, what all the fuss over 64 straight wins, 15 state titles, and four in a row - was about....

Ohio State's Paddy Gallagher is primed to announce his return to form this weekend at the Cliff Kean Invitational after nearly one year out of the Buckeyes' lineup while recovering from ACL surgery. (PressProsFeature Photo by Brian Bayless)....

The Buckeyes won't want to remember anything about their Big Ten opener. They would have been better off getting stuck in Washington Beltway traffic instead of making it to College Park....

A good-news, bad-news offering to those interested enough to ask….is there anything new to report on Buckeye baseball? For the faithful, most notably octogenarian Donald Motz, who writes regularly to ask if there’s anything to report on B...

After a stellar showing in the Maui Invitational that included a win over No. 2-ranked UConn, the University of Dayton Flyers hosted a mediocre Western Michigan team Tuesday night in UD Arena as 24-point favorites, but had to come from 10 points down...

Across the miles, across the divisions, a powerhouse from Northeast Ohio knows that should it reach Canton on the final weekend of the high school football season, there will be a Midwest Athletic Conference foe waiting (Kirtland vs. Marion Local, ab...

What it looked like the last time the state tournament was held at Ohio State...With new teams, old teams, and the building upon legacies at stake, is there enough intrigue about the state football tournament to make you want to go? Read today's ins...

As bad as it was, it can always get worse...or can it?  My own thoughts about losing to Michigan for a fourth straight year, and what it does or doesn't prove....

Marion's missing back from a year ago has rebounded to give the Flyers a three-headed monster in the backfield...and a shot at their fourth title in a row....

Even the happiest weren't happy...as she watched the clock tick down on missed opportunity and the Buckeyes' fourth consecutive loss to the Michigan Wolverines. Read Jeff Gilbert in weekend Press Pros....

For Pitt it was a comeback and a great shot. For Ohio State it was a brutal reminder of games past that got away...in this case, more than once....

With 21 points in a stunning 53-second span late in the second quarter, Watterson turned a tight game into a rout. The 15-0 Eagles earned a chance avenge a state title game defeat to Toledo Central Catholic in 2023. Ashville, OH – The adjective “craz...

Coldwater flashed enough finesse to augment a robust running game and dominant defense that pushed Bluffton aside and advanced the Cavaliers to the Division VI state championship game. #70 - Cale Wenning flying high with his teammates as they advanc...

Thanks to a defense that created three turnovers, Olentangy Liberty stymied seven-time state champion Lakewood St. Edward to punch its ticket to the program’s first-ever state championship game. Mansfield, OH – Throughout much of what has bloss...

They made it the usual business trip...Marion Local's run game (Parker Hess, 200 yards and three touchdowns, above) and defense overwhelmed Columbus Grove to claim its 63rd win in a row and a shot at their 15th title in next week's OHSAA Final Four. ...

Can anyone stop Marion Local's quest for title 15? And have too many overlooked Coldwater?  Both play tonight for a spot in next week's OHSAA state final round. Some questions raised, and answered, in our Friday preview....

Ohio State vs. Michigan goes to many different places in the minds of those invested in the rivalry. The one that matters most this year to Ohio State would be a change of direction for Ryan Day (above) and his legacy. Read Jeff Gilbert....

After losing two tight games to nationally-ranked North Carolina and Iowa State, the University of Dayton basketball team made a resounding statement Wednesday night in the Maui Invitational by outclassing and embarrassing No. 2 ranked UConn, 85-67, ...

UD cracks again under the pressure of a second half street brawl...failure to defend the other team's only scorer...lose a game they could have won......

First-time writers share their own opinions about winning instead of participating...the volleyball tournament...Sammy Sasso...a 'real' tax cut...and the outdoors contribution of Ray Reilly....

This is the week, and this will be Ohio State's and Ryan Day's year to do what the senior class has never done...beat Michigan!...

After leading by 21 points, 56-35, early in the second half, the University of Dayton couldn't hold off onrushing North Carolina as the Tar Heels scored 58 second-half points and recorded their second biggest comeback in school history to beat the Fl...

Thornton was the man...OSU junior guard had his most complete game as a Buckeye Monday in the team's second 100-point output in a row...a 102-69 shellacking of Wisconsin Green Bay. Read Jeff Gilbert's game story....

Questions about sports photography...questions about Marion Local football...and more questions about the decision to expand title opportunity to every OHSAA sport.  That's what we saw (heard) over the weekend....

One for the band...Ohio State found ways to beat the upstart Hoosiers in every which way (Caleb Downs' third quarter punt return for a touchdown, above)...and keep alive their goal of getting to Indianapolis for a rematch with Oregon in the Big Ten t...

UD fans are the best. No matter what tournament or where the Flyers play, UD fans always dominate the stands.  “Maui's a really fun tournament, a beautiful island.  The guys are really ready to play and it's a fun atmosphere to be in,” - Zed Key.  Ke...

In conditions that restricted the accomplished passing talents of Coldwater's Baylen Blockberger and Anna's Alex Shappie, neither Mother Nature nor the Rockets proved equal to the assault Coldwater mounted behind a dominant offensive line and its arr...

Called on to handle a larger role as a runner, three-sport standout and Ohio State lacrosse signee Jake Struck answered the bell as his physical style set the tone on this rainy, windy night. Columbus, OH – On its third play from scrimmage, Olentangy...

Big run in the big game...Marion Local's Ethan Heitkamp (above) broke it open with this 82-yard touchdown to start the fourth quarter. The Flyers won their 62nd consecutive, claiming the Division VII Region 28 title with a 21-7 win over Minster. Rea...

While boasting a highly successful program through the years, unbeaten London on Friday in rainy, windy conditions captured its first regional championship in 30 years, earning a state semifinal date with top-ranked Watterson. Springfield, OH – Still...

Ohio State players and coaches want their fans to pump up the volume Saturday as unbeaten Indiana's high-scoring offense invades the Horseshoe....

Highlighted by five MAC teams all trying to get to that elusive Final Four in football - and Marion Local (above) seeking win #62 in a row - week 14 of the Friday ‘Picks’ will conclude 2024 with a bang. Enjoy our finale preview of the top five chose...

In a game that resembled a barroom brawl under both baskets, the University of Dayton Flyers sloughed off a bad shooting first half and outscored New Mexico State by 20 points in the second half, led by Nate Santos' game-high 23 points, to win their ...

Devin Royal had his best night as a Buckeye, and nine different Buckeyes shot 52% from the floor to crush Evansville Tuesday night, 80-30. Read Jeff Gilbert in Wednesday's Press Pros....

Far below the Chicago Skyline sits a ballpark and neighborhood like no other…where Ernie, Billy, Fergy, and yes, Butkus and Gale played.  Welcome to Wrigleyville....

The goal has forever been to bring more inclusion and competitive balance to high school sports,  football in this case.  Uh...have you seen the scores from last Friday's regional semi-finals? Our take on three weeks of playoff football.......

With the University of Dayton expected to easily dismantle DIII Capital, Flyers coach Anthony Grant rested starters Enoch Cheeks and Zed Key the entire game so he could experiment with different lineup combinations and it worked as the Frenchman, Ama...

Buckeyes win in Wrigley...The Buckeyes' domination over Northwestern at the end of the first half and the start of the second half were more than enough for victory...and a sweet homecoming for wide receiver Carnell Tate....

Minster dominated both sides of the ball in a no muss, no fuss 42-0 win over Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy to earn another shot at Marion Local in a Division-VII regional final.  Quarterback Brogan Stephey found James Niemeyer for an 18-yard...

In yet another nail-biter between Ohio Capital Conference Central Division co-champs, unheralded players Geno Saccoccia and Ben Godwin were the difference-makers as top-seeded Liberty eked out a close win over Upper Arlington. Westerville, OH – It wa...

Cody Depweg leads Coldwater onto the field for a Division VI, Regional 24 playoff game that wasn't more in doubt than whether this banner could keep the Cavaliers from breaking through. (PressProsMagazine.com photo by Lee Woolery)....

Long regarded as the second dog in talent-rich Pickerington, North advanced to its first regional title game since 2017 with a hard-nosed win over Olentangy Berlin. Columbus, OH – Nate Hillerich always had heard that heading one of the Pickerington p...

Dominant throughout its lineup, sixth-ranked Ohio State opened its season with wins in nine of 10 weight classes, including the one that mattered most to those who came to watch. Columbus, OH – Though his life has changed, Sammy Sasso’s goal has not,...

With a more manageable list of matchups at the mid-point of the playoffs, attention turns to the surviving elite teams...and the question of what's really elite,  and how can you tell?...

After being shot in a car-jacking near the Ohio State campus in the summer of 2023, two-time Big Ten champion and four-time All-American Sammy Sasso returns tonight as the sixth-ranked Buckeyes open their season against Tennessee-Chattanooga. Bruce H...

It took Ball State 12 minutes to score its first basket and the University of Dayton Flyers constructed a 20-point lead in the first half, but the Cardinals adjusted at halftime and crept to within five points midway through the second half before En...

Ohio State football spokesmen Ryan Day and Will Howard acknowledge all that is swirling around them. But they say the team's focus remains on what's next on the field. Read Jeff Gilbert.............

Ninety days from the opening pitch of the 2024 season, the Buckeyes pose plenty of questions for first-year coach Justin Haire...beginning on the bump. Read more about them in Wednesday's Press Pros....

They were tough to score against (Buckeyes' Sean Stewart above, right)...The Buckeyes shot 55% from the floor and held Youngstown State to 23% from the floor in a thorough, if not challenging, win in the home opener....

Sometimes the outcome justifies more than the well-worn words about how it happened, and how you write about it.  It's good to know...that real human emotion is just as important to report what culture has conditioned us not to believe....

The University of Dayton basketball team fell behind by 13 points in the first half and trailed by 10 with 11 minutes left against Northwestern Saturday night in UD Arena. But the Flyers used a 20-3 run to grab the lead it never relinquished in a 71-...

In business-like fashion the Coldwater Cavaliers capped a perfect 29-0 season with the perfect finale...a straight-set win over Marion Pleasant for the OHSAA Division VI title. Seniors Olivia Broering, Morgan Blasingame, and Spencer Etzler (above, l...

Some big plays by each unit, including a blocked punt and a defensive touchdown, lead the Buckeyes to an expected blowout of the Boilermakers. Columbus, OH – By the start of the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon, the fans remaining in the Horseshoe m...

Two months ago on a soggy night Minster beat St. Henry 12-7 in a nailbiter. But in cleaner conditions, Minster's talent and wealth of offensive weapons prevailed, and the Wildcats earned a third consecutive regional semifinal bid. Minster outrushed S...

After being manhandled early, everything went Pickerington North’s way in 35-14 trouncing of crosstown rival Pickerington Central. Kentucky-bound Preston Bowman scored twice and made two game-altering plays as a punter. Pickerington, OH – In th...

The Red Devils will look back and wonder what might have been if they had taken advantage of two trips to the red zone in the third quarter. Instead, a late field goal ended their unbeaten season in the second round....

Linebacker James Wilcox returned a fourth-quarter interception 75 yards to set up the game-winning score as UA avenged an Ohio Capital Conference Central Division defeat against Olentangy Orange in a playoff rematch. Lewis Center, OH– It was easy for...

At times, it was everything you expect from #1-ranked Coldwater, and then a hiccup that made them regroup.  But it ended well…the Cavaliers play in Saturday’s final for their first title in volleyball. Vandalia, OH – God love Coldwa...

A decade after winning their first, coach John Rodgers and the Fort Loramie Redskins beat Tiffin Calvert in straight sets to take their second OHSAA title in volleyball....

With the ‘feel good’ games now in the rear view mirror, week two of the playoffs offer some outstanding matchups that mirror the way it used to be eight teams per region. There was very little justifying over some of the horrific Week 1 p...

Last year’s closer turns this year’s Friday starter hopeful.  Former Miamisburg Viking Blaine Wynk smiles confidently at the prospect. It is one of the ironies of college baseball.  Spring training actually comes in the fall. It’s c...

Fall baseball concludes...The Gray team took the first game of the weekend Scarlet and Gray World series on Friday, a revealing experience of players fighting back from adversity in an attempt to win a job, come February, and one more crack at colleg...