Bruce Hooley was sports editor of the Troy Daily News from 1983-86 and has covered Ohio State athletics for more than 25 years. Bruce was the OSU beat reporter for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland from 1987-2005.  From 2005-2011 he hosted the afternoon show on  ESPN radio 1460 AM,  in Columbus, before taking on a similar ESPN talk position with WKNR, 850 AM, in Cleveland.  Most recently Hooley has served as the beat reporter for Ohio State football and basketball for Sports Illustrated.com.  The author of "That's Why I'm Here:  The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story, he returns for his second chapter as Buckeye beat reporter and columnist at large with Press Pros.
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Saturday, 12 March 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Super Freshman Foils Worthington Christian’s Hopes

Super Teams aren't exclusive to the NBA, it seems, after Purcell Marian's Dee Alexander and the elite talent surrounding her blocked Worthington Christian's path to a Division III state championship (PressPros Feature Photos by Julie McMaken Wright).
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Saturday, 12 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Sarver’s 20, Suggs’ Trey, Defense, Hand Tri-Village Title

Some sage motivation at the right time resonated with Tri-Village's players over the summer and echoed loudly as an explanation for their ability to extend their own state title dreams, while ending Botkins' attempt for a second straight championship. Bruce Hooley writes.
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Friday, 11 March 2022 / Published in Features, MAC, MAC Feature

New Knoxville: A Team, A Town, A Coach, A Memory

Having been through so much already, a special team of special athletes, with a special coach, seeks one more win to script a fitting finish to a story that captures the full spectrum of emotions.
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Friday, 11 March 2022 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

OSU Buckles Under Penn State’s Backcourt Blitzkrieg

Remember when Ohio State beat No. 1 Duke? Well, go watch the game tape again, if you can find it, because the Buckeyes don't resemble that team at all and their latest loss raises little hope you'll see that kind of basketball from them again this season. (Photo Courtesy of Ohio State).
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Thursday, 10 March 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Home Features

Worthington Christian’s Stifling Defense Earns Title Chance

What a 'Blessing'...Getting three-pointers from four different players, Worthington Christian flexed its offensive muscle, but the Warriors' defense (Blessing King, below) is what fueled their advance into the Division III girls state championship game. Bruce Hooley writes 2022 girls State Tournament coverage for Press Pros.