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, 19 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Centerville Steamrolls Ignatius, Eyes Second State Title

Impervious to pressure, or so it seems, the winning machine that is 'Mr. Basketball' (Gabe Cupps, below) and reigning state champion Centerville rolled up running-clock dominance over Cleveland St. Ignatius on its way to a matchup with Pickerington Central on Sunday for the Division I title. Read more in Sunday Press Pros.
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Saturday, 19 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Tri-Village Rides Sarver’s Heroics To Semifinal Win

A torrid Division IV semifinal between Tri-Village and Antwerp came down to Jagger Landers' tying three-point attempt. Justin Finkbine contested, and it would not have counted, given the flashing scoreboard lights, signifying the clock's expiration. (PressPros Feature Photo by Sonny Fulks).
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Saturday, 19 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

On Officiating…A View From the OHSAA Supervisor

Do you have questions about high school basketball officiating? Me, too. So I put them to the man in charge, Denny Morris, supervisor of officials for the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Bruce Hooley writes for weekend Press Pros.
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Friday, 18 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

D-II: Gilmour Academy Rolls Waverly, Now Gets St. V

Gilmour Academy gained the right to play St. Vincent St. Mary in the Division II state title game by overcoming Waverly and its storybook season. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
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Friday, 18 March 2022 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

OSU Defense Locks Down Loyola In NCAA Advance

Malaki Branham had 14 points, five rebounds and four steals, but it was the return of injured senior Kyle Young that gave OSU the glue it had been lacking and the impetus for a 54-43 NCAA Tournament win over Loyola-Chicago.