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, 13 November 2021 / Published in MVL, MVL Feature

Piqua Pulls Out Pulsating Win With Thrilling Finish

Momentum seemed on Edgewood's side, but with a threat like Jasiah Medley (3), Piqua always has reason to believe. So the Indians made every play necessary on offense, defense and special teams down the stretch to survive the regional semis and move on in Region 8.
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Thursday, 11 November 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

OCC Showdowns: UA-New Albany, Battle of Pick Town

You can't go wrong living in either Upper Arlington or New Albany, but only one will survive their regional semifinal matchup of unbeatens as Week Three of the Playoffs distills the field from 16 in each Division down to eight.
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Tuesday, 09 November 2021 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Key’s Heroics Rescue OSU From Season-Opening Danger

Different perspectives on the final shot...Akron's Enrique Freeman (foreground) looks on as Ohio State's Zed Key celebrates his game-winning shot at the buzzer in Tuesday's Buckeye thrilling opener at Value City Arena. Bruce Hooley writes the story for Press Pros.
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Monday, 08 November 2021 / Published in Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

OSU Hoops Ready For Mighty Akron…No Offense, UC

Year Five of the Chris Holtmann regime starts with a scheduling favor to an old friend and a challenging non-conference schedule aimed at getting the 17th-ranked Buckeyes ready for a rigorous Big Ten. Bruce Hooley writes for Tuesday's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 07 November 2021 / Published in MAC, MAC Feature

Versailles’ First-Half Burst Breaks Away From Carlisle

Versailles' is balanced offensively, and its balance has balance, with ample receivers and running backs who did damage in a 34-6 win over Carlisle...all of it directed by quarterback Carson Bey (PressPros Features photos by Lee Woolery).