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, 30 October 2021 / Published in Home Features

Neumaier Powers, Brown Pilfers Milton Past Indian Hill

Where others might have heard ghosts, Milton-Union pressed forward and plowed through potential adversity to coast past Indian Hill and into a Division IV, Region 16 second-round matchup against No. 2 Eaton. (PressPros Feature Photos by Lee Woolery).
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Thursday, 28 October 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Week 11, Central Ohio…The March to Canton Begins

Mismatches abound, or appear to, as the state playoffs begin with some pairings that suggest competition may not be as robust as the size of the pack chasing a title in each region (PressPros Feature Photos by Brian Bayless).
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Saturday, 23 October 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Mechanicsburg Pounds Out A Win And Rubs It In

Two proud small towns with storied football traditions and a lot on the line in a season finale brought the pot to a boil Friday night before things thankfully simmered down and a rivalry gathered more animus for the future.
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Thursday, 21 October 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Week 10…Central Ohio: Unbeatens Seek Perfection

Whatever happens from here forward, no one can take away the prestige of an unbeaten regular season. That's in range for four Ohio Capital Conference teams, along with the division titles that would accompany the accomplishment.
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Monday, 18 October 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

OSU Starts No. 17, Knowing Much More Is Expected

Awash in veterans still stung by an upset NCAA loss that prematurely ended its Final Four hopes, Ohio State starts the college basketball season well back among the nation's Top 25, but with the talent (EJ Liddell, below) and motivation to become elite. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.