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, 25 September 2021 / Published in Home Features

Golden Bears Show They’re More Than Just Gresock

Upper Arlington didn't loom as an Ohio Capital Conference favorite off its modest success last season, but the Bears continue to show themselves a legitimate title contender with their latest dominant victory.
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Friday, 24 September 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Golden Bears Show They’re More Than Just Gresock

Upper Arlington has turned its opponents, not just Bradley running back Trevor Schuler, upside down this season with a hard-hitting defense and an offense that's showing it has plenty of teeth besides talented running back Carson Gresock (PressPros Feature Photos by Brian Bayless)
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Thursday, 23 September 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Week 6, Central Ohio: OCC Division Play Intensifies

The push toward the Playoffs continues as the season passes the midpoint and division play in the Ohio Capital Conference begins in earnest.
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Friday, 17 September 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Neither Quarantine Nor Darby Can Keep Lincoln Down

Gahanna Lincoln sprinkled the rushing of Diore Hubbard (29) with dual-threat quarterback Maxwell Cummings and a nasty defense to ruin Hilliard Darby's unbeaten season and its Homecoming. (PressPros Feature Photos by Brian Bayless)
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Thursday, 16 September 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Week 5, Central Ohio: Darby, UA Hope To Stay Unbeaten

The midpoint of the regular season approaches and will be in the rear-view mirror after this week, which should provide a clearer picture of which teams have the stuff to ascend to the top of their Ohio Capital Conference division. (PressPros Feature Photo by Brian Bayless)