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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Monday, 22 March 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features

Masters Of Survival, Central Comes Up Short To Centerville

Joy unspeakable!....Given how it survived in the district and regional, the final seconds of the state championship seemed tailored to Westerville Central's liking until the script shifted at the worst possible time for the Warhawks. Centerville survived a dramatic last second shot by Landon Tilllman to claim its first basketball title in school history. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
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Sunday, 21 March 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features

Worthington Christian Fights To Finish In Tight D3 Title Loss

Ample amounts of grit and an unwillingness to give up brought Worthington Christian back from long odds in the Division III state finals on Sunday before the Warriors' late rally fell short in a 61-56 defeat.
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Sunday, 21 March 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features

Botkins’ Title Has Family Ties Wrapped Around The Trophy

What fathers and sons at Botkins have only dreamed about became a reality Sunday with the culmination of three years hard work and the Trojans' first state basketball championship. Bruce Hooley writes.
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Saturday, 20 March 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features

Shawnee’s Special Team Runs Into A Super Team In Semis

The fairy tale ending that happens in Hollywood didn't happen for Lima Shawnee, but the three-season thrill ride on which this team has taken its fans won't soon be forgotten.
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Saturday, 20 March 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features

This Mann May Be Little, But He’s Big In DeSales’ Advance

The stat sheet doesn't track the full measure of what makes Columbus DeSales a tough out, and the Stallions have made that mindset work for them all the way to the Division II state championship game. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.