New faces, new enthusiasm…Gone are some familiar faces, but with a new support cast around her, Russia aims for a second consecutive regional tournament appearance. It’s been a a long time since they’ve done it, but a long time since someone like Laurissa Poling. too. Read more from PPM’s Greg Billing.
The senior-dominated Miami East Vikings look to celebrate their 60th season of high school football with a third conference title in the last four seasons. Thinking blue…in today’s Press Pros inside feature from Greg Billing.
He may be Troy’s most versatile impact player in years, which is just the way senior tight end Spencer Klopfenstein wants it. The more he can play, the better! Are you ready for some football? Check out today’s inside feature from columnist Greg Billing.
A state title game is in the cards for Chaminade Julienne and Wapakoneta as CJ’s Ryan Peltier allowed two hits and Wapak’s Gage Schenk three hits to lead their teams to the D-II championship game Saturday. Read more from Greg Billing and our state tourney feature.
The hoped-for repeat of either Minster or Russia as a Division IV finalist came to an end Thursday, as Russia fell to Cincinnati Christian in one regional semi-final…and Fort Loramie leveled Minster (above) in the other. Read more in today’s Press Pros feature from Greg Billing.
Seven errors, eight walks lead to uncharacteristic pedestrian outing for Troy in loss to Lakota West. A rundown finally catches up with Lakota West’s Andrew Brownley (above), when he was tagged out by Troy’s short-stop Cole Brogan. Read more on GWOC baseball in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Tipp used its pitching and attention to the ‘little things’ to notch its 15th win of the season over former CBC rival Kenton Ridge. Read more about the game from Greg Billing in the latest Press Pros feature on GWOC baseball.
Troy’s 5-9 hurler, Derek McDonah, overpowers Butler to win first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader. And hey, it’s been a good week – a really good week – for McDoonah. Read more about it, and GWOC baseball, from Greg Billing in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
The rain cut things short, but not before UD got in a half of spring football…and sophomore Ryan Skibinski made a big impression in the final minute of play. Read about the game from PPM columnist Greg Billing in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Pitching depth has Tippecanoe as contender in the GWOC and beyond. On Friday it was Mason McClurg’s turn to throw teams for a loss. Read more on the Red Devils’ win over West Carrollton from Greg Billing inside today’s Press Pros feature..
Backyard rivals meet…A sixth-inning rally sends defending state champion Minster to confidence-boosting win over previously undefeated Fort Loramie. Enjoy high school baseball from columnist Greg Billing in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
After an athletic career that saw her achieve records and fame, Anna’s Sarah Schulze now focuses on a life of faith and servitude to a far greater coach and master. One of our most unique personal profiles in some time by columnist Greg Billing…in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Celebration begins…Versailles gets physical with Waynesville to win fourth regional title in five seasons and punch another ticket to Columbus for the state tournament. Read Greg Billing’s story in today’s Press Pros tournament update.
They were so dominant the game was finished under a running clock. Up next for the Loramie is a third match with neighboring team, the Russia Raider’s…agame that you won’t want to miss. Read more on the win on the SCL page by Greg Billing.
Tournament Formula…Minster does what it does, good defense and just enough points to win, to knock Tri-Village out of the Division IV tournament. They need one more win to get to Columbus, and will face a familiar rival for that chance…Ft. Loramie.
The Rockets were hard-pressed to match the quickness and depth of Purcell Marian. “St. Henry was pretty quick, but nothing like that,” said senior Wyatt Bensman.
Fort Loramie … after rare stumble in sectional tourney last season … beats Cedarville to win 10th district title in past 11 seasons. Read about the tournament games from Greg Billing in today’s Press Pros feature.
Last-second shot doesn’t fall for Sidney in 63-62 sectional final thriller had a little bit of everything. Read more about the game from columnist Greg Billing in the latest Press Pros feature update.
Butler’s Kort Justice returned home to Vandalia this season and joined his teammates in a defense-first approach that has the Aviators soaring. Read more on the GWOC sports page by Greg Billing.
Tipp worked for a big first half lead, then saw it evaporate to a strong Piqua comeback in the second half. But in the end the Red Devils used 25 points from Josh Wildermuth and a strong finish of their own to squeek out a GWOC North win over the Indians. Read about in today’s Press Pros GWOC feature.
