Greg Billing began covering high school, college and professional sports in the Miami Valley in 1988 when he was a junior at Miami East High School. The Wright State University graduate has worked at the Troy Daily News (1996-1997), Springfield News-Sun (1997-2001) and the Dayton Daily News (2001-2016). He was inducted into the Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club's (DARF) Hall of Fame in 2015 for his auto racing coverage and has also earned numerous Associated Press awards for stories, headline writing and special sports sections. Greg lives in West Milton with his wife and two daughters. When not covering events, he and his wife are cheering for the girls as they play a variety of sports for the Milton-Union Bulldogs.
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Saturday, 15 May 2021 / Published in MAC, MAC Feature

Title Town: Minster Has MAC-Nificent Weekend

The Minster Wildcats waited until 2014 to win their first MAC softball title. The program now has four after winning a third straight championship following a 10-0, run-rule victory against Fort Recovery on Saturday. Greg Billing writes.
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Monday, 10 May 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features

Troy Falls To Centerville’s Wild Seventh Inning Rally….

Three outs separated Troy from a first-round sectional tournament victory against Centerville. But the Elks didn't oblige, sending 14 batters to the plate and scoring 10 runs in the seventh (including Ardyn Hopf's grand slam, above) for a 14-6 victory on Monday.
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Monday, 10 May 2021 / Published in MAC, MAC Feature

Youth Movement Has Coldwater Going Places

Coach Kyle Ahrns' softball team needs one win to tie the school record. And if they get it the Cavaliers look to continue one of the most successful regular seasons in program history with a strong run in the Division III tournament. Greg Billing writes.
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Friday, 07 May 2021 / Published in MVL, MVL Feature

Green Wave Claim Win No. 25 … And Counting

The Greenville Green Wave celebrated a Miami Valley League championship Friday evening. Sidney native Warren Davidson, (Pictured) U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th Congressional District, threw out the first pitch to Greenville catcher Susie Blocher prior to Greenville’s 8-3 victory against Sidney. Read girls softball by Greg Billing inside today's Press Pros.
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Saturday, 01 May 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features

Late-Inning Drama Carries Bradford To Horstman Title

In a regular-season tournament that felt more like the postseason with three state-ranked teams, Bradford scored a dramatic win to capture the Katie Horstman Classic on Friday night. The 1-0, 11-inning victory against Russia capped a quality ... and cold ... night of softball. Greg Billing writes for Saturday's Press Pros.