Fort Loramie played fast and aggressive in a 21-7 win to avenge last season’s one-point loss to Miami East and stay atop the Cross County Conference standings.
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Sep
8
After Honoring Past, Troy Shows It Has A Bright Future, Too…
Hall of Fame Night started the festivities, and Jaydon Culp-Bishop (above, #8) had a party of his own. The Troy Trojans capped the night by decking Cincinnati Turpin with a 29-7 victory in a key Division II, Region 8 game. Read about the game from Greg Billing in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Sep
1
Thunderstruck … Troy’s Defense Delivers The Boom To Stop Xenia
Returning to Xenia on Saturday, Troy needed one defensive stop to win. The Trojans got it by stuffing the Buccaneers on fourth-and-3 on Troy’s 43-yard line to preserve a 21-14 victory. Enough offense, and the same dependable Trojan defense…they move to 2-0. Read more from Greg Billing in the latest GWOC feature.
Aug
25
Road Warriors: Redskins Wear Down Buccs In Season Opener
St. Henry’s road-grading offensive line paved the way as the Redskins scored a season-opening win against a Covington Buccs’ team that struggled to stay on the field in the Redskins’ 22-0 victory.
Aug
3
Billing: Sky’s The Limit For Russia Volleyball
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.
Jul
26
Billing: Title Town In Casstown
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.
Jul
13
Summer Grid Profiles: Trojans’ Horse As Versatile As They Come….
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.
Jun
2
A Pair Of Aces Deliver CJ And Wapakoneta To The DII Title Game
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.
May
25
Division IV Regional Semifinal Doubleheader…No Repeaters!
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.
May
6
Miscues Ruin Trojans’ Mood On Cinco De Mayo
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.
Apr
21
Tipp Wins Its 15th…Over Former CBC Rival Kenton Ridge
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.
Apr
18
Facing McDonagh A Tall Task
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.
Apr
15
Thunderstruck: Red Strikes Twice In Final 36 Seconds To Win UD Scrimmage
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.
Apr
14
Tippecanoe Strong-Armed, And Dangerous…
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..
Apr
7
Chill Out … Minster’s Bats Cool Off Fort Loramie
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.
Mar
20
At Peace With Whatever…Sarah Schulze Joins A New Team
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.
Mar
10
Tiger Ball Returns To The State Tournament…Versailles Takes Out Waynesville
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.
Mar
10
Redskins Run The Show With A Running Clock….And A Division IV District Title
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.
Mar
9
Minster Girls A Win Away From Div. IV State…And Guess Who They’ll Play?
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.
Mar
7
Rockets’ Orbit Cut Short…Anna Falls In Div. District Final
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.
