It was sloppy at times and stress-inducing at others -- like when this infield throw on a bunt eluded Jonathan Alder's Cam Potter and allowed Kenton Ridge's Braden Smith to score -- but the Pioneers found a way to shed a pesky rival and defend their No. 1 state ranking in Division II while reaching the regional finals. (PressProsMagazine Feature Photos by Sheri Hooley).
Olentangy Orange graduated 17 players from its 2023 state runner-up team, but managed to battle its way to another district championship after a three-run fifth inning paved the way for the Pioneers. By Jarrod Ulrey for Press Pros POWELL, Ohio – During a number of crucial moments Wednesday against Dublin Coffman, Olentangy Orange coach Tom Marker turned