Jarrod Ulrey
Saturday, 20 December 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

‘Uber-talented’ Stafford Guides Top-Ranked Olentangy Girls Past Challenging Darby

In a matchup of unbeaten teams, the Braves got 21 points from Kent State-signee Whitney Stafford and held off several bursts of momentum by the Panthers to win 54-44.  Hilliard, OH – Even with one of central Ohio’s top talents to build around in senior guard Whitney Stafford, the Olentangy girls basketball team expected the season’s first half to include growing moments as
Jarrod Ulrey
Saturday, 06 December 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Olentangy Orange Completes State Title Run, Perfect Season

Lucas Fickel delivered he winning score (above)...and with a 28-14 victory over Cincinnati St. Xavier, the Olentangy Orange Pioneers gave central Ohio back-to-back big-school state championships for the first time.
Jarrod Ulrey
Saturday, 29 November 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, MVL, MVL Feature

Special Teams Shine For Watterson In State Semi Win Over Tippecanoe

Spurred by two blocked punt return touchdowns, the Eagles beat the Red Devils 43-9 and will look to capture their second consecutive Division III state title next Friday against Toledo Central Catholic.
Jarrod Ulrey
Saturday, 22 November 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Olentangy Orange Powers Past Pickerington Central For 1st Regional Title

Spurred by a dominating defensive performance and the dual threat of quarterback Levi Davis and running back Lucas Fickel, the Pioneers are headed to a state semifinal against Lakewood St. Edward. Columbus, OH – Last fall, Olentangy Orange’s season ended with a second-round playoff loss while Olentangy Liberty celebrated winning the Division I, Region 3
Jarrod Ulrey
Friday, 14 November 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Big Walnut Blasts Canal Winchester, Cruises Into Regional Final

Led by a defense that forced four turnovers, the defending regional-champion Golden Eagles again will face Massillon Washington for the Division II, Region 7 title. Sunbury, OH – Coming up with enough superlatives to describe Big Walnut’s defense is becoming quite the challenge. As the Golden Eagles celebrated a 35-0 win Friday over fourth-seeded Canal Winchester that represents their