Jeff Gilbert is a Clark County native who began his journalism career answering the phone on the Springfield New-Suns sports desk as a college senior. After college, he began a nine-year run at the Northern Virginia Daily and earned several state-wide writing awards while covering high schools, a summer wooden-bat college baseball league and small-college sports. His next stop was at The Roanoke (Va.) Times as assistant sports editor and sports editor. In 2009, he moved back to Ohio to start the journalism program at his alma mater, Cedarville University, where he still teaches. He has worked as a freelance journalist for a variety of outlets, mostly covering high schools and the Dayton Dragons for the News-Sun and Dayton Daily News, and has won several Ohio Prep Sportstwriters Association awards. In 2022, he won the freelancer best in show award given by the Society of Professional Journalists’ Best of Ohio contest. He covers Ohio State football and high schools for Press Pros
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Thursday, 12 March 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Unbeaten St. John’s Gets Worthy Foe, But Still Can’t Be Stopped

Pregame and mid-game delays and a better than advertised opponent can't stop the No. 1 Blue Jays – not when Cam Elwer is scoring 32 points or when the defense creates offense at key moments.
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Tuesday, 10 March 2026 / Published in Features, MVL, MVL Feature

Trotwood Ends Tipp’s Regional Run In Heartbreaker

The Red Devils, already deeper in the tournament than most thought probable, lose in the final seconds when a play on each end of the floor goes Trotwood's way. Read Jeff Gilbert
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Tuesday, 10 March 2026 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Day Counting On Roster Numbers To Pay Off For Buckeyes

Roster building isn't what it used to be, but Ohio State can win the numbers game with its built-in ability to recruit top players, develop them and attract as many top transfers as they need in a given year. Read Jeff Gilbert
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Sunday, 08 March 2026 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

OSU Stakes Claim To NCAAs As Thornton Scores Record

Ohio State’s main goal Saturday was to beat Indiana. And along the way they secured an NCAA Tournament berth and Bruce Thornton became the highest scoring Buckeye in history. Columbus, OH – Ohio State bet on Bruce Thornton. Bruce Thornton bet on Ohio State. On Saturday, as the sun was setting over the sold-out Schottenstein
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Sunday, 08 March 2026 / Published in Features, MAC, MAC Feature

St. Henry Girls Overcome Injury, Advance To State For First Time

Redskins coach Nate Uhlenhake said his team’s near-perfect season has often been credited to different players stepping up at the right time. In Saturday’s regional final, that was more true than ever.