Worth a thousand words…Fort Recovery’s Kierra Wendel reacts to match point in Tuesday’s Div. IV district win over Lincolnview. In the night’s finale, Marion Local won over St. Henry to set up an all-MAC district final (one of two) on Thursday. Read about it in today’s Press Pros.
Buckeyes had some defensive leaks in first half and the running game was a no-show, but coach Ryan Day and his staff get A+ after all the uncertainty with COVID-19 and long wait to play. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros.
Hoping for more and expecting better, neither played out for Covington in a forgettable playoff loss to West Jefferson. Read about the game in Sunday’s Press Pros.
Buckeyes open season behind Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback Justin Fields, and as heavy favorites to defeat Nebraska. Mark Znidar writes for Saturday’s Press Pros.
The Piqua Indians ran into a hot quarterback, missed some opportunities, made some mistakes, made a run…and at game’s end came up a play short in a Division II loss to Cincinnati Anderson. Read more.
The Piqua Indians ran into a hot quarterback (Jackson Kuhn, below), missed some opportunities, made some mistakes, made a run…and at game’s end came up a play short in a Division II loss to Cincinnati Anderson. Read more.
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It’s become the most misused, and overused, word in modern culture, and usually because we don’t like it when we don’t get our way. Some commentary today on what ‘hate’ actually is…and not just a difference in opinion. Read more.
Pets have a way, as you know, and when it comes time to say good-bye you’re never ready – worse than the kids leaving home, or even human demise. Last week…we said good-bye to ‘Margie’. Enjoy her life, as we did.
Crowning score…Down 24-7 in the second half, Covington staged the biggest comeback in its playoff history as Trentin Alexander (above, #32) scores late to beat Arcanum and move Covington on in the Division VI tournament. Read about the game in today’s Press Pros.
Embarrassment of riches…Four different Indians scored Friday, and Ca’Ron Coleman (below) scored twice as Piqua opened tournament play with a thorough win over Harrison in the Division II regional. Read about the game in today’s Press Pros.
They weren’t the favorite at season’s beginning, but New Knoxville has become the darling of Division IV with wins in the span of a week over #1 New Bremen and #4 Marion Local…and oh yeah, the 2020 MAC champion. Read about the champs in today’s Press Pros feature.
Something to shout about…They saved their best for when it mattered most. #2-ranked New Knoxville pulls a straight-set shocker with a win over defending champ New Bremen. Read about the match in today’s Press Pros.
You can make the case for Joe Morgan that he’s the only five-tool second baseman in baseball’s hall of game. And I will…along with some other weekend ‘entertainment’.
A story of perseverance and commitment…and none more poignant than the football story of the Symmes Valley Vikings, in Lawrence County, where 58 years has produced a winner and a special appreciation for past and present. Read about it in today’s Press Pros feature.
Lost in the yawn of Troy’s 49-6 blowout win Friday were some plays (performances) that would play against better teams…a hopeful harbinger of more good Fridays to come. Read more….
I’m saying goodbye to the garden this week, the finishing touches to soil, time and effort that once again been good to me, and for me. And nothing can take its place…nor do I want it to.
In a match that resembled a five-set roller coaster, #6 ranked Marion Local outlasted #4 ranked Fort Loramie with a finish that had ’em on their feet. Read about a Tuesday night ‘thriller’ in today’s Press Pros.
Family affair…This year’s open playoff format for high school football only magnifies the difference between those who get to play an added game…and those who’ve made title football a life experience (Marion Local’s Tim Goodwin and family with the 2016 title trophy, below).
The pretext of the 2020 football playoffs is as arguable as some of the games are apt to be competitive. But given the conditions of Covid, it’s better than no football at all because kids get to play. And the adults? That’s another matter. Read more in today’s Press Pros feature.
