Sonny Fulks is a graduate of Ohio State University where he pitched four varsity seasons for the Buckeyes from 1971 through 1974. He furthered his baseball experience as a minor league umpire for seven seasons, working for the Florida State League (A), the Southern League (AA), and the American Association (AAA). He has written for numerous websites, and for the past fourteen years has served as columnist and photo editor for The Gettysburg Magazine, published by the University of Nebraska Press, in Lincoln Nebraska. His interests include history, support for amateur baseball, the outdoors, and he has a music degree from Ohio State University.
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Sunday, 12 February 2023 / Published in Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Marion Local Closes Regular Season Short-Handed, With A Win Over Russia….

Flying high...Missing starting center Jack Knapke, #6 Marion Local upped its tempo to match that of the #4-ranked Russia Raiders, shot spectacularly (Luke Pohlman, above), and finished its regular season schedule with a quality win over #4 Russia. Read about the game in Sunday's Press Pros.
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Saturday, 11 February 2023 / Published in Features, Home Features, MVL, MVL Feature

Butler Stuns Tipp…Holderman’s Last-Second Shot In ‘OT’ Costs Devils’ Share Of MVL Title

Holderman's shot that won it....A last-second shot in overtime by Butler's AJ Holderman, a former Tipp player, broke his old team's heart and cost #4-seed Tippecanoe a share of the Miami Valley League title. Read more in Saturday's Press Pros.
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Friday, 10 February 2023 / Published in Features, OSU

Buckeyes Baseball…A Week Out, Florida Still Scrambling To Host Spring Baseball

The Buckeyes opening their 2023 baseball season a week from today, ready to flip the memory of a disastrous 2022 experience.  The state of Florida, on the other hand, is still dealing with the by-product of a far more serious disaster. It all begins a week from today.
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Thursday, 09 February 2023 / Published in Features, OSU

Opening Week Is Almost Here: Will There Be Any Buckeye Baseball Surprises?

There is anticipation that comes with a new coach and new players.  But the beauty of baseball is steeped in talent that emerges unexpectedly...sometimes from a source that's been there all along. 
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Wednesday, 08 February 2023 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, SCL, SCL Feature

Loramie Ends Regular Season With Slugfest ‘OT’ Win Over Marion Local

As defensive as you can imagine, Marion Local and Fort Loramie slugged it out for four quarters, finished tied, then went to overtime to determine who could outlast the other.  Loramie prevailed in a preview of Division IV tournament basketball.