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.
Not on Kate, you don't!...Russia's Kate Sherman smothers the shot attempt of Lehman's Taylor Geise during Division IV district semi-final volleyball action in Troy Tuesday. Two Shelby County League teams, Russia and Fort Loramie, advanced to the weekend's district finals. Read about it in Wednesday's Press Pros.
In his 30th season as the coach of the Piqua Indians, Bill Nees is a hall of famer, a state champion, and among Miami Valley football colleagues, the 'dean' of area coaches. Having eclipsed 200 career wins, he prepares for another playoff journey this Friday at Alexander Stadium. First published in 2019, enjoy this 'encore' presentation of an Ohio High School Athletic Association coaching icon.
Kyle Otte (above) and #1-ranked Marion Local's running game supplied most of the 351 yards of offense, and the defense pitched its seventh shutout of the season to secure the outright MAC football title Friday with a surprising 35-0 shutout win over #1-ranked Coldwater. Read about the game in Saturday's Press Pros.
