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, 24 October 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features

What I Saw This Weekend…

To borrow from a competing story idea, here's five things that stood out Saturday night in the Buckeyes' lopsided win over the Indiana Hoosiers...and what you might expect the rest of the way.
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Sunday, 24 October 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features

McCoy: UD Flyers Run Into ‘Trap Game’ At Valparaiso

The Flyers took its first possession and looked as if they wouldn’t stop until they reached the banks of Lake Michigan. The Beacons took it right away with that long second half kickoff return. Despite a 1-5 record, the Beacons outscored the Flyers Saturday afternoon on Brown Field, 45-28.
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Saturday, 23 October 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features

History Made, Milton Captures Outright Three Rivers Crown

Milton Union's Michael Elam (#38, below) ran hard for 146 yards and set the stage for the Bulldogs to capture the inaugural title of the resurrected Three Rivers Conference, with a 37-14 over Riverside Friday. Read more in Saturday's Press Pros.
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Sunday, 17 October 2021 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Welcome New Year, New Faces, New Confidence

The Buckeyes' fall 'Scarlet and Gray' series is showcasing the future, starting with the most important position on the field.  Pitching (Isaiah Coupet, below) and a fresh start, may be the strength of the 2022 baseball Buckeyes. Read more in Monday's inside feature.
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Saturday, 16 October 2021 / Published in MAC, MAC Feature

Fate Reversed: Walkoff FG Lifts Marion Over Coldwater

In a magnificent match of will and toughness, Marion Local bested Coldwater Friday in a familiar fashion from games past.  They turned the tables with a last-second field goal by kicker Kevin Partington (below) to win, 24-21. Read about the game in Saturday's Press Pros.