A seven-time Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association writer of the year, Blackledge spent the final 34 years of a four-decade career as the chief prep beat writer for the Columbus Dispatch. A Delaware, Ohio native, Blackledge graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1982 with degrees in journalism and communications. He served as sports editor of the Wilmington News-Journal for three-plus years. He also worked at the Lake County Telegraph and the Delaware Gazette. In addition to the prep beat, Blackledge has covered the Browns, Indians, Reds, Bengals, Columbus Crew and various Ohio State sports.
With precious few land mines to negotiate, Jonathan Alder’s Greg Kennedy struck out 10 in recording his first career perfect game. Ashton Martin hit an RBI double and also scored the team’s other run to give the Pioneers all the offense they needed. Grove City, OH — Leave it to senior third baseman Cam Potter
Loghan Cromer twice executed perfect bunt singles to jump start Bradley’s offense while freshman Mickey Moody delivered a clutch two-RBI hit and picked up the save in relief of Jillian Meszaros. Pickerington, OH – In 39 years coaching softball at each of the three Hillard high schools, Kevin Moody’s teams have developed a trademark style:
In the latest chapter of a somewhat surprising and disjointed season, third-ranked Olentangy Berlin ran its record to 19-2 with a nail-biting win against 13th-ranked Marysville. Delaware, OH – Olentangy Berlin’s baseball season began like a scene from The Wizard of Oz. On March 14, a tornado ripped through the school grounds tearing up everything
Cleveland St. Ignatius used two runs in the middle quarters to seize control, then used its depth to wear down cold-shooting Centerville in the Division I state championship game. Dayton, OH – When Cameron Joyce was hired to head up the Cleveland St. Ignatius basketball program five years ago, he had one simple goal. “This
Playing a finely honed all-around game, Kettering Alter — with four double figures scorers — defeated Maysville 68-54 to capture its first state title in 23 years. Dayton, OH – As if the players needed another reminder about Kettering Alter’s rich history in athletics, one of its most famous graduates, John Paxson, spent time with