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.
Pitcher Kyle Haag authored Berlin’s second masterpiece in as many days and its slick-fielding defense did the rest as the Bears blanked Hilliard Bradley 2-0 in a Division I regional championship game. Grove City, OH – Not until fall will Olentangy Berlin High School celebrate its sixth birthday – tee-ball age for most players –