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.
Akron-bound pitcher Taylor Bednar allowed just two hits while teammate Maddux Pulliam socked a pair of bases-empty home runs as Olentangy Berlin steamrolled its way into the regional title game. Grove City, OH – After tossing a masterpiece of a game in a Division I regional semifinal Thursday, Olentangy Berlin senior pitcher Taylor Bednar celebrated
Just 22nd seeded in the Central District tournament, Hilliard Bradley kept its magical season alive with a 3-2, 11-inning win over Olentangy Liberty in a regional semifinal. Clutch hitting by Alex Koons and shutdown relief pitching by Diego Contreras provided the winning edge. Grove City, OH – All season long, Hilliard Bradley second-year coach Dave
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: