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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.
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Saturday, 26 August 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Davidson Continues Its Mastery Of Grove City

Hilliard Davidson quarterback Johnny DiBlasio had a big night, rushing for a 75-yard touchdown and throwing for a 55-yard score, to lead Hilliard Davidson to yet another head-scratching rout of Grove City's typically-high-powered attack. (PressPros Feature Photo by Brian Bayless).
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Steve Blackledge
Saturday, 19 August 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Pick Central’s Defense Hands Lomonico Debut Win

Pickerington Central’s attacking defense spent much of the night harassing Olentangy Liberty quarterback Andrew Leonard (the Tigers collected seven sacks) and the end result was a 28-17 win in an opener between perennial powers. Powell, OH – If Jeff Lomonico could pocket a nickel for each time he is questioned about being a head coach
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Steve Blackledge
Saturday, 10 June 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Orange Can’t Overcome Miscues, Falls To Mighty Moeller In State Title Game

A Cincinnati Moeller team chock full of major college signees and commits proved too much to handle as the Crusaders captured their ninth big-school state title with a 4-1 win over upstart Olentangy Orange.
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Thursday, 08 June 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Orange Squeezes Out 3-2 Win Over Anthony Wayne In State Semi

Tale of two emotions....Despite leaving the bases loaded twice and stranding 12 overall, Olentangy Orange finally broke through in the bottom of the ninth when a bases-loaded suicide squeeze bunt by Keegan Knupp scored Cole Cahill with the winning run. The Pioneers will face top-ranked Cincinnati Moeller in the title game at 10 a.m. Saturday. 
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Saturday, 03 June 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Five-Run Fourth Propels Orange To Regional Title

Olentangy Orange used a small-ball attack to take an early lead over Grove City, then tagged Ohio State recruit Keegan Holmstrom for five runs in a decisive fourth inning. Despite an up and down regular season, the 22-10 Pioneers are headed to their second state tournament.
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