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.
Running the read option to near perfection, quarterback Quinn Hart racked up 242 yards rushing and three TDs to go with one touchdown pass as Dublin Coffman beat crosstown rival Dublin Jerome to improve to 3-1. Dublin, OH – After a career night against a crosstown rival, Dublin Coffman dual-threat quarterback Quinn Hart was found
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