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Friday, 15 December 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Burris’ Clutch Free Throws Power Delaware Hayes To Pulsating 59-58 Win Over Westerville North

After squandering a big second-half lead, Delaware Hayes righted the ship and hung on to edge Westerville North in an OCC Capital showdown between undefeated teams projected to make a lot of noise come tournament time. Westerville, OH – While a boisterous sellout crowd held its collective breath, Delaware Hayes senior standout Jesse Burris toed
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Friday, 08 December 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

New Look Orange Barely Skips Beat In Rout Of Davidson

Despite losing its top three players from a regional finalist to graduation, Olentangy Orange looks like it could be a force in the OCC Central and district again. Steve Blackledge writes the story for weekend Press Pros.
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Friday, 01 December 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Watterson Hopes Dashed By Toledo Central Catholic In D3 Title Game

Three miscues proved critical to Watterson in a 27-7 loss to bigger, faster Toledo Central Catholic, which won its second straight title and ran its win streak to 31 games. Seniors Nate Kreuz (78), Elliot Baur (11) and Dominic Purcell (6) share a moment while accepting the runner-up trophy. (Pictured)
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Saturday, 25 November 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Watterson Shakes Off Slow Start, Dominates Celina To Gain D-III Championship Berth

Bishop Watterson's fell into a 14-0 hole early, but its defense -- with Dominic Purcell (6) and Joe Hayes (23) wrapping up Celina's Parker Bertke (9) here -- settled down and gave the Eagles time to pull even by halftime and dominate thereafter in advancing to the Division III state championship game (PressPros Feature Photo by Brian Bayless).
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Saturday, 18 November 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Fleharty’s Heroics Lift Bradley To 2-OT Win Over Upper Arlington

Quarterback Bradyn Fleharty rushed for 180 yards and three touchdowns and passed for two more scores as Hilliard Bradley knocked off Upper Arlington 35-28 in two overtimes to capture the program's first regional title.