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Sunday, 09 June 2024 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Solid Pitching, Timely Small Ball Propel Heath Past Lake For D-III Title

Heath jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first two innings and rode the pitching of Wyatt Binckley the rest of the way to beat Millbury Lake 3-1 for its third state championship. Steve Blackledge writes.......
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Friday, 07 June 2024 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Berlin Meets Its Match, Falls To Twinsburg And Hot Ace In DI State Semi

Olentangy Berlin's remarkable and historic season came to a halt Friday in a stinging 4-1 defeat to Twinsburg. The Bears managed just four hits against Tigers ace Josh Stalnaker (above). Steve Blackledge writes for Press Pros. (Photo by Julie McMaken Wright)
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Friday, 31 May 2024 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Haag’s 1-Hit Gem Powers Berlin To First State Tournament

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 –
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Thursday, 30 May 2024 / Published in Central Ohio Feature, Features

Walk-Off RBI Double By Koons Gives Bradley Latest 1-Run Win

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
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Thursday, 23 May 2024 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Streaking Liberty Blanks Scioto 7-0 For Another District Crown

  After a tumultuous start to the season, Olentangy Liberty has caught fire at the right time. Sophomore pitcher Parker Van Engelenhoven allowed just two hits and got all the support he needed in the form of a five-run fourth inning. Grove City, OH – While its 18-12 record and No. 13 seed in the