Jarrod Ulrey
Saturday, 23 August 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Bellisari Cousins Spark Watterson Past Big Walnut in Opener

Defending Division III state champion Watterson fell behind by two touchdowns but scored the final 37 points to pull away from the Golden Eagles, Division II state semifinalists a year ago. Columbus, OH — The circumstances were much more intense, but opening night felt like so many previous summer afternoons tossing the football around the yard
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Saturday, 23 August 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Stout Defense Helps Olentangy Overwhelm Reigning State Champ Liberty 26-6

Led by Division I commits CJ Sanna (Ohio State), Kaden Gebhardt (Clemson) and Daniel Stephens (Navy) and supported by big-play demon Ryan Wiesner, Olentangy’s defense put the shackles on a graduation-depleted Liberty in a statement game for the Braves. Powell, OH – It’s a long, long high school football season – 16 games for the
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Monday, 16 June 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Birch, Tracy Combine For Pitching Gem As Olentangy Captures First State Title

After starting the season 8-6, Olentangy proved it was a team of destiny down the stretch, capping its incredible run with a 2-1 state championship win over high-powered Springboro. It was especially emotional for Columbus Clippers manager Andy Tracy, who was granted leave to watch his son's final game.
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Saturday, 14 June 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Olentangy Hangs On By A Thread, Beats Lakota West 3-1 In DI Semi

They held their breath on the final out (above)....but sophomore lefty Rocco Bucci won his third postseason game, Dominic Pirrone had the key hit and left fielder Cameron Birch made a home run-saving catch in the seventh inning to lift Olentangy into the big-school title game.
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Friday, 13 June 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Controversial Inside-The-Park Homer Dooms New Albany In Extra-Innings Defeat

Landon Wolf's two-run inside-the-park homer in the first inning set the tone for Amherst Steele's 3-2 Division II state semifinal win over New Albany, but it was a 10th inning error that ultimately sent the Eagles home.