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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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Thursday, 01 June 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Sigman Tames Darby In Grove City’s Advance

It’s been a whirlwind past few days for Grove City senior pitcher Zak Sigman, who celebrated his commitment to Ohio State as a preferred walk-on with a four-hit shutout of Hilliard Darby in a regional semifinal. (PressPros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg).
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Thursday, 01 June 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Orange Survives 6-Run Rally In 7th, Upsets Liberty

The Division I regional semifinal between rivals Olentangy Liberty and Olentangy Orange went down to the final swing, and the high-five shared by Orange’s Charlie Scholvin (right) and Diego Astacio conveyed the emotion of the Patriots' narrow advance. (PressPros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg).
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Friday, 26 May 2023 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Photo Finish Gives Pick Central Regional Title

Pickerington Central senior Troy Lane won the 100, and his team edged in front in the last event to win the team title, but the night also featured plenty of frustration for Lane and the Tigers in a drama-filled regional championship. (PressPros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg).