After surviving a violence-filled childhood in Cleveland, JJ Calip has thrived on and off the football field after being taken in by his grandmother in the Columbus area. The Olentangy Orange senior and Central Michigan commit is one of the top backs in Ohio.
After numerous stops coaching at various levels, former Reynoldsburg and Northwestern great Mark Philmore finally found his way back home to coach the Raiders. Steve Blackledge writes for weekend Press Pros.
The two-time state champion at Minster spent year one at Coffman getting his points across - values, work, and playing for each other. Now, in year two, he expects to see those values show dividends in an improvement on a 4-8 season. (Press Pros Feature Photos by John Hulkenberg)
Six-foot-seven small forward Devin Royal, who powered Pickerington Central to the Division I state championship in March, committed to Ohio State, adding to the Buckeyes' strong 2023 class. Steve Blackledge writes for Press Pros.
