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Friday, 10 June 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Home Features

Hartley Comeback In Wild Sixth Inning Falls Short In 6-5 Loss

After giving up five runs in the sixth inning, Hartley scored four of its own before losing a Division II state semifinal game to Chardon.
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Friday, 10 June 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Small Ball Approach Propels Grove City To DI Title Game

Four runs in the first two innings gave Greyhounds sophomore ace Keegan Holstrom all the support he needed in a 4-1 state semifinal win over No. 2-ranked Mason and its state player of the year pitcher Brenden Garula.
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Wednesday, 08 June 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Through Tough Times, Grove City Baseball Thrives

When a failed school levy in 2009 fractured Grove City's sports teams, the baseball team managed to march ahead under the leadership of coach Ryan Alexander. The Greyhounds return to the state tournament in Akron this weekend for the first time since 2012.
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Saturday, 04 June 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Lane, Bentley Power Pick Cent., Gahanna To Track Titles

Continuing a recent trend, central Ohio teams and individuals walked away with most of the hardware in the Division I state track and field championships at Ohio State's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Steve Blackledge writes for Sunday's Press Pros.
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Saturday, 04 June 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Triway Ace Shuts Down Alder In 2-1 State Title Nail-Biter

Jonathan Alder fought to tie its Division II state title game with Wooster Triway, but the Pioneers and senior ace Marlee Jacobs couldn't come up with the magic they needed in falling to Wooster Triway, 2-1.