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Friday, 11 March 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Hartley Girls Go Down HARD To Alter In State Semi-Finals

When you need a hug...Hartley's Aniya Thorne (left) and Morgan Donnelly console each other following Thursday's 69-33 loss to Kettering Alter in the Division II state semi-final game at Dayton's UD Arena. Steve Blackledge writes the story for Friday's Press Pros.
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Thursday, 10 March 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Home Features

Worthington Christian’s Stifling Defense Earns Title Chance

What a 'Blessing'...Getting three-pointers from four different players, Worthington Christian flexed its offensive muscle, but the Warriors' defense (Blessing King, below) is what fueled their advance into the Division III girls state championship game. Bruce Hooley writes 2022 girls State Tournament coverage for Press Pros.
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Wednesday, 09 March 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Gahanna, Pick Central Cruise To Regional Wins, Rematch

In a field jammed with Top 5 teams from the state's final Division I poll, Pickerington Central and Gahanna Lincoln -- including Javan Simmons (24) -- emerged from Wednesday semifinals to set up a monster Saturday showdown for a trip to the final four in Dayton (PressPros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg).
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Sunday, 06 March 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Westerville South Survives 2OT Thriller Against Jerome

Dublin Jerome did everything it could to stop the charge of unbeaten Westerville South, but the Celtics came up just short in 2OTs, just like Jack Pinney did here against South's Isaiah Johnson (PressPros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg).
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Saturday, 05 March 2022 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Styles Draws Charge, Helps Central Escape Liberty Upset

Top-seeded Pickerington Central was on the ropes to upstart Olentangy Liberty, but dug deep for a 7-0 run in the final 41 seconds to win its eighth Division I district title in the past 11 seasons.