Jarrod Ulrey
Saturday, 20 December 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

‘Uber-talented’ Stafford Guides Top-Ranked Olentangy Girls Past Challenging Darby

In a matchup of unbeaten teams, the Braves got 21 points from Kent State-signee Whitney Stafford and held off several bursts of momentum by the Panthers to win 54-44.  Hilliard, OH – Even with one of central Ohio’s top talents to build around in senior guard Whitney Stafford, the Olentangy girls basketball team expected the season’s first half to include growing moments as
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Tuesday, 16 December 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Taller, Deeper Coffman Knocks Off Defending State Champ Olentangy Orange

Thomas Cochran scored 20 points and Gabe Schmidt and Luke Muhlenkamp added 14 each as Coffman recovered from a 13-0 deficit to snap Orange’s 21-game OCC Central win streak. Lewis Center, OH – It would be folly to race to any rash, broad judgments about the boys high school basketball season based on an otherwise
Jarrod Ulrey
Saturday, 06 December 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Olentangy Orange Completes State Title Run, Perfect Season

Lucas Fickel delivered he winning score (above)...and with a 28-14 victory over Cincinnati St. Xavier, the Olentangy Orange Pioneers gave central Ohio back-to-back big-school state championships for the first time.
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Friday, 05 December 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Watterson Cements Legacy With Repeat 30-0 Title Win Over Toledo Central Catholic

Like it has been all season, the Eagles' staunch defense was lights out, limiting the high-powered Fighting Irish to 179 total yards – and just 24 on the ground. Eagles running back Jack McCoy sprints for the goal line and his third quarter touchdown in Friday's Div. III title game. (pictured)
Jarrod Ulrey
Saturday, 29 November 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, MVL, MVL Feature

Special Teams Shine For Watterson In State Semi Win Over Tippecanoe

Spurred by two blocked punt return touchdowns, the Eagles beat the Red Devils 43-9 and will look to capture their second consecutive Division III state title next Friday against Toledo Central Catholic.