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Monday, 14 June 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Division I: Close, And A Cigar…New Albany Wins

It was wide open for five innings, and then Elder made it interesting.  But New Albany coach Dave Starling had it pegged about right.  His starter delivered, his offense produced, and his bullpen finally nailed down the 2021 Division I title in a wild finish.
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Saturday, 12 June 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Shocker: New Albany Powers Past Walsh To D-I Final

After a nervous start...great pitching, great defense, and timely hitting powered New Albany to reliever Brady Conley (below, middle) and past favored Walsh Jesuit to play in Sunday's Division I final. Read about the game on Press Pros.
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Friday, 11 June 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Features, Home Features

Colts Elite Brings Hilliard Rivals Together

Hilliard's three high schools are rivals, but when it comes to baseball they're often teammates with the Colts Elite. The Elite are one of the many 18U, 16U and 15U teams taking their swings at the Best of Ohio Wood Bat Classic this weekend at various sites around the Miami Valley. Greg Billing writes.
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Saturday, 05 June 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Conley’s Stellar Relief Helps New Albany Edge Orange

Things in and out of its control conspired against New Albany for the last two seasons, but the Eagles were tired of waiting for a trip to the state baseball tournament's final weekend and made it happen Saturday against OCC rival Olentangy Orange. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
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Saturday, 05 June 2021 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature

Braun’s Historic Triple Powers Central Ohio Domination

It's rare air that Westerville Central's Justin Braun (below) is breathing with his sprint triple, highlighting a dominant performance by Central Ohio track and field stars, including a D-I team title for Pickerington Central's boys thanks to a clutch effort from Steven McElroy. Steve Blackledge writes for Sunday's Press Pros.