The Executive Director of the OHSAA sat down at last week’s state tournament to bring clarity to issues of our and your asking. And in the end, he’ll tell you…there’s always more questions than answers, but we’re working on it. More with the Commissioner of the OHSAA, Jerry Snodgrass, in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Buckeyes even their record at 10-10 with explosive hitting and ‘on again’ performance from the bullpen. Read more about the game in today’s ‘diamond’ update.
Is it coincidence that the area team that won back to back state titles in Division IV basketball would also have a coach that earned similar recognition for taking them there? We think not, and proudly tab Minster’s Mike Wiss as our 2019 Coach of The Year.
A summer of the greatest lesson in life. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch; and never underestimate the value of experience. Old eyes, and old habits, go down hard. Guest outdoors writer Tom Cappell returns to Press Pros with a classic story for anyone who remembers shooting clay targets behind the barn.
There were nervous times during the selection show, but the Buckeyes get an 11th seed, and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Mark Znidar was there, and writes about it in today’s Press Pros.
The further you go, the more it hurts when it ends. Anna’s sensational season comes to a sour end as Purcell Marian rolls in the Regional Final. Read Joe Neves in today’s Press Pros feature.
Give yourself a hand, ladies….It was Courtney Prenger in the paint (16 pts) and Janae Hoying (19 pts) from the outside, and it added up to the Minster Wildcats claiming their second consecutive Division IV title in girls basketball yesterday at Value City Arena. Read about it on Press Pros.
Jackson Center’s Trent Platfoot and Co. cut St. Henry’s nine-point lead to a one possession game in the final minute, but the Redskins’ pulled out the win to earn a Division IV regional title and trip to the state semifinals.
They were in it, then they lost mojo when Kaleb Wesson fouled out early. Now the Buckeyes must sit and wait for NCAA selection show if they get an at-large bid.
Courtney Prenger (below) scored 18 points to lead ’em, and the Minster Wildcats punched their ticket for Saturday’s championship round in Division IV Friday afternoon with a more-than-convincing 65-31 win over Cornerstone Christian. Read more in our latest update from the state tournament.
We get letters, you know. Even at the state tournament. And one we think you should know about (if you’re a basketball fan) is from a fan who says there’s another, even better, Coldwater story in this weekend’s boys regional. Enjoy.
Kaleb Wesson totaled 17 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots and two steals…and was welcomed back in OSU’s quarterfinal win over Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament. Mark Znidar covers the game for Press Pros.
Defending champs Minster leads Cornerstone Christian at halftime, 34-19. Center Courtney Prenger (below) is 5 of 6 from the field and has 10 points. Meanwhile, Coldwater Cavaliers and coach Nick Fisher are standing on the threshold of doing what a month ago…no one dared dream! Read more…
In a tale of two games, and two fortunes, it was a Wednesday split for area boys teams in Division III. Versailles fell to Purcell Marian, but the Anna Rockets, and Riley Huelskamp (above, #21) powered past Stivers to earn their first regional final berth in a decade. Read more in today’s Press Pros. (Cover Photo by Julie McMaken Wright)
On a night dictated by hard, physical defense, Jackson Center out of the Shelby County League (above)…and St. Henry, from the MAC…advanced in the Division IV regional semis to meet come Friday for a trip next week to the Final Four. Read how they did it in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
The games were different, but the results the same. Versailles started fast and then held on, while Anna pulled away late to win Division Three District titles. Joe Neves writes about the action at UD Arena for today’s Press Pros.
Aside from the record itself, the final southern tuneup stands as the last impression for some as to playing time when the team comes north, and in conference play. Greenville, SC – No one says as much, but this is how college baseball works. These first four weeks in Florida, Texas, and South Carolina count […]
The Buckeyes nearly come back from 22-point deficit, but fall to Wisconsin, 73-67, in the regular season finale at Value City Arena. Read Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros feature.
A dedicated team effort shut down one of the most prolific scorers in the area and Jackson Center answered every challenge at both ends of the floor to win their 21st game and a district title. Read about Division IV district action from Joe Neves in today’s Press Pros.
Written as a theme for a movie of the same name, ‘A Summer Place’ was subsequently recorded and released in the fall of 1959…and became such a popular tune that it set records that stood for decades.
