Miami East was forced to rely on 3-point shooting in a defensive battle, and lost to West Liberty-Salem one step short of a district final. Jeff Gilbert writes for Press Pros.
Behind Parker Penrod's 23 points (above), and the Eagles' harassing defense, Troy Christian took the first step in its tournament journey Friday night with a blowout win over Springfield Catholic Central. Read more about Penrod and the Eagles in Saturday's Press Pros.
A frenzy of steals in the fourth quarter helped Northridge engineer a reverse comeback after giving up a 15-0 run to Tipp in the third. Northridge's Jayah Martin, Arayiah McLemore and Javonah Jordan combined for 53 points in the upset victory.
A slow start and other assorted problems doom Ohio State to its first loss under interim head coach Jake Diebler and a program-record 17th straight on the road.
Sophomore Landon Beidelschies (above) gave them the start that they needed on the mound, and Lipsey, Kaczmar, and Stevenson all hit their first homers of the season to power Ohio State over the Sun Devils in the series opener in Tempe. Read more in Friday's Press Pros.
