With an almost perfect exhibition of high school basketball, the #1-ranked Marion Local Flyers beat Fort Recovery in the Division VI regional semi-final to set up the anticipated showdown with #2-ranked Tri-Village. Read more in Wednesday's Press Pros.
The Red Devils, already deeper in the tournament than most thought probable, lose in the final seconds when a play on each end of the floor goes Trotwood's way. Read Jeff Gilbert
Roster building isn't what it used to be, but Ohio State can win the numbers game with its built-in ability to recruit top players, develop them and attract as many top transfers as they need in a given year. Read Jeff Gilbert
What we observed over the week, and what we heard from like people who simply liked things "the way they used to be." And we heard it more than once, and in more than one sport.
They didn't win, but after giving up 30 runs in the first two games of the series, the Buckeyes bounced back with some positive moments (Miles Vandenheuvel's diamond gem, above) to compete against UCLA in the series finale Sunday at Bill Davis Stadium.
