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Sunday, 08 December 2024 / Published in Features

Terry Delivers Big Play After Big Play, Lifts Ironton To 1st Title In 35 Years

A thrill a minute, the Ironton Tigers withstood the challenge of defending champion Liberty Center with a highlight performance from senior Shaun Terry (above) to claim their first OHSAA state title since 1989. Read Steve Blackledge in Sunday's Press Pros.
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Saturday, 07 December 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Coldwater Shocks Kirtland…12th Man Helps Turn Title Game…Cavs Capture 8th Title

The 'Divine' recovery...Coldwater's Noah Welsch (bottom, center) recovers this third quarter fumble that sealed the Cavaliers' eighth state title in football...a 31-7 decision over Kirtland. Read more about the play, the game, and what the Cavaliers believed was 'Divine' intervention.
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Saturday, 07 December 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Royal Continues Rise, Leads Buckeyes Past Rutgers

Devin Royal was an unstoppable and efficient force around the basket Saturday to help Ohio State rebound from Wednesday’s miserable loss at Maryland. Columbus, OH – When Jake Diebler became Ohio State’s interim head coach last season, Devin Royal’s college basketball ascension began. Royal finally played significant minutes off the bench. He averaged 8.0 points
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Saturday, 07 December 2024 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Liberty Stuns Everyone But Itself By Beating Blue-Blood Moeller 28-14 For First State Title

Olentangy Liberty's defense turned in a brilliant performance to stymie high-powered Cincinnati Moeller, led by Mr. Football Matt Ponatoski, and the Patriots key offensive stars – quarterback Andrew Leonard, running back/receiver Jake Struck and receiver Christian Moulton – all delivered in the Patriots' dominant win. Read Steve Blackledge......
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Friday, 06 December 2024 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Second-Half Surge Lifts Revenge-Seeking Watterson Past Central Catholic For Division III Title

In rematch of last year's state final, the Watterson Eagles overcame a slow start to capture program's third championship...and the 2024 Division III OHSAA title.