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Saturday, 31 August 2024 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

No Sweat: Buckeyes Overcome Slow Start To Club Akron

Quarterback Will Howard (above) and freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith shined in their Ohio State debuts, the defense more than showed up as expected and the Buckeyes started a season of high expectations with a runaway second half. Jeff Gilbert writes the story for Press Pros.
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Saturday, 31 August 2024 / Published in Features, OSU, OSU Feature

The 2024 Ohio State Defense: Loaded But Not Complacent

If any coach carries himself as capable of not allowing a veteran unit to rest on past achievements, it's OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. And Akron will be the first victim.
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Saturday, 31 August 2024 / Published in Features, MVL, MVL Feature

Butler Relies On Interceptions, Does Just Enough To Top Piqua

On the first night of Miami Valley League play, cornerback Tayven Crump is in the right place at the right time twice to help Vandalia Butler remained undefeated on the young season.
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Saturday, 31 August 2024 / Published in Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Versailles Blasts Fort Loramie 41-0, Wilker Shines As Osborne’s Heir

Versailles left no doubt, dominating all three phases in a 41-0 blowout, their second consecutive shutout win against Fort Loramie. The Tigers scored on all six of their drives,  and forced four turnovers. Versailles Quarterback, Ethan Wilker, accounted for three total touchdowns.
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Saturday, 31 August 2024 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Big Plays Boost Orange In 54-41 Shootout Win At Westerville North

Levi Davis and Cohen Weaver combined for six touchdowns and Treyton Schroeder made two interceptions as Olentangy Orange rolled to a 2-0 start under first-year coach Wes Schroeder. By Jarrod Ulrey Westerville, OH — As his team celebrated its first 2-0 start in five years, first-year Olentangy Orange coach Wes Schroeder battled what perspective to