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Friday, 29 May 2026 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Role Players Deliver In Clutch, Help Bradley Beat Gahanna For First State Tourney Bid

Nine-hole hitter Aubrey Allen and reliever Lucy Bennett were among the unsung heroes who helped well-rounded Bradley advance to its first state tournament under 41st-year coach Kevin Moody. Sunbury, OH – Owning the tag “role player” is not something most athletes relish. Being referred to as an ace, slugger, speedster or stopper sounds much more
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Friday, 29 May 2026 / Published in Features, MVL, MVL Feature

Lady Wave Softball Advances To Set Up Showdown For Trip To State

To say the Greenville softball team hasn't had least a little eye the long-term future would be wrong. Their year-long wish comes true Friday when they get a second shot at Western Brown in the Division III regional final. Read Jeff Gilbert
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Thursday, 28 May 2026 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Big Boppers Lift Gahanna To 12-6 Regional Semifinal Win Over Olentangy

The top four hitters in Gahanna’s lineup combined for 11 hits and nine RBI as the Lions stormed into as regional final matchup against Hilliard Bradley, which coasted to a 10-0 win over Dublin Coffman in the matinee game. Sunbury, OH – Never mind the fact that the Gahanna Lincoln softball team scores 8.9 runs
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Thursday, 28 May 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, MVL, MVL Feature

For Lack Of A Base Hit…Troy’s Bats Go Silent In Heartbreaking District Final Loss

A picture worth a thousand words...the body language of Troy Coach Ty Welker shows his frustration as he walks to meet his team following the final out of Thursday's Division II District Final loss to Anderson High School in Cincinnati. The #1 seed Trojans lost 1-0 in nine innings, and finished their season with a mark of 22-4. Read more in Friday's Press Pros.
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Thursday, 28 May 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Gilbert: Petitti’s Nonsense Playoff Push A Con Job

The Big Ten Commish says follow me to a promise that more is better. But all we’ll get is an accentuation of mediocrity, meaningless games and a tournament fans don’t want. Read Jeff Gilbert