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Thursday, 11 June 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

McCoy: Berlin Hiland Ends Great St. Henry Season

St. Henry coach Mike Gast casts an eye on a diminishing 2-0 lead against Berlin Hiland in the fourth inning of Thursday's Division VI semi-final game at Canal Park in Akron. Three-time champion Berlin Hiland scored six runs in the fourth inning and ultimately ended St. Henry's sparkling season at 26-4. Hal McCoy writes for Press Pros from Akron.
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Wednesday, 10 June 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features

Games You Remember…And Games You Hope Not To Duplicate

While Russia will long remember Division IV semi-final win in the 2023 baseball state tournament, it's one that St. Henry would like to avoid duplicating in this year's Division VI semi-final.
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Tuesday, 09 June 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features

Handicapping Local Teams In The State Baseball Tournament…And How To Win When All Else Fails

How do you win the ultimate baseball game at the State Tournament? Well, former Piqua coach Jim Hardman, and now son Chris (above, coach at Ottawa Hills) believes that you have to pitch and strike out three times fewer than the other team - make them make three more plays than you on defense. They might give you the game. Some thoughts about area teams in this weekend's tournament in Akron.
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Sunday, 07 June 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features

Why Baseball Is The Toughest Title To Earn…….

On the eve of next weekend's state tournament finals in baseball, I'll share with you...again...why baseball is the toughest of all the OHSAA titles to win. The numbers don't lie.....
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Saturday, 06 June 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, TRC, TRC Feature

State Softball: Miami East Starts Fast, But Wheelersburg Machine Too Much

Despite Wheelersburg speedster Ava Estep sliding home with an inside-the-park grand slam, Miami East enjoyed its second trip to the state tournament since the first one in 1978. Read Jeff Gilbert