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Saturday, 08 March 2025 / Published in Features, UD, UD Feature

McCoy: UD Flyers Post A Shocking Upset At VCU

Virginia Commonwealth was 15-0 at home, on a nine-game winning streak and 9 1/2-point favorites, but the University of Dayton basketball team was unimpressed Friday night in Richmond, VA., and scored a 79-76 victory over the Atlantic 10 conference leaders. It was a big night for Javon Bennett with a game-high 22 points. (Pictured)
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Saturday, 08 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature

Minster Falls In Final Minute In State Semifinal

The Wildcats and Columbus Grove engaged in a 32-minute defensive battle until the Bulldogs' best player scored the final four points for a three-point victory. Minster's Ava Stammen fights to hide her disappointment following Friday's 43-40 loss to Columbus Grove in the Division VI state semi-final game in Elida. (pictured)
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Friday, 07 March 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Reynoldsburg Uses Defensive Length To Ward Off Coffman Upset Bid

Embroiled in close games, Reynoldsburg and Olentangy Liberty each pulled away down the stretch to set up a compelling Division I regional championship showdown Saturday at the Taft Coliseum. Columbus, OH – Reynoldsburg came into a Division I regional semifinal matchup with Dublin Coffman Thursday night averaging 75.2 points per game – making them easily
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Thursday, 06 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

What Needs To Be Said…And How Catchers Help Pitchers Be Better

More tournament games, more distance to travel, unpredictable venues...and fewer writers to cover it.  Some words on those you don't know, who do.  And it never gets written about, but take it from me...the value of a good catcher is inestimable to the development of young pitchers.
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Thursday, 06 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

Botkins Leans On Defense, Sets Up Region Final With Russia

The Trojans began to take control in the second quarter by holding Franklin Monroe to two points. Then they turned a nine-point halftime lead into a comfortable victory with the help of timely three-point shooting.