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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.
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Thursday, 06 March 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Second-Half Shooting, Height Advantage Push Big Walnut Past Licking Heights In Regional Semi

  Big Walnut, Westerville North will play Saturday for the regional championship. Columbus, OH – It’s been 28 years since Big Walnut last experienced regional competition, but being in position to battle for a spot at the state tournament isn’t a completely unknown concept for most of their players.  “I’ve been around these kids since
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Wednesday, 05 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

55-16 In A Regional Semi-Final…Russia Blasts By Northside Christian

Not the shot you'd want...Russia once again showed its dominance in the new Division VII of basketball, chewing up Northside Christian (above) with a running clock and a 39-point win in the regional semi-final at Vandalia Butler.