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Friday, 05 June 2026 / Published in Central Ohio, Features

State Softball: Moody Family Business Helps Bradley Win It All

Head coach Kevin Moody, assistant coach Heather Moody and daughters Mickey and Sammie experienced a state title together Thursday when they defeated Lancaster. Read Jeff Gilbert
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Thursday, 04 June 2026 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Watterson Blanks London 5-0, Makes State Tourney For 1st Time In 11 Years

Headlined by a 2-hit shutout from Ben Burleson, the Eagles followed in the footsteps of several other successful boys programs at the school by winning 5-0 over London in a regional final. Chillicothe, OH – Creating a winning culture has seemingly become contagious for boys athletes at Bishop Watterson. The football team hasn’t lost a game since 2023,
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Thursday, 04 June 2026 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

State Softball: Lopez’s 2-Run Double, Clutch Pitching Deliver 1st Championship to Bradley

In a back-and-forth state final with multiple pitching changes, the Bradley Jaguars take advantage of a seventh-inning opportunity to bring the Division I trophy back to Hilliard. Read Jeff Gilbert
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Thursday, 04 June 2026 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Turnaround Lifts Red-Hot Olentangy Orange To Regional Title

Jake Luling whacked a bases-clearing double in a pivotal second inning, lifting the Pioneers to a 12-4 rout of Newark in a Division I regional title game. Luling finished 3-for-5 with five RBIs. Lancaster, OH – There was a time in mid- to late-April when Olentangy Orange had the appearances of a rather mediocre baseball
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Thursday, 04 June 2026 / Published in Features, Home Features, MVL, MVL Feature

Frustration…Butler’s Bats Go Silent In Regional Final Loss To Badin

Coach Trent Dues and Vandalia Butler's tournament frustrations notched another calendar year Thursday in Oxford as the Aviators fell to Hamilton Badin in the Division III regional finals, 5-0. Read about the game in Friday's Press Pros.