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Saturday, 15 November 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Orange Passes First True Test, Survives Liberty 21-17 To Reach First Regional Title Game

Top-seeded, undefeated Olentangy Orange needed back-to-back huge defensive plays to thwart a fourth-quarter comeback bid by intra-district rival Olentangy Liberty and set up a much-anticipated regional title matchup with second-seeded Pickerington Central. Lewis Center, OH – For a good chunk of a Division I, Region 3 semifinal Friday night, Olentangy Orange’s defense looked surprisingly vulnerable
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Friday, 14 November 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features

Big Walnut Blasts Canal Winchester, Cruises Into Regional Final

Led by a defense that forced four turnovers, the defending regional-champion Golden Eagles again will face Massillon Washington for the Division II, Region 7 title. Sunbury, OH – Coming up with enough superlatives to describe Big Walnut’s defense is becoming quite the challenge. As the Golden Eagles celebrated a 35-0 win Friday over fourth-seeded Canal Winchester that represents their
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Friday, 14 November 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

Tipp Coach Howard Garcia Is Press Pros’ ‘Coach of The Year’ In Area Volleyball

He authored an undefeated season and guided Tipp to its first-ever state title in volleyball...more than enough for Tipp's Howard Garcia to garner Press Pros Coach of The Year honors in area volleyball.
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Friday, 14 November 2025 / Published in Features, OSU

Optimism Growing Among Young OSU Backs

The Buckeyes’ backfield hasn’t been electric this season, but the youngsters carrying the football are gaining experience and confidence.  Columnist Marcus Hartman writes for weekend Press Pros.
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Thursday, 13 November 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

Week 13: And It’s Tough To Make Everybody Happy

Regional semi-final week, and maybe the best games of the playoffs so far, which doesn't say much about the format, does it?  But, we finally have some doozies this week, and regardless of who wins...at this point it's hard to make everybody happy.