Jarrod Ulrey
Saturday, 06 December 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Olentangy Orange Completes State Title Run, Perfect Season

Lucas Fickel delivered he winning score (above)...and with a 28-14 victory over Cincinnati St. Xavier, the Olentangy Orange Pioneers gave central Ohio back-to-back big-school state championships for the first time.
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Friday, 05 December 2025 / Published in Central Ohio, Central Ohio Feature, Features, Home Features

Watterson Cements Legacy With Repeat 30-0 Title Win Over Toledo Central Catholic

Like it has been all season, the Eagles' staunch defense was lights out, limiting the high-powered Fighting Irish to 179 total yards – and just 24 on the ground. Eagles running back Jack McCoy sprints for the goal line and his third quarter touchdown in Friday's Div. III title game. (pictured)
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Friday, 05 December 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

From State Tournament: Glenville Uses Size, Speed, Pedigree To Bury Shelby 45-7 For Another State Title

The Tarblooders' nasty defense limited Shelby to a state-record low 27 total yards and rolled to a third state championship in four years for veteran coach Ted Ginn Sr.
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Friday, 05 December 2025 / Published in Features

Jeff Starkey Remembers…”I Never Thought It Would Take This Long To Go Back (To Canton)”

The last time that St. Henry played for a state championship in football was 19 years ago, under coach Jeff Starkey.  Now a school principal in Trumbull County, Ohio, he remembers the excitement, the players…and never believed it would be nineteen years before they would have the chance again. At the time he guided the
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Friday, 05 December 2025 / Published in Features, OSU

Losing Hartline Hurts, But Buckeyes Have History On Their Side

Brian Hartline recruited and developed high-level receivers during his time at Ohio State. But great receivers became Buckeyes before him and NFL draft picks will continue to come.