Three outs separated Troy from a first-round sectional tournament victory against Centerville. But the Elks didn’t oblige, sending 14 batters to the plate and scoring 10 runs in the seventh (including Ardyn Hopf’s grand slam, above) for a 14-6 victory on Monday.
The music industry is defined by groups that were one-hit wonders. But while this group had more, it’s only known for one.
If I had to select a one-word definition for personal success (however you define success) it’s as easy as the picture of the person who showed me how it’s done…’Mom’. Enjoy Mother’s Day and read our Press Pros inside feature.
There has been so much written and debated on the topic of winning in this space–some of it thoughtful and well-intended, some of it shallow and mean-spirited. But in the end words that my dad once said to me are everything I ever needed to know on the subject, and might come in handy even in this day of trophies before triumph.
Immediate response from Press Pros readership over the OHSAA’s recent decision to expand the high school football playoffs. One called it…another sign of our times. Read the latest sent to Press Pros in our latest feature.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association and the University of Dayton made it official Monday…the boys and girls state basketball tournament has found a new home, at least through 2024!
Shortstop Zach Dezenzo went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and starter Seth Lonsway was exquisite in giving up four hits and striking out nine over eight innings. Read Mark Znidars Ohio State Baseball in today’s Press Pros.
In his eleventh year as coach at Fort Recovery, Jerry Kaup has taken his team to the verge of ultimate success twice, and patiently waits for the next cycle of talent to come of age.
In a regular-season tournament that felt more like the postseason with three state-ranked teams, Bradford scored a dramatic win to capture the Katie Horstman Classic on Friday night. The 1-0, 11-inning victory against Russia capped a quality … and cold … night of softball. Greg Billing writes for Saturday’s Press Pros.
15-13 with five weeks left in their season, the Buckeyes face their prospect of making the NCAA post-season tourney with little wiggle room. “Just win, Baby”!
Bradford fireballer Skipp Miller threw her eighth no-hitter this season … and just missed her sixth perfect game … as the Railroaders continued their impressive run this season with an 18-0, five-inning victory at Tri-Village this week. Greg Billing writes their story in today’s Press Pros.
Justin Krites came up aces while Anna’s offense heated up for an 11-6 victory over Botkins on Monday. (pictured) Anna teammate #11 Carter Seigle signals ‘The Out’ as McKane Finkenbine tags out a Botkin’s runner. Read more high school baseball inside today’s PressPros by Colin Foster.
According to survey, the percentage of coaches favoring playoff expansion to those who don’t is about 50-50. But the inconsistencies between stories, and demographics, and regions of the state lead one believe that we might never know the truth. Steve Blackledge shares perspective from central Ohio.
It was lefthander Seth Lonsway as good as it gets in a 7-0 Buckeye win Saturday over Penn State. Mark Znidar writes the story for Press Pros.
The OHSAA announced Thursday that it would expand the 2021 high school football playoffs, and not by a little. Apparently, some actual football people are not on board.
Streak snapped, as Buckeyes take game one of the weekend series with Penn State. Mark Znidar writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
Three games past the halfway point of their season, the Buckeyes face a crossroads series this weekend against Penn State at Bill Davis Stadium…with the clock ticking.
If you don’t hunt turkeys in the spring, you might get your outdoors fix by hunting a different, and just as popular species. Join the ever-growing community of mushroom hunters…for the mighty Morel!
Steph Curry probably meant what he said earlier this week, but the reality of what he said is always the same with sports and entertainment. You’re only as good as your next game, and the next guy to come along and do something different.
Wind and rain and the blur of Coldwater pitcher Reece Dellinger, who came within three outs of an official game no-hitter against New Bremen Tuesday before play was suspended for inclimate weather. Read about it in the latest Press Pros update.
