One for the band...Ohio State found ways to beat the upstart Hoosiers in every which way (Caleb Downs' third quarter punt return for a touchdown, above)...and keep alive their goal of getting to Indianapolis for a rematch with Oregon in the Big Ten title game. Jeff Gilbert writes for Press Pros.
Big run in the big game...Marion Local's Ethan Heitkamp (above) broke it open with this 82-yard touchdown to start the fourth quarter. The Flyers won their 62nd consecutive, claiming the Division VII Region 28 title with a 21-7 win over Minster. Read about it....
Highlighted by five MAC teams all trying to get to that elusive Final Four in football - and Marion Local (above) seeking win #62 in a row - week 14 of the Friday ‘Picks’ will conclude 2024 with a bang. Enjoy our finale preview of the top five chosen games.....
In a game that resembled a barroom brawl under both baskets, the University of Dayton Flyers sloughed off a bad shooting first half and outscored New Mexico State by 20 points in the second half, led by Nate Santos' game-high 23 points, to win their fifth straight, 74-53. (pictured)
Devin Royal had his best night as a Buckeye, and nine different Buckeyes shot 52% from the floor to crush Evansville Tuesday night, 80-30. Read Jeff Gilbert in Wednesday's Press Pros.
