Some sage motivation at the right time resonated with Tri-Village's players over the summer and echoed loudly as an explanation for their ability to extend their own state title dreams, while ending Botkins' attempt for a second straight championship. Bruce Hooley writes.
The Buckeyes won the first game 10-4 on the strength of a 4-for-5, five RBI game from first baseman Hank Thomas; In the second, they led 6-4 in the ninth before losing 7-6 on a walk-off single.
They delivered perhaps their best defensive effort of the year, and when it mattered most. New Knoxville held Cincinnati Country Day to 28 points, and 26% shooting to advance to the girls Division IV championship game.
The junior offensive lineman revealed on Twitter how he attempted to take his life, and how university doctors have been helping him through his obvious problems.
