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Monday, 24 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

Tournament State Of Affairs: Hot Dogs, Hot Shooters, Hot Tickets

Considering the state tournament....During seven state finals at UD Arena there was much to catch the eye, more heads to count, and concession choices to consider. Jeff Gilbert writes for Monday Press Pros.....
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Sunday, 23 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, SCL, SCL Feature

Champions: Russia Beats The Past, Ohio’s Best Scorer For First State Title

Champions at last...In their 1,000th game as a program, Russia finally secured the long-awaited state title in basketball Saturday, beating Cornerstone Christian for the Division VII championship at UD Arena. Read about the game, and some highlights, in Sunday's Press Pros.
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Friday, 21 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

The Sixth Man: Maysville, Pushed By Rabid Fan Base, Wins 1st State Title In D-IV

A tearful Maysville coach, Dave Brown, hugs guard Gator Nichols after his 36 points helped Maysville knock off Cleveland Glenville to win the OHSAA Division IV title Friday at UD Arena. Follow Press Pros for continuing coverage of the boys state tournament.
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Friday, 21 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features

Tournament’s On…Louisville Survives To Win Division III

Louisville's Beau Siegfried celebrates his team's fabulous three-point shooting and its first-ever basketball title after surviving a furious second half comeback effort by Cincinnati Aiken on Day 1 of the 2025 OHSAA state basketball Finals.
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Thursday, 20 March 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, MAC, MAC Feature, SCL, SCL Feature

The Elephant In The Room…How Do You Handicap The Div. VI, VII Finals?

Can Russia (and Vince Borchers, above) finally break through to win the elusive title in basketball?  And can Marion Local prevail against a Monroe Central team that few have actually heard of...what they once said about Marion Local. Our look at the two locals in this weekend's OHSAA state finals in Dayton.