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Saturday, 19 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Centerville Steamrolls Ignatius, Eyes Second State Title

Impervious to pressure, or so it seems, the winning machine that is 'Mr. Basketball' (Gabe Cupps, below) and reigning state champion Centerville rolled up running-clock dominance over Cleveland St. Ignatius on its way to a matchup with Pickerington Central on Sunday for the Division I title. Read more in Sunday Press Pros.
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Saturday, 19 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Tri-Village Rides Sarver’s Heroics To Semifinal Win

A torrid Division IV semifinal between Tri-Village and Antwerp came down to Jagger Landers' tying three-point attempt. Justin Finkbine contested, and it would not have counted, given the flashing scoreboard lights, signifying the clock's expiration. (PressPros Feature Photo by Sonny Fulks).
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Saturday, 19 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

On Officiating…A View From the OHSAA Supervisor

Do you have questions about high school basketball officiating? Me, too. So I put them to the man in charge, Denny Morris, supervisor of officials for the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Bruce Hooley writes for weekend Press Pros.
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Saturday, 19 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Suffocating Defense Helps Heights Devour Berlin Hiland

A picture is worth at least a thousand words...Big, long and athletic, Richmond Heights kept Berlin Hiland and coach Mark Schlabach (below) out of their comfort zone all day long, setting a modern day record for least points allowed in state tournament play.
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Friday, 18 March 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

D-II: Gilmour Academy Rolls Waverly, Now Gets St. V

Gilmour Academy gained the right to play St. Vincent St. Mary in the Division II state title game by overcoming Waverly and its storybook season. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.