Miserable day in Indiana...The Buckeyes didn't play well by their own admission, suffered the second run-rule loss of the weekend to the Indiana Hoosiers, and a series sweep, 14-3.
Fort Loramie's repeat title came up two points short in the championship game rematch against Waterford. The Waterford Wildcats sunk 7 of 16 3-point attempts on the way to their third state title.
Marion Local advanced to the state title game with a 52-38 win over Colonel Crawford. Austin Niekamp won a stellar big-man battle, and Kale Ahrens locked down star scorer Brayden Holt. Austin Niekamp and Grant Kremer celebrate after their state semi victory over Colonel Crawford. (pictured)
No matter where they play, our area basketball teams in the state tournament (and many others they compete against) represent their small-town cultures by respecting and playing the game the right way. Jeff Gilbert writes for Press Pros.......
Not confidence-building, but a win. Buckeyes score 13 and give up 7 to gain their third consecutive win heading into Big Ten play Friday at Indiana. Tyler Pettori gestures to the dugout after hitting a double. (pictured). He finished 4 for 6 in the Buckeyes' 13-7 win.
