Versailles won a sixth straight game Friday night, beating St. Henry 27-7 in a matchup between a pair of teams looking to keep an outside shot of a co-Midwest Athletic Conference crown. Colin Foster writes for Saturday Press Pros. (PressPros Feature Photos by Julie McMaken Wright).
In a magnificent match of will and toughness, Marion Local bested Coldwater Friday in a familiar fashion from games past. They turned the tables with a last-second field goal by kicker Kevin Partington (below) to win, 24-21. Read about the game in Saturday’s Press Pros.
A match-up of the state’s best teams in Division IV didn’t disappoint. Top-ranked New Bremen held off No. 3 New Knoxville’s late challenge to claim a share of the MAC championship … with a chance to win it outright on Thursday.
He always does this…But Marion Local’s Peyton Otte revved up the passing game Friday, throwing for 206 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Flyers’ offensive shootout with New Bremen. Read about the game in Saturday’s Press Pros.
After a thunder and lightning first half, St. Henry’s defense put the squeeze on Coldwater in the second half, forced four critical turnovers, and enjoyed Friday’s biggest celebration with a 21-14 win over the state’s #1 team. Read more in Saturday’s Press Pros.
Landon in the end zone…Versailles’ Landon Henry lunged for this first half touchdown and ended with 82 yards and a pair of scores in the Tigers’ Friday night win over New Bremen. Read the game story in Saturday’s Press Pros.
After two weeks of close calls, the Coldwater Cavaliers jumped out to a quick lead and added to it Friday night against the Anna Rockets. The win kept Coldwater perfect at 6-0 and atop the Midwest Athletic Conference. Pictured, Tyler Schwieterman hauls in a 59-yard TD pass on the Cavs’ first play from scrimmage. Read more football inside today’s Press Pros by Greg Billing.
It’s in, and we win…New Bremen’s Ella Pape (background), celebrates the line judge’s call for the final point in Tuesday’s anticipated match between New Bremen and Coldwater. The Cards performed according to script in an impressive, convincing win . Read about it in today’s Press Pros.
New Bremen stunned Anna with 20 first quarter points, 459 yards of offense, and a record-tying five touchdowns by quarterback David Homan (below) on the way to a thorough 48-13 win over Anna. Read about the game in Saturday’s Press Pros.
They made it hard to score…Coldwater used its size, superior serving, and the ability to block to shut out St. Henry in MAC volleyball Thursday. Read more about the match in Friday’s Press Pros.
Skinned knees and elbows? It didn’t matter. Rianna Paul scrambled to save a point (below) in New Bremen’s Tuesday volleyball win over South Adams, and one of the most emotional moments of a team’s time together. Read more in the latest Press Pros feature.
Coldwater showed it had plenty for the doubters with a convincing display of ground attack, big plays, and defense that was up to a formidable individual challenge in an impressive win over New Bremen. Read about the game in Saturday’s Press Pros.
Peyton Otte’s late interception (below, in blue) helped Marion Local keep its winning streak alive against Versailles. In a thriller between MAC unbeatens, the Flyers rally late to win, 19-17. Colin Foster writes about the game for today’s Press Pros.
Jack attack, indeed….Versailles running back Jack Osborne had his biggest night of ‘Tigerball’ with 200 yards on just 7 carries, and three touchdowns in the Tigers’ impressive 48-7 road win Friday at Fort Loramie. Read about the game in Saturday’s Press Pros.
They had to hustle and scramble at times (Alyssa Niemeyer, below), but Minster grabbed its first volleyball win of the season with a 3-0 shutout of Troy Christian on Thursday. Read about the match in Friday’s Press Pros.
Good to have a Freund (friend)….New Bremen’s Kaylee Freund was her usual force Tuesday during the Cardinals’ season-opening 3-1 win over host Russia. Read more about the match in Wednesday’s Press Pros.
After winning their first Midwest Athletic Conference title since 2005, what’s next for the New Knoxville volleyball team? Winning their second title, of course. Despite being one of the smaller programs in the state, the Rangers continue to be one of Division IV’s best in Ohio.
Inexperienced Fort Loramie gets rare win against Minster. Damon Mescher crossing the goal line on one of his touchdowns of the night. Read Colin Fosters story on Ft Loramie’s win Minster inside today’s PressPros.
Off and running…Marion Local got 333 totals yards of offense, and two-thirds of it from the brother combination of Peyton and Kyle Otte, to beat Division III Wapakoneta in the season opener, 31-6. Read about the game in Saturday’s Press Pros.
A haunting reminder of attention to details frames pre-season camp for coach Tim Goodwin (below) and 11-time champion Marion Local. And to no one’s surprise they’ve retooled to avenge a disappointing, and surprising, conclusion to their 2020 season. Read more about them in the latest Press Pros feature.
