One of the best in the area, Butler sophomore Braedon Norman had to do extra duty to beat Troy Monday - a game that saw Troy push the top-ranked Aviators to what coach Ty Welker termed...as far as the young Trojans could contain them. Read more about the game in today's Press Pros inside feature.

Sophomore Cole Brogan starred on the mound, Hayden Kotwica hit a lead-off homer, and the defense (above) made plays. Troy won its fourth game in the last five starts Tuesday with a quality 5-2 performance over Sidney. Read more in today's Press Pros inside feature from Joe Neves.

Not the biggest...but Tipp City's Evan Ford was at his absolute best Monday, shutting out the Piqua Indians on just two hits. The Red Devils appear 'armed' and ready through their first ten games of the 2017 schedule. Read more about Ford and the game in today's Press Pros inside feature.