The Piqua Indians ran into a hot quarterback (Jackson Kuhn, below), missed some opportunities, made some mistakes, made a run...and at game's end came up a play short in a Division II loss to Cincinnati Anderson. Read more.
Sidney again showed that even without Andre Gordon they’re formidable, streaking past Northmont Tuesday for their 13th win. No stars anymore, just hard-working kids willing to share the load and win on their own. Read more about them in today’s Press Pros.
Tipp’s up and down season continued with another example of the downs – a double overtime loss to visiting Stebbins on a shot at the end that wouldn’t go ‘down’. Greg Billing shares the story in today’s Press Pros.
First-year Trojan head coach Mark Hess’ first taste of the Battle on the Great Miami will be a fond one, as his team battled to defeat the Piqua Indians 60-47 on Friday night…in Piqua! Luke Severt writes the story for Press Pros.
The holidays are over, but the Yellow Jackets are providing cheer throughout Sidney with a 9-0 start following a big win over West Carrollton. Devin Taborn’s New Year’s (#4, below) came a couple days late in Friday night’s win against West Carrollton as he waited for the ball to drop.
The Sidney Yellow Jackets and Troy Trojans played even the entire night, contesting every rebound, and needing overtime (thanks to a buzzer beater) before Sidney emerged a winner. Read more from Luke Severt in today’s Press Pros feature.
Next man up…Tippecanoe is off to an impressive 3-1 start, even without their best scoring threat. But Ben Knostman (below, #24) and his teammates stepped up Tuesday in complementing fashion with a solid win over Piqua. Read more on the game in today’s Press Pros.
Troy quarterback Brayden Siler runs for 4 touchdowns, and his offensive line dominates, as Troy wins its 4th straight in county rivalry game with Piqua. Mark Znidar writes the story in today’s Press Pros home page feature.
Troy’s late surge, and Brayden Siler (below) fell short in a heart-breaking loss to Xenia. But this is no time for what might have been. This is ‘Piqua’ week! Read about the Trojans’ loss in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Indians’ junior Ca’ron Coleman rushed for three touchdowns, picked off a pass and broke up another as Piqua made Greenville’s path to the postseason more difficult. Greg Billing writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
Greenville and running back Marcus Wood (#1, below) spoiled Tippecanoe’s homecoming festivities with a methodical offense and a few turnovers to stay in contention for the Miami Valley League title. Greg Billing writes the story in today’s Press Pros.
Let’s party….It took them five sets to do it, but a dogged effort by Troy Wednesday finally knocked Tipp from the ranks of the unbeatens, and moved the Trojans from underdogs to top dogs. Greg Billing writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
Behind a strong defensive effort and quarterback Brayden Siler’s five touchdowns, Troy remained atop the Miami Valley League’s Miami Division after beating up-and-coming Greenville. Columnist Greg Billing writes the story for Press Pros.
Ca’ron Coleman led them in rushing, and the Piqua Indians’ offense held the ball twice as long as the Sidney Yellow Jackets. So in turn, the Indians kept possession of the Battered Helmet with a 29-0 win Friday at home. Greg Billing writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
Deja vu comeback…Once again prosperity eludes the Versailles Tigers as the Troy Trojans used hustling plays from Emmie Jackson (below) to overcome a two-set deficit and win in five sets over the Tigers. Read more in today’s Press Pros.
Troy’s passing game, led by quarterback Brayden Siler, did enough to deliver Friday night and ground the Butler Aviators. Troy’s Kevin Walter’s (pictured) went over the century mark for the second straight game with 104 yards on 13 carries.
While Piqua’s inexperienced offense continues to be a work in progress, Chaminade Julienne’s veteran group has the potential to be a work of art. Greg Billing writes about the Eagles’ opening night win over Piqua in today’s Press Pros.
A potent offense and strong serve reception game has the Trojans in the hunt for MVL championship. Troy’s Hallie Westmeyer (11), Brianna Slusher (10) and Lauren Schmitz (13) threw a block party at Vandalia’s Student Activity Center on Thursday.
Starting his 27th season as coach of the Piqua Indians, Bill Nees has his sights set on 200 wins with the ever-present optimism that 2019 might again be the start of something big in ‘Indian Nation’. Read more in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
With August camp just three weeks away, Tippecanoe’s Matt Burgbacher is enjoying the familiarity of home and friends like Dale Pittenger (above)…and the challenge of making the Red Devils again what they once were…before he left for Troy. Read more in today’s Press Pros feature.
Are you ready for some football? The first year coach of the Troy Trojans is young, enthusiastic, and positive…a product of great football upbringing. Now, all he has to do is live up to a winning tradition. The Dan Gress story in today’s Press Pros feature.
