The Anna Rockets are quietly working their way through the Division III tourney bracket, lost in the profile of their more publicized Shelby County League rival, Fort Loramie. But don’t take them, or guard Ella Doseck (below, #20) lightly. Read more in today’s inside feature.
The Newton Indians stayed around for three quarters against the Botkins Trojans on Friday night, nagging and annoying the higher-seeded Trojans. That changed in the fourth with Botkins’ game-clinching 28-5 outburst in the Division IV sectional tournament. Jayden Priddy-Powell (Pictured) was poetry in motion in the fourth quarter with 14 of his game-high 19 points. More from Greg Billing Friday Night.
The Anna Rockets cruised into the Division III district semifinal … setting up another meeting with Miami East … with a stout defense effort that put a deep freeze on the Northridge Polar Bears on Thursday night. Anna’s Lauren Barhorst (pictured) was one of 10 players to score for the Rockets, she finished with 10. Read Thursday’s story by Greg Billing inside today’s Press Pros.
What would you expect? They fought like Rockets and Redskins for three quarters. But in the end Anna hit a couple more shots and had a couple more stops to beat Fort Loramie and claim the outright Shelby County League title in basketball. Read about it in today’s Press Pros.
Do you need any words? Jackson Center’s Trevor Sosby (foreground) and teammate Aiden Reichert (background) show post-game emotion after the Tigers came back from 13 points down to beat Fort Loramie Tuesday night. Read about the game in today’s Press Pros Shelby County League feature.
The feel of playing Loramie…Teammates Dana Rose (below, left) and Caitlyn Gasson separate Versailles’ Caitlin McEldowney from the basketball during Saturday’s 63-42 Redskins win. Read more about the game in the latest Press Pros update.
Anna’s up-tempo attack outscored Fairlawn 26-10 in the second quarter to give the Rockets their seventh straight victory. Fairlawn’s (#21) Isaac Ambos defends Anna’s(#3) Isaiah Masteller (pictured). Greg Billing shares the story in today’s Press Pros.
Game of numbers….With the outcome on the line (and the scoreboard), Aiden Reichert (below) sealed the outcome of Jackson Center’s win over Fairlawn at the foul line. Read more about it in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Change of mindset…Anna and Bart Bixler attacked on offense (below) and stymied Jackson Center with its best defensive effort in four games, handing the Tigers their first loss of the year while lifting the gloom of their own 1-2 start. Read about the game in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
It was far from pretty, like a Poinsettia in April. But somehow amidst all the turnovers, periods of no scoring, and the clock stopping on its own…Versailles found a way to win on the road against Anna. Read about it in today’s Press Pros.
The 8-0 Fort Loramie Redskins traveled to New Bremen on Thursday, and brought its infamous full court press with it, getting to the rim often (below) on 34 turnovers and 25 steals in a big win against the Cardinals. Luke Severt writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
Jackson Center made full use of some extra preparation time Tuesday – a snow day- and delivered a convincing effort in an evening win over Fort Loramie. Press Pros’ Luke Severt shares the story in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Threes were the theme of the game…a rarity in scoring at any level of basketball, and a game that took three periods for Fort Loramie to finally beat New Bremen. Read about the game in today’s Press Pros.
Look familiar? Fort Loramie used its pressure defense, transition offense, and depth to scorch Fairlawn Tuesday, 84-17, in their home opener. The only question was…how much better can they be by season’s end? Read about it in today’s Press Pros feature.
Minster did it again Saturday at the Division III state cross country meet, winning the Wildcats’ fourth straight title and 13th overall. And Fort Loramie wasn’t far behind. The area’s strong cross country presence is expected to continue next season … and beyond.
“Tired of losing in the regional finals,” Fort Loramie executed like a well-tuned machine, withstood a determined Russia challenge, then sent the Raiders home with a four-set win in Saturday’s Division IV regional tournament. Read about it in today’s Press Pros.
Anna flipped the switch to return a favor after a sluggish first set to drop Russia in four – on senior night – in a memorable regular season finale. Read about the match in today’s Press Pros.
Rockets Grounded…They did it in straight sets, and their improved play served notice that Jackson Center could be good enough to win in the post-season…or break a few hearts in the process.
After a slow start and a five-game losing streak to begin the year, Russia has picked up pace and evened their record Tuesday with a straight-set win over Anna. Read about it in today’s Press Pros.
The second time around…Russia withstood some lost leads and youthful inexperience to beat Jackson Center in straight sets, sweeping the season series from the Tigers. Read more about the match in today’s Press Pros.
