Three in a row....Competitive for the first five innings, Russia pulled away at the end to end Troy Christian's dream, and extend one of their own. Their latest regional title gets them shot at redemption and a second state title in three years.

#4-ranked Russia and Braylon Cordonnier (above) played through mistakes and eight walks, but scored enough to knock out #3-ranked Northmor...while unranked Troy Christian made Bradford pay for too many free bases with a pair of six-run innings to advance to Friday's Div. IV regional final. Read more....

Botkins' JJ Meyer and Fort Loramie's Jaden Rose (pictured) have been selected for the 2023 Press Pros Shelby County Sponsors' Scholar-Athlete Scholarship, and again head a list of impressive applicants destined for success in whatever future competition they choose.

Gabe Hart allowed 1 run in seven innings against Covington, allowing for a mediocre day of batting. The Redskins gained a huge advantage on the basepaths, making Covington pay for even the slightest of mistakes.

Fort Loramie got enough offense to score three in the second, two in the fifth, and two in the sixth (above) Wednesday to win their opening game over Springfield Catholic in the Division IV tournament. Read more in Thursday's Press Pros.