Cinderella’s Castle was packed to the max with die-hard UD fans (13,407) to see the ‘Real Deal’ UD Flyers play their game, and they went home happy. Trey Landers and Obi Toppin (pictured) celebrate back-to-back slam dunks by Obi as the Flyers blow out Davidson. Hal McCoy writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
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.
#19 Georgia Tech can hit and they jumped on Buckeyes starter Garrett Burhenn. But the pre-season question about the bullpen took another step in making a case for itself.
Put it behind, and learn…Garrett Burhenn gave up three home runs in a rare poor start, and the Buckeyes simply could not dig themselves out of an early hole that was just too deep. Read more about the game from Greg Hoard in today’s inside feature.
Buckeyes coach Chris Holtmann was disappointed…that his team wasn’t tough enough, or focused enough, to defeat the Big Ten’s best home team. Mark Znidar writes in today’s Press Pros.
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.
Readers of Press Pros Magazine might do a double take seeing a wrestling story. Though there are no plans to add extensive wrestling coverage into the fold at this time … there are stories worth sharing. The very first Miami East Vikings all-girls high school wrestling team … and the first girls state championship tournament in Ohio … is one of them.
The Buckeyes take their 2-1 record south again this weekend, to Atlanta, to face #19 Georgia Tech and the challenge for facing one of the nation’s best on their home turf. Here’s what’s coming in our pre-weekend advance.
The Hawkeyes junior center is a Division I national player of the year candidate for filling up the statistics sheets and leading Iowa to 18 victories…so far. The Buckeyes hope to slow him down in their Thursday matchup. Mark Znidar previews the game in today’s Press Pros.
Versailles played like they owned the place, and improved to 16-8 with a 37-point win over Dayton Christian in the Covington Div. III sectionals…and now move on to meet Middletown Madison. Read about the game in today’s Press Pros feature.
For those who question why we spend the time to cover the Buckeyes instead of local kids, we ask…does Conner Pohl (below, from Arcanum) count? Appreciation today from some who wrote over the weekend to make sure that everyone knows…amateur baseball – Little League, high school, and college – does matter. Read more!
It took four hours and twenty one minutes, with more twists and turns than you can are about, but in the end the Ohio State Buckeyes took Indiana State’s best punch to win 10-6, in ten innings, to come home winners from opening weekend.
A couple of Buckeyes have debuted with impressive style so far, back healthy, and making their presence seen and felt this weekend.
The Buckeyes’ junior forward wows a sold out crowd in The Schott with hustle and rare scoring outbreak, helping his team win for the fifth time in six games. Mark Znidar writes Buckeye basketball in today’s Press Pros feature.
Power Surge…The Buckeyes flipped the script overnight…a twelve strikeout, 1-hit performance by starter Seth Lonsway (below), and the bats came alive in a 4-1 OSU win over Pitt. Read about the game in the latest Press Pros update.
After beating Sidney by 3o and 48 points a season ago, Butler held off Sidney 51-48 in the first round of the Division I sectional tournament on Saturday that featured a pair of teams loaded with youthful potential. Read about it in today’s Press Pros.
After beating Sidney by 3o and 48 points a season ago, Butler held off Sidney 51-48 in the first round of the Division I sectional tournament on Saturday that featured a pair of teams loaded with youthful potential. Read about it in today’s Press Pros.
For a kid who grew up reading Sport Magazine and Sports Illustrated, the start of a baseball season means opportunity to emulate the work of my heroes…the photographers (then and now) who gave us reason to dream. Read our latest post from opening weekend in Port Charlotte, Florida.
They just can’t seem to get healthy! Seven players in rotation for the Buckeyes have sat out for stretches going into Saturday’s game against Purdue. Mark Znidar tells you story in today’s Press Pros feature.
The brotherhood enjoyed by the Versailles boys basketball team will make the Tigers a tough out in the Division III postseason tournament.
It didn’t go as planned…But St. Joe played well on opening day – pitched well, hit a pair of home runs – while the Buckeyes did not. They fell to the Hawks, 7-3. Read more about it in the latest Press Pros update from Florida.
