Defense hasn’t defined Olentangy Berlin in its young history, but that history may be changing after what the Bears did to Dublin Scioto and tailback Lesley Andoh in a 17-7 victory (Press Pros feature photo by Keith Harney)
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Sep
3
Buckeyes Overcome Bumps To Beat Gophers In Opener
True freshman TreyVeon Henderson salutes the student section on his 70-yard touchdown run…and the Buckeyes used big plays and an impressive debut by CJ Stroud to win their opener over the Gophers, 45-31. Read Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros.
Sep
2
Front Line Powers Troy Past Butler
It’ll likely come sooner than later for the Butler Aviators, but the Troy Trojans’ volleyball team kept a pair of streaks intact after Thursday’s three-set win. Troy’s Anna Boezi powers a shot past Butler’s Abby Plsek (13) and Olivia Follick (4)(all pictured above) Read more MVL volleyball inside today’s PressPros by Greg Billing.
Sep
2
Front Line Powers Troy Past Butler
It’ll likely come sooner than later for the Butler Aviators, but the Troy Trojans’ volleyball team kept a pair of streaks intact after Thursday’s three-set win. Troy’s Anna Boezi powers a shot past Butler’s Abby Plsek (13) and Olivia Follick (4)(all pictured above) Read more MVL volleyball inside today’s PressPros by Greg Billing.
Sep
2
Ohio State Gets Hungry, Beefy Minnesota in Round 1
The Buckeyes open on the road against a big, experienced Minnesota team that’s proven before that it can be good. Question is…how good can they be on Thursday? Mark Znidar writes about it in today’s game preview.
Aug
31
As Good As Loramie Gets…Hands JC First Loss
Almost artful…They were powerful, they were efficient, and Fort Loramie made it look easy (Riley Heitkamp, below), handing Jackson Center its first loss in Tuesday Shelby County League volleyball. Read about the match in today’s inside feature.
Aug
31
Mystery Man Stroud Getting Dream Shot With Buckeyes
Only teammates and coaches know exactly what the second-year quarterback from Rancho Cucamonga, California, might bring in the season opener against Minnesota on Thursday; Head coach Ryan Day calls this an opportunity for him rather than an accomplishment.
Aug
30
Ohio State: Day Discusses His Beard and Good Start
The Big Ten and season opener is against Minnesota on Thursday in Minneapolis, and the third-day coach just wants a “gritty win” by any means necessary. Mark Znidar writes for Monday Press Pros.
Aug
29
The ‘MAC’ In Washington County A Big Deal…
Curiosity and local enthusiasm was high in Washington County Saturday as the hometown Fort Frye Cadets hosted the MAC, and gave them a warm welcome of memorable proportion.
Aug
29
“Too Much Went Wrong”… St. Henry Falls To Fort Frye
Their last gasp…Miserable conditions begat a miserable outcome for St. Henry after a long bus ride to Southeastern Ohio, where the Redskins saw a potential victory become a frustrating defeat. Bruce Hooley writes for Sunday Press Pros.
Aug
28
Versailles Pulls Off Three-Set Rally To Stop Russia
Kenzie Bruggeman’s Versailles volleyball team faced an 0-2 deficit to the Russia Raiders on Saturday. She told herself she was okay with a three-set loss as long as the Tigers’ kept competing. They did … right into the fourth and fifth sets … capturing a stunning 3-2 victory at home.
Aug
28
Henry Bears Watching…In Three Seasons
He’s not your average three-sport MAC athlete…because he doesn’t play basketball. But he does what he likes, and he does it well. And don’t ever bet your lunch money with Landon Henry in a bowling alley.
Aug
28
Tipp Rebounds From Week 1 Loss, Drubs Sidney
It was exactly the response Tippecanoe coach Matt Burgbacher wanted to see from his team on Friday night. Following a Week 1 loss, Tipp got its first victory while showing a lot of improvement in the process. Colin Foster writes for Saturday’s Press Pros.
Aug
28
No Flash In The Pan: Milton Strikes Down Valley View
After a pair of humbling losses to Valley View last season, the Milton-Union Bulldogs delivered some payback to win a key Division IV, Region 16 game on Friday night.
Aug
28
Osborne, Versailles Crushes Loramie In Points Avalanche
Versailles running back Jack Osborne had his biggest night of ‘Tigerball’ with 200 yards on just 7 carries, and three touchdowns in the Tigers’ impressive 48-7 road win Friday at Fort Loramie. Read about the game in Saturday’s Press Pros.
Aug
28
Osborne, Tigers Crush Loramie In Points Avalanche
Jack attack, indeed….Versailles running back Jack Osborne had his biggest night of ‘Tigerball’ with 200 yards on just 7 carries, and three touchdowns in the Tigers’ impressive 48-7 road win Friday at Fort Loramie. Read about the game in Saturday’s Press Pros.
Aug
28
Pick Central Defense Dominates In Win Over Elder
University of Cincinnati recruits CJ Doggette and Tyler Gillison pave the way on defense as the Tigers built on their impressive Week One victory at Massillon Washington with a win over another of Ohio’s royalty programs, Cincinnati Elder.
Aug
28
Darby Flashes Passing Chops To Dispatch Bradley
Hilliard Darby did most of its damage through the air in a 21-13 win over cross-town rival Bradley, which benefitted from a sure tackle by linebacker Peyton Murphy (15) on Darby’s Nathan Burdick (12) on this play. (Press Pros feature photo by John Hulkenberg)
Aug
27
Momentum Swing Carries Loramie To Rivalry Win
The first three sets featured some quality back-and-forth volleyball between Fort Loramie and Russia. The fourth set? Sometimes you have nights like those … and the Raiders were on the wrong side of a lopsided loss in the Shelby County Athletic League.
Aug
26
All Or Nothing…Minster Shuts Out Troy Christian For Win
They had to hustle and scramble at times (Alyssa Niemeyer, below), but Minster grabbed its first volleyball win of the season with a 3-0 shutout of Troy Christian on Thursday. Read about the match in Friday’s Press Pros.
