MANSFIELD — Brady Heller hasn’t made his Christmas list yet, but the one thing Hillsdale’s senior linebacker wants more than anything else is a chance at redemption. Heller visited the Inside The Lines podcast studio ahead of Friday’s Division VII state semifinal game to talk about last year’s historic season.
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Freshman running back powers Ashland University to D-II playoff victory
ASHLAND — Chris Maloney knew all along he could make an impact. Ashland’s true freshman tailback just needed an opportunity.
Hillsdale tops Danville in another instant classic
WEST LAFAYETTE — Jesse Trevathan never doubted he would return, even during his darkest days. And there were plenty of dark days.
Championship Chase: Hillsdale’s Sloan hoping for another shot at state title
MANSFIELD — He’s the most accomplished running back in program history, but Owen Sloan would trade all of his individual achievements for the one thing that has eluded him — a state championship. Hillsdale’s career rushing king stopped by the Inside The Lines podcast studio for an honest conversation about last year’s state championship game […]
Madison grad’s INT boosts Eagles to 1st-ever win over IUP in season-opener
INDIANA, Pa. — Isaac Brooks’ second career interception helped deliver an opening night victory for Ashland in a Division II college football clash. A Madison graduate, Brooks picked off a pass with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter to help preserve a 13-9 AU win at IUP on Thursday night.
Dirty Work: Hillsdale wins battle of trenches, blanks Lucas
JEROMESVILLE — Jake Haven knew he was in for a long night, so Hillsdale’s defensive lineman rolled up his sleeves Friday at Community Stadium. The 6-foot, 230-pound senior helped the Falcons control the line of scrimmage in a 31-0 win over Lucas.
Mountain Man: Ashland’s Bernhard discusses commitment to the Appalachian State Mountaineers
MANSFIELD — Nathan Bernhard could have played college football in Ann Arbor or Happy Valley, but instead Ashland’s senior quarterback chose the Blue Ridge Mountains. Find out why Bernhard committed to Appalachian State over blue-blood programs like Michigan and Penn State.
Ashland’s Sabo playing best golf at Ohio State, eyes U.S. Amateur Championships
ASHLAND — Tyler Sabo found himself, but not before getting lost in the rough. A 2022 Ashand graduate and arguably the greatest golfer in the program’s storied history, Sabo is coming off a sensational redshirt sophomore season at Ohio State.
Battling adversity: Loudonville’s Shultz caps challenging season with pair of state podium finishes
COLUMBUS — Considering all she has been through, Tess Shultz deserved a day like Saturday. Loudonville’s senior distance ace, Shultz placed fourth in the 1,600 and sixth in the 3,200 during the final day of the Division III state meet at Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
Ohio’s new career scoring king leads Cornerstone past Hillsdale, into Elite 8
BARBERTON — The greatest scorer in state history spent the first half facilitating for his teammates. Then Cornerstone Christian’s Quinn Kwasniak got going.
