COLUMBUS – Senior Marcus Johnson of Garfield Heights High School was named 2026 Ohio Mr. Basketball on Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association, becoming the seventh player to earn the award twice since it was first handed out in 1988. Marcus won the award last year as a junior, giving his family the first […]
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Bennett’s late bucket sends Hillsdale to its first Final Four
The Hillsdale Falcons earned their way to the first Final Four in program history, defeating Heartland Christian 58-57.
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Falcons face Ohio’s scoring king in Sweet 16
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale would love nothing more than to be a killjoy. The Falcons have inspired plenty of happiness within their community and the Ashland County area this school year, with a historic run to a football state championship game and now a spot in their first Sweet 16 since 2001. But at 6 p.m. […]
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Shoulders’ legacy leaves lasting impact on Mansfield
When a man reaches a certain stage in his career, he starts to wonder how he’ll be remembered. Even if he walked away tomorrow, Roy Shoulders would never have to worry about his legacy. Shoulders celebrated his 60th birthday Thursday and for more than half his life, he has coached basketball. He does it not […]
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Catch, step, shoot: Guilliams keeps it simple for Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — In the game of basketball, there’s a ball. Everyone wants this ball. The orange, riveted sphere is coveted — among the open shooters, the squared post player in the paint, the passer who sees an open teammate. The ref calls for it at the end of a play. The coach yells on its […]