EDITOR’S NOTE: This interview with Highland baseball head coach Donnie Kline was conducted at the Hoof Hearted Brewery in Marengo. Outside on the back patio, which was up against a pond, woods and loud frogs, it was trivia night, and we sat in an open-air A-frame to chat. This is a deep dive into a […]
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MVNU dedicates new baseball clubhouse in honor of Sparta’s Tim Belcher
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated the dedication of the Tim Belcher Clubhouse Saturday during the 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend. The project was made possible through Phase One of the On Deck Campaign for Cougar Baseball. The clubhouse — which features a modern locker room, a players’ lounge, and dedicated spaces for […]
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Ohio football notebook: Crestview’s Kuhn keeps Cougars on winning track
COLUMBUS — Week 4 of the 2025 high school football season is in the books. Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the fourth week of the season. Here, the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of the best with the OPSMA High School Football Notebook. Let’s take […]
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Fredericktown grounds & pounds through Highland in season opener
FREDERICKTOWN — Sweat bees weren’t the only thing swarming under the Friday night lights at Fredericktown Stadium. While the Freddies came out a little flat to begin Coach Scott Spitler’s first game at the helm, their fast-paced offense couldn’t be stopped in the second half as they flew past Highland 21-6 in their season opener. […]
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Highland’s Rogers wins MVP of News Journal All-Star Classic
LEXINGTON — Highland’s Toby Rogers was a star among the stars at Friday night’s 46th annual News Journal All-Star Classic. The Scots’ standout poured in a whopping 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to garner MVP honors at the boys basketball clash. Rogers led five teammates in twin figures as the North rolled to a […]
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Clear Fork captures third MOAC crown in five seasons
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork is king of the hill again. Four Colts won individual titles and three others took runner-up honors as Clear Fork powered to its third Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference team title in the past five years Saturday at the conference championships. The Colts finished with 197.5 points. Galion (178) was second, Ontario (156) […]
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Nov. 22: Ohio high school girls basketball roundup
COLUMBUS — Listed below is Friday night’s Ohio high school girls basketball roundup. Only games reported to the Scorestream app were included in this listing. Each game summary was generated by Lede Ai. Akron Ellet overwhelms Canton Glenoak Akron Ellet dominated from start to finish in an imposing 54-30 win over Canton Glenoak in an […]
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Check out Friday night’s north central Ohio girls basketball scoreboard
MANSFIELD — The first week of girls high school basketball is underway, and scores from around north central Ohio are listed below. Only games reported to the Scorestream app triggered a roundup produced by Lede Ai. Bryan squeezes past Mansfield Sr. Bryan finally found a way to top Mansfield Senior 48-46 for an Ohio girls […]
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Marion Local ties Ohio’s state record with 57th straight victory
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles this notebook weekly. Coaches are asked to send their stats to Jake Furr by Monday at noon to be included in this notebook. Jake can be reached at jfurr@gannett.com. COLUMBUS – The high school football season has reached the final week of the regular season. Here are the top performances […]
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Galion, Highland CC runners honored for displaying unmatched sportsmanship
GALION – Galion High School cross country runner Jaiden Jones displayed remarkablesportsmanship during the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference Championship Meet on Oct. 12. Regional Cross Country The cross country postseason has reached the regional level after last week’s district meets. The area’s qualifying teams and individuals will be in action Saturday at the Tiffin regional. By […]