“All of my goals at Mount Vernon were to get to a high-major university, and my journey took me to the NBA. But somehow the NBA and Australia led me to a high-major team, and it just happens to be here in Ohio.”
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10 questions Ohio State’s top football recruit Jamier Brown
Discover how top Ohio State football recruit Jamier Brown excels on the track and field.
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Brutus unveiled: How a Clear Fork grad created an iconic mascot moment
FREDERICKTOWN — Jeff Moody had no idea he was about to go down in history. He spent the last two and a half years living in relative anonymity. Sure, he’d traveled the country, competed at the national level and stood on the sidelines of some of the biggest college football games in the country. But it […]
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Ashland’s Lang having big season for Ohio State softball
COLUMBUS – If Hailey Lang wasn’t born to be a hitter, she would have stopped doing it by now. Judging by her numbers this spring as the starting catcher at Ohio State, there might be no end in sight. “I’ve worked forever for this,” said Lang, a 2023 Ashland High School graduate. “Ever since I […]
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Lexington’s Stover shares Ohio State, NFL journey at Knox County Chamber Dinner
MOUNT VERNON — Lexington’s Cade Stover has earned a myriad of accolades in his athletic career. But the key to reaching athletic goals was a special work ethic and relentless mindset he learned at home — and something he’s incorporated as a professional athlete. The Houston Texans’ tight end gave the keynote address on Friday […]
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Ontario’s Miller transfers from Ohio State to Washington
ONTARIO — Bodpegn Miller wanted a place to call home. The former Ohio State receiver found it in Seattle. An Ontario graduate, Miller recently signed to continue his collegiate football career with the University of Washington. He spent one season in Columbus before entering the transfer portal earlier this month. “I just wanted to go […]
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Open Source: Ohio State now aims for another national title, but a century ago Kenyon was in its sights
GAMBIER — As Ohio State gears up for a Cotton Bowl date against Miami on New Year’s Eve, one interested reader asked a question about the Buckeyes’ history — specifically against a local outfit. Here’s what we discovered: Around Thanksgiving time over a century ago, the Men of Scarlet and Gray competed for gridiron glory […]
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Lex grad, former Buckeye, NFL player Cade Stover fulfills dream by purchasing local farm property
LEXINGTON — The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) released the fourth episode of its AthleteAnd YouTube series on Thursday, spotlighting Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover. The episode highlights Stover’s love for farming, which led him to purchase his own cattle ranch near his hometown. Earlier this year, the Lexington graduate finalized a deal to buy […]
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Ohio St. coach admires son’s record vs. Ashland; DeVito climbs state’s career passing ladder
COLUMBUS — A couple of quarterbacks shot to the top of the attention charts for Ohio high school playoff football fans after the second weekend of postseason action. One of them outshone even his father, who happens to be the head coach at Ohio State. Columbus St. Francis DeSales quarterback R.J. Day, son of OSU […]
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ANALYSIS: Ohio State defense exposes Manning & No. 1-ranked Texas
COLUMBUS — Texas quarterback Arch Manning came into Ohio Stadium Saturday as the Heisman Trophy favorite, spearheading the No. 1 team in the nation. He left The Horseshoe 0-1 on the season after a 14-7 loss to No. 2 Ohio State, which dealt yet another reality check to the perpetually overrated Southeastern Conference. The surprising […]