Unbeaten Carroll Edges Badin 2-1 in Overtime for First State Semifinal Since 2015

Dayton Carroll’s unbeaten boys soccer season survived its toughest test yet on Sunday, as the Patriots edged Greater Catholic League Coed rival Hamilton Badin 2-1 in overtime at Beavercreek to win the Division III, Region 9 championship. The victory sends Carroll (22-0-1) to the state semifinals for the first time since 2015, the Akron Beacon […]

Springboro Boys Win Division I State Cross Country Title With 107 Points at Obetz

OBETZ, Ohio — Springboro’s boys are state champions. The Panthers won the Division I team title at the OHSAA state cross country championships on Saturday, November 7, at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park, scoring 107 points to finish on top of the 20-team field, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. Senior Nicholas Beatty led the way for […]

North College Hill athlete Josiah Pouncy settles with OHSAA

Josiah "JoJo" Pouncy of North College Hill High School. (Photo: Josiah Pouncy/Instagram) CINCINNATI, Ohio — A highly sought-after student-athlete from North College Hill High School recently reached a settlement with the Ohio High School Athletic Association after being ruled ineligible following Week 5 of the football season. Josiah Pouncy and seven other players transferred from Cincinnati Taft High School to North College Hill High School soon after the then-head coach Tyler Williams of Taft was hired at NCH early in 2026. Another player left NCH to attend Cincinnati Princeton High School, while a different player was cleared separately. The OHSAA ruled seven of them ineligible under the recruiting presumption bylaw, according to reports. After an injunction was filed on October 1 in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, Pouncy was allowed to play on October 2. Several other players received clearance on October 9 after another injunction was filed, and a hearing was set for October 22. On October 23, Pouncy reached an agreement with the OHSAA that would allow him to play for the rest of the season. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed and were kept confidential, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Pouncy was a highly recruited athlete

UC Bearcats, Jerrod Calhoun seek sellout vs. Big Ten's Minnesota

Coach Jerrod Calhoun's new Cincinnati Bearcats squad will be challenged significantly more this week as they host their first power conference opponent, Minnesota, Monday, Nov. 9. In two games, the Bearcats have played somewhat sluggish opening halves, only to rebound and pull away in the final 20 minutes, beating American by 26 and Green Bay by 17. Helping in those wins were a combined 36 steals. UC football Houston live updates Cincinnati Bearcats vs. No. 17 Houston Cougars, live updates, score "We want to be a Top 10 team in the country at stealing the basketball," Calhoun said. "We're averaging 18 a game. That's pretty good, no matter who you're playing. We've got to score the ball better in transition." The squad Green Bay coach Doug Gottlied called a "mid-major-plus all-star team," will have to turn it up a notch against a Big Ten team and hope the Fifth Third Arena fans respond by cranking up the volume. "The Big 12 is the best conference in college basketball, but if you want to be great, show up," Gottlieb said of UC fans. "He'll get this thing turned around because winners win. He was great at Youngstown, great at Utah State

Minnesota Golden Gophers at Cincinnati Bearcats: Monday Preview

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Cincinnati braves for tough task vs. Minnesota

Cincinnati first-year coach Jerrod Calhoun likes what he sees from his team, however he knows the Bearcats need to step it up with the schedule getting tougher. That starts Monday when the Bearcats (2-0) host Minnesota (2-0). Cincinnati is coming off an 81-64 win over Green Bay Thursday. "Sometimes it is the process over the outcome," Calhoun said. "We missed 10 threes in the first half at one point, and I thought most of them were really good looks. You have to have the ability as a college basketball player to adjust. We have to do a better job of getting them to understand that. If you can't make 3s, then get to the rim. This group is still learning. We are making progress." Calhoun has a chance to record his 300th coaching win on Monday. He has collected wins at Fairmont State (124), Youngstown State (118), Utah State (55) and Cincinnati (two). Myles Colvin led the Bearcats against the Phoenix with 31 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Amani Lyles scored 14 points and MJ Collins Jr. and Eric Mahaffey each added 11. "A lot of guys stepped up in this game," Calhoun said. "It is early season, so

Friday Night TSF Blitz: Week 12

With the postseason in full swing across the tri-state, teams across all divisions and regions of play had big games on Friday night, including top-ranked Princeton taking on Middletown, Moeller and Winton Woods, and St. X at Lakota West. Meanwhile, Highlands, Covington Catholic, and Lloyd Memorial began their quest to reach the state finals in Kentucky.

Versailles earns playoff win over CCPA

CINCINNATI – The Lions may be the kings of the jungle, but Friday night, the Tigers ruled the football field. The Versailles Tigers used five Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy Lions turnovers to dominate 35-10 in their regional quarterfinal game. The Tigers intercepted the Lions four times, and Gavin Breeze recovered a fumble. The Tigers sacked quarterback Kemmarion McCray six times. McCray finished the night 21 of 45 with 215 yards, but threw four interceptions.

St. Xavier Stuns Lakota West 51-14 to Reach Division I Regional Semifinal

St. Xavier picked the second round of the playoffs to play its most complete game of the season, stunning host Lakota West 51-14 on Friday night in a Division I, Region 4 quarterfinal and avenging a regular-season loss to the Firebirds. The Bombers set the tone immediately, scoring on a long opening drive to lead […]

Well-Rested Red Devils Destroy Goshen in DIII Playoffs

SR QB Larkin Thomas led Tippecanoe to a 49-7 victory over Goshen after a productive week off for the Red Devils. Tipp City, OH — A great thing about the playoffs is you often don’t know what you’re gonna get when teams from different areas get together on a crisp Friday night in November.

Conner Weigman Connects with Amare Thomas for 31-Yard TD, Extending Houston's Lead Over Cincinnati

Little Miami’s Reynolds and Patrick Go 1-2 in Division I State Cross-Country Race

Little Miami senior Ryne Reynolds won the Division I boys state cross-country championship on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park, breaking the tape in 15:01.4 — and junior teammate Ian Patrick crossed right behind him in 15:10.7 to give the Panthers a 1-2 finish at the top of Ohio’s biggest race. The […]

Kings Sweeps Anthony Wayne for First Regional Volleyball Title Since 2023

The Kings Knights are going back to the state tournament. Kings swept Anthony Wayne 25-23, 25-20, 25-22 on Saturday, November 7, in the Division II, Region 8 final, winning its first regional volleyball championship since 2023, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer’s regional final coverage. The sweep was no small scalp. Anthony Wayne had reached the […]

Fairfield Union boys place 5th at the OHSAA state cross country meet

OBETZ ― The Fairfield Union boys’ cross country team capped an outstanding season with a fifth-place finish at the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state cross country championships on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Fortress Obetz. The Falcons were just one point shy of a fourth-place team finish. Woodridge won the state title with 65 points, followed by Fairless (115), Versailles (205), West-Liberty Salem (232), and the Falcons (233). There were 24 teams and 100 runners competing. “It was a challenging season, filled with adversity, but this team continued to battle, support one another, and work together,” Fairfield Union coach Rob Myers said. “Their perseverance and determination made for an amazing season, and we couldn’t be prouder.” More: Bexley edges Fairfield Union in regional soccer championship game Senior Connor Runkle led the way and earned All-Ohio honors with a seventh-place finish (15:22.0). Chase Myers placed 67 th (16:45.9), and Colin Reindle finished in 87 th place (16:59.9). The Fairfield Union girls’ team was led by sophomore Sadie Schultz, who placed sixth overall (18:26.9) to earn All-Ohio honors. She was the top-finishing sophomore at the state meet. The Lancaster girls team placed 14 th and was led by sophomore Amelia

Versailles sweeps Madeira to earn Division V Final Four berth

KETTERING — Versailles combined strong serving, balanced hitting and steady defense to sweep Madeira 25-16, 25-12, 25-13 and capture an OHSAA Division V regional volleyball championship. The Lady Tigers shook off an early first-set deficit and controlled the final two sets to punch their ticket to the state semifinals.

Heritage Bank Center has got to go

All views shared in the Opinions section of the Chatterbox belong to their respective authors, and may not represent the views of the publication as a whole. March Madness is one of the most electric sporting events of the year. In 2017, Cincinnati won a bid to host March Madness for the first time since 1997, but there was a catch. Heritage Bank Center, formerly known as the US. Bank Arena had to be renovated.

Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders Lose Recruit to Cincinnati Bearcats

The Colorado Buffaloes have done an admirable job in keeping their recruiting class intact, but have now lost a key wide receiver commit in their 2027 class.

Cincinnati vs. Houston Results in the Cougars Keeping Their Big 12 Dream, CFP Hopes Alive

Texas solidified its status as a College Football Playoff contender after rallying past Missouri in Week 10. What are the updated CFP odds for both programs?