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New Big Walnut boys basketball coach Matt Winters resigns just days after hiring
Matt Winters resigned as Big Walnut boys basketball coach days after being hired for what would have been his first head-coaching job at the high school level, athletic director Brian Shelton announced Thursday. Winters' hiring was announced by Big Walnut in social media posts Tuesday, and he met with his new team Wednesday...
Senior trio leads Lakewood softball into LCL-Cardinal contention
JOHNSTOWN — The Lakewood softball team’s offensive philosophy remained simple Thursday. The Lancers simply played follow the leader. Rachel Crist’s three hits out of the leadoff spot ignited a 16-hit onslaught in a 10-6 victory at Johnstown in Licking County League-Cardinal Division play. ...
Fast times at local high schools: The best track and field performances so far this season
After being shut out of individual state titles and winning only three relay state titles in 2023, Southwest Ohio track and field athletes are working hard to bring gold medals back to the region. Northern Kentucky schools will be looking to top the seven relay titles, seven individual titles and two team state titles won in 2023. ...
'The right time': Kevin Martin steps down as Westerville Central boys basketball coach
Kevin Martin accomplished his goals as Westerville Central boys basketball coach, building a perennial power that came within one basket of winning a state title in 2021. After six seasons, Martin decided it was time for a change. He has stepped down to focus on son Devin’s pending college basketball career at Wheaton in Illinois and to watch daughter Ella play for the Central girls team.
2024 Blade high school baseball coaches poll for week of April 14
In the first northwest Ohio baseball coaches poll of the 2024 high school season, Northview, Defiance, Eastwood, and Patrick Henry hold down the No. 1 rankings in their respective divisions. These rankings are voted on by a panel of coaches in each of the divisions. Here are this week’s polls. DIVISION I
Konnor Goodin on a roll into Las Vegas for USBC Open Championships
HEATH ― Konnor Goodin's two-handed, left-handed bowling style stands out on the lanes, but not as much as his results. Not only did the Heath graduate win a 2020 Division II state championship with it, but he's gotten even better. A recent 868 series at Utica's Redskin Lanes is testament to that. However, the ambitious 21-year-old is not one to rest on his laurels.
Watkins softball fires first volley against Granville in LCL showdown
PATASKALA ― The Watkins Memorial and Granville softball teams field super-charged lineups, with balls flying out of local diamonds at an often dizzying pace. Not surprisingly, a power outage occurred Thursday during a classic pitching duel. Then an unlikely source provided a needed jolt in a battle for the Licking County League-Buckeye Division...
Roundup: Windnagel’s hit gives Watkins Memorial 10-inning victory against Granville
Brayden Windnagel’s double in the bottom of the 10th inning Tuesday followed Cole Massie’s double, lifting the Watkins Memorial baseball team to a 2-1 victory against visiting Granville in Licking County League-Buckeye Division play. Chase Massie struck out six in five two-hit innings and Bradley Vincent struck out 11 in five one-hit scoreless...
Baseball roundup: Celtics cruise past Braves, 12-3
The Olentangy baseball team fell into an early hole it couldn’t climb out of as visiting Dublin Jerome rolled to a 12-3 OCC-Cardinal Division win Thursday night in Lewis Center. The Braves (4-8) answered two Celtic runs with one of their own in the bottom of the first inning,...
Women's Basketball: Peyton Guice is exactly where she needs to be
Basketball is in Peyton Guice’s blood. Her father is a former professional basketball player who has turned the family name into legend in Guice’s hometown of Westerville, Ohio. It was only natural when Guice decided to pursue basketball at the college level, committing to play for Ohio University, just about an hour and a half away from her family.
Clear-minded underclassmen give Licking Valley softball win against Newark Catholic
HANOVER — Addison Justice did not feel the pressure of the moment Tuesday. The Licking Valley sophomore just saw the ball and hit the ball, and that is all Valley needed. Justice’s deep drive to left field fell for a hit in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Panthers a...
Newark girls lacrosse picks up program’s first win at Buckeye Valley
Ava Layne’s four goals Thursday led the Newark girls lacrosse team on a historic night. The visiting Wildcats beat Buckeye Valley 14-13 to earn their first victory in program history. The Wildcats are playing their third season under coach Katie Keefe. Alyvea Roseberry and Madi Johnson scored three goals apiece as Newark had three players record a hat trick. Peyton Sherman added two goals and Carly Samples and Addi Taylert one apiece. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Newark girls lacrosse picks up program’s first win at Buckeye Valley
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