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Hamilton gives Jake Turner his 'dream job' as his alma mater's head basketball coach
Jake Turner remembers as a boy watching the Hamilton Big Blue boys basketball team play in a "packed out, sweat box in the old gym" like it was yesterday. Now, as a man, he'll sit on the sidelines as his alma mater's head coach. Hamilton High School announced the 2010...
Austintown Fitch back in state final with 10-0 win over Fairfield
Defending state softball champion Austintown Fitch broke open a close-game with a nine-run fourth inning and posted a 10-0 win over Fairfield Friday in five innings at Firestone Stadium in Akron. Standout pitcher Syndie Watts lived up to her reputation with the fourth perfect game in OHSAA history. She retired...
'A better earth': Mason kindergartener is finalist in 2024 Doodle for Google competition
Google might feature the artwork of a Mason kindergartener on their search page for a day. Talia Perera, who attends Mason Early Childhood Center, was named a finalist for the 16th annual Doodle for Google contest. Doodle for Google is an annual art contest that invites students in grades K-12 to create their...
'Transcendent:' Mason senior Michael Bilo no-hits Moeller in regional final
OXFORD, Ohio – It was hard to put into words how dominant Mason High School senior Michael Bilo was Friday night, but the Mason Comets found some good ones. Bilo threw a no-hitter in the Comets' 3-0 victory over Moeller in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I, Region 4 championship game at Miami University’s McKie Field. ...
'Everything was working today.' Badin soph shuts out Indian Hill in regional semifinals
MASON, Ohio – Caleb Driessen has continued Badin’s tradition of strong postseason pitching. The Badin sophomore pitched his second shutout of the playoffs, leading the Rams to a 4-0 win over Indian Hill in the Division II, Region 8 semifinals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association baseball tournament at Mason. Badin (25-6) advances...
Greater Cincinnati family honors son's memory with new kindness initiative in schools
LOVELAND, Ohio (WKRC) - We're approaching the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, but Ben Morrison's family and friends work to spread awareness every single day. Ben was a Loveland graduate who died by suicide in 2021. He played football and lacrosse at Loveland High School. He graduated in 2020, when the pandemic deprived him of his senior lacrosse season, prom, and graduation.
'We put in a lot of work:' Kings girls lacrosse finds redemption in first regional title
KINGS MILLS, Ohio – It was about redemption for the Kings High School girls lacrosse team. Kings came into Thursday’s Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I, Region 4 final with three losses against 18 wins. The first two losses were against 2023 regional champions Sycamore and Indian...
Heath allows no runs against Fairfield Cincinnati Christian
A suffocating defense helped Heath handle Fairfield Cincinnati Christian 4-0 for an Ohio high school baseball victory on May 31. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card. Don’t miss our in-depth...
Negotiations over Mason City Schools teacher contracts continue with no deal
MASON, Ohio — School's out, but no resolution yet as Mason City School teachers and the school board have yet to come to an agreement on contracts for next school year. Mason's Board of Education said they're still working to reach a deal with the more than 600 teachers in the district.
State Track Feature: Whiteoak Wildcats ready to make history at Division III State Championships
SUGAR TREE RIDGE — Two sets of brothers are set to represent Whiteoak High School this week at the Division III OHSAA State Track and Field Championships, as the Eyre and Blair brothers have qualified for a combined four events at the highest level to compete in high school competition in Ohio.
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