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The Daily Jeffersonian
Meadowbrook's state title quest ends in grueling five-set loss to Coldwater
SPRINGFIELD - For the fourth time in seven years, the Meadowbrook volleyball team knocked loudly on the door of an OHSAA state volleyball championship. Once again, the Colts couldn't quite kick it in. In a gripping five-set thriller at Wittenberg University's Pam Evans Smith Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, Meadowbrook came up just short in its bid to finally get over the Final Four hump, dropping a heart-wrenching 3-2 decision (25-15, 26-28, 19-25, 25-20, 15-12) to the Coldwater Cavaliers in the Division V state semifinals The loss brings an abrupt and painful end to another banner season for veteran head coach Kelly Zehnder's squad, which closes the season with an impressive 25-2 mark. Meanwhile Coldwater (24-4) advances to Saturday's Division V state title match at Wright State University's Nutter Center. Five-set tussle Despite the bitter setback, Meadowbrook showed the championship grit that defines its 25-win season, rallying back from a slow start to push the perennial powerhouse Cavaliers to the absolute brink. Coldwater controlled the opening frame, riding the early momentum to a rather comfortable 25-15 victory. But rather than folding on the big stage, the Colts dug in and responded in Set 2. Trading blows past regulation, Meadowbrook edged
Heavy.com
MAC Football Standings, Tiebreaker: Records, Rules for WMU, Toledo, Buffalo, Ohio
The Mid-American Conference football standings are a thing of beauty. The MAC teams have all played six conference games. Four teams are tied for first place at 5-1 in conference play: Western Michigan, Toledo, Buffalo and Ohio. There’s still plenty of football to be played, but it’s creating quite the...
ClutchPoints
MiamI (OH) scoreboard operator gets unhinged unsportsmanlike penalty vs. Ohio
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks had the opportunity to stay in the MAC title game conversation, defeat a hated rival and deliver said rival its first conference loss of the season all in one night. With so much at stake, people will use all sorts of tactics to achieve victory. The players themselves fought valiantly, earning a 34-17 win versus the Ohio […] The post MiamI (OH) scoreboard operator gets unhinged unsportsmanlike penalty vs. Ohio appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Newark Advocate
Newark Catholic volleyball falls in Division VII state semifinal
Another championship season for the Newark Catholic volleyball team has come to an end. NC was unable to sustain a fast start Nov. 12 in a loss to Fort Loramie, 27-25, 25-18, 25-19, in a Division VII state semifinal at Wright State. The Green Wave (21-5) were reigning Division VI state champions and hoping stay on top but fell to Fort Loramie (23-4), the 2024 Division VII state champion. Leah Caudill recorded 15 kills in her final match for NC, which led 9-1 in the first set before Fort Loramie came charging back, eventually scoring six of the final seven points. Sophia Basham added 14 kills, Gabbie Hill 22 assists and Calla Whitlach 17 digs. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Newark Catholic volleyball falls in Division VII state semifinal
NewsForce 24/7
Ohio Softball Adds Five Signees, Including Two Ohio Stars, for 2027-28
The Ohio softball team added five athletes during the early signing period, head coach Paige McMenemy announced Thursday, Nov. 12, according to Ohio University Athletics — a class that spans four states and includes two of Ohio’s own standout players. Joining the Bobcats for the 2027-28 season are McKenna Cassidy, Giana Chirpas, Breann Lipold, Harlie […]
Athens Messenger
Bulldogs bow out of playoffs in shutout loss to Dover
THE PLAINS — Athens did enough in the regular season to earn a first-round bye, but the extended break didn’t translate into a win. The Bulldogs (9-2) wrapped up their 2026 campaign on Friday, falling 41-0 at home to the No. 5-seeded Dover Crimson Tornadoes (10-2). Athens, the No. 4 seed in Division III’s Region 11 bracket, got jumped on early and never recovered as Dover delivered a crushing, season-ending defeat. The Crimson Tornadoes were led by a dominant night from quarterback Dieter Weber, who threw for over 250 yards and four touchdowns in the win. Dover scored five touchdowns in the first half, forcing the running clock rule for the whole second half. Weber connected with Cooper Connare for two touchdowns, and also threw scores to Dailey Rowdy and Brady Hale. Cohen Murray and Dante Clark added rushing touchdowns. It was a night of missed opportunity for the Bulldog offense, playing an aggressive style while behind. The Bulldogs opened with a four-and-out, which Dover made them pay for with a 34-yard catch-and-run by Connare for a touchdown. Murray’s run made it 14-0 later in the first, and the Bulldogs failed to field a short kickoff, giving the ball right
ysnlive.com
WARRIORS HISTORIC SEASON REACHES AN END
HEATH, OH – An unforgettable season for the West Branch girls soccer program came to an end Tuesday night, as the Warriors fell 3-0 to top-seeded Mariemont in the OHSAA Division II State Semifinals at Heath High School. The second-seeded Warriors entered the matchup riding the momentum of a...
denisonian.com
Basketball programs add new assistant coaches after 2025-26 successes
Following successful seasons for Denison’s men’s and women’s basketball programs, both teams welcomed new additions to their coaching staffs this offseason. “Assistant coaches are here to help our head coaches sort of deliver and execute on their vision for the program,” said Matt Tanney, Associate VP and Director of Athletics at Denison. “I think both [Jalen Rhea and Erin Kumler] bring really complimentary skill sets to Coach Sullivan and to Coach Hirt.
thepostathens.com
Club Soccer: Ohio heads to national tournament in Florida
After the Ohio University men’s club soccer team finished third in the Heartland Conference with a 3-2-2 record, they qualified for the United States College Club Soccer National Championship tournament in Florida. The club soccer team qualified for the tournament 18 years ago in 2008 but has not since.