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Pickerington Suspends All Non-Varsity Sports After Levy Falls by About 250 Votes

Pickerington Local Schools has suspended every athletic team below the varsity level and a wide range of other extracurricular activities, a move that took effect Wednesday, Nov. 4, one day after voters narrowly rejected the district’s 0.75% income tax levy. According to The Columbus Dispatch, Superintendent Charles Smialek announced the suspension in a letter to […]

Pickerington, OH · 5d

Newark Advocate

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Licking County League names top volleyball players, coaches in 2026

NEWARK - The Newark Catholic volleyball team continued its reign atop the Licking County League, and senior Leah Caudill played a big part in that. Caudill recently was named Cardinal Division Player of the Year. She led the Green Wave to their 13th consecutive championship, including their six consecutive in outright fashion. Johnstown’s Todd Parkison was named Cardinal Division Coach of the Year. The Johnnies finished runner-up, including ending the Green Wave’s 78-match winning streak in LCL play. Granville senior Elle Mortimer was named Buckeye Division Player of the Year after leading the Blue Aces to a share of the championship, the program’s first since 2023. Granville’s Justin English was named Buckeye Division Coach of the Year in his first season with the program. Cardinal Division Newark Catholic Leah Caudill - Player of Year; first team Sophia Basham - first team Gabbie Hill - honorable mention Johnstown Addy Hazelbaker - first team Caylin Cox - first team Addy Kelly - second team Lauren Heimerl - honorable mention Todd Parkison - Coach of Year Heath Marley Morris - first team Annabell Mathias - second team Emma Moore - second team Adrianne Pethtel - honorable mention Utica Macie Ellis - first team

Licking County, OH · 4d

WOUB

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Dover shuts out Athens in Round two of the playoffs

THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB) – After receiving a round one bye, the Athens Bulldogs hosted the five-seeded Dover Crimson Tornadoes. The Bulldogs were unable to get going on offense, and the Crimson Tornadoes rolled to a 41-0 shutout win. After a quick four-and-out for the Bulldogs, Dover opened the...

The Plains, OH · 6d
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Nelsonville-York couldn’t find answers against a dominant Garaway rush attack

NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Garaway Pirates traveled two and a half hours south to Nelsonville for a region 23 quarterfinal to face off against the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes. The game ended in a 49-28 shootout in favor of Garaway. The sun was down by kickoff, and the temperature dropped...

Nelsonville, OH · 6d
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Columbus East Rides Kick Returns to 42-28 Playoff Win Over Sheridan

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus East is moving on in the Ohio playoffs, and the Tigers can thank their return game for it. East beat visiting Sheridan 42-28 on Friday night, November 6, in a Division III, Region 11 regional quarterfinal at Harley Field, according to the Zanesville Times Recorder, which covered the game in Columbus. […]

Columbus, OH · 6d

The Daily Jeffersonian

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Meadowbrook volleyball headed back to OHSSA Final Four after regional title

CAMBRIDGE — To the untrained eye, the Meadowbrook Colts make volleyball look effortless. But behind their nearly flawless sweeps and staggering postseason run lies a simple, sweat-soaked truth: perfection is just the byproduct of the amount of hard work that is put forth. Sweeping past Frankfort Adena (25-16, 25-21, 25-16) in the OHSAA Division V regional championship game on Saturday, November 7, the Meadowbrook Colts captured their second consecutive Final Four appearance, and their third in a remarkable seven-year run of reaching the OHSAA regionals. A record-breaking postseason run With the victory, the Colts improve to 25-1 overall and have now rattled off nine consecutive set wins during their current postseason surge−adding to a dominating performance where they dropped just four sets total during the regular season. Next up for Meadowbrook is an OHSAA State Semifinal matchup against Coldwater on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pam Evans Smith Arena on the campus of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. Trusting the process While the Colts' play on the volleyball court can make their success look routine, veteran senior Kara Lauder knows the blueprint behind reaching that success. "Our success really comes down to repetition on from a

Byesville, OH · 5d

Seattle ON Tap

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Ohio's Playoff Second Round: The Single-Point Thrillers That Will Haunt Some Teams Forever

Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The 2026 OHSAA playoffs just put on a show in their second round, delivering some absolutely wild finishes across Ohio. This past Saturday, November 7, 2026, saw teams fight […]

Ohio · 6d

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New Lexington Defense Stops Heath 24-17 to Reach Region 15 Semifinal

NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio — New Lexington’s defense delivered the two biggest plays of the night Friday, and the Panthers are moving on. Second-seeded New Lexington beat 10th-seeded Heath 24-17 in a Division IV, Region 15 quarterfinal at Jim Rockwell Stadium on Friday, November 6, in a game where points were hard to come by for […]

New Lexington, OH · 6d

Total Apex Sports

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Ohio State Women Beat Mercyhurst 91-57 as Elsa Lemmilä Leads Them in Scoring

Ohio State Women beat Mercyhurst 91-57 at 1 pm today. Oddly, they were led in scoring by Elsa Lemmilä, who had 19 points. Mercyhurst did not have an answer for her size. The Lady Buckeyes outscored Mercyhurst 56-18 in the paint. The second leading scorer was star Jaloni Cambridge. She had 17 points and led […]

Columbus, OH · 4d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Adena completes special season with regional final loss to Meadowbrook

CAMBRIDGE — Seven games into this season, if you would’ve told Adena’s coaching staff that the Warriors would be playing in a regional final, they may have looked at you like you had a screw loose. At that point in the year, Adena was facing adversity, injuries to several key pieces, and was searching for any type of rhythm at 2-5 overall. But once they did find a formula that worked, there was no looking back. It all led to a Division V regional final appearance on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Cambridge High School. But after rattling off five straight victories to get to that point, the Warriors reached the end of the line with a 25-16, 25-21, 25-16 loss to Byesville Meadowbrook (25-1). RELATED: Four area volleyball players earn All-Ohio recognition “We saw Meadowbrook in the summertime and kind of knew what we were up against,” Adena coach Laura Smith said. “We just don't have the firepower they do, and we’ll just have to keep working on that. They’re well-coached and they work hard. And that’s not to say we don’t. But they have a lot more kids that are taller, and I know the work they do in

Cambridge, OH · 5d

WHIZ

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Chris Zemba Steps Down as Rosecrans Football Head Coach

ZANESVILLE, OH – After seven seasons at the helm, Chris Zemba is stepping down as the football head coach at Bishop Rosecrans High School. The 1993 Rosecrans graduate helped revitalize the program since taking over in 2020, helping lead the Bishops to 26 total wins and five playoff appearances during his tenure, and even had the opportunity to coach his son Brody until his graduation in 2025. Now, he is stepping away to focus on family.

Zanesville, OH · 7d

The Times-Reporter

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Ryker Williams rallies Indian Valley football past West Muskingum

Indian Valley football appeared to be in complete control early Friday night, but the Braves needed one final push to keep their unbeaten season and state championship hopes alive. Behind another standout performance from senior quarterback Ryker Williams, top-seeded Indian Valley survived a second-half comeback by West Muskingum, earning a 35-28 victory in the Division IV, Region 15 quarterfinals on Nov. 6. The Braves built a 27-7 lead late in the first half before watching the Tornadoes score 21 unanswered points to take a one-point advantage early in the fourth quarter. But when Indian Valley needed an answer, Williams delivered. After the Braves failed to convert a fourth down, their defense forced a fumble to give the offense another opportunity. Williams capitalized with a 4-yard touchdown run with 6:32 remaining, putting Indian Valley ahead for good. Who's moving on? OHSAA football playoffs 2026: Results from Tuscarawas County “We’ve been facing a lot of adversity this year,” Indian Valley coach Matt Lancaster said. “We know we’re going to get everybody’s best, and West Muskingum is a really good football team. So we overcame the adversity and were able to get a turnover and capitalize on it tonight.” Indian Valley wasted little

Zanesville, OH · 6d

footballscoop.com

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High school cuts all non-varsity sports following close election results

A central Ohio district just found out what a few hundred votes can cost athletics programs, including their football program. Pickerington Local Schools (OH) suspended all athletic teams below the varsity level, along with other extracurricular activities, effective November 4, according to The Columbus Dispatch. The district made the move...

Pickerington, OH · 7d

Newark Advocate

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Amazing comeback fuels NC volleyball's return to the state tournament

ZANESVILLE ― After dominating the first set, Newark Catholic volleyball found itself on the short end of 17-5 and 18-6 scores in the second against a talented, versatile Meigs Eastern team. A Division VII regional championship sweep in Zanesville High School's Winland Memorial Gymnasium hardly seemed possible. If the defending Division VI state champs were going to return to Wright State, a lengthy battle seemed likely on Nov. 7. Until it wasn't. Playing a tough nonleague schedule, competing in the challenging Licking County League and facing adversity in demanding practices, the Green Wave (21-5) stormed back and completed the 25-15, 25-23, 25-23 victory that earned it a 2 p.m. state semifinal berth Nov. 12. They'll play second-ranked Fort Loramie (22-4) in Nutter Arena in their record 24th state appearance. "I had full faith in our team. I always do," senior hitter Leah Caudill said of the comeback. "Little by little, we turned on the switch and responded. We expected it. In practice, we work on coming back from deficits. We find ways to expose the other team, work to put our hitters in the best position. It was crazy the way we came back, but it was fun." Coach Katie

Zanesville, OH · 5d

The Lantern

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Boos and early exits: Ohio State fans express frustration in second straight loss

The usual cheers inside Ohio Stadium turned to boos Saturday as Oregon handed Ohio State a 41-28 loss. It was the Buckeyes’ first home defeat since a loss to Michigan in 2024 and left fans leaving the stadium–some frustrated, some furious–at the defense, offense, play calling, quarterback play and what they perceived as wasting generational talent wide receiver Jeremiah Smith’s season.

Columbus, OH · 4d

Times Recorder

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Special teams loomed large in Sheridan football's playoff loss

COLUMBUS — A script-like night for football was "special" for Michael Thompson-Ayers and the rest of the East Tiger return men. Quite literally, it was their performance on special teams in their Division III, Region 11 quarterfinal matchup with visiting Sheridan that made this night memorable. Thompson-Ayers' 65-yard kickoff return for a touchdown was East's second long return of the half — Dominique Edwards had a 55-yarder on the opening kickoff — that impacted the game so much that visiting Sheridan didn't even kick their way until the final minute of the second half. It was the key factor in the third-seeded Tigers' 42-28 win before a festive crowd on Nov. 6 at Harley Field. East, which lost in the Division IV quarterfinals in 2025, advanced to face unbeaten Licking Valley at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Randy Baughman Stadium. More: Why Sheridan volleyball's fast start wasn't enough vs. Bloom-Carroll More: OHSAA high school football playoff scores, live updates from Week 12 More: Ohio high school football playoff scores for Week 12 More: New Lex survives defensive showdown to shut down Heath Special struggles No play hurt more than his 65-yard return through the heart of the Sheridan coverage

Thornville, OH · 6d

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WATCH: Bracket Breakdown for OHSAA football regional playoffs

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - There are 112 high schools remaining in Ohio high school football. 19 News’ Zach Keenan breaks down brackets from area schools as the regional semifinal round approaches. For brackets from all 28 regions, visit: www.ohsaa.org/Sports-Tournaments/Football/Football-2026/2026-OHSAA-Football-Tournament-Coverage.

Ohio · 5d

NewsForce 24/7

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No. 7 Garaway Upsets Nelsonville-York 49-28 Behind Frey’s Four Touchdowns

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — No. 7-seeded Garaway turned Boston Field into a track meet Friday night, upsetting No. 2 Nelsonville-York 49-28 in a Division VI, Region 23 regional quarterfinal. The final was confirmed on scoreboards published by The Columbus Dispatch, The Ironton Tribune, the Mansfield News Journal, the Zanesville Times Recorder and The Times Reporter, and […]

Sugarcreek, OH · 6d

WTRF- 7News

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Monroe Central dominates Newcomerstown in playoff game to advance to regional semifinal

WOODSFIELD, Ohio (WTRF) – The Monroe Central Seminoles played at home against the Newcomerstown Trojans in the Division VI Region 23 quarterfinals. The Seminoles cruised to a 49-8 victory over the Trojans. Monroe Central advances to the regional semifinal where it will face River on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.

Woodsfield, OH · 6d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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Bloom Carroll volleyball cruises to regional title, headed back to state tourney

WESTERVILLE — A year after making its first appearance in the state tournament and finishing as state runner-up, the Bloom-Carroll volleyball team is back in the final four. After losing three key seniors, this year’s run to the state tournament might have seemed a little unexpected, but the Bulldogs' regional tournament play left no doubt. After losing the first set against Toledo Notre Dame Academy, the Bulldogs turned up the heat and never let up against the Eagles as they dominated the final three sets in a 22-25, 25-14, 25-14, 25-18 victory in the Division III regional championship game on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Westerville South High School. Bloom-Carroll (22-4) advances to the final four and will play Parma Padua Franciscan at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, in a state semifinal at Vandalia-Butler High School. The state championship game will be played at 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Wright State University. More: Bloom-Carroll rallies past Sheridan to punch ticket to Elite Eight Notre Dame came in with a 13-12 record, but the thought process among some people was that it played a tough schedule, including teams from out of state, and were considered the favorites on Saturday. Bloom-Carroll

Westerville, OH · 6d