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Shade High School alum earns martial arts grand champion honors on foreign soil
Alex Beegle began martial arts when he was 9 years old. A Shade-Central City High School alumnus, Beegle realized football wasn't for him after not seeing the field, despite his commitment during grueling practices that lasted longer than the varsity program's. The decision to pursue martial arts has proven to...
Unioto utilizes late hits in win over Circleville, locks down second consecutive district title
ATHENS — Alexis Book knew she had a hit in the works. The senior felt it as she stepped to the plate for the third time Friday in the bottom of the fifth inning of Unioto's district final against Circleville. She made contact in her first two at-bats, but was sent back down after flying out in both attempts. As the old saying goes, third time's the charm. ...
Trouble with the curve: Sheridan's offense never found traction in the district finals.
ATHENS — Sheridan had more lives than a truck load of alley cats for 20 outs on Friday against Circleville Logan Elm. Getting the 21st unscathed proved elusive. Down to their final strike, with runners on second and third, the Braves got a two-out single from Lucy Caplinger that sent the tying and go-ahead...
Athens' track and field shines at Divsion II District meet
POMEROY — Athens’ girls track and field had a record setting day at the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division II District meet held at Meigs over the past few days. A litany of Bulldogs were able to finish in the top four of the finals, qualifying for the Regional meet. The team placed second overall. Results: In the 100 meter dash, Bella Sutton (12.86) placed third while Jesse...
Ohio Bobcats’ Defense Still Talented After Losing Nearly All Of Its D-Line & Linebackers
Ohio had two linebackers ranked in the top 10 in the MAC in tackles last season. Bryce Houston and Keye Thompson were some of the most productive defenders in the league. Houston has since graduated and Thompson transferred to Pittsburgh. Both were voted first-team all-conference last season. They were part of a defense that led the MAC in total defense (273.9 yards per game) and scoring defense (15.8 points per game).
Ohio baseball splits doubleheader with Akron on Thursday
The Ohio baseball team (17-32, 12-17 MAC) split their doubleheader against Akron (15-38, 10-19 MAC) on Thursday, May 16. GAME ONE: Ohio 7 — Akron 3 Overall, Ohio scored seven runs of 12 hits with one error, while Akron scored three runs on five hits with no errors. Individually, freshman Caleb Karll (Fitchburg, Wis.) scored...
Baseball Game Recap: Belpre Takes a Loss
Belpre fell victim to Portsmouth and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 10-0 to the Portsmouth Trojans. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Belpre's shutout was a dramatic turnaround. For Portsmouth's part, Dace Click tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned...
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