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Alex Dalton And The “Silent” Signing…
The four-star recruit from Troy High School is eager to suit up next summer with the Oklahoma Sooners to prove to anyone who questions…that he belongs among the nation’s best offensive linemen in the...
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The Wind Blows East…
While the Miami East boys bowed out of the tournament at the hands of Roger Bacon Wednesday, Allen Mack was still upbeat and optimistic. His only lament? He has to wait eight months before he and the...
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Some Words On…Patriots’ Games
Making that once-in-a-lifetime trip (proverbial) to the state Final Four this week, no team in recent history has impressed more with their commitment to make good on a pledge than the Tri-Village...
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Urban Renewal Through Baseball: Two Guys Reclaiming The Game…!
At Northridge High School there’s a movement underway, a renaissance of sport and the boys of spring…by a couple of guys from Bradford out to teach their own life lessons. There’s a movement underway...
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Why You Root For Guys Like Ben Langdon….!
The Troy senior has worked like few others to make the most of an opportunity in baseball, and he’s sure that his hard work is about to pay him and the Trojans dividends! No one feels worse than senior...
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Is Time On The Side Of Vittorio, Flyers…?
Fighting back from horrendous start to the 2014 season, Coach Tony Vittorio and the UD Flyers hope they have enough time to make up…for lost time. Columbus - UD head baseball coach Tony Vittorio,...
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A Broken Arm, And A Bond For Friendship…
In eight years of minor league baseball you amass a lot of great moments and even greater stories. Few survive on a personal basis, but here’s one that while it wasn’t so happy at the time…turned out...
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A Profile Of Ben Hughes….
Tipp City’s stellar righthander is undeterred by fate, challenged on and off the field by the his competitive virtues. He just likes to win! Tipp City - By rights, Ben Hughes should have been fuming...
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For The Love Of The Game, And Not A Lot Of Money….!
Arcanum’s Randy Baker has become an institution in area Division IV baseball, a perennial winner who still seeks that one defining moment that every high school coach covets most…taking his kids, his...
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The End Of One Journey….
They say life is about the journey and not the destination…frightening if you’re just starting out as a teacher in the public schools. And after 35 years I’d love to share some first-hand perspective...
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Looking For A Few Good Men…
University of Cincinnati baseball coach Ty Neal is on the job and on a mission. He’s looking for winners…and future Bearcats! Columbus - I met Ty Neal last week at the state baseball tournament....
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The “News” About Jim Staley….!
The recently named coach of the Tipp Red Devils is looking to renew his fun and passion for coaching and teaching the game of basketball. And he’s willing to tell you why he’s the exact right man for...
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Nick Rourke: For An Encore, A Finale…!
The senior quarterback at Lehman is still a bit surprised by his breakout season of a year ago, but confesses that he has no statistical encore planned. He just wants to win! (Ed. note: With the 4th...
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Dave Miller: Seven Points Away….!
At Covington coach Dave Miller has rebounded and retooled for the Buccs latest run at a league title and the dream that continues to elude them. Dave Miller can smile now. Back then, however, was a...
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New Game, New Nolan…And Life With No Worries
After 28 years and 202 wins at Troy High School, Steve Nolan can now appreciate, and enjoy, how life and football is played on the other side of town. Troy - Steve Nolan actually smiled…when I shared...
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Is Versailles Opening Eyes…?
With back to back wins over Valley View and Delphos St. John, the area might again start looking at the Versailles Tigers with opened eyes and minds as to their return to football prominence. Make no...
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A.J. Ouellette, And The Irony Of One Football Game…..
Left out as a Division I recruit by every college football program in America just seven months ago, by fate OU’s A.J. Ouellette got his chance and plays now with a desperation to prove that they were...
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“It’s All About The Kids”… Jackson Center’s Title Chase In Volleyball
The Jackson Center Lady Tigers and long-time head coach Kim Metz are unbeaten and ready for another run at an elusive state title. Is this the year? By Joe Neves Troy - Two of my favorite coaches work...
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Hoard: A Few Minutes With Bob Costas
He’s logged thousands upon thousands of miles covering sports, everything from Super Bowls and World Series to the Olympics, but he remains first and foremost a baseball man. “That understates it by a...
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Greg Spearman’s Contribution To A Family Legacy…
Following in the footsteps of two siblings who established a high standard at Lehman High School, the Cavaliers’ Greg Spearman is leaving his own mark. By Joe Neves Sidney - The Lehman Cavaliers have...
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