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Indoor Track And Field Completes Meyo, YSU Invitationals
By: Erick Starkey
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The Bobcat indoor track and field team competed in two different invitationals this weekend, with one group of runners going to Notre Dame for the Meyo Invitational and the other going to Youngstown State for the Mid-Major Invitational. Ohio finished in sixth place of nine teams in the YSU Invitational and completed a strong showing… Read More
Akron’s Offense Sinks Ohio, 86-72
The Ohio Bobcats dropped their first conference game of the season in a loss to the Akron Zips, who now sit alone atop the Mid-American Conference. Point guard Alex Abreu led the Zips with 21 points on the way to an 86-72 victory. “I thought Abreu was the difference in the game tonight,” said Ohio… Read More
Instant Reaction: First Half – Akron 41, Ohio 36
Ohio Men’s Basketball (15-5, 6-0 MAC) rode a seven-game win streak into Akron Saturday to take on the Zips (16-4, 7-0) in a battle for first place in the MAC standings. FIRST HALF Akron 41, Ohio 36 Ohio Bobcats Reggie Keely: 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2-3 field goals Nick Kellogg: 7 points, 2 assists, 3-5… Read More
Ohio Swimming and Diving Wins Fifth Consecutive Dual Meet
By: Lucas Widman
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Saturday was a day to remember for Bobcat divers Kristin Capcik and Haleigh Bartlett, as both girls had record-breaking performances in a winning effort against conference foe Toledo. Ohio cruised past the Rockets, 170-130. Capcik posted the best three-meter dive performance in school history, earning a score of 337.35. Bartlett broke the school record and… Read More
Vinton County Under Level-Two Snow Emergency
By: Tim Sharp
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Increasing snow and difficult driving conditions have prompted the Vinton County Sheriff's Office to upgrade the county to a level-two snow emergency. A dispatcher with the department said the level was increased Saturday afternoon when accumulation on the roadways increased. A level-two emergency means motorists should avoid driving and conditions are dangerous. The spokesperson said… Read More
Snow Ice And Water Slow – Stop Traffic
By: Tim Sharp
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Portsmouth motorists had to find another way to their west-bound destinations Saturday afternoon as flooding closed two roads. ODOT Spokesperson Kathleen Fuller said S.R. 239 at the U.S. 52 underpass at West Portsmouth, and S.R. 73/104 were closed at the on and off-ramps to and from U.S. 52 and State Route 852. The Second Street… Read More
Ohio MBB Podcast: Ohio-Akron Preview
Ohio squares off with Akron at 5 PM at James A. Rhodes arena Saturday afternoon, and Showcase reporters Carter Rodriguez and Pat Chiesa are on the scene to cover the game. Topics include the D.J. Cooper-Alex Abreu matchup, how to handle Zeke Marshall, and make final predictions. Sound bytes from Nick Kellogg and T.J. Hall… Read More
Chesterhill Man Dies In Crash
By: Tim Sharp
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A Chesterhill man was killed in an early Saturday morning crash on State Route 337 in Marion Township. The Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said Shaun R. Stanley, 19 was killed when his vehicle went off the left side of the road, then came back onto the road, ran off the right… Read More
Ivo Baltic Does It All
Ivo Baltic’s position on the basketball court is difficult to identify. Offensively, he can nail the outside shot like a shooting guard, but can also post up and perform his signature move by fading away for a 10-foot jumper like a big man. When he switches to the defensive side of the ball, he can… Read More
Vinton County Roughs Up Alexander
The Vinton County Vikings defeated The Alexander Spartans 62-49 at home tonight. It was a back-and-forth game throughout the first half as both teams struggled with different aspects of the game. Alexander had troubles holding on to the ball while Vinton County missed key shots. The Vikings turned the ball over seven times in… Read More
N-Y Edges Wellston In Physical Contest
The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes hosted and defeated the Wellston Golden Rockets in an extremely physical game, 72-65. With 59 fouls called and 92 free throws shot, Wellston put up a fight against the Buckeyes. The Buckeyes were led by sophomore Emmitt Reed, who put up 16 points and six steals, while senior Marc Carter added 10… Read More
Athens Rolls Over Meigs
By: Rusty Brumbaugh
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In a fierce TVC-Ohio conference battle between the Athens Bulldogs and Meigs Marauders, the Bulldogs were able to come out on top, winning 68-62. Ibi Watson and Joe Burrow lead the way for the Bulldogs tonight as they combined for 44 points. Burrow scored a game-high 26 points while Watson contributed 18. Watson also… Read More
Waterford Spoils Fed Hock Senior Night
By: Kelsi Steele
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Senior Night festivities Friday night were cut short as the Federal Hocking Lancers fell to an underestimated Waterford Wildcats in a showdown until the final seconds, 55-53. Senior Sean Parsons ran out of the gate with straight seven points for the Lancers providing a steady lead by the end of the first quarter, 17-11. Max… Read More