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Bobcat Volleyball Drops Fifth Set Against Michigan
By: Mitchell Lyons
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Just over 14 hours after the Bobcat volleyball defeated the Xavier Musketeers in a five-set thriller, Ohio found itself in another five-set match against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday. This time around, the ‘Cats weren’t as fortunate, as they lost a 15-7 fifth set, and the Wolverines won 3-2 (25-17, 22-25, 15-25, 25-22, 7-15). Michigan… Read More

Ohio Cross Country: Men Take First, Women Second at Flyer 5K
By: Bianca Long
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Ohio cross country is off to a great start to the 2015 season as the men’s team took first, and the women’s team came in second at Dayton’s Flyer 5K on Saturday. The team’s competed against Dayton, Ohio State and Miami. Junior Alex Wind finished second overall with a time of 15:42.1, leading the men’s… Read More

Prosecutor: Hocking College Rape Allegation Under Investigation
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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NELSONVILLE — An allegation of rape on the campus of Hocking College is under investigation by the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. An incident report filed on Tuesday with the Hocking College Police Department alleges that a woman had been sexually assaulted. The report states that there were five males involved. The report states that the… Read More

Extra Points: Waterford, South Gallia Cruise to Big Wins
By: Joe Cooke
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Federal Hocking @ South Gallia At times, teams can use a powerful offense to conquer a defense with ease. This was the case with the South Gallia Rebels (1-1, 1-0), as they topped the Federal Hocking Lancers (0-2, 0-2), 44-13. The leading player in this attack was quarterback was Landon Hutchinson. Along with showing his… Read More

Marauders Edge Aces In First Meeting 42-27
By: Marisa Oberle
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A nearly two and a half hour rain delay did not stop Meigs and Amanda-Clearcreek from playing each other for the first time in team history. The two teams scored back and fourth nearly the entire game. However, the Marauders used passing, communication and a strong line of scrimmage to give them the 42-27 edge… Read More


Ohio Volleyball Completes Comeback, Beats Xavier 3-2
By: Max McDulin
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In what might be remembered as one of their best matches of the season Ohio defeated Xavier 3-2 (24-26, 19-25, 25-18, 27-25, 15-6). The Bobcats dropped the first two sets, but then at the break Coach Deane Webb preached perseverance and character. Ohio was up to the task as they thrilled the crowd of 4,184… Read More

Maysville Defense Stifles New Lexington
By: Andrew Hines
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Sloppy weather led to sloppy football in Maysville on Friday night. New Lexington and Maysville racked up many a penalties and turnovers, but it was the Panthers from Maysville who came away with the 21-0 win. The Maysville rushing trio of Chase Roberts, Johnny Runkle, and Chase Himmelspach combined for 183 yards and two touchdowns… Read More

Ohio Soccer Drops Fourth Straight
By: Jordan Gallagher
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The Bobcats came into Friday night’s game desperately needing a win after starting the season at 0-3 and sought to find it against the Thundering Herd. However, the Cats fell just short after a furious second half rally, 3-2. The Thundering Herd came out hard and fast to start the game continually pushing on the… Read More

Ohio Field Hockey Falls to 1-2 to William and Mary
By: Milan Lavender
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The Lady Bobcats made their way to West Virginia to face off against the William and Mary Tribes at Busch Field but left with a hard loss 5-3 Friday evening. William and Mary (WM) Cammie Lloyd’s two quick goals began the game, scoring nearly back-to-back against the ‘Cats, making goals at the 12 minutes and… Read More