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Logan’s Shooting Stars Hit the Mark
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Scott Fickel is an avid archer. He grew up bow hunting, and continues the hobby today. But archery for sport never existed at any school he attended. When Logan joined… Read More

A Look Back At The 3rd Annual Gridiron Glory Media Day
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Gridiron Glory’s third annual Media Day on Sunday brought roughly 80 players and coaches from area high schools to the campus of Ohio University in preparation of the upcoming 2018… Read More

Ohio Overcomes Slow Start to Win a Thriller
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After a first half to forget Sunday afternoon, Ohio put together a comeback to remember. Despite an 18-point deficit, just three scorers in double figures, two players fouling out, and… Read More

Akron Puts a Dent in Ohio Football’s MAC Title Hopes
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Ohio (8-3, 5-2) faced four yards to go on a fourth down with just under three minutes to play Tuesday night in the season’s biggest game. Nathan Rourke’s pass fell… Read More

Ohio Football Runs Wild on Toledo, Defeat Rockets
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The Ohio Bobcats (8-2, 5-1) exploded for over 500 total yards and shut down one of the Mid-American Conference’s most potent offenses to hand the Toledo Rockets a 38-10 defeat…. Read More

Ohio Outlasts Eastern Michigan in Double Overtime Slugfest
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The Ohio Bobcats (3-1) overcame their first hurdle in booking consecutive trips to the Mid-American Conference title game Saturday with a 27-20 double-overtime road victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles… Read More

Unioto Prepared for Victory Against McClain
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A team’s goal for the season’s second week is one of two possibilities: build from a week one win or build back up from a season-opening loss. Unioto’s luxury is… Read More

Alexander Smacks Federal Hocking in First Game
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The seniors at Alexander have seen the Spacer Trophy reside in Albany the past three years. After a convincing 42-6 win over the rival Lancers Thursday night, Albany is where… Read More

West Union Businesses Suffer from Construction Whiplash
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ATHENS, Ohio — Just when businesses on West Union St. thought their construction headaches were over: bam! “I would say this is worse than what we had before; it’s directly… Read More

Athens-Based International Travelers Skeptical of Electronics Ban
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ATHENS, Ohio — Some Ohio University faculty and staff affected by the Department of Homeland Security ban on certain onboard electronics are not sure the new rule is about preventing… Read More

Hardwood Heroes 2017 All-Future Teams
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Dick Vitale calls them “Diaper Dandies.” Hardwood Heroes calls them “All Futures.” Whatever they’re called, the young guns who light it up are sometimes the most fun to watch. Making… Read More

Baker’s Breakdown: A Look to Next Season
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Brackets are busy being busted, records go right out the window, and a loss means the end of the road. Postseason basketball is upon us. But instead of looking ahead… Read More

Campbell Wins Another Player of the Week Award
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Ohio’s Tony Campbell received Mid-American Conference East Player of the Week honors Monday after leading the Bobcats to a 2-0 record to start conference play. It is the third time… Read More

Ohio Survives Milwaukee After Uneven Second Half
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Ohio didn’t falter despite an inconsistent outing Wednesday night as they outlasted Milwaukee 71-69 to pick up their sixth win of the season. Coming off a narrow loss to Iona… Read More

Ohio Wins Season Opener Against Southern
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An explosive end to the first half and start to the second was all Ohio needed to down Southern Saturday and open the fresh season with a 77-67 victory. Trailing… Read More

Ohio Picks Up Homecoming Win Over Bowling Green
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Ohio Football celebrated Homecoming Weekend with a 30-24 victory over the Bowling Green Falcons. The Bobcat defense had their eye on the football all day, as the unit turned three Falcon… Read More

Logan Elm Wins in Final Second Hail Mary
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A thrilling final two minutes from Logan Elm was just enough to edge a strong second half from Zane Trace as the Braves topped the Pioneers 26-24. Trailing 24-14 with… Read More

Mompremier Granted Release
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Saul Phillips announced Tuesday that rising senior Wadly Mompremier has been granted release from his scholarship as a part of the Ohio men’s basketball team. “Wadly has been granted immediate release,”… Read More

Ohio Comes Up Short against Morehead State in CBI Semifinals
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Ohio could not overcome a rocky first half Wednesday night in a 77-72 loss to Morehead State in the CBI semifinals. The Bobcats turned the ball over 12 times in… Read More

Impressive Finish Sends ‘Cats to CBI Semi’s
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A huge run over the game’s final seven minutes Monday night helped Ohio edge UNC Greensboro 72-67 and advance to the semifinals of the College Basketball Invitational. After being trapped… Read More

‘Cats Headed to CBI Quarterfinals After Setty’s Career Night
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Some late game heroics from Treg Setty in overtime Wednesday night, helped Ohio down a pesky Albany team 94-90 in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational. The lone… Read More

Savannah Jo Dorsey Earns MAC East Pitcher of the Week
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Bobcat pitcher Savannah Jo Dorsey was named MAC East Pitcher of the Week. Dorsey made three appearances in the Indiana Classic, pitching 17.2 innings. In two complete-game shutouts against Drake… Read More

Ohio Takes on NIU in MAC Tournament
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After a few extra days off, Ohio meets Northern Illinois in the MAC quarterfinals in the Q Thursday night. Seventh seeded Northern Illinois defeated 10th seeded Western Michigan Monday night… Read More

Ohio Finishes Out Regular Season with Win over Miami
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Ohio used a hot start to a solid offensive outing to outlast the red hot Redhawks of Miami 67-65 Friday night. Directly following the tip, Jaaron Simmons found Tony Campbell… Read More

Athens Season Recap
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Boys MVP- Griffin Lutz The junior point guard is one of the most talented players in southeast Ohio. Lutz impacted the game more than anyone else on the floor, and… Read More