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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 the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) in 2008, he immediately noticed an interest from his daughter, then from her friends and other kids in… 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 season. Fourteen different teams from all four of Gridiron Glory’s conferences were represented at the event. Players left Media Day with a package of gifts… 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 an injured big man, the Bobcats (2-2, 0-0) persevered through 60 full minutes of game time to down Indiana State (1-3, 0-0) 96-94 in a… 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 through the hands of Papi White, and the Zips sealed Ohio’s fate when Akron’s Kato Nelson inched past the first down marker on a third… 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. It may not be a done deal, but it sure looks like Green and White could fill the seats of Ford Field in early December… 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 (2-1). A season ago, Brogan Roback led an Eagles comeback by tossing two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to hand Ohio its first conference loss… 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 the former. McClain is focused on the latter. The two teams of purple and gold will battle it out in Chillicothe Friday night. In Greenfield,… 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 it will stay. The Spartans entered the opening night under the lights with nine straight losses following a 1-9 season. Federal Hocking hosted its archrival… 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 in front of my store,” said Mary Cheadle, owner of Uptown Dog and 10 West Clothing about new construction that began this week. “You can’t… 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 terrorist attacks. Under the new rules, those flying to the U.S. from 10 airports in eight Middle Eastern countries are barred from bringing devices larger… 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 a splash as an underclassman isn’t easy, so at the end of each season, Hardwood Heroes honors the best of them on its finale show…. 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 a month or so to the state title games, let’s fast forward 10 months to the dawn of the 2017-2018 campaign. Each year, schools send… 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 Campbell has won the award this season. The senior big man averaged 20 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in the Bobcats’ first two conference… 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 Saturday and what Tony Campbell called a “terrible” practice on Monday, the ‘Cats began Wednesday’s contest red hot. In the game’s first five and a… 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 by three with under four minutes until the half, Ohio was sparked by a Tony Campbell triple. After that, Rodney Culver took a defensive rebound… 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 turnovers in the first half into 17 points and never looked back. Ohio was out for revenge in this contest as they were walloped by… 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 2:42 to play, Logan Elm quarterback Logan Holbert found Jakob Sheumaker across the middle for a 36-yard touchdown, cutting Zane Trace’s lead to four after… 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,” Phillips said about the forward from Miami, Fla. “We thank him for his efforts and support him as he looks to get closer to home.”… 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 the opening half. Against frequent double teams, they were often unable to maintain possession, and it resulted in eight first half steals for Morehead State…. 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 near the sideline as the shot clock wound down, Jordan Dartis heaved up a falling away 3-pointer. When it fell, Ohio took the lead with… 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 senior got one more guaranteed shot to play in the Convo, and he took advantage of the opportunity. With 1:15 left in regulation, Setty dumped… 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 and Indiana, she struck out 26 batters. Opposing hitters finished the weekend batting just .138 against Dorsey, and her 0.00 ERA helped Ohio rack up… 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 56-50 in DeKalb. The Huskies seeked out a win without leading scorer and rebounder Marin Maric, who received third team All-MAC honors. Without Maric down… 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 off a pick-and-roll for the game’s first points, and it sparked a 10-2 run to force a Miami timeout less than four minutes in. Ohio… 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 served as Athens’ offensive catalyst all year long. He can drive the lane for a contested bucket, weave through defenders and hit a mid-range jumper,… Read More