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Bullseye
By: Clark Wicks, Mitchell Lyons
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After missing Saturday’s game with an injury, Jordan Dartis returned to the line up. And he made his presence felt. Dartis had a career-high 38 points in a 99-75 victory over the Akron Zips (10-13, 3-8) Tuesday night. The win snaps a four game losing streak for Ohio (10-13, 3-8). “Greatness,” Dartis said, about getting… Read More
Falcons Soar Past Bobcats
By: Clark Wicks
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Despite freshman guard Teyvion Kirk tying his career high in points, the Bobcats scored a season low as they fell to the Bowling Green Falcons 66-50 at the Stroh Center Tuesday night. Kirk leading the team in scoring is nothing new; the freshman has been a focal point on offense for the Bobcats all season… Read More
Bobcats Leave Mount Pleasant With Nothing Pleasant
By: Clark Wicks
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While people all over the world are looking to change for the better during the New Year, the Ohio Bobcats (7-6) 75-50 loss to the Central Michigan Chippewa’s (12-2) extended a few lackluster streaks the Bobcats hoped to leave in 2017. Not only does this 25-point loss mark the Bobcats fifth consecutive loss to the… Read More
Brewed on the Bikeway combines top Athens tourist destinations
By: Clark Wicks
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With more than 20 miles of pavement, weaving along the Hocking River and winding through the picturesque Wayne National Forest, many cycling enthusiasts take advantage of the famous Athens Bike Path that connects the city of Athens to Nelsonville, Ohio. But what about other tourist destinations in the city of Athens? The college town is… Read More
Ohio Falls in Shootout to Iona
By: Clark Wicks
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Everybody had the green light Tuesday night as the under-manned Ohio Bobcats fell to the Iona Gaels 93-88 in a match where both teams attempted more than 25 shots from behind the arc. The Bobcats rallied to close a late double-digit Iona lead to two points. But true freshman guard Teyvion Kirk and senior forward… Read More
Ohio falls to Clemson in First Game of Charleston Classic
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Despite shooting 50 percent from behind the arc in the first half, the Ohio Bobcats fell to the Clemson Tigers 81-76 in their first game of the Charleston Classic Thursday night. The short-staffed Bobcats couldn’t keep up with Clemson as the Tigers used their size to score in the paint and draw fouls to get… Read More
New Look Bobcats Beat Capital In Scrimmage
By: Clark Wicks, Mitchell Lyons
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For the first time in two years, Ohio Men’s Basketball fans went to the Convocation Center and didn’t see Antonio Campbell, Jaaron Simmons and Kenny Kaminski on the court. This is a new team, with five new players and a totally different style of play. Gone are the days of Simmons holding on to the… Read More
Athens DJ Brings Local Talent to Block Party
By: Clark Wicks
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For more than 40 years, the Athens Halloween Block Party has been the place to be in late October as thousands of college students and partygoers descend upon Court Street to party and listen to live music. Every year on the Saturday before Halloween, Court Street, ground zero for the famous festival, is closed off… Read More
Ohio Volleyball Falls to .500 MAC Record
By: Clark Wicks
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After winning the first set with ease, the Ohio University women’s volleyball team fell to an even 5-5 record in conference play as they dropped three consecutive sets in a loss to Western Michigan Saturday night. Although Ohio topped Western Michigan 25-14 in the opening set, the Broncos would bounce back and outscore the Bobcats… Read More
Federal Hocking Lady Lancers Hold On Against Symmes Valley
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The Federal Hocking Lady Lancers won their first playoff game since the 2008-2009 season Thursday night as senior Destiny Tabler led her team to a 52-44 win over the Symmes Valley Lady Vikings. Tabler was the rock that coach Jeremy Tolson and his Federal Hocking team relied on all night as she recorded 26 points,… Read More
Waterford Lady Wildcats Claw Past Federal Hocking Lady Lancers
By: Clark Wicks
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The Waterford Lady Wildcats (13-2) showed why they’re the number one team in division IV basketball in their 63-23 win over the Federal Hocking Lady Lancers (7-9) Monday night. Led by junior forward Alli Kern’s 15 points, the Lady Wildcats extended their win streak against conference opponents to five games. With 10 of their 11… Read More
Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes Stay Hot Against Federal Hocking Lady Lancers
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Thanks to the hot hand of Camrin Dupler the undefeated Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes picked up their third consecutive win over the Federal Hocking Lady Lancers in a 63-36 blowout Monday night. Dupler’s lights out, 15-point, performance from behind the arc was the key to the Lady Buckeye’s win as they were unable to penetrate and… Read More
Alexander Spartans Crush Federal Hocking Lancers In Season Debut
By: Clark Wicks
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After turning the ball over a whopping 23 times, the Federal Hocking Lancers started their 2016 season with a 56-12 loss to a taller, tougher Alexander Spartans team. Although both teams are young and lack varsity experience, the Spartans proved to be the much more dominant team, especially in the paint. Senior Chace Harris showed… Read More
Ohio Suffers Heartbreaking Loss, Misses Postseason
By: Clark Wicks
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In their final game of the season, the Ohio Bobcats women’s soccer team fell 3-2 in overtime to the top-seeded Kent State Golden Flashes despite the best efforts of the Bobcats persistent offense. Kent State’s Hayden Pascoe was the difference maker Thursday night as she scored two goals for the Golden Flashes, including the game-winning… Read More
Lady Lancers Struggle With Shooting Against Southern
By: Clark Wicks, Kellyanne Stitts
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A fourth-quarter collapse, in which Southern (14-6) outscored Federal Hocking (5-16) 13 to 6, allowed the Lady Tornadoes to wiggle past the Lady Lancers 41-30. Seven of the 13 points came from the free-throw line. “At times we got lazy and used our hands and not our feet,” coach Jeremy Tolson said. “Towards the end… Read More
A.J. Cobb Double-Double Not Enough Against Belpre
By: Clark Wicks, Erik Threet
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After picking up its first road win of the season Monday, Federal Hocking struggled to keep Belpre out of the lane in its first back-to-back games of the season. The Lancers (4-12) fell to the Golden Eagles (9-8) Tuesday 79-62. The loss came despite a 23 point, 10 rebound performance by senior guard A.J. Cobb. Perimeter… Read More
Lady Lancers Use Full-Court Press Against Miller
By: Clark Wicks, Kellyanne Stitts
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Despite a slow start, Federal Hocking (4-14) managed to execute a strong full-court press that forced Miller (2-13) to turn the ball over 22 times. It allowed the Lady Lancers to narrowly beat the Miller Lady Falcons 45-42 to snag their fourth win of the season. Along with the physical defense, the Lady Lancers played well… Read More
Foul Trouble Hurts the Lady Lancers’ Comeback
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Following a 45-42 win over River Valley on Monday, the Federal Hocking Lady Lancers (3-14, 2-10) fell to the Belpre Lady Golden Eagles (9-7,7-4) 60-48 Thursday night. Cheyeane Barker finished the game with 17 points and five separate trips to the foul line as she led the Golden Eagles to their 9th win of the… Read More
Federal Hocking Fails to Adjust to Southern’s Defense
By: Clark Wicks, Steven Hernandez
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Federal Hocking (3-10) fell after failing to adjust to a tough defense. The Lancers fell to the Southern Tornadoes 58-46. The loss extends Federal Hocking’s losing streak to five games. Lack of physical play contributed to the Lancer’s loss. Southern kept a consistent defensive front throughout the game, keeping the Lancers from moving into the… Read More
Federal Hocking Lancers: Dec. 20-27
By: Clark Wicks
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After back-to-back home games, Federal Hocking split its games against Wahama and Nelsonville-York. After the split, the Lancers improve to 3-5 on the season. The Lancers opened up with a 54-36 loss to the White Falcons on Dec. 22. But the Lancers quickly bounced back, beating Nelsonville-York 53-46 to secure the third victory of the season…. Read More
Federal Hocking Lady Lancers: Dec. 20-27
By: Clark Wicks
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Although the Federal Hocking Lady Lancers are off to a 1-9 start, a relaxed schedule awaits the young team and gives them a much-needed opportunity to rest. The Lady Lancers have played their past three games all within a four-day span. The lack of rest was clear as the Lady Lancers lost all three of their… Read More
Meet Faith Bennett-Wolfe
By: Clark Wicks
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Faith Bennett-Wolfe was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at a young age, but this hurdle has not stopped her from playing the game she loves. Bennett-Wolfe joined the Federal Hocking Girl’s basketball team and has been a continuing source of inspiration for the Lady Lancers ever since. “She’s a blessing to be honest with you,” coach… Read More