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Wells Walk-Off as Bobcats Defeat Akron
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With the game deadlocked at 0-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Tyler Wells stepped to the plate. His teammate Jake Madsen stood on second base representing the winning run with only one out in the inning. Wells, who was second on the team with 31 RBI’s coming into the game, did not waste… Read More

Bobcats Defeat Akron in Pitcher’s Duel
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With the game deadlocked at 0-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Tyler Wells stepped to the plate. His teammate Jake Madsen stood on second base representing the winning run with only one out in the inning. Wells, who was second on the team with 31 RBI’s coming into the game, did not waste… Read More

Ohio Baseball over Youngstown State
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Before the season began, Ohio coach Rob Smith raved about the importance of having junior catcher Cody Gaertner back in the lineup. Gaertner has been one of the reasons for the Bobcats marked success in 2015, carrying a .281 average and 21 RBI’s–the fourth most on the team. Having Gaertner behind the plate has helped… Read More

Bobcats Take Doubleheader Sweep of Buffalo
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On a chilly Sunday afternoon in Buffalo, NY, the Ohio Bobcats baseball squad capped off the weekend sweep of the Buffalo Bulls, winning both games of a doubleheader by a score of 5-3. With the wins, the Bobcats (17-12, 5-4 Mid-American Conference) move into a tie for second place in the MAC-East division with Akron,… Read More

Ohio Overcomes Deficit to Defeat W. Michigan
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Ohio sophomore pitcher Jake Rudnicki hasn’t had the kind of season he had in mind to begin 2015. Going into Saturday’s game, Rudnicki had appeared in nine games so far–starting eight of them–with an ERA of 10.58. On Saturday, however, Rudnicki pitched his best game of the season–in relief. Following starter Tom Colletti, who allowed… Read More

Ohio Wins over Kentucky
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The 2014 season was a tough one for the Ohio baseball team, winning just 11 of 51 games. But in 2015, things seem to be turning around for the Bobcats, as a 10-7 win on the road over SEC opponent Kentucky (13-7) on Tuesday gave the Bobcats their 11th win of the season–in just the… Read More

Ty Black earns MAC East POY Nod
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For the second time this season, an Ohio Bobcat is taking home some hardware. The Mid-American Conference announced on Wednesday that Ohio sophomore infielder Ty Black was named East Division Player of the Week, the first such honor of his career. Black recorded seven hits in 11 plate appearances-including his first career home run (.558… Read More

Bobcats Begin MAC Play with 6-4 Win
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The Ohio Bobcats began the 2015 Mid-American Conference season with a 6-4 win on the road Friday against Central Michigan, continuing their upstart season. With the win, Ohio (12-6, 1-0 MAC) eclipses its win total from the entire 2014 season (11). Junior pitcher Connor Sitz tossed four solid innings on the mound for the ‘Cats,… Read More

Ohio Football Signing Day
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Wednesday marks perhaps the most important day in the world of college football: National Signing Day. It’s also one of the craziest and most stressful days of the year for the coaches, as they hold their breath to hang on to certain recruits, as well as hope their last-minute pitches could help swing some late… Read More

Ohio Football’s Bowl Streak Stops At Five As ‘Cats Not Selected For Postseason in 2014
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With the regular season now over in college football, postseason matchups were announced today, and for the first time since 2008, Ohio won't be playing in the postseason. The Mid-American Conference officially announced their postseason teams and lineup, and the Bobcats were not listed. It was one of the nation's longest streaks, as Ohio, who… Read More

Instant Classic: Central Catholic Captures State Title In Final Seconds, Tops Athens
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If you would have told the Athens Bulldogs they would score 52 points, put up 563 yards of total offense and lose a game, the team would probably think you are crazy. On Thursday night, that happened as the Bulldogs fell to the Toledo Central Catholic Fighting Irish in the OHSAA Division III State Championship… Read More

With State Title Within Reach, Athens Readies For Tough Assignment In Toledo Central Catholic
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The Athens Bulldogs began the 2014 season with one goal in mind: win the state championship. As it stands today, the Bulldogs are just four quarters away from realizing that goal, as they will take on the Toledo Central Catholic Irish on Thursday evening for the Division III State Championship at Ohio Stadium in Columbus…. Read More

Ohio Football: Four Bobcats Named To All-Confernce Teams
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On Wednesday morning the Mid-American Conference released their postseason all-conference teams and awards, and although the Bobcats were shut out of first team honors, a few players still found their names on the list. Daz Patterson (punt returner) was Ohio’s lone second team selection, while Lucas Powell (offensive line), Jovon Johnson (linebacker), and Tarell Basham… Read More

Second-Half Comeback Propels Athens To Division III Title Game
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The Athens Bulldogs have been an offensive powerhouse all season long, averaging over 60 points per game in the regular season. After a slow start in the Division III state semifinal on Friday, the offense–led by quarterback Joe Burrow–showed every bit of its talent, scoring 27 second-half points to defeat the two-time defending state champion… Read More

Ohio Becomes Bowl Eligible Behind Game-Winning Field Goal From Yazdani
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Two seconds was all that was potentially left of Ohio’s season as place kicker Josiah Yazdani strolled onto the field with the game tied at 21-21. He set up from 28 yards away on the left hash, took a deep breath, and blasted it through the uprights as the team sprinted on the field to… Read More

Huskies Escape Bobcats on Senior Night
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Throughout the 2014 season, the Ohio Bobcats have had issues beating themselves in several of the five losses, as numerous missed opportunities have plagued the team. The story remained the same on Tuesday night, as Ohio had two missed field goals, a turnover on downs, and two turnovers in opponents’ territory as the Bobcats dropped… Read More

Associated Press Southeast All-District Teams
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Division II First Team Offense: Isaiah Smith, Jr., Logan Defense: Bryce McBride, Jr., Logan Special Mention Lane Little, Logan; Chance Cox, Logan Division III First Team OFFENSE RECEIVERS: Ryan Luehrman, Sr., Athens; Adam Luehrman, Sr., Athens; Justin Snider, Senior, Sheridan; Austin Leach, Jr., Jackson. LINEMEN: Colter Thompson, Sr., Athens, Joey Palmer, Sr., Sheridan;… Read More

Tattoos Hold Special Significance For Ohio Football Players
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It has become a rarity to see a football player without some kind of tattoos. Tattoos are popular with the members of the Ohio University football team, as one player told me he estimated that about 90 percent of the guys on the team have at least one tattoo. The tattoos that the players have range… Read More

Ouellette, Yazdani named MAC East Players Of The Week
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On Wednesday, the Ohio Bobcats defeated the Buffalo Bulls 37-14. On Thursday, two Bobcats were recognized for their efforts in the Bobcats' win. The MAC announced that freshman running back A.J. Ouellette was the MAC East Offensive Player of the Week, and redshirt junior kicker Josiah Yazdani was the Special Teams Player of the Week. Ouellette… Read More

Football: Refreshed Bobcats Dominate Buffalo At Home 37-14
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It was total domination. It was the best and most complete game for Ohio this year. And it was just the game Ohio needed. The Ohio Bobcats welcomed the Buffalo Bulls in for some Wednesday night #MACtion, and sent them back to New York with a 37-14 loss inside Peden Stadium. Ohio (5-5, 3-3… Read More

HS Football: Area Week 1 Playoff Schedule
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Division III Region 9 (To be played Friday) #1 Tri-Valley (10-0) vs. #8 New Philadelphia (7-3) | Place: Tri-Valley HS | Time: Friday at 7:30 p.m. #3 Jackson (10-0) vs. #6 Logan Elm (7-3) | Place: Jackson HS | Time: Friday at 7:30 p.m. #4 Athens (10-0) vs. #5 Granville (8-2) | Place: Athens HS… Read More

High School Football: Week 9 Scores
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Here are the scores from all of your favorite area teams. MVL Philo: 37 Morgan: 0 West Muskingum: 0 Caldwell: 33 John Glenn: 14 New Lexington: 17 Maysville: 7 Tri-Valley: 35 Sheridan: 41 Crooksville: 8 SEOAL Gallia Academy: 7 Logan: 28 Warren: 43 Portsmouth: 54 Ironton: 21 Jackson: 33 TVC-Ohio River Valley: 14 Athens: 77… Read More

Bass Becomes Hero As Ohio Defeats Akron 23-20
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The 2014 season hasn’t exactly gone the way Devin Bass would have liked. Bass has struggled in pass coverage for much of the season, and has become a point of criticism for Ohio fans and the media. But in Ohio’s 23-20 victory over Akron on Saturday, Bass became a point of celebration. Bass forced a… Read More

Ohio Football: Former Bobcats Scattered Throughout Professional Rosters
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Since Frank Solich was named Ohio's coach in 2005, the number of former Bobcats making it in professional football has seemingly increased every year. Currently, ten former Bobcats are currently signed with professional teams—with seven in the NFL and three in the Canadian Football League (CFL). So let’s get take a look at what those… Read More

Bobcats Fall Despite Strong Numbers
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Ohio’s game with Bowling Green on Saturday was a weird one, statistically. The Bobcats controlled all major statistical categories, running a program-record 110 offensive plays, gaining 513 yards, and controlling the ball for just over 39 minutes. Yet, the Bobcats fell to the Falcons 31-13. “It’s an odd deal,” Ohio head coach Frank Solich said…. Read More
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