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Students vs. Landlords: Who has to Fix Problems?
By: Erik Threet, Ryan LewisBy: Michah Upshaw
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Do you understand all parts of your lease? A lease is the legal document detailing what tenants and landlords are responsible for during a rental agreement; a document many Ohio University students will sign. This document outlines the rental term, payment due dates, and the liabilities of the landlord and the tenant. Often students will… Read More
Solar Power Company Reacts to Tariff
By: Erik Threet
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At least one local solar panel installation company is concerned customers won’t be able to afford their products. President Trump’s 30 percent tariff on solar cells raises the cost of Chinese-made solar panels, and companies are passing that increase to their customers. One company, Dovetail Wind & Solar, who controls installing, engineering and contracting, are… Read More
The Gridiron Glory Player of the Year Candidates
By: Erik Threet, Griffin Ratcliffe
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Gridiron Glory has finally narrowed the list down to five. Here are your final candidates for Gridiron Glory Player of the Year. Isaac Huffman, Quarterback, Waterford Wildcats From starting his first two years at 2-8, to being the top seed in Division VII, Region 27, Huffman has been through it all with the Waterford Wildcats. STATS:… Read More
Ohio Field Hockey Picked Third in Coaches’ Poll, Season Starts Friday
By: Erik Threet
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Last year, an eight-win season for the Ohio Bobcat’s field hockey team ended in a brief playoff run. Ohio suffered a 2-1 loss in the first round against Kent St., which marked the Bobcats’ fourth straight loss to end the season. This was a digression from the 2014 season where they lost in the Mid-American… Read More
Winning Bobcats Hope for Even More in Jesse Owens Classic
By: Erik Threet
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The Ohio Track and Field team continues to find its winning formula during the 2016 season. The Bobcats have dominated over the past two weeks finishing 1st in the All-Ohio Championships and having three athletes win their individual events in the Charlotte Invitational. Despite the success, they’re approaching the Jesse Owens Classic this weekend with… Read More
Fourth Quarter Collapse Troubles Federal Hocking
By: Erik Threet
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A fourth quarter collapse and senior guard A.J. Cobb fouling out allowed the St. Joe Flyers to comeback and defeat Federal Hocking 63-50. Federal Hocking held the lead for the first three quarters, but failed to finish strong. The Lancers flew out of the second half gate scoring six straight points to extend their lead to 13, but… 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
Federal Hocking Breaks Down During Fourth Quarter
By: Erik Threet
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After being outscored 20-10 in the fourth and failing to execute its game plan, Federal Hocking fell to Miller in 59-50 deficit. Senior guard A.J. Cobb exploded out of the half with five quick points and a steal to give the Lancers momentum and the lead heading into the fourth quarter. However, a failure to… Read More
Federal Hocking Lancers: Dec. 6-12
By: Erik Threet
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The Federal Hocking Lancers entered the third week of the regular season with a 1-2 record looking to get back to .500. Unfortunately, the Lancers plans faltered as South Gallia easily defeated Federal Hocking 73-49. After squeaking by Southern on December 4, the Lancers have lost their last two games by a combined score of… Read More
Federal Hocking Looks to Rebuild
By: Erik Threet
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The Federal Hocking Lancers strut into the 2015-16 campaign with a young team, a new coach and a fresh outlook. The Lancers find themselves rebuilding for the future notching just 30 wins in the past three seasons. Head coach Jamie Justus is preparing the team for another challenging season, largely due to the team’s young… Read More
Defensive Juggernauts Zane Trace, Wheelersburg on Crash Course
By: Erik Threet, Joe Fracasso
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It comes down to the best two teams in division V region 17. No. 1 Wheelersburg Pirates (12-0) and the No. 2 Zane Trace Pioneers (12-0) will meet first time ever. However, this game couldn’t have pitted two different programs. Wheelersburg has been a powerhouse for decades now. The Pirates have made 27 playoff appearances,… Read More
Federal Hocking Freshman Makes Big Free Throws For Lady Lancers
By: Erik Threet
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Saturday’s Tri-Valley Conference Girls Basketball Preview was meant to give teams a chance to test their squads before the regular season starts in a few weeks, however for the Federal Hocking Lady Lancers, it was much more than that. Federal Hocking’s chances of winning looked bleak, but a Meigs technical foul with less than 10… Read More
Jackson Defenses Helps Make History
By: Erik Threet
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As it has all season, Jackson’s defense got the job done. No. 4 Jackson Ironmen (11-1) completed their third shutout of the season and outlasted the No. 8 Bishop Watterson Eagles (6-6) 14-0 to advance to the division III, region nine final. With the victory, the 2015 Ironmen are the first team in school history… Read More
Experience on Jackson’s Side Ahead of Watterson Game
By: Erik Threet, Josh Vermillion
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The No. 4 Jackson Ironmen (10-1) are in a position with which they are all too familiar: one step away from the regional finals. They will face No. 8 Bishop Watterson (6-5) for a chance to do exactly that for the first time in school history. Jackson had the chance to do so last season,… Read More
River Valley to Make Playoff Debut Against Zane Trace
By: Erik Threet
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Friday will mark a first round playoff matchup between the Zane Trace Pioneers (10-0) and the River Valley Raiders (7-3), a game that will be an event of firsts for both teams. Hosting a playoff game for the first time, the undefeated Pioneers will also be vying for their first ever playoff win. “This was… Read More
Ohio Hockey Falls to No. 9 in ACHA Rankings
By: Erik Threet
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After coming up winless in three of its last four games, Ohio Bobcats Hockey falls to No. 9 in the ACHA Division I rankings. The Bobcats have had a rough two weeks on the ice. They headed into the weekend of October 16 undefeated at 8-0-0, but left it winless. In Bird Arena, the Lindenwood… Read More
Ohio Women’s Basketball Garners College Sports Madness Preseason Honors
By: Erik Threet
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Ohio women’s basketball received some preseason recognition from College Sports Madness on Wednesday, as head coach Bob Boldon, senior guard Kiyanna Black and junior guard Quiera Lampkins all received some preseason Mid-American Conference honors. Black was named to the All-MAC First Team, Lampkins was placed on the Second Team and Boldon took home preseason Coach… Read More
Fairfield Union’s Defense Stands Strong Vs. Amanda-Clearcreek
By: Erik Threet
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Jordan Leasure was spectacular once again, but Fairfield Union’s defense stepped up when it needed to. The Amanda-Clearcreek (1-5, 0-3) back finished with 202 rushing yards, but Fairfield Union (3-3, 1-2) came away with the 13-6 win. Amanda-Cleacreek’s offense had been in a slump prior to Friday’s game, but the Aces were unable to generate… Read More
Amanda-Cleacreek, Fairfield Union In Need of Kick Start
By: Erik Threet
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Amanda-Clearcreek (1-4, 0-2) and Fairfield Union (2-3, 0-2) will both be battling to get back on track Friday night. The Aces won their season opener, but have since dropped four games in a row. The Falcons find themselves in a similar situation having dropped three of their last four after a season-opening win. Amanda-Clearcreek’s struggles… Read More
Rushing Attacks to be on Display during Zane Trace – Unioto
By: Erik Threet
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Zane Trace (3-0, 0-0) has been the thorn in Unioto’s (2-1, 0-0) side since 2004, racking up 10 wins over the 11-year span. On Friday, the Sherman Tanks will get a crack at dethroning the Scioto Valley Conference power house. Both teams boast a run-heavy, ground-and-pound style of football which allows them… Read More
Fairfield Union Tops Vinton County in Dramatic Fashion
By: Erik Threet
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A game that started with three quarters of turnover-ridden, low scoring football ended with a dramatic game-winning drive. The Vinton County Vikings (0-3, 0-0) had their fate sealed by a 20-yard field goal in the final two minutes as the Fairfield Union Falcons (2-1, 0-0) defeated them 10-8. Fairfield Union’s Will Young played hero Friday… Read More