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‘Cats Headed to WNIT Sweet 16
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Ohio (26-6) is one of the 16 teams remaining in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament after defeating ACC foe Virginia Tech (18-14) 64-57 Sunday afternoon. Virginia Tech was very ineffective… Read More
Ohio Women Earn First Postseason Win in School History
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In the first ever Women’s National Invitational Tournament visit for Ohio Women’s basketball (25-6) the ‘Cats defeat the Marshall Thundering Herd (21-12), 76-68, to claim their first postseason victory in… Read More
Free Throws Advance Vikings
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The Vinton County Vikings (21-4) secured a trip to the Sweet Sixteen on Friday evening defeating the Fairfield Union Falcons (21-5) 53-46. Junior Derrick Jones was clutch for the Vikings… Read More
Free Throws Help Vikings in Victory
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The No. 3 seeded Vinton County Vikings (20-4) stunned the (No. 1) Unioto Sherman Tanks (23-2) in the Division II district semifinal 50-47. The Vikings were down most of the first… Read More
Vinton County Pulls Away Late Against River Valley
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River Valley’s zone defense puzzled the Lady Vikings throughout the first three quarters, until Jalen Hale and Michaela Puckett began boxing out and finding their way to the basket. The duo’s… Read More
Vinton County Remains Undefeated
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The Vinton County Vikings (10-0, 3-0) continued their perfect season Tuesday night with a 72-38 victory over the Jackson Ironmen. Vikings guard Tristan Bartoe put on an absolute clinic in… Read More
Vinton County Lady Vikings: Dec. 28- Jan. 3
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The Vinton County Lady Vikings (11-3, 4-1) are having a season to remember in McArthur, however its seven game winning streak came to an end on Saturday. The Lady Vikings… Read More
Puckett Aims to Lead Vinton County
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Vinton County second year head coach Rod Bentley enters the 2015-2016 with a new mindset. Bentley wants to implement more physicality in the roster. In the offseason Bentley stressed work… Read More
Tri-Valley Defense Stands Strong Against Boardman
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The Tri-Valley Scotties (10-1) pitched a defensive shutout against the Boardman Spartans (6-5), winning the contest 27-2. Tri-Valley shut down the Boardman offense. The Spartans combined for 150 total yards… Read More
Red-Hot Teams in Tri-Valley, Boardman to Meet
By: Matthew Stephens, Nathan Wiseman
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The fifth-seeded Tri-Valley Scotties (9-1) are perennial playoff contenders, having made seven consecutive postseasons, but they have yet to make a deep run come crunch time. Last season’s campaign was… Read More
Field Hockey’s International Players Find Home In Athens
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Ohio Field Hockey Reporter Matt Stephens features OU’s roster that encompasses players from seven different states and four different countries.
Tri-Valley Clinches Share of MVL Title
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Maysville running back Johnny Ruckle has not played since week three after an ACL injury. However, instead of getting surgery and sitting on the bench for the rest of the… Read More
Stout Defenses to Meet during Sheridan vs. Philo
By: Josh Gregory , Matthew Stephens
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Two weeks ago, the Sheridan Generals (4-2, 4-0) were not sitting far away from the Philo Electrics (3-3, 2-2) in the MVL standings. But all of that changed last week… Read More
Learn To Shoot With Ohio Field Hockey
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Bobcat Sports Showcase reporter Matt Stephens caught up with Ohio Sophomore Elena Curley to discuss and attempt shooting.
Extra Points: Crooksville, Sheridan Offenses Shine
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Crooksville vs. West Muskingum The Crooksville (2-3, 1-2) offense came to play on Friday night, taking care of the West Muskingum Tornadoes (1-4, 0-4) 56-34. The Ceramics started quickly with… Read More
West Muskingum Surges Late to Beat John Glenn
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West Muskingum (1-2, 1-2) overcame a defensive battle in Zanesville Saturday night to beat rival John Glenn Little Muskies (0-3, 0-1) 13-7. Wide receiver Cameron Strauss played hero for the… Read More
Ohio Field Hockey Schedule Change
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Ohio University Field Hockey (2-2) announced on Tuesday a schedule change for their home opener this Friday. The Bobcats are now set to take on No. 17 Liberty (3-0) at… Read More
Week 1 Power Rankings: MVL
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1) Tri-Valley (1-0, 0-0) The Scotties remain the top dogs in the MVL after week one. The Scotties easily took care of business against Licking Valley 37-3, showcasing dominance on… Read More
Ohio Field Hockey Season Preview
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Preseason is the best time of the year for college sports teams; everyone is 0-0 and optimism polishes the minds of all. Ohio field hockey is looking to get back… Read More
Boilermakers Shutout Bobcats in Season Opener
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The Purdue Boilermakers (1-0-0) took care of business Friday night when they shutout the Ohio Bobcats (0-1-0) 3-0. The Bobcats could not seem to find their groove offensively throughout the… Read More
John Glenn Hoping to Overcome MVL Elite
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Consistency is the name of the game in football. The John Glenn Little Muskies have struggled in the last two seasons to establish it. The Little Muskies were among the… Read More
Ohio Men’s Golf takes 16th at Middleburg
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The Ohio Bobcats men’s golf team finished up their final round of play Tuesday, taking 16th place in the Middleburg Bank Intercollegiate in Williamsburg, Va. The ‘Cats seemed very determined… Read More