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Wrestling: Bobcats Hold On For Win Against Clarion
The Ohio University wrestling team used two crucial pins to capture their third consecutive win, defeating a stingy Clarion Golden Eagles squad in Clarion, Pa. by a final of 24-18…. Read More
Ohio Wrestling Dominates At Northern Illinois
The Ohio University wrestling team returned to Mid-American Conference competition after a 39-day hiatus in high style, handling the Northern Illinois Huskies in DeKalb, winning 32-13. Ohio’s victory was fueled… Read More
Wrestling: Ohio Finishes Fourth in Navy Classic
The Ohio University wrestling team fought its way to a final score of 64.5 and a fourth-place finish out of nine teams in the 34th Annual Navy Classic in Annapolis… Read More
Tri-Valley Upset By New Albany
Despite the undefeated season and despite all their playmakers showing up, the Tri-Valley Scotties could only watch helplessly as New Albany quarterback Darron Lee drained the final seconds of… Read More
Two Crucial Matches in Ohio’s Final Homestand
Ohio volleyball (14-8, 9-1 MAC) will play its two most important matches to date when rival Miami and MAC leader Bowling Green visit Athens Friday and Saturday night. The Bobcats… Read More
MVL Power Rankings: Week 10
Going into the final week of games in the regular season, three Muskingum Valley League teams are still looking for playoff spots, but every team in this competitive league still… Read More
Tri-Valley, Sheridan To Meet Under Unusual Circumstances
Every year since 2007, the winner of a typically competitive game between the Tri-Valley Scotties and the Sheridan Generals has gone on to win the Muskingum Valley League title. … Read More
Ohio Beats Oklahoma in Thrilling FInish
Ohio survived its toughest test of the season on Saturday in its second home matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners during Homecoming Weekend. The Bobcats won 5-4 in a shootout and… Read More
MVL Power Rankings Week 8
While things in the MVL stayed the same for the most part, Week 7 showed us a little more about these nine teams. With just three weeks left in… Read More
Expectations High for Young, Improving Team
After enduring an extremely difficult non-conference schedule, the Ohio University volleyball team has stepped up its game. The Lady Bobcats wrapped up the first quarter of their Mid-American Conference schedule… Read More
MVL Power Rankings Week 7
In Week 6, a critical game shook the standings in the MVL. Check out who the winners, losers and movers were as these nine teams head into the last month… Read More
Soccer: Ohio and Ball State Battle to a Draw
After a quick strike by Ohio in its match against Mid-American Conference rival Ball State, the Bobcats were only able to come away from the home contest with a 1-1… Read More
MVL Power Rankings Week 6
Halfway through the 2012 season, the MVL race has taken shape. Tri-Valley and Sheridan both remain undefeated in league play and in control of their own destinies, while a few… Read More
MVL Power Rankings Week 5
As the season nears the halfway point, the picture in the MVL is becoming clearer. MVL online reporter Nathan Takitch returns with the conference power rankings heading in to Week… Read More
John Glenn Dominates West Muskingum
The way the John Glenn Little Muskies played in their Week 4 matchup against the West Muskingum Tornadoes made it look like they had something to prove. After losing… Read More
MVL Power Rankings: Week 4
The MVL Power Rankings are back for Week 4. Nathan Takitch takes a look at what teams made strides in Week 3, and who slipped. 1. Tri-Valley Scotties (3-0,… Read More
Coach Close-Up: Ryan Theis’ Unlikely Path To Ohio
If you were asked to name the Ohio University head coach who, in his first four seasons at the helm of a Bobcats athletic program, has accumulated four consecutive regular-season… Read More
MVL Power Rankings
Each week, the MVL staff at Gridiron Glory will rank the teams in one of the most competitive leagues that we cover. This week’s power rankings will introduce you… Read More
Ohio Handles Western Carolina To Earn First Win
After beginning the 2012 season with four straight losses against ranked teams, Ohio Volleyball won its first match of the season; defeating the Western Carolina Catamounts in straight sets; 25-23,… Read More
Tri-Valley Overpowers Maysville
The Tri-Valley Scotties (2-0, 1-0) came into the 2012 season touting some of the highest expectations in school history, and did not disappoint in their first league game of… Read More
Boys Basketball-Playoff Preview: (7) Athens vs (6) Circleville
The Athens Bulldogs (12-9, 8-2) clinched a spot in the district semifinal by virtue of their thrilling 40-38 upset win over the second-seeded Logan Elm Braves in the sectional finals. … Read More
Boys Basketball-Playoff Preview: (7) Athens vs (6) Circleville
The Athens Bulldogs (12-9; 8-2) clinched a spot in the district semifinal round of the postseason by virtue of their thrilling 40-38 upset win over the second-seeded Logan Elm… Read More
Boys Basketball-Playoff Preview: (7) Athens vs (2) Logan Elm
Athens’ draw of the seventh seed in Division-II Logan District playoff bracket pits the Bulldogs (11-9; 8-2) against the second-seeded Logan Elm Braves (16-5; 10-5) in the opening round of… Read More
Boys Basketball-Playoff Preview: (7) Athens vs (2) Logan Elm
Athens’ draw of the seventh seed in Division-II Logan District playoff bracket pits the Bulldogs (11-9; 8-2) against the second-seeded Logan Elm Braves (16-5; 10-5) in the opening round of… Read More
Girls Basketball: Lady Bulldogs Fall in Playoff Opener
The Athens Lady Bulldogs basketball team (15-6; 9-1) came up just short in their sectional playoff opener against a determined Fairfield Union (18-2) squad, falling by a final score of… Read More