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Griffin Lutz Injury Update
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After suffering a fracture in his foot at Vinton County on Jan. 26, Athens junior point guard Griffin Lutz had surgery in Columbus earlier this morning. Lutz was injured with 20 seconds left in regulation on a go-ahead layup that ultimately pushed the Bulldogs past the previously unbeaten Vikings 79-75. In his final game of… Read More
Ohio Men’s Basketball: Stepping Up When It Counts
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With one of the youngest teams in school history, starting forward Treg Setty is the lone senior on the Ohio Bobcats roster. That puts the Green and White in a fascinating position in which many of its juniors must step into leadership roles. “We have a very small amount of experience on this team,” second… Read More
Puckett, Hale Lead Lady Vikings in Blowout
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The Vinton County Lady Vikings (11-3, 5-1) seized control of the Athens Lady Bulldogs (1-10, 1-5) during their 12-0 second quarter run. Following the quick surge of points, Vinton County cruised to a 64-33 victory in front of its home crowd. “I think our players loosened up a little bit in the second quarter,” Vinton County… Read More
Athens Lady Bulldogs: Dec. 13-20
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Following its first win of the season over Wellston on Dec. 10, the Athens Lady Bulldogs (1-7, 1-3) dropped two straight games in an action-packed week of TVC-Ohio play. The Green and Gold began the week with a 49-33 loss to River Valley, a game much closer than what the final score indicated. After the Lady… Read More
Lutz’s 40 Points Not Enough To Rout Knights
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Junior guard Griffin Lutz carried the Athens Bulldogs through all four quarters on both ends of the floor, but the Fairfield Christian Knights routed the Bulldogs 80-73. Along with his standout scoring ability, he tallied 12 rebounds, three assists and six steals. Even with all the numbers, Lutz would happily trade the stats for a… Read More
Athens Seeks to Maintain Control of TVC-Ohio
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Coming off of a 20-2 finish and a spotless conference record in 2014, the Athens Bulldogs have a tough act to follow. The reigning TVC-Ohio champions have a much different roster than a year ago, but the expectations remain through the roof. Most teams would not be able to remain competitive after losing such a… Read More
Zane Trace, Alexander Seek to Make More History
By: Andrew Hohman, Patrick Klinger
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Two historic seasons – one of which will continue. Both No. 3 Alexander (10-1) and No. 2 Zane Trace (11-0) earned their first ever playoff wins in round one, and both won by large margins. Those big wins set up what will surely be a close game between two similar teams. Alexander coach Alex Penrod… Read More
From Football to Father: Alex Penrod
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It’s 2013 and football season is about to begin in Albany, Ohio. Before the whistle blows for a summer filled with two-a-day practices, the Alexander Spartans gather in the school library for an all-team meeting. Among the players is quarterback Taylor Kimbrough, 18, who sits and waits patiently to meet his brand new head coach…. Read More
Alexander, Meigs to Battle for TVC-Ohio Crown
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The Meigs Marauders (6-3, 4-1) are trying to do something they have not done in 17 years: win a share of the TVC-Ohio title. After snapping its two game skid last week with a 50-38 win at Wellston, head coach Mike Bartrum thinks the team can carry its momentum home in a high-stakes showdown with… Read More
Meet Maria Russell
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Sophomore Maria Russell has been a large part of the Ohio field hockey team’s success this season. Listen to her and head coach Neil Macmillan describe her impact.
Conference, Playoff Position at Stake for Alexander, River Valley
By: Clark Wooley, Patrick Klinger
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Alexander (5-1, 3-0) and River Valley (5-1, 2-1) find themselves unfamiliar territory: the top of the TVC-Ohio. The Spartans, who are currently tied for the top spot with Meigs, find themselves in the midst of a four-game winning streak during which they are averaging 31.5 points per contest. Alexander’s success has stemmed from its ability… Read More
Ohio Field Hockey and Their Youthful Squad
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The 2015 Ohio Field Hockey team is one of the youngest in recent memory. Reporter Patrick Klinger spoke to head coach Neil Macmillan and his players, and they describe the impact it will have on their season.
Alexander’s Stout Defense to Face Challenge in Athens
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It’s Athens week. “It is definitely going to be a little more special,” Alexander head coach Alex Penrod said. “Our goal is to win a conference championship, and this is step one.” Alexander (2-1) and Athens (1-2) came into the season as title contenders and Friday’s game could set the tone for the rest of… Read More
Athens Hopes To Remain Atop TVC-Ohio Despite Lack Of Experience
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It is no longer a surprise to hear that the Athens Bulldogs are celebrating a TVC-Ohio championship at the end of the season. Head coach Ryan Adams seems to be creating a step-by-step guide for success with the number of wins the program has posted over the last several seasons. Following a 14-win season and… Read More
Marauders Looking to Maintain Offensive Prowess, Improve Defense
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With a new year comes a new team motto for the Meigs Marauders. This time around, Meigs is looking to play “As One.” The motto, according to head coach Mike Bartrum, is expected to instill perseverance in the team so it will be equipped to handle the trials and tribulations of a lengthy season. This… Read More
Alexander Looks to Continue Improving in 2015
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On the back of each Alexander Spartans team t-shirt reads one simple phrase, “GLORY: Never Retreat, Never Surrender”. During his brief tenure in Albany as head coach, Alex Penrod took a one-win Spartan team in 2013 and dramatically improved them into a .500 team in contention for a TVC-Ohio title in 2014. For this upcoming… Read More
Lady Lancers Down South Gallia 50-32 In First Win
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Despite sloppy performances from both teams, the Federal Hocking Lady Lancers (1-2) picked up their first win of the 2014 season, 50-32, Thursday night at South Gallia High School against the Lady Rebels (0-3). This also marked the first win for first-year Lancer coach Jeremy Tolson. Senior guard Carley Tabler led Federal Hocking with 19 points,… Read More
Preview: Lancers Under New Leadership This Season
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Federal Hocking basketball is going to look much different in 2014 than it did a season ago, as the Lancers welcome two brand new head coaches to the program. The varsity boys’ team will be under the direction of Eric Mitchell for this upcoming season, while the girls’ squad will be led by former boys… Read More
Athens Lady Bulldogs Excel Over Fed Hock In TVC Preview
By: Clay Benjamin, Patrick Klinger
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With Athens high school football due to end in the coming weeks, a lot of attention has shifted towards the basketball court as the action inside the TVC gyms is just getting started. And the attention hasn't gone unnoticed by coach Wayne Horsley and his Lady Bulldogs as they took down the Federal Hocking Lady… Read More
Bobcats Aim For Statement Win On Senior Night
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On Wednesday, Frank Solich discussed the importance of the time off the Bobcats enjoyed in preparation for its next matchup with conference powerhouse Northern Illinois. During this stretch of the season, the Green and White play only one game in a 24-day span. Following its 37-14 victory against Buffalo, Solich gave his players four consecutive… Read More
Nelsonville-York Ramps Up Preparation Ahead Of Playoff Matchup
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On Friday night, TVC-Ohio runners-up Nelsonville-York (7-3) will travel to Lucasville Valley to square off with the Indians (8-2) to kick off postseason play in Division six, region 21. Rolling into the match-up, these two teams are heading in two different directions. Lucasville Valley charged out of the gates, winning six straight games to begin… Read More
Athens Pulls Away From Nelsonville-York Late, Finishes Season 10-0 [VIDEO]
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The TVC-Ohio crown will remain in The Plains for another year as the Athens Bulldogs (10-0, 6-0) were able to go into Boston Field and come away with a conference-clinching win over the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (7-3, 5-1) 48-22. Athens high-powered offense wasted no time out of the gates. The Bulldogs marched 62 yards down the… Read More
Solich Announces Vick As Starter
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With the very clear intent of forgetting the week eight result against Western Michigan, Ohio head coach Frank Solich jumped right into the issues facing the Bobcats as they prepare to take on Buffalo, including the starting quarterback position. “Derrius Vick will start for us against Buffalo,” Solich said. “But with that, he will… Read More
Week 9 Power Rankings: TVC-Ohio
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1. Athens Bulldogs (9-0, 5-0) | Last week’s ranking: 1 Senior quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bulldog offense are averaging 79.5 points per game over its last two contests and are showing no signs of slowing down. Combined with a dominant defense that is giving up less than 14 points per game this season, the… Read More
Solich Discusses BG Loss, Injuries
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Following the Ohio's second consecutive Mid-American Conference loss to Bowling Green, Ohio head coach Frank Solich expressed that he thought his team accomplished most of its goals, but was disappointed in the final score. “Statistically, we did a lot of things we thought we needed to do in order to win the game,” Solich… Read More