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![Devon Haley, number 8, of the Granville Blue Aces, tosses the football to a referee during the Blue Aces high school football playoff game against the St. Francis DeSales Stallions, in Granville, Ohio, on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The Blue Aces went on to win 19-12.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/211106_GranvilleVSColumbusDeSales_0367-900x422.jpg)
Technical Foul: Dwindling Number of Referees Affecting High School Athletics
By: Carl Blalock
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – For Trimble Assistant Athletic Director Joe Richards, some Friday mornings are very stressful as he looks for referees to officiate a football game just hours before… Read More
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Late Athens baseball coach remembered, revered
By: Carl Blalock
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athletic Coaches are role models who many athletes look up to, and one such role model was late Athens baseball coach Bill Woodell. Coach Woodell was… Read More
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Athens City Council Amends Anti-Scavenging Policies, Set Expectations for Upcoming Trash Contract Negotiations
By: Carl Blalock
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) — Dumpster divers that get caught could end up paying $50 more. The Athens City Council held a special meeting Monday to, among other things, change its… Read More
![Fairland football players in practice uniforms and pads running drill](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Fairland_WebThumbnail-900x422.png)
Fairland football locked in on their identity after conference runner-up finish
By: Carl Blalock
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PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Fairland comes into this season after an incredible 10-2 campaign in 2021. Defending Gridiron Glory Coach of the Year Melvin Cunningham knows one thing has avoided… Read More
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New authority in Wellston hopes to turn the Golden Rockets fate around
By: Carl Blalock
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Practice in Wellston was rolling on Wednesday morning all under the direction of Karl Justsus, Wellston’s new head coach, hired back in May. Justsus has 40 years of both high… Read More
![Senior Infielder Colin Kasperbauer (2) celebrates with his teammates in the dugout after scoring a run in the 4th inning of Ohio's game against Western Michigan on May 21.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-21-at-11.22.17-PM-900x422.png)
Ohio Baseball picks up a senior day victory for its fourth win in five games
By: Carl Blalock
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It was senior day at Bob Wren as the Bobcats (29-22) looked to honor their seniors while working up momentum for the MAC tournament as they played host to the… Read More
![Ohio's Eamon Horwedel throws a pitch in game one of Ohio's doubleheader against Western Michigan](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-20-at-7.58.24-PM-900x422.png)
Ohio and Western Michigan split doubleheader
By: Carl Blalock
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Early thunderstorms gave way to an avalanche of runs in both games on Friday at Bob Wren Stadium. The Bobcats clinched a spot in the MAC… Read More
![Fifth year outfielder Isaiah Peterson (5) at the plate in Ohio's game against Western Michigan on May 19.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-19-at-8.10.07-PM-900x422.png)
Bobcats swat three home runs, take game one over Western Michigan
By: Carl Blalock
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – It may have been sunny and pleasant sitting in the stands at Bob Wren Stadium, but if you were sitting beyond the outfield fence, it was… Read More
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Buckeyes turnover troubles against Portsmouth leads to Sectional Semifinals loss
By: Carl Blalock, Tanner Watts
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Portsmouth, Ohio (WOUB) — The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes got the tournament started off when they hit the road to take on the Portsmouth Trojans. The Trojans got off quickly as they… Read More
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Nelsonville-York bests Northwest as senior Mackenzie Hurd hits the 1,000 point milestone
By: Cade Williamson, Carl Blalock
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The #14 seeded Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes faced off against the #19 seeded Northwest Lady Mohawks in the Sectional Semifinal matchup. It was an important afternoon for… Read More
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Buckeyes Took Athens to the Pound in Dominant Fashion
By: Carl Blalock, Tanner Watts
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Bulldogs (3-8) looked to avenge their loss to the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (8-5) from earlier in the year. In the first quarter it was all Mackenzie… Read More
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Nelsonville-York Buckeyes believe in program turnaround in ’21-’22
By: Carl Blalock
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After finishing last in the TVC-Ohio, the Nelsonville York Buckeyes are looking to turn the tables heading into the 2021-2022 season. The Buckeyes understand how they may be viewed but… Read More
![Both teams line up before kickoff](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7203-900x422.jpg)
Granville outlasts Western Brown’s Late Charge, win Region 11 championship
By: Carl Blalock
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ASHVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A regional championship was on the line in Asheville Friday night, and early offensive mistakes were the difference in the game. Western Brown QB Drew Novak… Read More
![London defense runs off the field before fourth down holding up four fingers](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Untitled-3.00_01_14_15.Still004-900x422.png)
London swoops playoff victory in back and forth battle against Zanesville
By: Carl Blalock, Joe Collins
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LONDON, Ohio (WOUB) — Defense wins championships, as the old adage goes and in London Friday night it was clear that the defenses would need to step up for victory…. Read More
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After Rocky Start, Nelsonville-York Is Showing Signs Of Life In Win Over Oak Hill
By: Carl Blalock, Shane Scalfaro
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — After an impressive overall performance last week from Nelsonville-York, the Buckeyes followed it up with a shutout victory over the Oak Hill Oaks, defeating them 37-0… Read More
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Nelsonville-York Dominate On Both Sides Of The Ball, Defeat River Valley 48-13
By: Carl Blalock
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (1-3) faced off against the River Valley Raiders (1-1) looking for their first win of the season. On the Buckeyes’ first drive down… Read More
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Wheeling Park Gets Revenge On Rival St. Clairsville In 18-14 Victory
By: Carl Blalock
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Boos rained down as the Wheeling Park Patriots trotted out onto the field at Red Devil Stadium. However the Patriots were able to weather the hostile… Read More