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Waterford Wins Its First State Title
By: Griffin Ratcliffe
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With the score tied at 27, and only heart playing at 18 seconds left in the OHSAA Division IV State Title game, Waterford’s Allie Kern gets the steal and dishes it to Megan Ball. Ball goes coast-to-coast and makes the go ahead basket to earn the Waterford Lady Wildcats first state title in program history… Read More
Waterford Headed To State Championship
By: Connor Martin
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For the second time in school history, the Waterford Lady Wildcats (27-1) are heading to the girls Division IV state title game after defeating Cornerstone Christian (23-5) 52-42 after a hard fought four quarters. The Lady Wildcats did not lead until halfway through the second quarter, but this was a lead they would never relinquish. Waterford… Read More
Africentric Hands Trimble Postseason Loss
By: Alex Harrison
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In 2015, Africentric defeated undefeated Trimble in the Division IV regional semifinals. In 2016, Trimble had all the opportunities to return the favor, but couldn’t. The Tomcats had seven turnovers in the final 2:10. The Nubians scored 13 points from turnovers in the fourth quarter, leading to a 63-57 victory. The Tomcats only scored two points after taking a… Read More
Nelsonville-York Season Recap
By: Matt Cudahy
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Girls MVP: The sophomore point guard built upon her fantastic freshman campaign last year to become a member of the All-Hero team this year. Her deadly combination of incredible ball skills, ability to hit the outside shot, supreme court vision and vocal leadership is unparalleled in the TVC. If she wasn’t dropping 20 points in… Read More
Trimble Enters Second Straight Sweet Sixteen
It was a battle for the boards with so many missed short-range shots for both teams. Trimble brought out its full-court press with corner traps, and the Tomcats ran away with the game, picking up the 78-68 win over the Waterford Wildcats. This is the second consecutive season Trimble have been crowned district champions. The second quarter is what… Read More
Free Throws Advance Vikings
By: Matthew Stephens
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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 down the stretch. Jones hit the go-ahead bucket for the Vikings at the two-minute mark of the fourth quarter. In the remaining two minutes Jones… Read More
Trimble Season Recap
By: Alex Harrison
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Girls While it may not seem like the best season, the Lady Tomcats, under first year head coach Joe Richards, made major jumps from last season. Trimble finished this season an even 12-12, a jump from the previous 7-15 record. Trimble’s best game of the season was a win over Miller in the middle of January…. Read More
Athens Season Recap
By: Blake Baker
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Boys MVP- Griffin Lutz The junior point guard is one of the most talented players in southeast Ohio. Lutz impacted the game more than anyone else on the floor, and served as Athens’ offensive catalyst all year long. He can drive the lane for a contested bucket, weave through defenders and hit a mid-range jumper,… Read More
Western uses Perimeter Offense to Get Past South Gallia
Bryce Brewster controlled from the opening minute and helped lead his Western Indians to the district finals with the 47-45 win over the South Gallia Rebels. The final 30 seconds went back-and-forth, eventually putting it at 47-45. With eight seconds left, South Gallia had the ball and chucked up a final attempt 3-pointer, but a… Read More
Sciotoville Ends Belpre’s Season in Final Seconds
With 5.2 seconds left, Deijon Bedgood is fouled and sent to the charity stripe. He would make only one shot, giving Belpre a one-point lead, 58-57. Sciotoville got the ball, threw a pass down court to Will Shope, who put up the layup to seal the win for the Tartans, 59-58. Bedgood kept his quick hands… Read More
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