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Federal Hocking Senior Brad Russell heading to Muskingum for basketball
By: Thomas Garverick
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ATHENS, OH — Three simple, yet powerful words. “I would say probably the biggest thing is to never give up,” Federal Hocking senior Brad Russell said. Senior Brad Russell had every reason to want to give up. His freshmen year at Federal Hocking, the Lancers didn’t win a single game. The following year, just two. His… Read More
Waterford Wildcats Continue Winning Ways
By: Jerry Kirven
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Waterford and Eastern Pike gave all the grit and effort you’d expect from a district championship game but ultimately, the Wildcats’ depth gave them gave them the edge in a 78-72 grudge match. Right out the gate it was clear that brain, not brawn, would be needed to take home the title. Luckily for the… Read More
Laura Pullins Goes Off As Lady Eagles Survive Double Overtime
By: Joe Fracasso
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The rematch of last years District Finals lived up to the hype with the Eastern Lady Eagles defeating the Notre Dame Lady Titans 58 to 53 in double overtime. “We gave the fans their money’s worth, but we won the ball game and that’s all that matters right now,” said Eastern head coach Jacob Parker…. Read More
Miami Trace Pulls Away from Athens with Second Half Surge
By: Nick Ursini
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Basketball games are won and lost in the second half, the first place Miami Trace Panthers ended the Athens Bulldogs season with a 62-53 victory to advance to the regional finals in the Division II postseason. Athens faced a tough test all game long. Not only having the task of beating the first place team,… Read More
Federal Hocking Lady Lancers Hold On Against Symmes Valley
By: Clark Wicks
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The Federal Hocking Lady Lancers won their first playoff game since the 2008-2009 season Thursday night as senior Destiny Tabler led her team to a 52-44 win over the Symmes Valley Lady Vikings. Tabler was the rock that coach Jeremy Tolson and his Federal Hocking team relied on all night as she recorded 26 points,… Read More
Waterford Lady Wildcats Crush Trimble Playoff Hopes
By: Justin Cudahy
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The one seeded Waterford Lady Wildcats got their start in the tournament coming off a first-round bye Thursday night when they took on the Trimble Lady Tomcats (#8). The team swept the season series against Trimble earlier this year, outscoring them by a margin of 114-33. When all was said and done, it was Waterford… Read More
Trimble Tomcats Tournament Preview
By: Paul Roth
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The a Trimble Lady Tomcats head into the playoffs with a (6-11) record, garnering the 8th seed. They face off with St. Joseph in the first round. The ladies finished their season on a high note with a win over Southern, trying to find any kind of momentum to take into the playoffs. They have… Read More
Athens Lady Bulldogs Prepare for Gallia Academy Blue Angels
By: Nick Ursini
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It’s that time of the year, postseason basketball is upon us and the Athens Lady Bulldogs and the Gallia Academy Blue Angels get it started in the first round of the Division II tournament. What to know: Athens (4-15)- The Lady Bulldogs finished the regular season with a 52-34 victory at Wellston. Their starting lineup… Read More
Vinton County Vikings, Waterford Wildcats Find Spots In OHSAA State Polls
By: Tyler Corbit
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The OHSAA boys state poll was released today and both Vinton County and Waterford found a spot in the rankings in their divisions. In the division two state poll, the Vinton County Vikings (17-1) come in at the number six ranking with 74 points. This is the fourth week in a row in which the… Read More
Meigs Marauders On Two Different Paths
By: Joseph Hennessy
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A quick week of basketball it was for the Marauders boys and girls teams this week. Weather conditions slowed down the schedule and each team played only one game this past week. Both teams are on streaks but on different sides of the win-loss column. For the boys, their six game winning streak increased to… Read More