Cincinnati
Reds… Cook,
Hawkins back at
practice
CINCINNATI- Center Kyle Cook made his regular-season practice debut
Wednesday, and injured wide receiver Andrew Hawkins also returned to
action.
Cook suffered an ankle injury in the third preseason game and was
placed on Injured Reserve with the designation for return. His
appearance at practice today begins a three-week clock in which the
Bengals must add him to the 53-man roster or shelve him for the season.
“\We knew for a couple weeks now that this would be the... read
more
|
Eldora
Speedway… NASCAR
Camping World
Truck Series coming to Eldora
Inaugural Mudsummer Classic marks another historic first in Speedway’s
60th Season Celebration ROSSBURG, OHIO (Nov. 28, 2012) – Eldora
Speedway and NASCAR announced today another milestone event in the
legendary half-mile oval’s rich history as the 60-year-old track will
play host to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2013. The
Inaugural Mudsummer Classic on Wednesday, July 24 will mark the first
NASCAR-sanctioned National Tour event held on dirt since September
... read
more
|
Boys
hoops starts tonight… Abbreviated
schedule both nights
DARKE COUNTY- The 2012-13 boys basketball season will tip-off tonight
with an abbreviated schedule on tap.
In New Madison, the Tri-Village Patriots has unfinished business to
attend to this season.
Coming off a great season that ended in the district title game to West
Liberty Salem, the Patriots journey begins tonight as Tri-Village will
host Mississinawa Valley in a CCC contest.
Also Friday, Greenville entertains Miamisburg while
... read
more
|
Cincinnati
Reds… Jonathan
Broxton, Reds Reportedly Agree on Multi-Year Deal
Looking to maintain their dominance in the National League, the
Cincinnati Reds made a move that will help them do just that. According
to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the Reds have reached a multi-year deal with
reliever Jonathan Broxton. Broxton deal with the Reds is three years,
$21M. Also the club has an option for 2016. Salaries of $4M-$7M-$9M,
with $1M buyout on $9M option. The righty was a... read
more
|
OHSAA releases state pairings
This Friday, the action will get underway in Canton and Massillon as
six state champions in football will be crowned with four area teams
being in action, three on Friday with Marion Local (MAC), Clinton
Massie and the Rams of Trotwood Madison (GWOC). Friday, it all gets
stated with the D-VI schools as Marion Local and Newark Catholic will
do battle at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon. The second... read
more
|
Girls
hoops resume tonight
Boys to start Friday - DARKE COUNTY- With six county teams kicking off
the 2012-13 girls basketball season, a full slate of game will
highlight the docket tonight around Darke County and Ohio. Over the
past weekend, Versailles won the OVISCO Classic in Celina, topping the
host Lady Bulldogs 54-53, to start the season at 2-0. The Tigers topped
Wayne in the tournament opener Friday, 51-42. Tonight... read
more
|
CNO
Sports… School
spirit is strong
at the prep level, By George Starks
DARKE COUNTY - It’s been obvious for years. Go to a high school
sporting event and look for the student cheering section. Some kids
have more imagination than one might think. For instance, Saturday
night at Tri-Village, the Patriot students had a theme and Saturday, it
was toga. I remember when Greenville introduced 2 Live Stage Crew. One
night it was a rodeo theme, the next night it was a night at the beach.
No matter where I go, it... read
more
|
Versailles
Varsity Bowlers Victorious… Boys
Varsity Bowlers Defeat Minster
Girls
Varsity Down St. Marys
- The Varsity Boys Bowlers bounced back strong after the close match
last week against St. Marys. The match started out very close with
Versailles winning the 1st game 878 to 834. “Home Field” advantage may
have had something to do with this. However, the Tigers showed the
Wildcats they are for real again this year by firing a 988 to their 769
the second game. The Baker Games were dominated by Versailles... read
more
|
Cleveland
Browns... Turnovers,
penalties
costly to Steelers
browns.com - The Steelers committed eight turnovers and nine penalties
for 68 yards in a 20-14 loss to the Cleveland Browns Sunday. The
Steelers committed eight turnovers and the Browns were able to
capitalize enough for a 20-14 win. “I’m surprised it was that close
considering the turnover situation,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said.
The Steelers also had eight turnovers against the Browns on Sept. 10,
1989 at Three Rivers Stadium. Pittsburgh lost that one 51-0, still its
most lopsided defeat in... read
more
|
Oakland
gets rude welcome at Paul Brown
bengals.com - The Carson Palmer Reunion bash Sunday at Paul Brown
Stadium against the Raiders had a couple of different entrances and
exits before 56,503 that saw Palmer get lit up by a day-long Bengals
pass rush to go along with a bizarre fourth-quarter brawl that saw
three players ejected. Racing to a 24-0 halftime lead, the Bengals
withstood a horrendous third quarter and rebounded to step over their
former franchise quarterback... read
more
|
Ohio
State-Michigan… Perfection
achieved
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Urban Meyer was expected to do great things at Ohio
State when he was hired last November. And after only one season, the
coach left no one doubting that he's perfect for the job. Let the
record show it. Meyer's first Ohio State team became the seventh in
school history to run the table with an undefeated and untied record
after battling to a 26-21 victory over Michigan on Saturday on a cold
and cloudy Saturday before 105,899, the largest crowd ever to watch... read
more
|
Patriots’
defense creates havoc for FM, By George Starks
Tri-Village retains tourney title - NEW MADISON - The Tri-Village Lady
Patriots won their third straight Bill Burkett championship Saturday
with an overwhelming 76-34 victory over Franklin Monroe. Led by seniors
Teha Richards with 24 points, Shaye Thomas with 16 and Lexi Bruner with
14 points and 10 rebounds, the Patriots offensive firepower was more
than the Jets could handle... read
more
|
Arcanum
holds off stubborn Ansonia bunch, By George
Starks
NEW MADISON- The Arcanum Lady Trojans might have beat Ansonia by 16
points, 42-26, Saturday night but it wasn't as easy as the final score
indicates. In fact, it was anything but easy. Ansonia came out ready to
play, jumping out to an 8-4 first quarter lead at the 5:35 mark of the
opening stanza. Struggling on offense and defense, Arcanum got the lead
with 1:46 remaining in the quarter on a shot by... read
more
|
Boxer
Hector "Macho" Camacho pronounced dead after gunshot to head
cbsnews.com - SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Hector "Macho" Camacho,
a
Puerto Rican boxer known for skill and flamboyance in the ring as well
as for a messy personal life and run-ins with the police, was declared
dead on Saturday, four days after being shot in the face. He was 50.
Shot while sitting in a parked car outside a bar Tuesday with a friend
in the city of Bayamon... read
more
|
Jets
fly high in Burkett opener, By George Starks
Trojan guns silenced - NEW MADISON- Before Franklin Monroe coach Gavin
Bixler came out of the dressing room, one thing was heard loud and
clear. “Defense Wins!” That was the battle cry of the Lady Jets Friday
night after they rolled to a decisive 60-37 victory over Arcanum in the
opening round of the annual Bill Burkett Girls Basketball Tournament at
Tri-Village. It was a night when a relentless defense... read
more
|
Patriots
take first step in defending title, By George
Starks
T-V has no problem with Ansonia - NEW MADISON- Tri-Village put four
players in double figures Friday, led by senior Teha Richards with 19,
as Tri-Village took the first step in defending its Bill Burkett title,
posting a lopsided 85-19 victory over Ansonia. “We came out and did
what we had to do tonight,” said Patriots coach Brad Grey. “Early on,
we came out and jumped on them the way we should have and... read
more
|
Tri-Village
to induct three to its Hall of Fame
Tri-Village will host its 9th annual Hall of Fame Induction on
Saturday, December 1, 2012. Those being inducted between the girls and
boys varsity games at approximately 7:00 p.m. will be: Kara Schlechty
Graham, Kent Hofacker and Mike Stump. The public is invited to attend a
reception held in the commons area following the varsity game to honor
the new inductees. Kara Schlechty Graham - Kara is a 2002... read
more
|
goroaders.com... Canan
up for
big award
BRADFORD- Bradford senior James Canan has been nominated for the Ohio
National Guard/JJ Huddle Player of the Year.
Canan, a senior running back for the Railroaders was recognized as the
J J Huddle Player of the Week for his week three performance against
National Trail. Canan led his team to a 61-41 victory over the Blazers
by rushing for 455 yards and 7 touchdowns in that record-breaking
performance.
Congratulations to James Canan and the... read
more
|
Arcanum Lady Trojans... Lady
Trojans look for marked improvement, By George
Starks
ARCANUM- Coming off a three win season a year ago, second year Arcanum
coach Rachel Fearon is looking for bigger and better things from her
Lady Trojans.
With the 2012-13 season kicking off tonight at Tri-Village, Fearon
believes she has the team to beat at the Bill Burkett.
“I think we are strong enough to win this,” Fearon said. “We have a
good combination of talent, speed and height. I believe we can get this
done this year.”
... read
more
|
Versailles
Girls Varsity Bowlers
Win 1st Match
The WOHSBC kicked off the 2012-13 season at Plaza Lanes in Celina. The
Lady Tigers went up against the Van Wert Cougars. Typically, the lane
pattern at Celina is very conducive to higher scores, but not for these
two teams. (please see the boys varsity article on the lane pattern
explanation). This year for most of the matches, the Varsity Girls will
follow the Varsity Boys. (the lanes are not re oiled in between shifts)
Normally, this is not too bad, but with the issue they had with 9-16
with... read
more
|
Versailles
Boys Varsity Bowlers
Suffer 1st Loss
The WOHSBC kicked off the 2012-13 season at Plaza Lanes in Celina. The
Tigers went up against a tough opponent, the St. Marys Roughriders.
Typically, the lane pattern at Celina is very conducive to higher
scores, but not for these two teams. “During warm-ups, I noticed the
lane pattern was extremely dry. Something was not right, but was not
sure exactly what. I told the boys that there would not be a lot of
strikes today, so their spare game was going to be even more critical.”
Bowling lanes... read
more
|
Sports
Illustrated… Danica
Patrick announces divorce after seven years of marriage
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Danica Patrick and her husband are divorcing
after seven years of marriage. Patrick announced the split with Paul
Hospenthal on her Facebook page Tuesday. "I am sad to inform my fans
that after seven years, Paul and I have decided amicably end our
marriage," she said. "This isn't easy for either of us, but mutually it
has come to this. He has been an important person and friend in my life
and that's how we will remain moving forward." Hospenthal is a
physical... read
more
|
Trojans looking to improve from a
year ago, By George Starks
Chemistry a big key for Arcanum success - ARCANUM- A year ago, Arcanum
coach Brian Gunter was faced with a young team and the growing pains
were a part on the Trojans 2011-12 basketball season. Because of that
youth, the Trojans finished 8-13 at the end of the season. A year
later, Gunter still has a young team. With four seniors dressing at the
varsity level, Gunter looks to strong leadership and... read
more
|
Cincinnati Reds… Club's
No. 4 prospect protected from Draft
CINCINNATI -- Ahead of Tuesday's deadline, the Reds added six players
to their 40-man roster to protect them from being selected in next
month's Rule 5 Draft. The list includes two top 20 prospects in the
organization, as ranked by MLB.com -- right-handed starting pitcher
Daniel Corcino (No. 4) and outfielder Yorman Rodriguez (No. 19). Also
protected were right-handed pitchers Carlos Contreras, Curtis Partch
and... read
more
|
State Semi-Final football playoff
sites
released
The OHSAA has released the sites that will hold the state semi-final
football games this Friday and Saturday. In the D-V match-up that
features Coldwater and Findlay Liberty Benton, the undefeated Cavaliers
(13-0) will play at Lima Stadium Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. The D-VI
semi-final between Maria Stein Marion Local (11-2) and McComb (13-0)
will be played Friday night at Wapakoneta Harmon Field. Kick-off is
scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The D-V state championship game will be played
on Saturday... read
more
|
New head coach ready to go in
Arcanum; Small
community attracts Marker, By George Starks
ARCANUM- The 2012-13 version of Arcanum wrestling won’t see things that
other teams will see. The biggest being the amount of wrestlers on the
team. With only 10 kids on the squad, first year head coach Andy Marker
will take his crew into battle and watch the chips fall where they may.
Now Marker wants to build on the program that former coach Rick Stone
started. “He (Stone) built a great foundation,” said Marker. “Rick
had... read
more
|
How Serious Is An ACL Injury?
By Ashley Studebaker, CNO Teen Reporter
It can be difficult to understand what happens when an injury occurs,
especially one as serious as an anterior cruciate ligament, ACL,
injury. Your ACL is the ligament that keeps your knee stable,
so
you can imagine all the issues that can come about when injuring this
part of your body. Many people hear of ACL injuries occurring mostly
during a sporting event. An ACL can be injured in several different
ways, such as your joint being bent backwards, from... read
more
|
CNO
Football Playoffs... Marion
Local holds off St. Henry; Coldwater knocks Covington out of post season
WAPAKONETA- Sophomore Jacy Gottenmoller ran for 157 yards on 20 carries
and crossed the end zone twice Friday as Marion outlasted St. Henry
28-21. Marion Local will take on McComb High School in the state
semi-finals to be played Friday. The site has yet to be
determined by the OHSAA. The defending state D-VI state champions will
head to the semi-finals next week. If successful, the Flyers will get
the winner of the Magodore-Newark Catholic contest... read
more
|
Cleveland
Browns... Defense
registers
seven sacks
Browns lose in OT - clevelandbrowns.com - ARLINGTON, Texas- The
Cleveland Browns registered seven sacks for 56 lost yards in Sunday’s
23-20 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys in front of 81,936 fans at
Cowboys Stadium Sunday afternoon. It was their most sacks in a single
game this season, one more than they registered in a 34-27 loss at the
Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 16, and the most since the Browns sacked
Ben Roethlisberger eight times in a 13-6 victory over the Pittsburgh
Steelers on... read
more
|
Bengals
back to .500 in romp over K.C.
bengals.com - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bengals running back BenJarvus
Green-Ellis is known as a stickler for game-plan details, so during
this past week he stopped head coach Marvin Lewis in the locker room
for a quick review of the offense's three goals for Sunday's game
against the Chiefs. "Coach, I know two of them and I'm trying to
remember that third one," Green-Ellis said, and it turned out that two
out of three ain't bad... read
more
|
Ohio
State Rivals… Buckeyes
take
Badgers in OT
Ohio State remains undefeated - MADISON, Wis. - In a reversal of much
of the 2012 season the Ohio State defense saved the Ohio State offense
as Carlos Hyde punched in the game winner in overtime to give the
Buckeyes a 21-14 win against Wisconsin and the outright championship of
the Leaders Division of the Big Ten. Braxton Miller was held largely in
check with 48 yards on 23 carries (2.1 YPC) and 10-18 passing for 97
yards and three sacks. Hyde led the Buckeyes with 87 yards... read
more
|
The
countdown is on… Hoops
season is nearing, By
George Starks
DARKE COUNTY - It’s the most wonderful season of the year. No, I’m not
talking about Christmas but about basketball. When it comes to prep
sports, I usually look forward to the fall sports ending so we can get
basketball underway. Please, don’t misunderstand me. Football, tennis,
cross country and the rest of the fall sports are important but,
because of my love for hoops, it’s my favorite season of... read
more
|
Ohio
Student Athletes make a difference in Ohio Communities
From ohsaa.org - Columbus, Ohio – The OHSAA Foundation has announced
the 2012 Foundation Game schedule as part of the sixth annual statewide
community service initiative, “Foundation Service Week.” Many schools
already incorporate community service as an extension of learning in
the classroom. “Foundation Service Week” provides an opportunity for
OHSAA member schools to participate in a community service project(s),
as well as a platform to highlight the community service... read
more
|
Bleacher
Report… Jones
doubtful for Sunday
Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis shook his head when asked about
avoiding a letdown when the 4-5 Bengals play the 1-8 Chiefs on Sunday
in Kansas City. "I don't know if we can have a letdown. We haven't had
a buildup," Lewis said after Friday's practice. "I'm still waiting for
a buildup. We have nothing to let down. We haven't gotten very far. We
know we have to go play good football and make plays. We haven’t
accomplished anything." The... read
more
|
Bleacher Report… Bruce
wants to be a Red for life
CINCINNATI- Jay Bruce is 25 years old and already under the Reds’
control through 2017 as part of a $51 million deal inked in December of
2010, but Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports that the outfielder wants to
add six more years to his contract. Here’s what Bruce’s agent, Matt
Sosnick said: Bruce made it clear that he wants to be a Red his entire
career. [Joey] Votto is in his wedding in a couple of... read
more
|
Lady Trojans tuning up for new
season,
By George Starks
ARCANUM- If a coach had a good reason to be excited about a team;
Arcanum coach Rachel Fearon has every reason. Thursday, her Lady
Trojans welcomed Lehman Catholic in for the third scrimmage of the
season. Despite a power outage in Arcanum and a 30-minute wait before
taking the floor, the Trojans never lost focus on the task at hand.
Arcanum won all four quarters in stellar fashion over... read
more
|
Cincinnati
Reds... Baker
second in NL Manager of the Year
voting
CINCINNATI - Although the Reds were regarded by many as a preseason
favorite to win their division, and finished first in the National
League Central by a wide margin, it was a journey filled with
adversity.
Leadership took on added importance as times got tough. It was on this
front in 2012 that Reds manager Dusty Baker had one of the best years
of his 19-season career in a dugout.
On Tuesday, Baker came in second in NL Manager of the Year
... read
more
|
Bleacher
Report... Dalton
wins Player of the Week in AFC
CINCINNATI-
After picking apart the Giants’ secondary on Sunday, Bengals
quarterback Andy Dalton has been named the AFC offensive player of the
week.
Dalton completed 21 of 30 passes for 199 yards, with four touchdowns
and no interceptions, as the Bengals dominated the Giants on the way to
an easy 31-13 win.
It’s been an up-and-down season for the Bengals, who are long shots to
return to the playoffs this season, but beating the... read
more
|
SW
District taps Canan, Enis... Bradford
takes big honors
BRADFORD–
After posting a very impressive 8-3 record during the 22012 prep
football season, Bradford senior James Canan was named the Southwest
District's D-VI Offensive Player of the Year. Canan totaled a
remarkable 2,254 yeards during the Railroaders run to the post season
and scored30 touchdowns on 194 carries.
In addition, Canan set rushing records for a game, the season and in a
career at Bradford.
Putting the cherry on the cake, coach
... read
more
|
Galloway to play for Detroit Mercy
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Lady Wave are gearing up for the 2012-13
basketball season.
Senior Megan Galloway has set her career for the next four years.
The Wave senior recently signed a letter of intent to play at Detroit
Mercy in Michigan.
Galloway said this is a great step up for here.
The coach there (Autumn Rademacher) is awesome,” Galloway stated. “I
think this is a good fit for me.”
Galloway is going to Detroit Mercy because of its... read
more
|
Cincinnati
Bengals… Dalton
up for Player of the Week
Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton has been recognized by the NFL for his
efforts in last Sunday's 31-13 victory over the defending NFL champion
New York Giants. Dalton is one of three finalists for FedEx Air NFL
Player of the Week along with Saints QB Drew Brees and Ravens QB Joe
Flacco. Dalton completed 21 of 30 passes for 199 yards and a
career-high four touchdowns in leading the Bengals to a decisive
victory. Bengals fans can vote for Dalton now through Friday, November
16 at 3... read
more
|
National Football League Regular
Conference Standings, November 14, 2012
NFC: East – New York; North – Chicago; South – Atlanta; West – San
Francisco. AFC: East – New England; North – Baltimore; South – Houston;
West – Denver... read
more
|
Lady Wave showing promise after
third scrimmage, By George Starks
New coach pleased with progress - GREENVILLE- With three scrimmages in
the books and one left to play before the start of the season,
Greenville girls basket coach Kyle Vanover, had a lot to see Tuesday
night as his Lady Wave scrimmaged Troy Christian. A year ago, head
coach Tom Rettig found himself fighting things that were out of his
control. Rettig had no true point guard to run the team on...
read
more
|
Late Model Drivers anxious for
added Eldora
laps and money
Expanded
Dirt Late Model Dream and World 100 Weekends Offer Sought After Laps
ROSSBURG, OH (November 12) – Laps, more
laps! To a
driver, that is the biggest key to success at Eldora
Speedway.
“I’ve got a lot of laps up there, but it’s not ever enough,” offered
Billy Moyer, one of only five drivers that have triumphed in each of
Eldora’s signature events, the Dirt Late Model Dream and the World 100.
That need has been satisfied with the recent ...
read
more
|
Blueprint resurfaces for stretch
bengals.com - After the Bengals vacuumed the top five Giants passing
game in Sunday's 31-13 victory at Paul Brown Stadium, cornerback Leon
Hall said it all started with defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's game
plan. But all Zimmer used is the blueprint that started the year in an
all-purpose strategy crafted during the offseason. A relentless
four-man pass rush that cut down on gambling blitzes. A sure tackling
corps of linebackers... read
more
|
OHSAA releases tournnament info
oshaa.org - The following is a breakdown of tournament football parings
and a review of the past 14 years of football playoff information since
the OHSAA went from the top four in the respective regions to the
current eight team format. Also is the breakdown of the finals and
radio and television information. FOURTEENTH YEAR WITH 192 QUALIFIERS:
This is the 14th year that the OHSAA football tournament field consists
of 192 total qualifiers. Each of the 24 regions qualified eight teams...
read
more
|
Bengals cut Giants down to size
Cincy
breaks losing streak
- bengals.com - CINCINNATI- It was a Big and Tall Man's game all the
way, symbolized by the ball 327-pound Bengals defensive tackle Pat Sims
yanked from the rack during his first game in 350 days. Sims, a run
specialist, plucked it out of the air for his first NFL interception as
linemates Geno Atkins and Michael Johnson harassed Super Bowl MVP Eli
Manning in what evolved into a stunningly common occurrence...
read
more
|
Area
teams still looking for state gold
The second week of the OHSAA football run for state gold saw Minster
and Marion Local battling each other in D-VI, Region 24. Friday night,
the Flyers outlasted Minster 41-34. Now, two more MAC teams will do
battle in the regional finals when St. Henry will hook up with Marion
Local in a game to be played Friday at Harmon Field in Wapakoneta
starting at 7:30. In the D-V, Region 20 finals, the 12-0 Covington
Buccs will lock horns with the third team from the MAC, 12-0 Coldwater
to be played... read
more
|
Local
student ready for a different winter sport, By
George
Starks
Ansonia junior already giving back - ANSONIA- In Darke County, high
school sports fans are usually gearing up for one of three main sports.
Basketball, wrestling and swimming. Add to that bowling and the winter
sports season is rounded out. Right? No so fast. Add one more sport...
gymnastics. There is a handful of high school athletes that are
involved in this sport and compete throughout the winter months,
starting... read
more
|
The
Bleacher Report… Keys
to a
Bengals win
CINCINNATI- Cincinnati’s’ losing streak has reached four games, and the
Bengals have reached near must-win mode. A loss this weekend will force
Cincinnati to win-out if it wants to have a realistic chance at making
the playoffs. Of course, a win this week is much easier said than done.
All the New York Giants, the Bengals' next opponent, have done in the
past 12 months is win the Super Bowl and get off to a start this season
worthy of another championship run. To pick up a win, the Bengals...
read
more
|
Wave
basketball coach sees plenty in scrimmage, By
George Starks
PITSBURG - Pre-season scrimmages are designed to show a coach three
things. The good, the bad and the ugly that his team possesses. In the
case of Greenville coach Mike Bashore, he saw a little bit of
everything Friday night at Franklin Monroe. Bashore commented on all
three after the Wave scrimmage against the Jets. “I think we played
hard and that was the good,” Bashore pointed out. “We were more...
read
more
|
First
night out proves positive for Jets in scrimmage,
By George
Starks
Jets have room for improvement - PITSBURG - Under new leadership (Troy
Meyers), the Franklin Monroe Jets, like their opposition, Greenville,
has a long way to go and less than a month to get there. The opening
scrimmage of the season brought out many things for the new bench boss
to look at. “I think our team had a real good first week of practice
and I think it carried over to tonight,” Meyers said. “We...
read
more
|
Wave
ready to roll
GREENVILLE- The Wave bowlers will look to get the 2012-13 season
started with a few strikes. The Wave schedule opens with the GWOC
tournament on December 8 (Girls) and December 9 (Boys) at Poelking
South. The Wave home opener will be December 14 vs. West Carrollton. To
date, the Wave swimming schedule has yet to be posted. Pictured: The
2012-13 edition of Wave... read
more
|
Prakel
nominated as Heisman finalist, By George Starks
Versailles senior humbled - VERSAILLES- A two time state cross country
champion, Versailles senior Samuel goes about his daily business as a
student at Versailles. Recently, Prakel was named as a finalist for the
Wendy's High School Heisman Award in a ceremony at Versailles High
School. With his parents, Mike and Christy on hand for the ceremony,
Prakel said he was totally surprised. "When we were...
read
more
|
Patriots
primed to get back to glory days, By George
Starks
NEW MADISON- Rarely can anyone talk about a boys and a girls team from
the same school that may have enough of what it takes to make it to
state. Tri-Village is the exception in the 2012-13 season. The Lady
Patriots made their first appearance in Columbus last season and was
eliminated in the semi-final game. Gone from that team is one of the
best the state had to offer in Kayla Linkous, now at Cedarville...
read
more
|
OHSAA releases second round
football
pairings
oshaa.org - With the first round of football playoff games in the book,
the OHSAA second round parings have been released. Locally, the
Covington Buccaneers will take on Summit Country Day at Centerville.
Both teams will enter this game with 11-0 marks with the Buccs being
the third seeded team in D-V, Region 20 behind Coldwater and Summit
Country Day. Coldwater, the top seed will battle West Liberty Salem at
Piqua. Both games will be played Saturday starting at 7 p.m... read
more
|
Boldin catch propels Ravens,
Browns fall
25-15
browns.com - CLEVELAND- Baltimore wide receiver Anquan Boldin made a
big catch in Sunday's win over the Cleveland Browns. If the Baltimore
Ravens go on to do great things this season, they could very well point
to a play that in their 25-15 victory over the Browns on Sunday that
was pivotal to that end. Their coach, John Harbaugh, said as much.
Trailing, 15-14, with just over 81⁄2 minutes left, and with their
offense stuck in neutral and their lead in the AFC North in jeopardy,
the Ravens stepped up... read
more
|
Hamilton
and Goodwin shine in futures game
reds.com-SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Good leadoff hitters are the ones who are
catalysts, who make things happen at the top of the lineup. If the
Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Game is any indication, there are
two good ones speeding their way to the big leagues. Both Billy
Hamilton of the Reds and Brian Goodwin of the Nationals had their
skills on display as 5,713 fans came to Salt River Fields at Talking
Stick to watch Goodwin's East... read
more
|
Cincy
woes continue… Bengals
grind Broncos but can't finish
bengals.com - With his team left for dead on the side of the road at
17-3 when the opening kickoff of the second half went against the
Bengals for 105 yards, cornerback Terence Newman picked off the
un-pickable Peyton Manning at each end of the field late in the third
quarter to stake the Bengals to a 20-17 fourth-quarter lead. But then
he barely missed finishing a tackle on third-and-three to lead to one
touchdown before a flag he was sure he was...
read
more
|
Roaders show pride in playoff loss,
By George Starks
MARIA STEIN- After 30 years, the Bradford Railroaders got back to the
OHSAA football playoffs. The historic season came to an end Friday
night as Marion Local dropped a 53-27 loss on the Roaders at Maria
Stein. Even though the final score doesn't reflect it, the Roaders
played with heart and pride, leaving it all on the field after the
game. "Marion Local is a good football team," said Bradford coach Curtis...
read
more
|
Tri-Village; A force to be
reckoned with
, By George Starks
Patriots
cheerleaders ready for state - NEW
MADISON- Recently in a regional cheer competition held at Tri-Village,
two teams came out of the competition qualifying for the state
tournament to be held in January. Tri-Village and Arcanum emerged from
the local competition as the best but only the Patriots will be making
the trip. Arcanum will not be competing in the statewide competition
for reasons undisclosed by Trojans advisor, Cherie...
read
more
|
The
Bleacher Report… Reds
lose two
valuable assets
The Cincinnati Reds lost two valuable assets to their team Wednesday,
as outfielder Ryan Ludwick and relief pitcher Ryan Madson chose to
decline their 2013 club options and venture into free agency. Madson
signed a one-year deal worth $8.5 million last offseason but missed the
entire 2012 season after suffering a torn ligament in his right elbow
that led to Tommy John surgery... read
more
|
Wave
under new management
The Greenville Wave varsity basketball team will take the floor on
Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 with Mike Bayshore at the helm.
Bayshore is replacing Duane Warvel from a year ago. Warvel left the
program for personal reasons, will be sorely missed but will look to
move forward under the guidance of Bayshore.
Greenville will open the season at home with Miamisburg.
The Wave 2012-13 varsity schedule is as follows:
... read
more
|
Lady
Wave looking to get back on
track
GREENVILLE- Under new head coach Kyle Vanover, the Greenville Lady Wave
will try to get back on track from a season ago.
Under the leadership of Kyle Vanover, Greenville will look to replace a
key scoring threat and find a point guard for the team.
Last season, Jenna Dowler filled both those roles for the Lady Wave.
Now a graduate, Dowler is attending Bowling Green University, leaving
Vanover the daunting task of filling a huge hole left.
... read
more
|
National
Football League
Standings, October 31, 2012
NFC: East – New York; North – Chicago; South – Atlanta; West – San
Francisco. AFC: East - New England; North – Baltimore; South – Houston;
West – Denver.... read
more
|
Cleveland
Browns… Browns
beat Chargers despite Mother Nature
CLEVELAND- The Cleveland Browns not only battled the San Diego Chargers
in their 7-6 home win at Cleveland Browns Stadium, but they also had to
contend with Mother Nature throughout the game.
The game-time temperature was 44 degrees and the 19-miles-an-hour wind
out of the northeast made it feel like 36 degrees. In addition to the
cold conditions, players and coaches had to contend with constant rain
that made the footballs heavy and the field slick.
“I’m proud of the team,” Browns coach... read
more
|
Tickets
on sale for
Bradford-Marion Local… Info provided by Don
Selanders
Bradford will play at Marion Local on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 7:30
pm. Pre-sale tickets are $7 and Bradford Schools receives a portion of
all pre-sale tickets sold. All tickets at the gate are $9. Today’s
Agenda at Bradford: Pre-Sale tickets are available in the athletic
office during the day. Bradford Schools will receive a portion of all
pre-sale tickets sold. 7:30 pm – Community Bon Fire Pep Rally...
read
more
|
High School Hoops… Ansonia
basketball schedule set
The 2012-13 Ansonia Tigers will hit the hardwood Friday night when the
Tigers will host Cross County Conference rival, Franklin Monroe. Four
of the Tigers first five games will be on the road as Ansonia will
travel to Ft. Loramie on Saturday, Dec.1. Ansonia will then head to
Bradford, Ft. Recovery and Arcanum before returning home on Tuesday,
December 18 to face Twin Valley South... read
more
|
High School Girls Hoops… Lady
Tigers set to start the season
The Ansonia Lady Tigers hope their defense will carry them through to a
successful season. The conference portion of the season will get
underway on Thursday, November 30 at home with Mississinawa Valley. The
Lady Tigers will follow that up with three road games at St. Henry,
Newton and Parkway before returning home to face the Patriots for the
second time in 2013. The following is the Lady Tigers...
read
more
|
To
see Archives
for the Previous
Month's Sports...
click
here
|
|
