McDanel three-peats as Pharr winner
by JOHN HOWLEY / sportingpumpkin.com A championship season capped a great high school career for Teays Valley’s Camden McDanel and the senior keeps adding to his accolades as he has…
Tigers ready to become contenders
Circleville Tigers SoftballCoach: Dave Truex2022 record: 15-7, 8-6 third in Mid-State League Buckeye DivisionKey returnees: Senior Cara Cooper, shortstop; senior Chandler Hayes, catcher and pitcher; junior Gabby McConnell, pitcher and…
Aces are ready to hit
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces SoftballCoach: Ben Hedrick2022 record: 7-15, 2-12 seventh in Mid-State League Buckeye DivisionKey returnees: Megan Tooill, third base; Carly Singleton, shortstop; Faith Jewell, left field; Hailey Sowers, center field…
Rhyne, Cline earn All-Ohio accolades
Division I and II will be announced Thursday COLUMBUS – The Division III and IV boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Wednesday by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. New Hope…
Vikings look to maintain high level of play while retooling
Teays Valley Vikings SoftballCoach: Derrick Hastler2022 record: 23-2, 14-0 Mid-State League Buckeye Division championsKey returnees: Sydney Manring, pitcher; Reagan Mengerink, catcher; Alyssa Brown, shortstop; Michelle Brumfield, third base and catcher;…
Mustangs want to produce championship season
Westfall Mustangs SoftballCoach: Lance Heath2022 record: 15-9, 9-5 third in Scioto Valley ConferenceKey returnees: Olivia Dumm, pitcher; Makayla Cook, catcher; Delana Landefeld, shortstop; Grace Long, first base; Ava Heath, second…
Two county players earn All-Ohio recognition
Boys basketball All-Ohio teams will be announced Wednesday and Thursday COLUMBUS – The Division I and II girls basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Tuesday by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association.…
Braves excited about their potential
Logan Elm Braves SoftballCoach: Jeri Hartley2022 record: 14-12, 8-6 third in Mid-State League Buckeye DivisionKey returnees: Junior Lynsay VanHoose, shortstop; senior Meredith Jarvis, second base; junior Jacie Clifton, first base;…
Vikings to rely on pitching in early going
Teays Valley Vikings BaseballCoach: Mark Colburn2022 record: 16-8, 10-4 second in Mid-State League Buckeye DivisionKey returnees: Matthew Farmer, pitcher and infield; Landen McFarland, catcher; Ben France, catcher and pitcher; Hayden…
Paints to host annual Opening Week showcase
CHILLICOTHE – The Chillicothe Paints will host the week-long 10th Annual First National Bank of Waverly Baseball Classic beginning Saturday, March 25. A total of 30 high school teams will…
Two area players earn All-Ohio honors
Division III and IV Girls Basketball All-Ohio Teams Announced Division I and II will be announced Tuesday, followed by boys basketball All-Ohio teams Wednesday and Thursday COLUMBUS – The Division…
Aces want returnees to mentor young roster
Amanda-Clearcreek Aces BaseballCoach: Travis Stone2022 record: 18-7, 10-4 second in Mid-State League Buckeye DivisionKey returnees: Junior Blayne Barker, pitcher and designated hitter; junior Leland Riley, pitcher and outfielder; junior Pete…
Rhymer takes helm of Mustangs
Westfall Mustangs BaseballCoach: Todd Rhymer2022 record: 10-15, 5-9 fifth in Scioto Valley ConferenceKey returnees: Senior Brandon Bingham, pitcher and third base; senior Bryant Coker, pitcher and third base; senior Clay…
Tigers look to lean on offense, defense early
Circleville Tigers BaseballCoach: Brian Bigam2022 record: 16-12, 8-6 fourth in Mid-State League Buckeye DivisionKey returners: Senior Matt Bradley outfielder and pitcher; Senior Scott Moats, infield and pitcher; Senior Angelo Travis,…
Braves want to lean on experience
Logan Elm Braves BaseballCoach: Terry Holbert2022 record: 10-15, 4-10 sixth in Mid-State League Buckeye DivisionReturning starters: Junior Colton Eplin, outfield; Senior Blayton Reid, outfield; Sophomore Keegan Diehl, outfield and catcher;…
Braves, Tigers want to take advantage of deeper rosters
Logan Elm Braves TennisCoach: Tony Clouse2022 record: 8-5, third in Mid-State League Buckeye DivisionKey returnees: Seniors Jude Schaal and Owen Braun and Sophomore Maggie Wilson. All three tennis players earned…