Sporting Pumpkin getting ready for 2023-24 school year
Dear Friends, We set out on a new journey together 10 months ago when I returned to sports writing full time after a two-year layoff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Mid-State League to see changes in 2023-24 school year
By Brad Morris SportingPumpkin.com The departure of eight schools to reform the Central Buckeye League on July 1 will have an effect on the remaining members of the Mid-State League,…
Woollard tabbed as TV Athletic Director
Pending approval by the Teays Valley Board of Education as its June meeting, Aaron Wollard is slated to be the next Athletic Director at the high school. Wollard takes over…
OHSAA determines tournament representation
The Ohio High School Athletic Association recently determined tournament representation for fall and winter sports in the coming 2023-24 school year. Spring sports will be announced at a future date.…
Baker resigns as Teays Valley Athletic Director
By Brad Morris SportingPumpkin.com ASHVILLE — Joel Baker felt the time was right to take the next step in his professional life. Baker recently resigned following four years as Athletic…
Pat Durbin selected as next MSL commissioner
The Mid-State League announced on Wednesday the appointment of Pat Durbin as the new league commissioner, effective July 1, 2023. Durbin will be succeeding Jim Hayes, who has served as…
Vikings were MSL-Buckeye All-Sports winner
Teays Valley used a strong winter and spring sports seasons to pave the way to becoming the Mid-State League Buckeye Division All-Sports winner for the 2022-23 school year. The Vikings…
Three area scholar athletes recognized by Mid-State League
A trio of area athletes were recognized as Wayne Roller Scholar Athletes by the Mid-State League to represent the Buckeye Division. Logan Elm senior Blayton Reid and Amanda-Clearcreek senior Megan…
College roundup: TV grad Keel claims Division I All-South Region honors
Teays Valley graduate and South Alabama senior Meredith Keel earned third-team All-South Region honors in Division I softball. Keel – who also earned second-team All-Sun Belt Conference accolades – was…
Thank you, Craig, for being a friend
By Brad Morris SportingPumpkin.com Whenever one of the schools I cover had a game in Logan’s Jim Myers Gymnasium, I would always make sure to arrive earlier than normal. I…
Tigers remain Division II in girls golf — barely
When the Circleville girls golf team hits the links this August to start their quest in qualifying for the state tournament, the Tigers will consist of players from the largest…
OHSAA Member Schools Pass 12 of 13 Referendum Items
Issue 1B fails for second-consecutive year, by greater margin than similar proposal last year COLUMBUS – Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools passed 12 of 13 proposed revisions to…
Hayes stepping down as MSL commissioner
By Brad Morris SportingPumpkin.com Jim Hayes has been around the table of the Mid-State League for 35 school years, 23 on the executive committee as athletic director at Teays Valley…
Mustangs to unveil new addition with open house
By Brad Morris SportingPumpkin.com WILLIAMSPORT — A project that has likely been decades in the making is ready to be shown off to the community this Saturday when the Westfall…
Hayes to become Central Buckeye League’s first commissioner
Former Teays Valley athletic director to remain as Mid-State League commissioner Jim Hayes is used to wearing multiple hats, serving as the Treasurer of the Central District Athletic Board and…
Ohio Christian moving back to NCCAA
Courtesy of OCU CIRCLEVILLE – Ohio Christian University has announced that it will be transitioning from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the National Christian College Athletic Association…