By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.comLogan Elm turned a week’s worth of pent up energy into a 23-point outburst in the first quarter on Monday to take control of a non-league game and go on to defeat visiting Westfall 63-38.“Our first quarter was … Continue reading Braves ride hot start to win over Mustangs

By JOHN HOWLEY / sportingpumpkin.com Isaac Ward hit all 16 of his free throw attempts Tuesday night as he led his Logan Elm teammates to a 71-69 double overtime win against Liberty Union. Those free throws — eight coming in … Continue reading Ward has career night as Braves down Lions in double OT

By JOHN HOWLEY / sportingpumpkin.com CIRCLEVILLE — Logan Elm came out focused as the Braves got off to a strong start on the way to taking down host Circleville 54-42 Friday night. “We moved the ball well offensively. We were … Continue reading Strong start carries Braves over Tigers

Teays Valley held visiting Hamilton Township to just eight field goals on Friday to give its five seniors a 54-24 Mid-State League Buckeye Division win on their evening. The Vikings went ahead 13-5 after a quarter of play and pushed … Continue reading Vikings lock down Rangers

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com Doug Stiverson didn’t know know what to expect on Tuesday with Logan Elm playing its first game in a month due to a COVID-19 quarantine.But the long-time Logan Elm coach had his mind put at ease last … Continue reading Braves cage Lions in return to hardwood

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com Despite losing to perennial Division I Central District power Hilliard Bradley 50-39 earlier in the week, Teays Valley coach Brian Barnett felt his team showed a lot of growth playing for just the second time in 25 … Continue reading Primmer takes lead in Vikings’ win over Tigers

Teays Valley put up a good battle on Wednesday against perennial district power Hilliard Bradley, falling 50-39 in a non-league game.“We told he kids that (Wednesday’s) game was basically a district final ball game,” TV coach Brian Barnett said. “We … Continue reading Vikings show improvement in loss to Jaguars

By JOHN HOWLEY / sportingpumpkin.com CIRCLEVILLE — Unioto coach Matt Hoops doesn’t always know if his team’s offense is going to be there over the holiday break but he knows his team’s defense will be ready. And a strong defensive … Continue reading Defense propels Shermans to win over Tigers

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com ASHVILLE — Despite being a month into the boys basketball season, a rare late December Mid-State League Buckeye Division game had the feel of a season-opener, especially considering the fact that both Bloom-Carroll and Teays Valley were … Continue reading Dozer helps Bulldogs hold off Vikings, 54-48

By JOHN HOWLEY / sportingpumpkin.com CIRCLEVILLE — Huntington had the upper hand down the stretch as the Huntsmen thwarted host Circleville’s efforts for a 63-60 non-league win Tuesday night. “I felt like we made too many mistakes to win that … Continue reading Huntsmen grab win from Tigers in final minute 63-60