NOTE: The Pickaway County Player of the Year trophies for football, boys and girls basketball and wrestling were taken over by the county schools this past fall. John Howley and Brad Morris were named trustees of the trophies and determine the … Continue reading Circleville’s McConnell wins Sheets Award
A trio of Pickaway County girls basketball players were honored this week by earning All-Ohio honors on the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association teams. In Division II, Circleville senior Kenzie McConnell earned first-team honors for a second consecutive season. The Southeast District showed its strength by landing three players on the 11-player team. McConnell was joined on the first-team by senior Morgan Bentley of state runner-up Vinton County and junior Faith Stinson of regional runner-up Sheridan. McConnell, who averaged a double-double of 20.1 points and 11 rebounds per game, was also the district’s player of the year for a second … Continue reading Three county girls hoops players earn All-Ohio honors
The Pickaway County boys and girls basketball senior players of the year will be announced at a later date. All-Area Girls BasketballFirst TeamKenzie McConnell, Circleville seniorJaylah Captain, Circleville seniorJenna Horsley, Teays Valley juniorMegan Bush, Teays Valley seniorMahaley Farmer, Westfall seniorMaren … Continue reading All-area basketball teams
Four area basketball players were honored on Monday by their inclusion on the All-Central District basketball teams.Amanda-Clearcreek sophomore Clayton Rhyne led area honorees by making third-team in Division III. Rhyne averaged 15.5 points per game this season.In Division I, Teays … Continue reading Four area players recognized in Central District
By JOHN HOWLEY / sportingpumpkin.com MANSFIELD — New Hope saw it’s shot an OCSAA championship fade as Mansfield Christian pulled away from the Lady Statesmen in the third quarter on the way to a 41-35 final. “Mansfield is such a … Continue reading Statesmen fall in title game to Mansfield Christian
By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com Pickaway County was well-represented on Saturday on the All-Southeast District basketball teams. Circleville senior Kenzie McConnell was selected as Division II Player of the Year for a second consecutive season, sharing the honor with Sheridan junior Faith Stinson. McConnell, who is bound for Division II national power Ashland, averaged a double-double of 20.1 points and 11 rebounds per game, while adding three assists and three blocks. Senior Jaylah Captain earned second-team honors, averaging 10 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in a season cut short by an ACL injury back in January. Freshman Gabby McConnell (5.6 points, … Continue reading Pickaway County cleans up on All-SE District teams
By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com When senior point guard Jaylah Captain suffered a season-ending ACL injury back in January, the Circleville Tigers made a pledge to repeat as Mid-State League Buckeye Division champions for their injured teammate. That pledge, however, was in … Continue reading Overtime thriller: Tigers fulfill pledge, repeat as MSL-Buckeye champions
District 14 Coaches Association Boys Basketball Division I/II — First Team Isaac Ward, Logan Elm senior Trey Robertson, Waverly junior Ryan Scott, Hillsboro senior Isaac Little, Unioto senior Hunter Price, Hillsboro junior Division I/II — Second Team Gabe Chalfin, Logan Elm … Continue reading LE’s Ward, Circleville’s McConnell lead District 14 honors
By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com BALTIMORE — When Liberty Union is faced with a tight game, as it was on Monday against visiting Circleville, sophomore guard Abbie Riddle understands her role. “As soon as I get into a rhythm, I understand my … Continue reading Lions set up winner-take-all title game against Tigers
By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com CHILLICOTHE — A dominating second quarter on Friday set the stage for Vinton County to defeat Circleville 58-29 in a Division II Southeast District final held inside Southeastern High School. The Vikings (23-1) won their first district … Continue reading Vinton County’s experience overwhelms CHS in district final
