By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com It’s been nearly four decades since Larry Cook stood on the sidelines inside then Tiger Stadium, guiding the Circleville football team to one of its more successful eras in program history. While the championships the Tigers won … Continue reading CHS Hall of Fame coach Larry Cook passes away at 79

Walter Stewart is coming back to Ohio, and a university where he excelled on the gridiron. The Teays Valley graduate has been hired to coach outside linebackers at Cincinnati after playing for the Bearcats from 2008 to 2012 as a … Continue reading TV grad Stewart to coach at Cincinnati

The Westfall Board of Education will vote on whether to hire Logan Stepp as the high school’s new head football coach at its monthly meeting on Monday evening, according to the meeting agenda.Stepp, a 2014 graduate of West Jefferson High … Continue reading Stepp poised to become Westfall grid boss

Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com The College Football Playoff is producing blowouts and championship games that most of the country doesn’t care about. The two semifinal games were decided by 21 and 23 points over the New Year’s Holiday Weekend and the national … Continue reading Restore tradition, more interest in eight-team CFB playoff

Two Teays Valley football players were honored on Wednesday by making All-Ohio.Senior lineman A.J. Moniaci made the second-team offense in Division II and senior linebacker Peyton Weiler (101 tackles, including 26 for loss, three interceptions, sack) landed on the third-team … Continue reading Pair of Vikings earn All-Ohio recognition

Five area football players were honored on Tuesday by being named All-Ohio.Amanda-Clearcreek senior punter Jonathan Weaver landed on the second-team defense for Division V, averaging 39.9 yards per kick.Senior receiver Tayvon Miller landed on the third-team offense, thanks to a … Continue reading Aces, Braves receive All-Ohio nods

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com Three Pickaway County schools received recognition on the All-Southeast District football teams that were released on Saturday. Logan Elm junior Blayton Reid 169 carries for 943 yards and five touchdowns) made the first-team offense in Division IV, … Continue reading Six Pickaway County players honored on All-Southeast District football

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com ASHVILLE — Peyton Weiler threw a touchdown pass, ran for five touchdowns, caught a touchdown pass and was a leader on the Teays Valley defense this season. But according to coach Mark Weber that description only begins … Continue reading TV’s Weiler wins McGaffney Award

Below are the 2021 All-Pickaway County/All-Area football teams, which are based on recommendations made by the five coaches of the SportingPumpkin.com coverage area with the final say belonging to Brad Morris. First TeamOffenseQuarterbacks Nate HunterAmanda-Clearcreek seniorStats: 125-219 passing for 1,685 yards and 11 touchdowns; 230 yards rushing and five touchdownsTyler LoveTeays Valley seniorStats: 40-85 passing for 1,185 yards and 10 touchdowns; 284 yards rushing and two touchdownsGarret SummersLogan Elm seniorStats: 65-151 passing for 782 yards and seven touchdowns; 230 yards rushing and six touchdowns Running backs Camden McDanelTeays Valley juniorStats: 141 carries for 1,015 yards and 17 touchdownsBlayton ReidLogan Elm … Continue reading All-Pickaway County/All-Area Football Teams

Amanda-Clearcreek and Teays Valley were both well-represented on the All-Central District football teams that were released on Monday. Teays Valley senior lineman A.J. Moniaci made the first-team offense in Division II and senior linebacker Peyton Weiler (101 tackles, including 26 for loss, three interceptions and a sack) was first-team defense. Junior running back Camden McDanel (141 carries for 1,015 yards and 17 touchdowns) claimed second-team offense honors. Senior quarterback Tyler Love (40-85 passing for 1,185 yards and 10 touchdowns; 284 yards rushing and two touchdowns), senior lineman Joey Thurston, junior linebacker Gavin Karshner (72 tackles, including 12 for loss, two … Continue reading Aces, Vikings recognized for All-Central District honors