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Dayton schools struggle to find coaches as new athletic season approaches
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) – Moving into the month of July, many school athletic programs are starting to make plans for upcoming seasons. The only problem is, several of these school districts are struggling to find coaches for their teams. The issue is that there are so many athletic positions...
Bogues Shines At US Olympic Trials
DAYTON – University of Dayton student athlete Casey Bogues competed this past weekend in the 2024 US Olympic trials in Oregon. Competing against the top American athletes in her field event, the junior set a personal best and showed that she belonged on the big stage. She placed fourth in qualifying after day one and eighth on the final day. Her new PR of 57.41 shattered her own previous school record.
Women’s Basketball Announces Transfers For 2024-25 Season
DAYTON – The University of Dayton women's basketball team and head coach Tamika Williams-Jeter have completed their roster for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Flyers added five transfers to the three incoming freshmen that had already committed and the seven returning players from last year's squad. "The Dayton women's...
Captains held to one hit in 4-0 loss at Dayton
The Captains were held to one hit in a 4-0 loss July 2 at Dayton. In the seventh inning, Alex Mooney walked and moved to third on a one-out single by Jorge Burgos. The next batter, Jake Fox, lined out to right field, and Mooney was thrown out at the plate. Fox’s at-bat was the Captains’ only at-bat with a runner in scoring position in the game.
Meet #UDVB's Freshman Class
DAYTON – University of Dayton volleyball head coach Tim Horsmon would like to introduce four incoming freshman who have joined the Flyers' roster for the 2024 season. Corrie Anderson (Monument, Colo./Palmer Ridge), Sydney Barrett (Kings Mill, Ohio/Kings), Abbie Cresse (Fort Wayne, Ind./Blackhawk Christian) and Ella Joesting (Prior Lake, Minn./Prior Lake) have arrived on campus ahead of this fall's competition schedule.
Sabo, Frazier, Cors, Mishler finish final round at Ohio Open
WESTFIELD CENTER — After earning one of the last spots in Wednesday’s final, Wooster resident Ben Cors had a lot to prove. The University of Dayton golfer did just that as he moved up the Ohio Open Championship leaderboard in final round action at Westfield Country Club. Cors tied for 49th place thanks to...
Six local athletes receive SWDAB scholarships
DARKE COUNTY — The Southwest District Athletic Board honored 46 student-athletes on June 26 at the annual Scholarship Recognition Program in Dayton. Six graduating seniors from Darke County received scholarships during the event. Brooklyn Crickmore and Tucker Miller from Bradford and Lydia Hecht and Kaleb Petitjean from Versailles all...
Mike Wilder notches career win 9,000 at The Meadows
Washington, PA — Mike Wilder collected career win 9,000 when he captured Wednesday’s (July 3) 10th race at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows with Distant Drums. A native of Springfield, Ohio, Wilder launched his harness racing career at the age of 14, driving matinees and working for the small stable of his stepfather, Dave Ritter. Ironically, Ritter exited the business just as Wilder was deciding to make it his career, signing on as caretaker for the stable of Randy Owens and later, Virgil Morgan, Jr. He was itching to make it as a driver, but early on, assignments were hard to come by.
Blackhawk Christian forward Pickett picks Wright State
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - On Tuesday, Blackhawk Christian forward Kellen Pickett took to his social media to announce he has committed to playing basketball at Wright State. The 6'9 big man had a standout junior season averaging 20.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.8 blocks per game.
Next set of Bellbrook gridiron greats unveiled
BELLBROOK — The Bellbrook Football Alumni Association will open the 2024 campaign on July 27 with its Kick-Off Dinner and Golden Eagle Gridiron Greats Induction Ceremony at Sugar Valley Golf Course. Festivities (cash bar, dinner and inductions) begin at 6 p.m. The guest speaker is University of Dayton football...
Riverside tops Graham, Bellefontaine in Acme sectional baseball tournament
Riverside’s Acme baseball team won its first two Acme sectional tournament games over the weekend, defeating Graham 10-4 on Saturday and beating Bellefontaine 8-3 on Sunday. In the win over Graham, Landon Purtee earned the complete game victory on the mound for the Pirates. He allowed seven hits, struck out 11 and did not allow an earned run. Offensively for the the Pirates, Aiden Manning had three hits and three RBI and Gavin Orsborne had two hits, including a triple, and an RBI. Cooper Crouch added two hits and an RBI.
PJ Hubert Named Associate Athletic Director for Executive Affairs
DAYTON -- The University of Dayton has appointed PJ Hubert as Associate Athletic Director for Executive Affairs, effective July 16, 2024. Hubert, 32, will report directly to Vice President and Director of Athletics Neil Sullivan and will serve as a member of the Athletics Division's executive team. He will support the cross-functional capability of the Vice-President and Director of Athletics office among the various direct reports, committees, constituents and functions with an intentional focus on basketball and high-impact sports.
THE 30TH ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF SCRAMBLE: 2024 EDITION
Annual Chamber Golf Scramble 2024: Swing Against Violence. Tee Up for Change at Sugar Isle Golf Course. Join us for an amazing day of fun, friendship, and philanthropy!. Location: Sugar Isle Golf Course, 2469 N Dayton-Lakeview Rd, New Carlisle, OH 45344. Registration: 08:00-08:30 AM. Shotgun Start: 09:00 AM. Lunch: ~12:30...
Moraine Country Club ready to host 2024 Western Amateur
MORAINE, OHIO (WKEF) - One of the most prestigious tournaments in amateur golf is coming to the Miami Valley this summer, with Moraine Country Club selected as the site for the 2024 Western Amateur, the 122nd edition of the competition. Those with both the country club and the Western Golf...
Meet 2 Central Oregon athletes who don't let blindness slow them down
Just getting out the door to exercise can be challenging for most people. But for two Central Oregon athletes who are blind, it takes determination and a lot of help from those around them. Central Oregon athletes overcome blindness to live that outdoor life to the fullest. Central Oregon athletes...
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