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Depth driving competitive practices for BGSU men's basketball
BOWLING GREEN — The intensity at the Stroh Center as Bowling Green State University men’s basketball has opened practice for the 2024-25 season has been at a significant level already. Having a roster filled with players that have competed in hundreds of college basketball games certainly makes a difference. A deep and talented squad is fueling a highly competitive nature under second-year BGSU coach Todd Simon, who calls the Falcons’ energy and enthusiasm “off the charts.” The Falcons have been pedal to the medal in nearly every aspect, whether in drills, 5-on-5, or game situations. “We have a lot of experience, but we have a lot of new guys, a lot of talent that’s getting on the floor. We have some guys that were banged up that are kind of new to being healthy, so it makes for real competitive practices,” said Simon, whose team opened practice Sept. 23. “And we compete almost every drill, so their ability to compete on every possession right now is very high.
Powell: Pool champion advocates for love of the game
What began as childhood play in the neighbors’ basement has culminated in one more prestigious trophy for Becky Olms. She explains her passion for the pool table as normal in the West Virginia neighborhood where she grew up with her three brothers. Not only did the neighbors have a bigger house, but they welcomed the children into their basement which was well furnished for entertainment. Becky shared these memories when she returned to Grand Rapids, Ohio from Alpena, Mich. last weekend with her latest trophy, 1st place in the VFW State Mixed Doubles Tournament.
Gibsonburg tops football roundup with shutout of Woodmore
Reece Walby and Grant Smith scored two touchdowns apiece Friday as Gibsonburg shut out Woodmore 34-0 in the Sandusky Bay Conference River Division. Walby scored from 31 and 9 yards, and Smith from 10 and 3 for the Golden Bears (4-2, 2-1). Grant Dawson added an 83-yard touchdown on the ground. Gibsonburg had 330...
Anthony Wayne football dominates defensively, runs over Whitmer 27-3
The Anthony Wayne Generals dominated in all facets, using their ground-and-pound attack to run away from Whitmer 27-3 in a key Northern Lakes League Buckeye Division showdown on Friday night. Anthony Wayne (6-0) jumped out to a 14-0 lead and the Generals' defense suffocated the Panthers throughout a windy night on the wet, natural grass turf in Whitehouse. Whitmer (4-2) came into the game ranked No. 11 in the latest Division I poll, while Anthony Wayne was ranked No. 13 in Division II. Anthony Wayne senior quarterback Grant Kinnee broke off an 88-yard run for a TD to put the Generals up 20-3 with 7:46 left in the third quarter. Anthony Wayne then recovered a squib kick and went up 27-3 on a 17-yard QB pitch from Kinnee to Braden Gardner late in the third quarter.
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