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Hodges looks to make his mark as girls basketball coach at Central Catholic
After overseeing an impressive program turnaround as girls basketball coach at Springfield High School, Clifton Hodges has moved over to Central Catholic and facing a different starting-point dynamic with the Fighting Irish. Hodges, who was announced last week as the Irish girls coach, inherits a program that graduated senior standouts in forward Brooklyn Vaughn and guard Corniya Clay. But, Hodges has several other experienced players set to return in 2024-25. “Obviously, [Hodges] has a great track record from making Springfield a very relevant player in the Northern Lakes League, and taking them to a regional final appearance,” Central athletic director Greg Dempsey said. “He had a lot of success in building something, he has great energy and passion for the sport, and he presented a great vision and plan to execute that vision with our program.” In five seasons as Springfield's head coach, Hodges had a 60-57 record overall, including 35-29 in Northern Lakes League play. His tenure included back-to-back 20-win seasons in 2021-22 and 2022-23, and a run to the 2023 Division I regional final. He stepped away after the 2023-24 season.
Liberty Union hangs on against Miami East and punches ticket to state tournament
CENTERVILLE – The Liberty Union softball team held a 9-1 advantage and looked to be cruising in their Division III regional final game against Casstown Miami East on Friday. However, things got a little tense when Miami East scored six runs in the top of the seventh inning, but the Lions were able to hold on for a 9-7 victory at Centerville High School and punch their ticket to state final four.
St. Ignatius boys volleyball loses to Cincinnati St. Xavier in OHSAA Division I state championship
CLEVELAND, Ohio — St. Ignatius boys volleyball came up short in its bid for a state championship with a 3-0 loss to Cincinnati St. Xavier, 25-10, 25-21, 25-22, on Sunday in the 2024 OHSAA Division I final at Wittenberg University in Springfield. The Bombers were one of only three...
Here's who St. Xavier, McNicholas could see on path to OHSAA boys volleyball championship
St. Xavier and McNicholas need two more wins each to cap their 2024 seasons as Ohio High School Athletic Association state champions. The OHSAA state tournament begins on Saturday, May 25, at the Pam Evans Smith Arena at Wittenberg University. McNicholas plays its semifinal match at 3 p.m. with St. Xavier following at...
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