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Year of the Quarterback, Part 1: Ohio State a wakeup call for high school superstars
Editor's note: Steve Doerschuk spent months researching quarterbacks, mostly from Ohio, many from Stark County. The result is three waves of a series, "Year of the Quarterback." The first wave revolves around top-tier high school QBs struggling to find the field in college. This is the first article in the first wave. From Cleveland St. Ignatius instigator Joe Pickens to Athens Plains prodigy Joe Burrow, the message for super high school quarterbacks spirals through the years. ...
Carrollton hosts Malvern, Southern Local, New Phila
Carrollton, Malvern, Southern Local and New Philadelphia high school football teams converged on Community Field in Carrollton for 7-on-7 play July 11. The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced in April football 7-on-7 competition will now be permitted at any time prior to and after the season, other than the 28-day no-contact period immediately after the season. Previously, 7-on-7 competition was not permitted until May 15. Full practice and hitting are still not permitted during 7-on-7 play,
Washington Nationals draft pitcher Gavin Bruni of Alliance, Ohio State in 2024 MLB draft
The Washington Nationals selected Alliance High School graduate and Ohio State pitcher Gavin Bruni in the 17th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. Bruni was the 500th overall pick, marking the seventh straight year a Stark County native was chosen in the MLB Draft. Massillon product and Kent State first...
Op-Ed: Youth FLAG Championships showcase 'Football for All' at its most competitive
Tackle football has been part of my entire life, going back to my Pop Warner days with the Morrisville Little Bulldogs. Pennsbury High School, Wisconsin, the National Football League as a player and now an executive -- each chapter has reinvigorated my love for the game. But along the way...
Annual Tuscarawas County Canoe & Kayak Race sets off from Dover under balmy conditions
DOVER – Temperatures soared into the mid-90s for the annual Tuscarawas River Canoe and Kayak Race, Saturday morning, with racers coming into town from around the state and as far as West Virginia. Nate Jones, a 24-year-old kayaker from Youngstown, arrived with his grandfather's hand-made wooden kayak to paddle. And Kevin Morgan, from Montville, in Geauga County, was competing this year in a 2-man canoe with his grandson, Milo. ...
Miami, Louisville Leaving ACC for Expansion Big 12 Alongside Florida State, Clemson Is Real Option
The potential move of Miami and Louisville from the ACC to the Big 12 could significantly enhance the competitiveness, market reach, and national profile of the conference. Miami and Louisville bring strong football traditions and competitive histories to the Big 12. The addition of these programs would expand the Big...
OHHA to livestream from two County Fairs
Grove City, OH — The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2024 Ohio County Fair racing season with livestreaming coverage from two county fairs on Tuesday (July 16). The OHHA will provide live coverage of three race cards between the Ottawa County Fair in Oak Harbor and...
Chippewas to Participate in MAC Kickoff Event at Pro Football Hall of Fame
Head Coach Jim McElwain, defensive back Donte Kent, and offensive lineman Brayden Swartout will represent Central Michigan at the MAC Kickoff Event held at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio; Media Day is set for Friday beginning at 8:30 a.m. CANTON, Ohio—Head Coach Jim McElwain, senior defensive...
‘Team Ohio’ Wins 65-over Gold Medal at 2024 Pan-American Masters Games
“I currently play in the Ohio MSBL baseball league based out of Canton, Ohio. I recently formed a tournament team made up of mainly MSBL players. We played in the International Pan-American Masters Games baseball tournament in Cleveland and won the 65+ Gold medal! Below is the summary of our Gold Medal run.”
Rodenfels victorious at 2024 USATF Women’s 6 km Championships
CANTON, Ohio — Annie Rodenfels wouldn’t be denied a USATF title for a second year in a row. After finishing third in last year’s field, Rodenfels crossed the finish line first at this year’s USATF Women’s 6 km Championships in Canton, Ohio, winning Saturday morning's race in 18:03.
Harris signs to run for Walsh
After a successful four years of being on the Mount Gilead track and field team — a period of time that ended with him running in the Division III state meet — Quade Harris will now move on to Walsh University, where he hopes to trim a few more seconds off his times in order to enjoy the same sort of success.
Louisville offers fast-rising '25 point guard Keyshaun Tillery
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - New Hampton, N.H., point guard Keyshuan Tillery was one of the biggest risers in the latest 247Sports ranking update. The move was based on a strong junior season at New Hampton and a stellar spring with his City Rocks team on the Nike EYBL circuit. His solid play has continued this weekend at the Nike Peach Jam at the Riverview Sports Complex.
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