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COLUMBUS– This just in, five of Columbus’ top basketball players have been nominated for a chance to play in the 2025 McDonald’s All American Games on April 1 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Players were nominated by a high school coach, athletic director, principal or member of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee based on competitive criteria. The Columbus …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – During its January meeting Thursday morning, the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to expand postseason tournament divisions in track and field and cross country. Track and field will add two divisions, expanding from three divisions to five, while cross country will add one division, expanding from three divisions to four. The expansion will …

GAMBIER, Ohio – The Kenyon College women’s basketball team had flashes of success against No. 18 Ohio Wesleyan on Wednesday night from Tomsich Arena, but it was too little too late. The Owls fell behind early and never could quite catch up despite a strong third quarter, as the Bishops took home the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) winner 68-31.  …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has designated the week of Jan. 12-18 as Winter Sports Officials Appreciation Week. Officials Appreciation Week is part of the OHSAA’s Respect the Game program, which encourages sportsmanship among student-athletes, coaches, officials and spectators. “Officiating is both a service and a commitment, and we appreciate each individual in our state who serves …

HIRAM, Ohio — The Kenyon College men’s basketball team picked up its first win of 2025 on Saturday afternoon, a victory that also marked the team’s first North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) victory of the season. The Owls (2-11, 1-4 NCAC) hit the road to face the Hiram College Terriers (5-10, 0-6 NCAC) in a conference clash, and Kenyon came …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (10-7, 2-5 CL) hosted the No. 22 Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats (12-5, 2-5 CL) in Ariel Arena on Saturday, January 11, and fell in the end by a final score of 71-84. IWU jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead at the start of the first half, but MVNU …

GAMBIER, OHIO – The Kenyon College men’s basketball team continued its North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) homestand to start 2025, squaring off against The College of Wooster Fighting Scots on Wednesday night from Tomsich Arena.  Similar to their last contest, the Owls kept it close in the first half fueled by nice runs from Marius Mazeika and Gefen Bar-Cohen, but …

GAMBIER, Ohio — The Kenyon College men’s basketball team used a balanced attack and strong defense to get off to a great start against Denison University on Saturday at Tomsich Arena. The visiting Big Red, however, weathered the storm and countered with a second-half run that paved the way for a 72-57 conference win. The victory kept Denison atop the …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Division I football All-Ohio team was announced Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA, which vote on the all-district teams from regular-season accomplishments. The Division II through VII All-Ohio teams were announced earlier this week.   More about the Ohio Prep Sports …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Division II and III football All-Ohio teams were announced Wednesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA, which vote on the all-district teams from regular-season accomplishments. On Monday, the Division VI and VII All-Ohio teams were announced, followed by the Division IV and …