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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced a partnership with nonprofit organization Esports Ohio and to support and promote its annual state tournament in May. There are currently 250 schools that have teams affiliated with Esports Ohio.  Esports Ohio was created by teachers to enhance the fast-growing participation in electronic game competitions so it serves as a …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (10-7, 3-4 CL) defeated Taylor University (10-8, 4-4 CL) by a score of 71-69 on Wednesday evening, January 11 in Ariel Arena. Things were back and forth in the first half as each team held the lead several times throughout the first twenty minutes. At the half, Taylor led …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (8-8, 3-3 CL) started the new year with a win over the University of Saint Francis (8-8, 4-2 CL) by a score of 69-65 on Wednesday evening, January 4 in Ariel Arena. The Lady Cougars were in control throughout the game. At halftime, the hosts led Saint Francis …

GAMBIER, Ohio — Kenyon College Head Coach Kelly Bryan recently announced the hiring of Maddy Ireton, who will join the Owls women’s soccer staff as an assistant coach. Ireton comes to Kenyon after serving as an assistant at Lake Erie College.Originally from Dublin, Ohio, Ireton worked at Lake Erie as a graduate assistant and obtained her master’s degree of education …

Offensive Player of the Year: CJ Hester, Wyoming Defensive Player of the Year: Arvell Reese, Cleveland Glenville Coaches of the Year: Brandon Hanna, Jefferson Area; Mike Bell, Columbus East First Team Offense QB: Aiden Pratt, Van Wert, 6-4, 205, sr.; Newton Hoops, Unioto, 6-2, 195, jr.; Mason Wolfe, Millersburg West Holmes, 6-3, 190, sr.; Cayden Shidone, Caledonia River Valley, 6-0, 185, sr.; Dru DeShields, QB, …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Akron Archbishop Hoban senior running back Lamar Sperling has been named Ohio Mr. Football by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. He is the 36th winner of the award and will lead his team into the OHSAA Division II state championship game Thursday night against Toledo Central Catholic. Sperling, 5-foot-10-inches and 190 pounds, totaled 141 points in the statewide …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the football state semifinal playoff pairings and sites Sunday afternoon. Division I, II, III and V will play on Friday, while Division IV, VI and VII will play on Saturday. All games kick off at 7 p.m. The geography of the regional champions is the primary factor in determining how …

WILMINGTON, Ohio — The Wilmington College Quakers used a strong finish to put away a pesky Kenyon College team, 53-43, in women’s basketball action at Hermann Court on Wednesday night. Kenyon (1-2) owned the lead for most of the first half. Wilmington then took over late in the third quarter to build a six-point advantage. In the fourth, after Kenyon’s …

GAMBIER, Ohio — On Tuesday, College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced their selections for the 2022 Academic All-District Men’s Soccer Teams. The teams recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom, and Kenyon College had six Owls selected as honorees.  The Kenyon contingent included seniors Sam Carson, Sebastian Gaese, Luke Muther, Mac Nardiello-Smith, …

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — On Monday, the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Committee announced the field of 64 teams for the 2022 NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship. It was unveiled that the Kenyon College Owls will be hosting first- and second-round matches, opening the NCAA Tournament with two games on Mavec Field on Friday, Nov. 11, before the second-round game …