Late push sends Braves over Pacers
In a battle of two of the hottest squads in the area, the Olentangy girls soccer team used a pair of second-half goals, both off the foot of Taylor Novak, to notch a 2-0 Division I district semifinal win over visiting Delaware Hayes Wednesday night in Lewis Center.
Dean, Tian nab top-10 finishes at state showcase
Olentangy Orange junior Skylar Dean and Olentangy sophomore Meadow Tian put together a pair of strong showings at Friday and Saturday’s Division I girls state golf championship, finishing with two-day totals of 143 and 145, respectively.
Two Bishops named NCAC Athletes of Week
Ohio Wesleyan University junior Madison Cofer and freshman Natalie Dieball have been named North Coast Athletic Conference Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 23, it was announced by the NCAC.
Day still believes run game is fixable
Ohio State’s struggles in the run game continue to plague an offense that is becoming increasingly reliant on a growing but still inconsistent quarterback in Kyle McCord and the elite abilities of superstar wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
Day, Buckeyes enjoying defensive resurgence
As his offense continues to work through some deficiencies, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is adjusting to a new reality he hasn’t had the fortune of enjoying since his first year at the helm in Columbus — a defense that can carry the day.
Football roundup: Pacers put bow on 8-2 season
The Delaware Hayes football team finished with a flourish, topping host Franklin Heights 30-6 in Friday’s regular-season finale.
No. 3 Ohio State smothers No. 7 Penn State, 20-12
COLUMBUS — Led by a defensive performance reminiscent of some of the best in program history, No. 3 Ohio State outlasted No. 7 Penn State in a battle of unbeaten teams inside Ohio Stadium on Saturday.
Patriots run past Orange, 21-7
The Olentangy Liberty football team used a familiar formula to knock off rival and visiting Olentangy Orange, coupling a stingy defense with a strong ground game to earn a 21-7 OCC-Central Division win in Friday’s regular-season finale.
Berlin blasts Thomas Worthington, clinches division crown
With its second consecutive OCC-Cardinal Division crown within reach, Olentangy Berlin was all business on Friday evening en route to a 38-7 beatdown of Thomas Worthington to close the regular season.
McCord’s path to Ohio State went through Penn State
After a two-game lull that saw Ohio State handle a pair of overmatched opponents following the win at Notre Dame, quarterback Kyle McCord must once again prepare to be thrust into the fire on Saturday when No. 7 Penn State comes to Columbus for a must-see showdown of playoff hopefuls.
