Buckeyes pull away late to down Wisconsin, 24-10
MADISON, Wis. — Rarely has Ohio State found winning easy at Camp Randall Stadium, and Saturday night was no different as the No. 3 Buckeyes got all they could handle from the Wisconsin Badgers before pulling away late for a 24-10 win.
Vikings run past Pacers, 34-14
Hosting a playoff game for the first time ever, the eighth-seeded Delaware Hayes football team hung around early, but visiting and ninth-seeded Miamisburg used three second-half touchdowns to pull away en route to a 34-14 Division I, Region 2 win on Friday night.
Mathews continues to shine in first season
Despite being thrust into a major role in Ohio State’s biggest test to date last week against then-No. 7 Penn State, the moment was never too big for true freshman cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. as he responded with an impressive performance to aid a dominant effort from the Buckeye defense.
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.
