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Thread 'Teays Valley Baseball Club 11U Sweeps the Weekend'

Teays Valley Baseball Club 11U Sweeps the Weekend (Submitted picture from J.T. Wright) By Jacob Merideth, Traffic Light Sports "Stealing the Show" From Viking Fields, the Teays Valley Baseball Club 11U team capped off their summer with a dominant weekend performance, sweeping four games against Naturals Baseball 11U, 11U Ohio Bison-Verhovec, Blennerhassett Bears 11U, and Ohio Sting 11U. In their first game, Teays Valley Baseball Club 11U defeated Naturals Baseball 11U 11-3 on...

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Thread 'Players Tribune (High School Edition): Alyvia Lawrentz, Farewell to the Blue and Gold'

Players Tribune (High School Edition): Alyvia Lawrentz, Farewell to the Blue and Gold To Viking Nation Thank you for creating so many opportunities for your students, athletes, and the entire community. Being a Viking since first grade, I’ve been blessed to grow up surrounded by people who genuinely wanted to see me thrive. No matter where I looked, there was always someone I could count on—teachers who went above and beyond to guide me, friends who shared laughter, and families who...

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Thread '2025 D-II All-State Softball Team'

2025 D-II All-State Softball Team The 2025 All-State Softball Team has been announced, recognizing the top players in D-II Softball from across the state. First Team - Alyvia Lawrentz (Central District), 12th grade, Teays Valley (Pitcher) - Jocelyn Scarbury (Central District), 10th grade, Mount Vernon (Pitcher) - Olivia Franko (Northeast District), 12th grade, North Royalton (Pitcher) - Rowan Weber (Northeast District), 11th grade, Brecksville-Broadview Heights (Outfield) - Ella...

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Thread 'OHSAA Announces Changes to Football Playoff Format'

OHSAA Announces Changes to Football Playoff Format Top 12 teams in each region will qualify for playoffs; first three rounds will be hosted by higher-seeded teams COLUMBUS, Ohio – Several significant changes highlight the 2025 Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoff regulations that were approved Thursday by the OHSAA Board of Directors. The number of qualifiers per region will be 12 instead of 16, with the top four seeds in each region earning a first-round bye. In addition...

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Thread 'OHSAA Extends Partnership with Hometown for Digital Ticketing'

OHSAA Extends Partnership with Hometown for Digital Ticketing Statewide digital ticketing platform collaboration goes through 2031 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association and Hometown have announced an extension of their partnership that makes Hometown the official ticketing partner of the OHSAA through 2031. With its headquarters in Columbus, Hometown is an all-in-one digital platform for ticketing, fundraising and event management for over 700 OHSAA member schools. The...

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Thread 'Ohio High School Baseball Awards'

Ohio High School Baseball Awards The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association has announced the Division II award winners and All-Ohio teams. Let's take a look at the players and coaches recognized this season. Division II Award Winners Player of the Year: Hayden Frey from Troy High School, who dominated on the field with a 3-0 record, 0.42 ERA, and 56 strikeouts in 33.1 innings. Coach of the Year: Mark Colburn from Teays Valley High School led the Vikings to an impressive season...

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Thread '6/6 Pickaway Diamond Report: Circleville vs Licking Valley-D-III Regional Championship'

6/6 Pickaway Diamond Report: Circleville vs Licking Valley-D-III Regional Championship Tigers Fall Short in Regional Finals: "Pride Remains" The Circleville Tigers' season came to a close on Friday, as they fell to the Licking Valley Panthers 6-2 in the Division III regional finals at Chillicothe VA Paints Stadium. Despite a strong effort, the Tigers were unable to overcome the Panthers' potent offense. Licking Valley got on the board early, with Silas Kyle singling in the first inning to...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports: State Tournament- Softball'

Traffic Light Sports: State Tournament- Softball Lancaster vs Lebanon-D-I State Semi-Final-6/7 "One Run Decides: Lancaster Falls to Lebanon in Thrilling Pitcher's Duel, Season Comes to Close" In a game that showcased exceptional pitching on both sides, the Lancaster Gales fell to the Lebanon Warriors 2-0 on Saturday, ending their season in the state semifinals, despite Ashlin Mowery's fanning 18 Warriors in Akron. Mowery pitched a remarkable game, allowing just four hits and two runs...

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Thread 'Regional Final: "Tigers and Panthers Clash for the Regional Crown- Circleville vs Licking Valley'

Regional Final: "Tigers and Panthers Clash for the Regional Crown- Circleville vs Licking Valley The stage is set for the Baseball Regional Championship in Division III. On Friday, June 6, at 5 pm, the Circleville Tigers will face off against the Licking Valley Panthers at Paints Stadium in Chillicothe. The Tigers' Momentum The Circleville Tigers are riding high after a 3-1 win over Dover in the regional semi-final. Trent Smith was the standout player, earning the win with a strong...

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Thread 'Liberty Union Softball vs Manchester-State Semi-Final 6/5'

Liberty Union Softball vs Manchester-State Semi-Final 6/5 “Liberty Union Secures Spot in State Championship” In a D-V semifinal showdown on Thursday, Liberty Union caged the Manchester Panthers, clinching a 4-2 win and securing their place in the state championship game. Liberty Union’s pitcher Suzie Shultz started the game strong on the mound, she went four innings. Shultz struck out five batters, allowed just five hits, and kept Manchester scoreless. Eden Wilson pitched a scoreless...

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Thread 'Circleville Baseball vs Dover-Regional Semi-Final 6/5'

Circleville Baseball vs Dover-Regional Semi-Final 6/5 "Rain or Shine: Tigers Pounce to Regional Final with Win Over Tornadoes!" In a DIII regional semi-final matchup, the Circleville Tigers saw Trent Smith take the mound and deliver a complete game performance that propelled the Tigers to victory over the Crimson Tornadoes. Circleville jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning against Dover. Glavine Bigam sparked the offense with a triple that brought Cassidy...

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Thread 'Regional Semifinal Preview: Circleville vs. Dover'

Regional Semifinal Preview: Circleville vs. Dover The stage is set for the Baseball Regional Semi-Final in Division III. On Thursday, June 5, at 2 pm, the Circleville Tigers will face off against the Dover Tornadoes at Paints Stadium in Chillicothe. The Tigers in Black The Circleville Tigers are looking to continue their winning ways, with a 21-7 overall record and a 9-3 mark in league play. With a team scoring average of 7.6 runs per game, Circleville's offense has been explosive...

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Thread 'Teays Valley baseball All OCC Honors & All Central District recognitions'

Teays Valley baseball All OCC Honors & All Central District recognitions All OCC Honors: Co-Player of the Year: Brody Mann 1st Team: - Tyler Mathews - Jayden Morrison 2nd Team: - Luke Smith - Westin Woodrum Special Mention: Tyler Blankenship Honorable Mention: Brody Weiler Scholar Athlete: Tyler Mathews All Central District: First Team: - Pitcher: Brody Mann - Infield: Westin Woodrum - Outfield: Jayden Morrison - Two Way: Tyler Mathews Second Team...

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Thread '2024 Buckeye Division All-OCC Baseball Team Announced'

2024 Buckeye Division All-OCC Baseball Team Announced The Buckeye Division has announced its All-OCC Baseball Team and recognized student-athletes in the division. First Team: Brody Mann (Teays Valley, SR) Tyler Mathews (Teays Valley, SR) Jayden Morrison (Teays Valley, SO) Zach Mowder (Lancaster, SR) Darren Ramsey (Lancaster, SR) Moses Crane (Newark, JR) Seth Fish (Newark, SR) Colton Landtiser (Pickerington Central, SR) Brady Ventura (Pickerington Central, SR) Jacob Ralph...

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Thread 'Teays Valley Baseball vs Loveland 6/3'

Teays Valley Baseball vs Loveland 6/3 “The Tigers sink their teeth into the Vikings in the second inning to win 13-2.” On Tuesday, Loveland defeated Teays Valley 13-2 in a regional semi-final at Athletes in Action Sports Complex in Xenia. The Tigers' nine-run second inning proved to be the turning point in the game. Loveland jumped out to an early lead in the top of the second inning with a series of hits and walks. CJ Margraf drew a walk, scoring one run, Brady Stidham singled, scoring...

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Thread 'Regional Semifinals: Teays Valley Baseball Faces Off Against the Loveland Tigers'

Regional Semifinals: Teays Valley Baseball Faces Off Against the Loveland Tigers The Teays Valley Vikings and Loveland Tigers are set to clash in the regional semifinals today at 2 pm at Athletes in Action in Xenia, Ohio. Both teams have impressive records, with the Loveland Tigers standing at 21-6 and the Teays Valley Vikings at 21-8. Team Performance The Vikings' offense is averaging 7.2 runs per game, backed by a team batting average of .294, .441 on-base percentage, and .370 slugging...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports: The Weekend-5/30-5/31'

Traffic Light Sports: The Weekend-5/30-5/31 Lancaster vs Gahanna-softball ‘GALE FORCE! Lancaster Advances to State Semi in Akron” Lancaster is headed to the state semi in Akron after a 5-2 win over Gahanna on Saturday at Olentangy High School. Marking the first time in school history that the Lady Gales have reached the State Final Four. The game got off to a strong start for Lancaster, with Kendall Brown launching a solo home run to center field in the first inning. The Gales...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report: Logan Elm vs Hillsboro Regional Final'

Pickaway Diamond Report: Logan Elm vs Hillsboro Regional Final "Indians' Late-Inning Surge Too Much for Braves” A crucial error in the bottom of the third inning sparked a two-run surge for Hillsboro, ultimately proving too much for Logan Elm to overcome in a 5-2 loss on Saturday at Groveport Madison High School. The Indians' Chloe Roberts, a force to be reckoned with at the plate, capitalized on the Braves' miscue with a sharp single down the left field line, plating two runs and...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report 5/29-Baseball'

Pickaway Diamond Report 5/29-Baseball Miami Trace vs Dover Tornadoes twist up the Panthers, 5-1 The Dover Tornadoes swirled through Miami Trace with a 5-1 victory. The Tornadoes' potent offense and pitching staff proved to be the difference-makers in this contest. The game remained scoreless until the top of the fifth inning, when the Tornadoes broke through with a two-out rally. Mason Grewell's double scored one run, and Aidan Immel's single plated two more, giving Dover a 3-0 lead...

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Thread 'District Championship Preview: Loveland Tigers vs Northmont Thunderbolts'

District Championship Preview: Loveland Tigers vs Northmont Thunderbolts The Northmont Thunderbolts (14-12-1) are set to face off against the Loveland Tigers (19-6) in a Division II state playoff game today at 5 PM at Ross High School in Hamilton, Ohio. This will be for the Southwest District 1 championship. Tigers' Offense Sizzles The Loveland Tigers have been on fire this season, boasting an overall record of 19-6 and a league record of 14-3. Their offense has been potent, averaging 7.9...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports May 28th, 2025'

Traffic Light Sports May 28th, 2025 Lancaster vs Olentangy-softball “Mowery mows down the Braves.” Lancaster took down the Olentangy Braves 4-3 in a nail-biter, thanks to Ashlin Mowery's dominant pitching performance. Mowery was lights out on the mound, striking out 14 batters and allowing just five hits over seven innings. The Gales got on the board in the bottom of the third, with Kileigh Rohr, Ky Pugh, and Lana Prince all contributing to the scoring. But Olentangy fought back, with...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report 5/28-Softball'

Pickaway Diamond Report 5/28-Softball Logan Elm vs Meadowbrook "Braves Blaze Trail to Elite Eight" Logan Elm secured a spot in the elite eight in the OHSAA playoffs with a 4-2 victory over the Meadowbrook Colts. The Braves' win was fueled by the solid hitting and pitching from Brittani Lane and Sadie Binkley, respectively. The Colts struck first in the second inning, taking a 1-0 lead after an error allowed a run to score. However, the Braves quickly responded in the third inning...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report 5/28: Baseball'

Pickaway Diamond Report 5/28: Baseball Circleville vs Jackson "Tigers Take the Bite" Circleville jumped on a district championship, besting the Jackson Ironmen 5-2 in a thrilling matchup. The Tigers struck first in the top of the first inning, with David Northam's single scoring one run. However, the Ironmen quickly responded in the bottom of the third inning, taking the lead after Ryan Seimetz grounded out and Gaven Jones doubled to center field. The Tigers regained the lead in the...

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Thread '#26 Pickaway Diamond Report: Teays Valley Baseball vs Dublin Scioto'

#26 Pickaway Diamond Report: Teays Valley Baseball vs Dublin Scioto "Vikings Claim District Glory" The Teays Valley Vikings made history on Wednesday, capturing the Central District 5 championship title with a thrilling 5-4 walk-off victory over the Dublin Scioto Irish. This marks the program’s first district title since 1985. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Vikings taking an early lead in the first inning thanks to Luke Smith's single. Smith's single in the third inning...

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Thread 'Vikings Baseball Hosts the Irish in Today's Playoff Showdown'

Vikings Baseball Hosts the Irish in Today's Playoff Showdown The stage is set for a thrilling Ohio high school baseball playoff matchup as the Teays Valley Vikings host the Dublin Scioto Irish at their home field today. Although the exact time hasn't been specified, the anticipation is building between these two formidable teams. In their previous encounter, the Vikings demonstrated their prowess on the diamond, securing a 4-2 victory over Dublin Scioto in April. The team's strong...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report 5/27-Baseball'

Pickaway Diamond Report 5/27-Baseball Miami Trace vs Sheridan “Stuckey's 12K Performance Leads Miami Trace to Victory” In a dominant display, the Miami Trace out pitched the Sheridan Generals 15-4, propelling them forward in the tournament. Gaige Stuckey's arm was the highlight of the game, striking out 12 batters and allowing just two hits over five innings. Despite walking eight batters and surrendering four runs. The Panthers' offense came alive in the bottom of the second inning...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports May 27th, 2025: Hamilton Township vs Bishop Hartley'

Traffic Light Sports May 27th, 2025: Hamilton Township vs Bishop Hartley “Hawks' Offense Proves Pivotal in 3-2 Victory Over Rangers" The Bishop Hartley Hawks secured a 3-2 victory over the Hamilton Township Rangers on Tuesday, with their offense playing a crucial role in the win. The Hawks' bats came alive in the second inning, when Derek Hernandez homered to center field, scoring three runs and giving Bishop Hartley an early lead. The Rangers struggled to score throughout the game...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report 5/24-Baseball'

Pickaway Diamond Report 5/24-Baseball Amanda-Clearcreek vs Zane Trace “The Aces threw down a win against the Pioneers.” The Amanda-Clearcreek Aces defeated Zane Trace 7-4 on Friday. The Aces took an early lead in the second inning, with Cole Schiff's single and Brady Holbrook's walk contributing to the scoring. However, Zane Trace captured the lead 3-2 in the bottom of the third inning, thanks to Gunnar McCullough's single and two runs scoring on an error. The Aces regained the lead in...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report 5/23- softball'

Pickaway Diamond Report 5/23- softball Logan Elm vs Jackson "Braves use first inning spark, Defeat the Ironladies 9-3" In a thrilling district championship matchup, the Logan Elm surged past the Jackson Varsity Ironladies 9-3 on Friday, thanks to a dominating performance that was sparked by a six-run first inning. The Braves' early explosion set the tone for the rest of the game, and they never looked back. The Braves' offense came alive in the first inning, with Brittani Lane's...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports: Memorial Day Weekend'

Traffic Light Sports: Memorial Day Weekend Madison Plains vs Mechanicsburg-Baseball "Mechanicsburg's Strong Pitching and Timely Hitting Proves Too Much for Madison Plains" Mechanicsburg defeated Madison Plains 5-1 on Friday at Mechanicsburg High School. A single by Matthew Davis in the bottom of the second inning sparked the Indians' offense, and they never looked back. The Indians extended their early lead with three runs in the bottom of the third inning, thanks to RBI singles by...

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Thread '#25 Pickaway Diamond Report: Teays Valley vs Westerville North'

#25 Pickaway Diamond Report: Teays Valley vs Westerville North (Picture Credit to Michael Mann) "Teays Valley Blazes Past Westerville North with Big Third Inning" Groveport Madison High School-Teays Valley's potent offense ignited in the third inning, scoring nine runs to propel them to a 16-0 victory over Westerville Warriors. The Vikings got off to a strong start, scoring two runs in the first two innings. Harper Grimes doubled to right field in the first, scoring one run, while Avery...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports: May 22nd'

Traffic Light Sports: May 22nd Bloom-Carroll vs Granville-softball "Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs Rally Past the Granville Blue Aces 5-4, Win District Title" Bloom-Carroll came from behind to defeat Granville 5-4 on Thursday, thanks to a late-inning home run by Emma Brandy. The win secures the district title for the Bulldogs, who now hold a 24-3 record. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Granville jumping out to an early lead before Bloom-Carroll responded with four runs in the first...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report May 22nd: Baseball'

Pickaway Diamond Report May 22nd: Baseball Adena vs Belpre "Magill's Strong Performance Leads Adena Warriors to 5-0 Shutout Win" A strong performance from Austin Magill led Adena to a 5-0 shutout win over the Belpre Golden Eagles on Tuesday. Magill collected three hits, including a double, and struck out 11 batters over four innings. Magill's double in the third inning scored two runs, giving the Warriors an early lead. Colton Garrison pitched three scoreless innings in relief...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report May 22nd: Softball'

Pickaway Diamond Report May 22nd: Softball Circleville vs South Point "Tigers' Patience Pays Off: Davis's Clutch HR Leads Circleville to 7-5 Victory" In a thrilling 12-inning battle, the Circleville Tigers outpaced the South Point Pointers 7-5 on Tuesday, thanks to Claire Davis's strong eye at the plate and her game-changing home run. The Tigers got off to a fast start, scoring in the first inning on Rylee Starner's single. However, the Pointers took the lead 2-1 in the bottom of the...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report May 21st: Teays Valley vs Bloom-Carroll-Baseball'

Pickaway Diamond Report May 21st: Teays Valley vs Bloom-Carroll- Baseball "Vikings Conquer Bulldogs with Morrison's Masterful Performance" Teays Valley collared the Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs in a 9-5 win on Wednesday. Jayden Morrison was the star of the show, collecting three hits in three at-bats, including two doubles, and driving in two runs. Morrison's performance was a key in the Vikings' win. He doubled in the third and sixth innings and singled in the fifth inning. Morrison also...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report May 21st: Softball'

Pickaway Diamond Report May 21st: Softball Teays Valley vs Franklin Heights "Wings Clipped: Golden Eagles Fall 22-0 to Vikings" Teays Valley delivered a 22-0 victory over Franklin Heights on Wednesday. Aimee DeWeese led the charge, collecting three hits in three at-bats, as the Optic Vikings jumped out to a strong lead in the bottom of the first inning. Harper Grimes drew a walk, scoring one run, Avery Mann tripled, scoring two runs, DeWeese doubled, scoring two runs, Hayden Blackstock...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports: May 21st'

Traffic Light Sports: May 21st Madison Plains vs Golden Knight- baseball "Golden Eagles glide to Victory with Rhoads' Power Performance" Madison Plains jousted the Northmor Golden Knights 10-0 on Wednesday, thanks in large part to Gavin Rhoads' impressive performance. Rhoads collected three hits in four at-bats, including a home run to center field in the fifth inning, and helped lead the Golden Eagles to victory. The Golden Eagles got on the board early, scoring one run in the bottom...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report May 19th: Baseball'

Pickaway Diamond Report May 19th: baseball Circleville vs Lancaster "Gales Blow Past Tigers 5-2" The Lancaster Golden Gales secured a 5-2 victory over the Circleville Tigers on Monday, showcasing their team's strong pitching and solid defense. The Tigers took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning on a single by David Northam, but Lancaster quickly responded in the second inning, scoring two runs to take the lead. Atkins was dominant on the mound for the Gales, earning the win by...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report May 19th: softball'

Pickaway Diamond Report May 19th: softball Adena vs Meigs "Halcomb's Grand Slam Sparks Adena's 12-5 Victory Over Meigs" Adena dropped the Meigs Marauders 12-5 on Monday, led by Marly Halcomb's impressive performance. Halcomb drove in five runs on three hits, including a grand slam in the seventh inning that sealed the win for Adena. The game was a back-and-forth affair early on, with Adena taking an early 1-0 lead in the first inning on a ground out by Jolyn Jett. Meigs tied the game...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports: May 19th'

Traffic Light Sports: May 19th Bloom-Carroll vs St. Francis DeSales- softball "Bulldogs Dominate, Advance to District Finals with 12-0 Win" On Monday, the Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs improved to 23-3 with a convincing 12-0 victory over St. Francis DeSales. Madelyn Gates' grand slam in the first inning sparked the team's offense, which scored nine runs in the frame. Gates finished with a double, a grand slam, and four RBIs, while Ady Luke collected two hits and two runs. Claire Whitcraft and...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report May 16th: Softball'

Pickaway Diamond Report May 16th: Softball Teays Valley vs Olentangy Liberty "Grand Slam Stuns Teays Valley: Patriots Take 7-3 Victory" The Teays Valley softball team suffered a 7-3 loss to the Olentangy Liberty on Friday. The game came down to the wire, with Avery Garrett's grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning sealing the win for the Patriots. The Vikings got on the board early, scoring one run in the top of the second inning on a wild pitch after Avery Stratton's double. The...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report: May 16th-17th-Baseball'

Pickaway Diamond Report: May 16th-17th-Baseball Friday Westfall vs Fairfield Union "Falcons Take Flight: Big Fourth Inning Leads Fairfield Union to Victory" Fairfield Union soared to a 9-3 victory over Westfall on Friday, thanks to a decisive fourth inning that saw them score five crucial runs. The Falcons got on the board early, with Angelo Galella's single in the second inning sparking a two-run rally. Westfall's error and Ashton Waldrop's single down the left field line allowed...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports: May 16th-17th'

Traffic Light Sports: May 16th-17th Liberty Union vs Pickerington Central-Softball "Eden Wilson's Pitching Performance Leads Liberty Union to Victory" Liberty Union secured a 7-1 victory over Pickerington Central on Friday, thanks to a dominant performance from pitcher Eden Wilson. Wilson, a right-handed pitcher, rang up 10 strikeouts in seven innings, allowing just four hits and one run while walking four. The Lions jumped out to an early lead in the third inning, scoring six runs on...

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Thread '#24 Pickaway Diamond Report: Teays Valley vs Logan-Baseball'

#24 Pickaway Diamond Report: Teays Valley vs Logan-Baseball "Vikings Claim the Throne: Teays Valley Clinches OCC Buckeye with Dominant Performance" The Teays Valley Vikings made a resounding statement on Thursday, clinching the OCC Buckeye title with a convincing 10-1 victory over Logan. The Vikings' dominant performance was spearheaded by ace pitcher Tyler Mathews, who delivered a masterful outing, striking out 10 batters over seven innings and allowing just one run. After falling...

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Thread '5/15 Pickaway Diamond Report: Baseball'

5/15 Pickaway Diamond Report: Baseball Circleville vs Miami Trace "Tigers Roar to Walk-Off Victory Over Miami Trace" Circleville secured a thrilling 2-1 walk-off victory over Miami Trace on Thursday, with the winning run scoring on a catcher's interference in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Tigers' dramatic win was fueled by strong pitching and timely hitting. Circleville's Chase Foster set the tone for the Tigers' pitching staff, allowing just one run on two hits over six...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report 5/15: Softball'

Pickaway Diamond Report 5/15: Softball Logan Elm vs Notre Dame "Lady Titans' Offense Sparks 2-0 Victory Over Braves" Notre Dame snuck out a 2-0 Vikings over Logan Elm on Thursday, thanks to a strong pitching performance and timely hitting. Both teams showed impressive pitching, but the Lady Titans' offense was able to break through in the third inning on Alayla Soard's solo home run. Logan Elm's Sadie Binkley pitched a strong game, striking out six and allowing just six hits over six...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports May 15th, 2025'

Traffic Light Sports May 15th, 2025 Grove City vs Marysville "Monarchs Outlast Greyhounds 14-8 in High-Scoring Affair" Marysville raced Grove City to a 14-8 win on Thursday, behind strong hitting and pitching performances. The Monarchs took an early lead, scoring four runs in the first two innings, and never looked back. Bumgarner was a dominant force for the Monarchs, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs. Hutchins also had a strong game, going 4-for-5 at the plate with two...

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Thread 'OHSAA Member Schools Pass All 13 Referendum Items'

OHSAA Member Schools Pass All 13 Referendum Items Two constitution items and 11 bylaw revisions approved by membership COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools have passed all 13 proposed revisions to the OHSAA Constitution and Bylaws. The OHSAA’s annual referendum voting period was from May 1 through May 15 and ended at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Each member school has one vote on each referendum item, which is cast by the high school principal. OHSAA Constitution...

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Thread 'Getting to Know Teays Valley's New Volleyball Coach, Haley Evans'

Getting to Know Teays Valley's New Volleyball Coach, Haley Evans As the new head volleyball coach at Teays Valley High School, Haley Evans is excited to lead her team to victory both on and off the court. But what makes Coach Evans tick? Let's take a closer look at her background, coaching philosophy, and what she hopes to achieve with her team. Teays Valley Roots Coach Evans' connection to Teays Valley runs deep. She attended the school's youth volleyball camp, where she not only honed...

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Thread 'Getting to Know Teays Valley's New Volleyball Coach, Haley Evans'

Getting to Know Teays Valley's New Volleyball Coach, Haley Evans As the new head volleyball coach at Teays Valley High School, Haley Evans is excited to lead her team to victory both on and off the court. But what makes Coach Evans tick? Let's take a closer look at her background, coaching philosophy, and what she hopes to achieve with her team. Teays Valley Roots Coach Evans' connection to Teays Valley runs deep. She attended the school's youth volleyball camp, where she not only honed...

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Thread '"Rieke Ready to Lead Teays Valley Girls Basketball"'

"Rieke Ready to Lead Teays Valley Girls Basketball" Tracy Rieke is excited to take the reins as the new head coach of the Teays Valley girls basketball team. Rieke was drawn to the program's tradition and reputation in Central Ohio, and she's eager to give back to the community. For Rieke, the most rewarding part of coaching is watching her players grow and succeed both on and off the court. To build strong relationships with her team, she plans to organize team-bonding activities that go...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report 5/14: softball'

Pickaway Diamond Report 5/14: softball Teays Valley vs Gahanna "Vikings pounce early on the Lions 13-5" Teays Valley cruised to a 13-5 victory over Gahanna on Wednesday. The game was marked by strong performances from both teams, but the Vikings' offense and pitching ultimately proved to be too much for the Lions. Teays Valley got off to a strong start, scoring four runs in the bottom of the first inning. Makayla Jones doubled, scoring two runs, Sophia Hastler singled, scoring one run...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports May 14th'

Traffic Light Sports May 14th Liberty Union vs Harvest Prep- softball "Lions run over the Warriors 23-0" Liberty Union was unstoppable on Wednesday, delivering a decisive 23-0 victory over Harvest Prep. The Lions' offense fired on all cylinders, scoring big in multiple innings to secure the win. The team's dominance began at the bottom of the first inning, where Eden Wilson's double sparked a scoring frenzy. Wilson's hit drove in three runs, and the Lions continued to rack up runs...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report #23: Teays Valley vs Newark- baseball'

Pickaway Diamond Report #23: Teays Valley vs Newark- baseball "Vikings Unleash Fierce Fury, Tame the Wildcats" The Teays Valley Vikings caged the Newark Wildcats, securing a convincing 9-0 shutout victory on Tuesday. The Vikings' offense went on a rampage in the fifth inning, scoring seven runs that proved to be the knockout blow. The Vikings' attack was led by Jayden Morrison, who singled in two runs and doubled in another, finishing the day with three runs batted in. Tyler Mathews...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report 5/13: Circleville vs Canal Winchester'

Pickaway Diamond Report 5/13: Circleville vs Canal Winchester "Canal Winchester Pulls Away Late to Beat Circleville 5-2" In an old MSL matchup, Canal Winchester defeated Circleville 5-2 on Tuesday. Circleville took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning, scoring two runs on Austin Gray's double and David Northam's single. Canal Winchester tied the game in the top of the fifth inning thanks to a tag-up by Adam Mills and a single by Adam Oliver. The Indians took the lead in the...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report 5/13: Softball'

Pickaway Diamond Report 5/13: Softball Adena vs River Valley "Warriors Unleash, Leave River Valley Raging" In their opening tournament game, the Adena Warriors defeated River Valley 11-1 in 5 innings on Tuesday, behind a strong performance from Marly Halcomb. Halcomb collected three hits in four at-bats, including singles in the first, second, and fifth innings. The Lady Warriors took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning, scoring three runs on the back of Adriana Guarnieri's...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports 5/13: London vs Grandview'

Traffic Light Sports 5/13: London vs Grandview- Baseball Red Raiders Rumble to Shutout Victory: "Raiding the Heights" The London Red Raiders extended their streak to 6 in a row with a dominating 7-0 shutout victory over Grandview Heights on Tuesday. The Red Raiders built their lead a few runs at a time, showcasing their impressive offense and stellar pitching. The Red Raiders got on the board early, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning. Braden Collins tripled to center field...

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Thread 'Traffic Light Sports: 5/12'

Traffic Light Sports: 5/12 Lancaster vs Olentangy Berlin-softball "The Golden Gales storm by the Bears 5-0" Lancaster blanked the Olentangy Berlin Bears with a 5-0 shutout victory on Monday. The Gales' offense came alive in the top of the first inning, scoring five runs on the back of Kendall Brown's home run to left field. Brown's homer was just the beginning, as Ashlin Mowery singled down the left field line, Hailey Rings singled to center field, and an error by Olentangy Berlin...

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Thread 'Pickaway Diamond Report 5/12: Softball'

Pickaway Diamond Report 5/12: Softball Teays Valley vs Olentangy Orange “Vikings; bats blaze pass Pioneers” The Olentangy Orange Pioneers' offense could not blaze a trail to victory against Teays Valley, resulting in a 10-2 loss on Monday. Despite an early spark, the Pioneers couldn't keep pace with Teays Valley's potent attack. Gauri Naik got the Pioneers off to a strong start with a single in the top of the first inning, scoring one run. However, Teays Valley quickly took the reins...

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Thread 'Ohio High School Softball Coaches Poll Week of 5/12-5/18'

Ohio High School Softball Coaches Poll Week of 5/12-5/18 The Ohio High School Softball Coaches Poll 2025 has released this week’s rankings for each division, highlighting the top teams in the state. Here's a breakdown of the top 10 teams in each division: Division I: The top teams in Division I are led by Austintown Fitch, with 84 points and 4 first-place votes. Perrysburg follows closely with 72 points and 2 first-place votes. Other top teams include Mason (69 points), Lancaster (59...

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