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BeatReportJacob · 2025-02-13T14:54:35-0500

Teays Valley Girls Basketball vs Franklin Heights 2/12 Teays Valley Dominates Franklin Heights 72-37 The Teays Valley Lady Vikings put on a show Wednesday night, dominating the Franklin Heights Falcons 72-37. Cooper McManaway and Tessa Horsley led the charge, combining for 26 points and 12 rebounds. The Lady Vikings got off to a hot start, going on a 17-point run to take a 39-17 lead at halftime. Teays Valley's offense was clicking, shooting 9-15 in the first half. The team's dominance...

BeatReportJacob · Wednesday at 12:36 PM

Tournament Preview: Lady Vikings vs Falcons 2/12 The Teays Valley Lady Vikings (7-15) are gearing up to face off against the Franklin Heights Falcons (5-16) in their first OHSAA Tournament game. Both teams have struggled to find consistency this season, but Teays Valley will be looking to bounce back from their recent 60-30 loss to Pickerington Central. Lady Vikings Look to Regroup Teays Valley's previous game saw Cooper McManaway lead the team in scoring with eight points, including...

BeatReportJacob · Tuesday at 12:00 PM

TVHS Girls Basketball vs Pickerington Central 2/10 "Vikings Can't Keep Up with Unbeaten Tigers" Leading 11-9, Pickerington Central went on a 17-2 run to pull further away. The Tigers then extended their lead with a 15-point run, making it difficult for Teays Valley to catch up. The game began with Pickerington Central taking an early 6-0 lead, prompting the Vikings to call a timeout. Teays Valley responded with their first basket, courtesy of Tessa Horsley, followed by a three-pointer...

BeatReportJacob · Monday at 2:21 PM

Gameday preview: Teays Valley hosts Pick Central The Teays Valley Vikings will face a tough test in their regular season finale as they host the OCC-Buckeye champion Pickerington Central Tigers on Monday at 7:30pm. This matchup will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Pickerington Central winning the first game on January 14. Tigers Look to Remain Undefeated in OCC-Buckeye Play Pickerington Central enters the game with an impressive 18-3 overall record and a...

Yappi · Sunday at 2:42 AM

Friday Greeneview 55, Springfield Catholic Central 37 Springfield Catholic Central welc The Greeneview Rams to the Collier gym tonight for an OHC matchup. The last time they played in Jamestown it was close for three quarters so this promised to be a good game. The Rams held up their part of that promise while the Irish fell flat on their face. The game started well for Central as they got an early lead and the Rams fought to stay in the game. The second quarter is where the game turned...

BeatReportJacob · Feb 7, 2025

Gameday Preview: Teays Valley Boys Travel to Newark 2/7 The Teays Valley boys basketball team is set to face off against Newark in a conference matchup on Friday at 7:30 p.m. from Newark Senior High School. In their previous meeting on January 9, Newark came out on top with a 71-49 victory over Teays Valley. The Vikings were led by Brody Fields, who scored 24 points, including 12-17 from the free-throw line, and grabbed five rebounds. Newark's balanced attack was led by Quakenbush and...

BeatReportJacob · Feb 6, 2025

Pickaway County Basketball Statical Leaders Update: February 6, 2025 Stats from John Howley, The Sporting Pumpkin By Jacob Merideth, TV Athletics & Traffic Light Sports Beat Writer Pickaway County Girls Basketball Leaders We're back with the fourth installment of weekly statistical leader updates for girls basketball in Pickaway County. Here are the top performers in scoring, rebounding, assists, and steals, as well as team and opposition scoring averages. In scoring, Kiannah Ingram...

BeatReportJacob · Feb 5, 2025

Teays Valley Girls Basketball vs Canal Winchester 2/4 "Victory is sweet, but a hard-fought win is even sweeter." Teays Valley Girls squeaked past Canal Winchester 43-40 on Tuesday evening, improving their league record to 6-6. Cooper McManaway led the charge with 15 points, while Tessa Horsley dominated the boards with nine rebounds. The game was a nail-biter from start to finish. Teays Valley came out strong, leading 4-2 after Canal Winchester's first point was scored at 3:28 in the...

BeatReportJacob · Feb 4, 2025

Gameday Preview: Teays Valley vs Canal Winchester (Jr. Allie Rice-In-Paint, Jr. Cooper McManaway-Shooting, and Sr. Kylie Burgett (background) The Teays Valley Vikings (6-13, 5-6) are set to face off against the Canal Winchester Indians (7-12, 4-6) in an OCC Buckeye divisional matchup on February 4th at 7:30 pm at Teays Valley High School. This will be Senior Night, honoring the Teays Valley’s lone senior, Kylie Burgett. The Indians are coming off a one-point 40-39 non-league win over...

BeatReportJacob · Feb 3, 2025

Teays Valley Girls basketball vs Groveport 1/31 Vikings Cruise Past Groveport, 58-28 "Robins Leads Charge as the Vikings Outrun the Cruisers" Teays Valley got back on track with a convincing 58-28 win over Groveport on Friday. Cami Robins led the team with 12 points while also contributing 2 assists and 1 rebound. Cooper McManaway added 11 points, 2 assists, and 1 rebound. Amelia Brumfield and Avery Mann each scored 10 points, with Brumfield also recording 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1...

Yappi · Feb 1, 2025

Copley 71, Tallmadage 65 Copley edged out Tallmadge in a closely contested basketball game, securing a 71-65 victory. Copley held a slim 17-16 advantage after the first quarter and extended it slightly to 31-29 at halftime. Tallmadge mounted a comeback attempt, but Copley maintained a comfortable lead entering the final quarter, 50-40. While Tallmadge's Kaden Davis (26 points) and Paul Rusinko (20 points) led the scoring charge for their team, Copley's balanced attack proved too much to...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 31, 2025

Gameday Preview: Teays Valley vs Groveport "The Lady Vikings Look to Bounce Back Against Groveport" The Teays Valley Vikings (5-13, 4-7) will host the Groveport-Madison Cruisers (2-12, 1-8) at 6:30 pm from Teays Valley High School, looking to bounce back from a tough 49-42 loss to Lancaster on Thursday. Groveport may have a struggling record, but Coach Trevor Younkin knows they are a good team that can't be underestimated. "Their record may not be what they are, teams are saying about...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 30, 2025

Teays Valley High School Girls Basketball vs Lancaster Ashville-"Vikings' Comeback Bid Falls Short in 49-42 Loss to Lancaster" Tessa Horsley's 16-point effort wasn't enough to lift Teays Valley to victory on Thursday, as Lancaster took the win, 49-42. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with multiple lead changes that kept the intensity high throughout. Lancaster's 11-point run, sparked by trailing 17-12, proved to be a crucial moment in the game. However, Teays Valley Girls refused...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 30, 2025

Teays Valley Wrestling Team Dominates Early Season Competition The Teays Valley wrestling team has been on a tear, boasting a perfect 5-0 record in the early season. Led by a strong lineup and determined coaching staff, the Vikings have asserted themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the league in their first year as members. Teays Valley has racked up an impressive string of victories, starting in December, with a 52-24 win over Lancaster and a 64-5 handling of Newark on December...

Yappi · Jan 30, 2025

Mogadore latup against Field Tuesday 1/28 Emmanuel Christian 73, Springfield Catholic Central 71 The first half saw EC sprint out to a big lead at half thanks to a huge advantage at the foul line. EC has the size in its guards to cause problems for Central and that was an issue all night at both ends of the court. EC was 8 of 10 from the line while the Irish shot one free throw on their way to a deficit score at half of 38-24. But the best was yet to come. The young men earned the Fighting...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 30, 2025

Gameday Preview: Teays Valley vs Lancaster (So. Amelia Brumfield) The Teays Valley girls' basketball team will host Lancaster on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in an OCC Buckeye conference matchup. The Vikings are looking to avenge their 51-48 loss to the Golden Gales on December 3rd. In their previous meeting, Lancaster's Kylan Pugh led the way with 14 points, while Molly Stedman added 11 points and Lily Stoughton contributed 10 points. Teays Valley's Tessa Horsley paced the Vikings with 16...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 27, 2025

Teays Valley Girls basketball at Grove City Grove City-The Vikings Can't Overcome the Greyhounds Offense The Teays Valley Girls Basketball team put up a good fight but ultimately fell short, losing 54-33 to Grove City on Monday. Tessa Horsley scored 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Grove City's potent offense. Grove City took control early, leading 17-9 after the first quarter. The Lady Vikings struggled to contain Grove City's offense, allowing 54...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 27, 2025

Gameday Preview: Teays Valley vs. Grove City The Teays Valley Vikings (5-11, 4-5) are gearing up to take on the Grove City Greyhounds (14-2, 6-0) on Monday at 7:30 pm at Grove City High School. A Look at the Numbers Grove City holds an impressive overall record, with a 14-2 mark. Breaking down their record, the Greyhounds have a perfect 6-0 record in OCC-Ohio divisional play, an 8-2 mark in non-league games, and a 6-0 record at home. They have also performed well on the road, with a...

Yappi · Jan 26, 2025

Friday Twinsburg 56, Brecksville-Broadview Hts 52 The host Tigers built a 38-26 lead after three quarters and withstood swarming pressure from the Bees. They committed five fouls and six turnovers in that period, giving them eight total in those departments. In fact, it was indicative of the JV contest, which Brecksville won 55-43 despite not attempting a free throw after the first quarter. Brady Ganley and Steven Skaljac combined for 47 of the Bees' points as the team made 11...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 25, 2025

TVHS Girls Basketball at Reynoldsburg 1/24 Teays Valley lost a nail-biting 46-39 contest to Reynoldsburg on Friday, despite a strong showing from Tessa Horsley. In a thrilling game marked by nine lead changes, the Lady Vikings ultimately fell short to the Raiders. Tessa Horsley led the charge for the blue and gold, scoring 12 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Avery Mann and Cami Robins each scored eight points for Teays Valley Girls. Cooper McManaway added five points, while Areyana...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 24, 2025

Gameday Preview: Teays Valley girls basketball at Reynoldsburg OCC Buckeye Matchup: Teays Valley Girls Basketball Travels to Reynoldsburg A Mid-Pack Battle in the OCC Buckeye League The Teays Valley Vikings (5-10, 4-4 OCC Buckeye) are set to face off against the Reynoldsburg Raiders (7-8, 5-3 OCC Buckeye) in an OCC Buckeye league matchup on Friday at 7:30 pm. With both teams jostling for position in the middle of the pack, this game promises to be a crucial battle for league standings...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 24, 2025

TVHS girls basketball at Bloom-Carroll 1/23 By Jacob Merideth, TV Athletics Beat Writer Carroll-Thrilling Matchup Ends in Heartbreak for Teays Valley A Back-and-Forth Affair In a game featuring 13 lead changes, Teays Valley Girls fell short to Bloom Carroll, 46-44, on Thursday. The Vikings started strong, going on an 11-point run to take the lead after trailing 3-0. They outscored Bloom Carroll 15-12 in the first quarter, thanks to four assists. Standout Performances Tessa Horsley...

Yappi · Jan 23, 2025

Monday 1/20 Indian Hill 57, Woodward 47 Indian Hill scored the final 12 points to pull out a tight, 57-47, win against Woodward on Monday at Indian Hill in a game that featured 18 lead changes and four ties. Neither team led by more than three points in the first half, with junior forward Bryce Lively's 3-pointer giving Woodward a 22-20 lead at the break. A basket by junior forward Muhamedou Ceesay to open the second half gave Woodward a 24-20 lead, but junior forward William Bennett scored...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 23, 2025

Game Day Preview: Teays Valley at Bloom-Carroll By Jacob Merideth; TV Athletics Beat Writer The Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs are set to host the Teays Valley Vikings in a non-league matchup on Thursday. This marks the first meeting between the two teams outside of the Mid-State League. Led by Coach A.J. Ireland, Bloom-Carroll enters the contest with a 5-8 overall record and a 2-6 mark in the Mid-State League-Buckeye Division. After a strong 20-6 campaign last season, which saw them claim the...

Yappi · Jan 20, 2025

Friday (1/17) Loveland 73, West Clermont 43 On Friday night, the Loveland Tigers (7-4) went on the road and trounced a beaten-up West Clermont squad (8-4) by a score of 73-43 to earn their fourth win in their last five games. The win avenged Loveland's earlier loss to the Wolves in early December, though over half of the Wolves' points in that game came from now-injured players. Loveland dominated on the glass in the win, 34-18, while forcing West Clermont into 18 turnovers. Loveland junior...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 20, 2025

TVHS girls basketball vs Logan 1/17 By Jacob Merideth, TV Athletics Beat Writer Teays Valley Girls Dominates Logan with 53-32 Victory Teays Valley Girls was in control the entire time on Friday versus Logan, never trailing in their 53-32 victory. Tessa Horsley scored 17 points to lead Teays Valley Girls. Key First-Half Run: Teays Valley Girls pulled away from Logan with a decisive 8-point run, extending their lead to 21-6. The Vikings' stingy defense held Logan to just 5 points in the...

Yappi · Jan 18, 2025

Tallmadge's non-stop pressure helped lead the Blue Devils to a convincing 75-52 victory over the Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers Friday night, showcasing a dominant performance from start to finish. While Cody Leon of Cuyahoga Falls notched the game's opening basket, giving the Black Tigers a brief lead, it would be their only advantage of the night. Tallmadge quickly established control, building a comfortable lead throughout the game. The first quarter saw the Blue Devils pull ahead, ending...

Yappi · Jan 16, 2025

Springfield Catholic Central 49, West Liberty-Salem 44 West Liberty-Salem hitched up the sled dogs for the trip south to Springfield Catholic Central. The game had been scheduled for Tuesday and was a OHC league game. Central is leading the South Division and WL-S is in second in the North Division. The Tigers are missing star center Taran Logwood with injury. His absence hurt the Tigers as they had no one to match up with Central’s 6’7 Zac Thompson,it showed as Thompson got 18 points,10...

Yappi · Jan 15, 2025

Taft 82, Woodward 60 Four Taft underclassmen scored in double figures as the Senators overcame a slow start to defeat Woodward, 82-60, Tuesday night at Woodward. Woodward jumped out to a 8-2 edge and still led late in the first quarter, 14-10, when six different Senators scored during a 12-0 run to take the lead for good, 22-14. Taft extended the lead by scoring the final five points of the first half and first 10 of the second half to move ahead, 46-22. Sophomore guard Monsanna Torbert led...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 14, 2025

TVHS girls basketball vs Pickerington Central 1/14 By Jacob Merideth; TV Athletics Beat Writer Teays Valley Girls Show Grit in 67-35 Loss to Pickerington Central "Learning Experience: Teays Valley Girls Battle Hard Against OCC Buckeye Division Leading Pickerington Central" The Teays Valley Girls traveled to Pickerington Central High School on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, to face off against the top-ranked Tigers. Despite a gritty effort, the Vikings ultimately fell 67-35. Avery Mann led...

Yappi · Jan 14, 2025

Dalton 73, Cloverleaf 60 Coy Wenger led the Bulldogs with 22 points, hitting three three-pointers, while Matthew Heatwole added 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Brady Hignight also contributed significantly with 19 points. Dalton dominated the boards, outrebounding Cloverleaf 36-20. The Bulldogs also tallied 11 assists, four of which came from Heatwole. Cloverleaf was paced by Joe Cesareo and Marty Moran, who each scored 12 and 15 points respectively. Cesareo knocked down four...

Yappi · Jan 13, 2025

Wednesday (1/8) Kings 70, West Clermont 55 With the snowy weather pushing this game back a day, the Kings Knights (7-2) took the opportunity to put forward one of their hottest performances of the year, blazing past the West Clermont Wolves (7-4) by a score of 70-55 to remain atop the ECC standings. Kings' 27-point second quarter gave the Knights a 13-point lead into the locker room; the quarter was Kings' second highest-scoring so far this season. Bellarmine commit Tommy Clark scored 22...

Yappi · Jan 11, 2025

Revere edged out Tallmadge in a thrilling back-and-forth basketball game, pulling away at the end for a 69-60 victory. The contest saw multiple lead changes throughout the game and a strong defensive finish by the Minutemen in the final quarter to win the Suburban League American battle. Kaden Davis of Tallmadge opened the scoring early in the first quarter, but Revere quickly responded. The first quarter ended with Tallmadge holding a slight advantage, 24-20, fueled by 6 points from Davis...

Yappi · Jan 11, 2025

Mogadore Wildcats' basketball team overcame a slow start and defensive lapses to defeat Rootstown, 63-28, in a decisive victory. The Wildcats trailed for all of the first half before unleashing a dominant third-quarter run that sealed the win. Rootstown jumped to a 3-0 lead on a Blake Mullaly three-pointer with 6:19 left in the first quarter. Mogadore immediately called timeout to address their defense. Rootstown's Carson Hayn then hit another three-pointer (5:49), extending the lead to 6-0...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 10, 2025

TVHS boys basketball vs Newark 1/10 "Newark Holds Off Teays Valley for 71-49 Win" Ashville-In a rare all-varsity boys and girls basketball doubleheader at Teays Valley High School, the Vikings boys basketball team put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell to Newark, 71-49, on Thursday. Teays Valley Boys trailed 26-23 at halftime, despite an 18-8 run fueled by Brody Fields' 14 second-quarter points. However, Newark pulled away in the second half, outscoring Teays Valley Boys 45-26...

thePITman · Dec 10, 2024

It's time to kick off the next installment of the PAC-7's award-winning #PACtion™ football thread! Our 2024 campaign recently eclipsed 10,000 posts, so the bar has been set high. Hopefully you can find some football in here somewhere, if that's what your heart so desires. But regardless, please come, enjoy yourself, contribute, have a sense of humor, and be... ONE OF US! Anyway, without any further ado...

Yappi · Jan 7, 2025

The Manchester Panthers showcased a dominant performance against the Mogadore Wildcats on Tuesday night, securing a convincing 74-40 victory. The Panthers controlled the game from start to finish, utilizing a strong offensive attack and stifling defense to overwhelm their opponents. The first quarter saw a back-and-forth battle initially, with the score tied at 9-9. However, Manchester closed the period with a decisive 7-0 run, taking a 14-9 lead into the second. Josiah Morgan led the...

Yappi · Jan 8, 2025

Highland 65, Tallmadge 64 Walker Kraus buries three-point buzzer-beater to give Highland the win over Tallmadge. The Hornets (8-1, 6-0) held off a late push from the Blue Devils (7-3, 4-2) to remain undefeated in league play. Kraus led Highland with 33 points, hitting five three-pointers, while Cam Koch added 8. Kaden Davis paced Tallmadge with a game-high 23 points and 12 rebounds, supported by Paul Rusinko's 21 points and 4 assists. The game was tightly contested at the end, with both...

BeatReportJacob · Jan 9, 2025

Game Day Preview: TVHS Girls Basketball vs. Newark 1/9 Teays Valley Vikings Set to Host Newark Wildcats in OCC Buckeye Division Matchup The Teays Valley Vikings (4-7) are gearing up to take on the Newark Wildcats (8-2) for the first time as OCC Buckeye members. Newark boasts an impressive overall record, with a strong 4-1 league performance and a 2-1 non-league record. The Wildcats have a home record of 7-2, compared to Teays Valley's 0-3 home record. However, the Vikings will look to...