Saturday’s Scores Boy’s Baseball
Division I
Region 1-Canton
District Final
Brunswick 3, Hudson 0
N. Can. Hoover 17, Can. Glenoak 4, 5 innings
Division I
Region 3-Bowling Green/Cleveland
District Final
Cle. St. Ignatius 2, Parma Normandy 1
Tol. St. Francis 4, Oregon Clay 0
Division I
Region 4-Cincinnati
District Final
Cin. Moeller 10, Lebanon 1
Clayton Northmont 3, W. Chester Lakota W. 1
Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 7, Troy 3
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Clay’s season comes to end in district final Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
MINFORD — The No. 2 Clay lost its Division IV Southeast District Championship game Saturday to No. 1 Racine Southern 6-3 at Minford High School.
The Panthers were held hitless after the third inning, finishing the contest with just three singles.
Clay scored its three runs in the second inning thanks to a Tornadoes’ miscue. Jessica Moore singled with one out in the inning. Cami Whitley followed suit with ...
Vikings fall in extras to Lions Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
MINFORD — No. 5 Symmes Valley came from behind to force extra innings before falling to No. 3 Leesburg Fairfield 7-4 in eight innings in the second District IV Southeast District Championship game at Minford High School.
The Vikings fell behind in the first inning after starting pitcher Stephanie Brown gave up a three-run home run to Heather Sanderson. Brown walked back-to-back batters with one out in the i...
‘Burg cruises in district semi win over Alexander Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
CHILLICOTHE — Derek Moore got in some early trouble Friday afternoon.
And by trouble, that means allowing the leadoff hitter to single on the first pitch of the game. Beyond the hiccup, the Wheelersburg ace went two batters beyond the minimum Friday as the top-seeded Pirates dispatched No. 4 Alexander 5-0 in a Division III Southeast District Semifinal at VA Memorial Stadium.
“I think more so than any of hi...
Two Shawnee State track members break school records SSU Sports Release
MARIAN, Ind. – Senior Brittney LiPira saved the best 10,000-meter race of her SSU career for her NAIA Track Championship debut as she broke her own school record with a time of 37:02.22. That time placed her ninth overall in her first of two events she will be competing in this weekend.
Her time on Thursday was over a second-and-a-half better than her previous best set at the Raleigh Relays earlier this year. As the fir...
Slone’s Sidelines: nobody likes a whiner Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
I enjoy Golf. It is a relaxing game to play and watch.
I like watching PGA tour events, but they can get boring from time to time. And sometimes, when I am watching golf on TV, I begin imagining how much more interesting the game would be with a colorful player. Not an obnoxious player but a player who plays with raw emotions, and has the charisma to woo fans.
Somebody such as Happy Gilmore.
For readers...
Eastern High’s Brown signs to play for RedStorm Rio Grande Sports Information
BEAVER, Ohio - University of Rio Grande volleyball head coach Billina Donaldson has announced the signing of Eastern High School’s Chandler Brown for the 2013 season.
Brown, a 5-foot-7 outside hitter, was a major contributor for head coach Janet Day’s Eagles, who finished the 2012 campaign at 27-1 after losing to to eventual state runner-up Kidron Central Christian in the Ohio Division IV state semifinals.
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Cody’s Corner: Wales’ accomplishments should be recognized Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
CHILLICOTHE — Being honored once by a school for achievements is special, being honored twice is noteworthy.
Duane Wales falls into the latter category when it comes to the lore of Allen County (KS) Community College baseball. The lonetime Scioto County resident was recently inducted into the school’s hall of fame as an individual, a year after the 1983 squad he was on received the same honor after they were...
West shocks Piketon 4-2 in district semis Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
CHILLICOTHE — After Thursday night, the West Senators have a shot to gain a major piece of hardware.
No. 4 West played stellar defense behind Luke Morgan and received timely hits off No. 1 Piketon’s ace Zach Farmer to post a 4-2 win in a Division III Southeast District Semifinal at VA Memorial Stadium. The Senators advance to Saturday’s championship to play the winner of the No. 3 Rock Hill-No. 2 Meigs conte...
Trojans advance with 6-5 win over ‘Streaks Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
CHILLICOTHE — No. 5 Portsmouth defeated No. 8 Piketon 6-5 to win a Division III Southeast District Semifinal Thursday at Unioto High School.
The Trojans (15-8) were the visiting team in the matchup. Portsmouth struck early scoring two runs in the first two innings.
In the top of the first, Portsmouth had two outs and Lacey Benner standing on second base. With one swing of the bat, Justice Swords hit a two...
Chillicothe Huntington beats ‘Burg 3-2 in extras Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
CHILLICOTHE — No. 6 Chillicothe Huntington Huntington scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat No. 2 Wheelersburg 3-2 in a Division III Southeast District Semifinal at Unioto High School.
A game that started out as a pitcher’s duel ended in dramatic fashion. Pirates pitcher Mallory Newsome and Huntsmen hurler Alayna Lytle trade punchesd for much of the game, neither one yield...
Waverly upset bid comes two outs short Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
MCDERMOTT — The Waverly Tigers stood two outs away from school history Wednesday afternoon.
But with one swing of the bat, No. 5 Waverly’s chances of the school’s first district softball championship game were put on hold for at least one more season as Courtney Hannah’s two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning gave No. 1 Fairfield Union an 8-7 win in a Division II Southeast District Semifinal play...
Oaks advance to first regional in six decades Paul Boggs
Jackson County Times-Journal
CHILLICOTHE — The water cooler bath that Oak Hill High School baseball coach Jason Wright received Wednesday evening was symbolic of the drought which came to an end.
Indeed, it has been a long, long wait — made extra longer by three extra innings in Wednesday’s Division III Southeast District championship game at VA Memorial Stadium in Chillicothe. But for the first time since clear back in 1956,...
Clay advances to district championship Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
One day after throwing a no-hitter, Autumn Griffith led the Panthers to the Division IV Sectional Championship. Clay (17-8) defeated the Federal Hocking Lancers 10-2 Tuesday evening at Minford High School.
Griffith allowed two runs on seven hits while striking out 10 batters.
“It all starts in the circle,” Clay Head Coach Jason Gerheart said. “If she (Griffith) keeps it under three runs, we will be in goo...
Indians can’t overcome early hole in 6-1 loss Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
CHILLICOTHE — The replacement of six starters from last year’s regional semifinalist was a concern for Valley and coach Dean Schuler heading into this season.
The 2013 Indians responded with a trip to the Division IV Southeast District Championship game and seeded second in their bracket. Unfortnately, their run to another visit to Lancaster for the regionals ended Monday night by the hands of No. 1 Southern...
