Cody’s Corner: Keep up with the times Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
Let’s preface this column with a disclaimer: Baseball umpires have a difficult job.
No matter the level, these men and women make a living by making split-second decisions. People will cheer and people will boo. It’s a thankless profession.
Now that I’ve gone all lovey-dovey on the people in black or blue, it’s time to take them to task.
This week, two separate Major League Baseball umpire crew chiefs ma...
Slone’s Sidelines: Extraordinary Expectations Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
We live in a day and age where professional athletes are considered to be super human.
We expect the extraordinary, in many ways, we demand the extraordinary. For “superstar athletes,” success and failure has never been more vague. Winning championships simply isn’t enough anymore.
Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose is a prime example of the expectations garnered by sports fans. Rose tore a ligament in ...
Sixth inning proves fruitful for Valley PDT Sports Report
Valley exploded for eight runs in the sixth inning in a 14-6 road SOC II win over Northwest.
Corey Wolford went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in. Nate Arnett entered in the fifth inning and threw a scoreless frame for the win.
The Indians host Zane Trace Saturday in a doubleheader.
Valley 021 128 0 — 14 11 2
Northwest 301 020 0 — 6 11 7
Valley — Loop 1-4 (2 RBI), Clark-Holbrook 1-4, Arnett 1-3 (RBI)...
Cadogan camp slated for June 9 Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
In his second time around, Gerald Cadogan hopes improvements to his product and the same foundations of his football camp make a meaningful impact.
The former Portsmouth and Penn State lineman, who is keeping himself in shape for whatever professional football opportunities that may present itself in the fall, has organized his 2013 camp to take place June 8 at The Portsmouth High School Coliseum. The camp i...
East’s Elliott signs with KCU Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
Every high school athlete as aspirations of reaching the next level. For East High School’s Sam Elliott, those aspirations have come true.
Elliott has committed to play football at Kentucky Christian University.
“This was an obvious choice,” Elliott said in an interview with the Daily Times. “This is an exciting program. They went 7-4 last year in their fifth year of existence.”
The 6-3, 240-pound def...
West rallies late to double up Notre Dame PDT Sports Report
West scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to come from behind and defeat Notre Dame 6-3 Wednesday.
Alex Ridout went 1-for-4 with two runs batted in and Bobbie Jo Howard finished the game going 2-for-3, while scoring two runs.
The Senators’ next scheduled game is Tuesday’s Division III tournament opener against Paint Valley. West has a couple of regular season games to makeup but nothing has been scheduled....
Koch uses her arm and bat to lead Valley past Rock Hill Kayla Koch led the Indians’ offensive surge as Valley defeated Rock Hill 10-0 in five innings Tuesday. Koch opened the scoring in the second inning with a solo-home run, she finished the game going 2-for-3 with the aforementioned home run and she scored a run. Koch also improved her record to 12-3 with the victory. Valley as a makeup game against West, which as yet to be scheduled.
Valley — 012 07 — 10 14 0
Rock Hill — 000 00 — 0 2 1
Va...
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Tom Grashel Memorial Golf Scramble The Portsmouth Athletic Boosters will be holding the annual Tom Grashel Memorial Golf Scramble May 11 at Shawnee State Golf Resort.
A $220 team fee will cover cart, 18 holes and lunch. Shotgun start is slated for 2 p.m.
Awards and door prizes will be handed out throughout the day. Hole sponsorship...
Minford’s Mccray ends recruiting process, picks Louisville Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
Very few high school athletes receive scholarship offers from Division I programs. For a local athlete, that rarity is a reality and his collegiate destination has been determined.
Jared McCray, a standout football player for the Minford Falcons, has verbally committed to the University of Louisville.
“This is huge for our school,” said Jeff Pica, Minford’s athletic director. “It’s a big deal for our athl...
Sports Briefs To place an item in the calendar please email pdtsports@civitasmedia.com or call 740-353-3101 ext. 294.
Tom Grashel Memorial Golf Scramble The Portsmouth Athletic Boosters will be holding the annual Tom Grashel Memorial Golf Scramble May 11 at Shawnee State Golf Resort.
A $220 team fee will cover cart, 18 holes and lunch. Shotgun start is slated for 2 p.m.
Awards and door prizes will be handed out throughout the day. Hole sponsorship...
G. Same Piatt PDT Outdoors Columnist G. SAM PIATT
PDT Outdoors Columnist
Ohio hunters have two more weeks
KENTUCKY’S spring wild turkey season closes just after sundown today, but Ohio’s still has two weeks to run.
I’m thankful to the reader who called to point out my mistake on the Ohio season. I reported wrongly last week that it also was to close today, but I had it mixed up with Kentucky’s closing date. Ohio’s season runs through May 19.
Legal hunting hours in Ohio...
Flowering Crabapples Dudley Wooten
PDT Contributor
Forty years ago, we were taught in college that a flowering crabapple is either pink or white, round, has diseases and has fruit too tart to eat and yet big enough to be a mess in the yard. This thinking still prevails with some customers today, even though it is very much outdated.
My crabapple research began in 1974 when I worked for Dick Ammon Landscaping in Florence, Kentucky. He also owned Ammon Nurser...
Taylor keeps family tradition afloat Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
Swimming is in the Taylor family’s blood, equal parts love and equal parts fate.
Following in the footsteps of older brother Jacob who is at Berea College, Notre Dame senior Keely Taylor has decided her swimming career will continue into college as she will join the St. Catharine College swim team.
Keely started competing her freshman year. In a span of four years, she has shaved nearly 10 seconds off her ...
Portsmouth evens record, takes 2 from South Webster PDT Sports Report
Portsmouth swept its double header match-up against South Webster winning Game 1 4-3 and taking game 2 21-5, both games lasted five innings as agreed upon before the first game.
The Trojans reached the .500 mark for the season. Game 1 turned into a pitchers duel after the second inning with neither team able to push across anymore runs.
Game 2 displayed the offensive fireworks. Jacob Albrecht went a perfect 5-for-5 wit...
Crace shuts out Tigers PDT Sports Report
Tyler Crace shut out New Boston as Green defeated the Tigers 7-0 Friday.
Grace gave up three hits while stikeing out 10 batters. He also led the Bobcats’ offensive attack going 2-for-3 with a triple, two runs batted in and a run scored.
Green returns home Saturday to host Manchester in a doubleheader.
Green — 101 023 0 — 7 10 3
New Boston — 000 000 0 — 0 3 5
Green — C. Applegate 2-4 (RBI, 3 R), R. Applegate 1-4 (...
Cody’s Corner: OSU’s Smith makes valid points Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
Earlier this week, Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith spoke with a Columbus radio station about the state of needlepoint.
Okay, if you didn’t get my sarcasm, this may not be the column for you. If you did, carry on.
The Buckeye football team has been in the news this week when it comes to their new schedule. Starting this fall, Ohio State will play in two home night games for the first time in school ...
Slones’ Sidelines: Nothing like the playoffs Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
This time of year reminds me why I love sports. Whether you love football, basketball, baseball, hockey or any other sport, there are certain sports moments that probably get your juices flowing. I have certain moments throughout the year that gets my adrenaline pumping.
For example, I act like a kid on Christmas morning when the National Football League training camps open. I read every article about the D...
Minford softball banned from tournament Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
When area coaches converge Sunday at Jackson High School to determine this year’s softball draw, one school will be without representation
The Daily Times learned Friday through an OHSAA spokesperson that the Minford Falcon softball team has been banned from this year’s tournament after violating OHSAA rules. The ruling was confirmed by Minford athletic director Jeff Pica. The Minford softball team will al...
Harr instrumental in Notre Dame’s victory over Ironton PDT Sports Report
Notre Dame defeated Ironton 3-0 behind Tori Harr’s two-run bomb in the bottom of the sixth inning. Harr also shut down the Fighting Tiger attack, scattering two hits among seven scoreless innings. Notre Dame plays a double header Saturday when they host Eastern. Ironton — 000 000 0 — 0 2 0 Notre Dame — 100 002 x —3 9 1 Ironton — White 2-3 Notre Dame — Corns 1-3, Phillips 3-3 (RBI), Pauley 1-3 (2B, R), Harr 2-3 (HR, 2R...
Haney goes pefect as Titans outsting Hornets 5-3 Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
Notre Dame found out Thursday that success comes from the top.
Leadoff hitter Jack Kayser was 4-for-4 with five stolen bases, two runs scored and a run batted in as the host Titans claimed a key 5-3 nonconference win over Coal Grove, just days before the Division IV draw. Notre Dame coach Drew Mader believes he has a leader starting the batting order.
“Jack has been a pivotal position player where we’ve ha...
