March 2025

With so many tuned in to the exciting action, now is an ideal time for fans of basketball to learn some fun facts about the game.

Discussions about the benefits of sports participation are often rooted in how much young people can gain from playing a team sport. Older adults have much to gain from playing sports as well, and that's something retirees can keep in mind as they look for activities to fill their time.

INDIANAPOLIS — Ohio State will open Big Ten Tournament play on Wednesday evening as the Buckeyes are the No. 10 seed and will play No. 15 seed Iowa. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. and the game will be streamed exclusively on Peacock.

It’s an anniversary season for the OHSAA Girls Basketball state tournament as they will take the court for their 50th anniversary championship weekend, as the newly-formed seven divisions will host their state championship games March 14-15 at the University of Dayton arena.

The OHSAA’s decision to expand high school basketball to seven divisions has sparked debate about its impact on competition and the tournament experience. While it creates more opportunities for smaller schools, concerns over venue changes and uneven paths to the state tournament have left many questioning if the new system diminishes the prestige.

GENEVA — Putnam County track and field athletes had an excellent day Friday at the OATCCC Indoor state meet at the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio.