Elwer among Ohio Mr. Basketball finalists
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association has announced the finalists for the 2025 Ohio Mr. Basketball Award. The winner will be announced at noon on Thursday, March 20.
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Fun facts about basketball
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.
Sports that can compel seniors to get up and move
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.
Buckeyes play Iowa in Big Ten Tournament opener Wednesday
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.
Girls Basketball State Tournament Preview
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 Pros and Cons of OHSAA’s Seven-Division Basketball System
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.
Indoor state track championships
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.
Kessen etches name in history as St. John’s first state wrestling champion
COLUMBUS — St. John’s junior Edward Kessen etched his name into the history books on Sunday night, winning the Division III 138-pound weight class state championship at The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center. With a hard-fought 7-6 decision victory over LCC’s Antwain Adams, Kessen became the first state wrestling champion in St. John’s history, capping off a remarkable tournament run.
St. John’s suffers heartbreaking loss to Arlington in Regional Finals, 51-46
BOWLING GREEN — The St. John’s Blue Jays (23-3) saw their season come to an end on Saturday afternoon at the Stroh Center, falling to Arlington (24-3) 51-46 in the Division VII regional finals. Arlington’s tough zone defense and a standout performance from Calvin Willow, who scored 22 points, helped propel the Red Devils to victory.
Northwest District 8 Basketball Coaches Association awards announced
The Northwest District 8 Basketball Coaches Association has announced its awards for the 2024-2025 basketball season, recognizing standout players, coaches and scholarship recipients. The honors include selections for the Northwest District 8 and OHSBCA North-South All-Star Games, All-District teams and coaching accolades.