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Crestview’s shooting star

COLUMBIANA — Crestview senior Addison Rhodes, one of the top shooters in Ohio, has shined from the first step she took on the basketball court. “It’s no mystery she is the best kid on the court,” Crestview coach Aaron Blatch said. “Her reputation has got around the state This is a ...

Kellogg’s great freshman year

SALINEVILLE — The Southern Local girls basketball followed freshman Katie Kellogg to a season of many firsts — including a school-best 24-1 season, their first unbeaten regular season and their first district final appearance since 1995. “It’s no joke when they say she slept with her ...

Hoopes: Just the start with Warriors

BELOIT — West Branch freshman Madi Hoopes received a scholarship offer from Youngstown State University before the basketball season began. More are expected after what she did in her first high school season. The 6-foot-1 Hoopes, who led the Warriors to a 23-4 season and regional ...

DIVISION IV ALL-OHIO GIRLS

COLUMBUS — The 2025-26 Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Division IV All-Ohio high school girls basketball team, as selected by a statewide media panel: Player of the Year: Tristan Williams, Shaker Heights Laurel. Coach of the Year: Josh Blakeman, Circleville. FIRST TEAM Kaydence ...

DIVISION V ALL-OHIO GIRLS BASKETBALL

COLUMBUS — The 2025-26 Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Division V All-Ohio high school girls basketball team, as selected by a statewide media panel: Player of the Year: Karsyn Erford, Ottawa-Glandorf. Coach of the Year: Nathan Warner, London Madison-Plains. FIRST TEAM Addison ...

DIVISION VI ALL-OHIO GIRLS

COLUMBUS — The 2025-26 Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Division VI All-Ohio high school girls basketball team, as selected by a statewide media panel: Player of the Year: Kendell Skiver, Toledo Ottawa Hills. Coaches of the Year: Bill Mitchin Johnstown Northridge; Stefanie Landis, ...

DIVISION VII ALL-OHIO GIRLS BASKETBALL

COLUMBUS — The 2025-26 Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Division VII All-Ohio high school girls basketball team, as selected by a statewide media panel: Player of the Year: Lacie Allison, North Baltimore. Coach of the Year: Mike Bashore, Russia. FIRST TEAM Haylee Beachy, Plain City ...

Calhoun on his way to Cincinnati

From Staff Reports Former Youngstown State basketball coach and East Liverpool native Jerrod Calhoun is on his way to the University of Cincinnati. Calhoun, 44, reportedly will leave Utah State for a job with his college alma mater. A report by CBS Sports said Cincinnati and Calhoun ...

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Massillon wins first basketball state title DAYTON — The Massillon boys basketball team reached the state tournament for the first time in 81 years and came home with its first state championship Sunday. The Tigers rallied from a 15-point deficit late in the third quarter to beat defending ...

Penn State rules Cleveland

CLEVELAND (AP) — Mitchell Mesenbrink and Levi Haines each won their second individual championship Saturday to help Penn State win its fifth consecutive team title at the NCAA men’s wrestling championships. Penn State, which clinched the team title during the consolation matches earlier ...