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Long‑time Orrville High School basketball coach Sly Slaughter has stepped down after 13 seasons to become principal of Orrville Middle School, while assistant coach Mike Huberty, 26, has been named the new head coach, promising a defense‑first approach.
The Georgia Bulldogs are projected to field one of the most complete rosters in college football for 2026, ranking behind only Ohio State and Texas according to CBS Sports. Head coach Kirby Smart voices concerns about depth while the team aims for a third consecutive Playoff appearance and a third national title of the decade, opening the season against Tennessee State.
Freshman Ava McLendon’s touchdown secured a 20‑19 victory for Nordonia, marking the first OHSAA girls flag football state championship.
In a rain‑soaked finale at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the Nordonia Knights edged Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame 20‑19 to win the first ever girls flag football state championship, marking a milestone for the program and the sport in Ohio.
Forward Deshaun Vaden has signed with the University of Cincinnati, bringing two years of eligibility and a strong shot‑blocking presence to the program.
Midview High School is among eight teams set to contest the first OHSAA Girls Flag Football state championship in Canton, showcasing the sport's rapid growth and new opportunities for female athletes.
The inaugural OHSAA Girls Flag Football state championship will crown a champion this Saturday, featuring Midview High School’s debut squad and highlighting the growing opportunities for female athletes across the state.
Midview High School's inaugural girls flag football squad, led by coach Seamus Higley and standout athletes Hunter Crum, Leah DiFranco and Jill Hubbard, will compete in the inaugural OHSAA state tournament in Canton, showcasing the sport's expanding opportunities for female athletes.
The Buckeyes announced the hiring of Mike Wells, an Ohio native with a deep NBA and college coaching résumé, to fill the vacancy left by Joel Justuce.
On May 16, eight high school girls flag football teams will compete in Ohio's inaugural state championship at Canton's Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, featuring four Cincinnati-area programs vying for the first-ever crown.
After a distinguished coaching journey that spanned the NBA, college ranks and a championship run in Australia, Mike Wells is set to join Ohio State's staff, replacing departing assistant Joel Justuce.
Kaylah Thornton, a Fairmont basketball standout, earned the 2026 Penn Station Athlete of the Year honor after leading her team to a perfect 28‑0 season, a state title and a record‑setting scoring milestone.
Felicia Teeter, a former Army officer and Department of Defense civilian, steps onto the JCU sidelines as running backs coach and head coach of the new women’s flag football program.
Ohio's inaugural sanctioned girls flag football state championships are set to begin, but several local districts are still on the sidelines due to low interest and practical constraints.
Ohio State’s football program brings back the iconic silver sleeve stripes, known as Buckeye Stripes, after nearly two decades, debuting new uniforms for the upcoming season.
The Denison University baseball squad, boasting a 40‑1 record and a 39‑game winning streak, will welcome three rival colleges to Ohio for a high‑stakes regional competition.
Badin High School defeated St. Ursula 46-13 to win its first regional flag football championship, earning the top seed in the inaugural Ohio High School Athletic Association state tournament. Senior receiver Addi Marshall was named offensive MVP despite a foot injury, and the team now prepares to defend its title in Canton.