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Andrew Moore, a six‑year coach of Reynoldsburg’s boys basketball team, resigned in mid‑August due to health issues. His tenure included a first state tournament appearance, a 104‑46 record, district titles and a 26‑2 season that reached the state final. The school has named Nicole Gardner as his replacement, and Moore will begin teaching an online credit‑recovery course.
After seven seasons that produced a 158‑53 record and two state tournament appearances, Tom Marker, a sixth‑grade math teacher, has retired from coaching to concentrate on his education career.
Charlie Scholvin, a 2023 graduate of Olentangy Orange High School, has realized his childhood dream of playing professional baseball after being drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 15th round of the MLB draft.
After 34 years at the helm of Gahanna Lincoln High School baseball, Mike Shade steps down, leaving behind a legacy of championships, player development, and community building.
A 1-0 victory at Historic Crew Stadium earned Upper Arlington its first Division I title, celebrated with a ring ceremony and a spot in the city’s Fourth of July parade
The Ohio High School Athletic Association imposed a modest sanction on Olentangy Local Schools after an investigation centered on standout player MC Walker, who helped the Orange secure an unbeaten state title and now looks ahead to his freshman season at Ohio University.
Hamilton Badin defeated Bishop Watterson 7-2 in the OHSAA Division III state baseball final, securing its third title while denying Watterson a fourth championship.
After an eight‑year run at Walnut Ridge that included a league championship, a district title and a 115‑63 record, Chuck Jefferson is now leading the Canal Winchester boys basketball team, aiming to lift a program that finished 8‑15 last season.
Klarke Ransome, a celebrated high school coach, has been appointed head coach of the Ohio Dominican University women's basketball program, promising a new era of competitiveness and culture.