Matt Ponatoski at a Crossroads: Football, Baseball and the Draft
A talented two‑way athlete faces a decisive choice between baseball and football, with coaches and the league’s draft reforms watching closely.
Jun 19, 2026
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St. Xavier Claims Second Baseball State Title with 4-2 Victory Over Moeller
St. Xavier edged Moeller 4‑2 in the Division I baseball state final, securing its second championship and first since 2003, while Badin prepares for a Division III showdown.
Jun 12, 2026
Cincinnati Rivals Clash in Division I Baseball State Final
The upcoming OHSAA Division I baseball final pits two storied Cincinnati programs against each other, with ticket details, broadcast info and key storylines.
Jun 12, 2026
Matt Ponatoski Eyes MLB Draft as ‘Baseball‑First’ Decision Looms
Cincinnati’s two‑sport phenom Matt Ponatoski is weighing a potential MLB draft pick against a collegiate career at Kentucky, where he plans to develop his pitching while keeping his sights on the majors.
Jun 8, 2026
Four-Star Kentucky Commit Ponatoski Shifts Focus to Baseball Draft Prospects
Matt Ponatoski, a top high-school quarterback recruit, says his priority is an MLB draft, raising questions about his role with the Wildcats and the leverage it may give him in name-image-likeness talks.
Jun 8, 2026
OHSAA Baseball Playoffs: Oak Hills, St. Xavier, and Moeller Advance Toward State Tournament
Oak Hills rallied from a 4-1 deficit to beat Mason 11-5, while St. Xavier’s Jack Ryan threw a no-hitter and Moeller shut out Centerville to move closer to the state tournament.
Jun 4, 2026
Moeller Crusaders Charge Toward Another State Title After Dominant Regional Victory
Moeller’s 7‑0 win over Centerville advances them to the state semifinals, where they will face the Region 1 champion on June 11.
Jun 4, 2026