Sports
West Central Ohio high-school sports — the Spartans, Shawnee, Bath, Elida, LCC and the Western Buckeye League — plus Ohio Northern and Bluffton, with scores, schedules and the games that mattered.

Join Now | Join Members. It's free.
Earn levels as you read · Ad-free · Newsletter · Exclusive benefits
Rookie Reporter → Shadow Editor
Latest Stories
Lima Central Catholic Overcame a 14-Point Deficit and a Late-Game Drive by Bluffton, Relying on a Decisive Defensive Play to Maintain Their Perfect Season Record.
The Titans' Defense Stifled Bath's High-Powered Offense, and O-G's Attack Found Its Rhythm in the Second Half for a Decisive 23-7 Victory.
No. 5 Ohio State Travels to Iowa City to Take on No. 14 Iowa This Saturday, with Playoff Implications on the Line for the Buckeyes.
Area Teams and Individuals Demonstrated Notable Achievements in Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Soccer, and Volleyball This Week.
Ohio State Receiver Jeremiah Smith Set Personal Bests, and Quarterback Julian Sayin Added a New Dimension with His Running Game in the 42-19 Victory Over Illinois on Saturday.
The Redskins Delivered a Commanding Performance on Friday Night, Converting a Tied Game Into a Significant Lead Fueled by Strong Motivation From St. Marys' Pre-Game Homecoming Ceremony.
Despite a Challenging First Start and Initial 'Lukewarm' Endorsement, Deshaun Watson Insists He Is Not Worried About His Job Security as He Prepares for Week 2.
Classic Matchups in the Western Buckeye and Blanchard Valley Conferences, Along with a Key Road Game for Lcc, Mark the High School Football Schedule This Friday.
Lima Central Catholic Leads Local Teams, Securing Third Place in Division VI with an Undefeated Record, as Several Regional Squads Also Feature Prominently in the Initial Statewide Rankings.
Cincinnati's New-Look Defense Forced Four Turnovers, Scoring 24 Points, to Secure a Victory Over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
The Pirates Defeated the Mustangs 35-13 on Friday Night at Harmon Field, Propelled by Early Special Teams and Defensive Plays, and Sustained Offensive Efforts.
A Late-Game Fumble Recovery and Subsequent Touchdown Propelled Ottawa-Glandorf to a 27-24 Victory Over Wapakoneta, Marking the Titans' First Win Against the Redskins Since 2012 and Extending Their Season Record to 4-0.
The Bulldogs, Fueled by Strong Offensive and Defensive Play, Defeated the Cougars 49-28 to Improve Their Record to 4-0.
The Two-Time All-Ohio Selection Will Join the Hokies After Her 2028 Graduation, Citing a 'Perfect Fit' with the Program.
Cincinnati Aims to Enhance Its Run Game and Generate More Explosive Plays by Increasing Quarterback Joe Burrow's Under-Center Snaps.




















