Kayler Smith

Dayton

Sports Reporter and Anchor at WDTN-TV (Dayton, OH)

Sports Director at KMID @Big2_Sports | Mizzou Alum🐯 | KC native | Not responsible for what I tweet during my teams’ football games

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Flyers’ guard, Minster alum Ivy Wolf to compete in College 3-Point Contest

3 weeks ago | wdtn.com | Kayler Smith

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Dayton women’s basketball senior Ivy Wolf is set to compete in the national three-point shooting contest in San Antonio, the site of the men’s Final Four. The contest is part of the 36th annual College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships. Wolf made 263 three-pointers and shot 36 percent beyond the arc over her college career at Miami (Ohio) and Dayton. Wolf also shot a career 37 percent from three in high school.
Reports: Xavier’s Sean Miller emerges as top candidate for Texas job

1 month ago | wdtn.com | Kayler Smith

CINCINNATI, Ohio (WDTN) – Xavier head coach Sean Miller has emerged as a top candidate for the Texas Longhorns’ vacant head coach position, the Austin American-Statesman reported Sunday. Miller led Xavier to a 13-point comeback against Texas in the NCAA First Four on Wednesday. The Musketeers went on to win 86-80. The Longhorns parted ways with head coach Rodney Terry after the loss.
Marion Local falls to Monroe Central 43-35 in the Div. 6 boys’ basketball state final

1 month ago | wdtn.com | Kayler Smith

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Marion Local boy’s basketball came up just short in the OHSAA Division 6 state final, falling to Monroe Central 43-35. The Flyers finished their impressive season 26-3. Austin Niekamp and Grant Kremer finished in double figures for the Flyers, scoring 13 and 11 points, respectively. “It was hard, there was a lot of tears and a lot of laughter at the same time, every single dude in there hugged every other dude in there,” Marion Local head coach Kurt Goettemoeller said.
Russia completes perfect season with first ever state title in 1000th program victory

1 month ago | wdtn.com | Kayler Smith

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Russia boy’s basketball capped off its perfect 2025 season with a 74-57 win over Cornerstone Christian in the Division 7 state final. The Raiders’ win Saturday marked the program’s 1000th all-time, as well as its first state title and a 29-0 season. Three Raiders finished in double figures: Braylon Cordonnier (22 points, team-high), Dominic Francis (21 points) and Vince Borchers (14 points).
Miami advances to MAC championship after strong finish over Kent St., 72-64

1 month ago | wdtn.com | Kayler Smith

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WDTN) – No. 2-seed Miami men’s basketball punched its ticket to the MAC championship after edging No. 3-seed Kent State 72-64 in the semifinal Friday night. After a neck-and-neck battle throughout, the RedHawks outscored the Golden Flashes 9-3 in the final three minutes to close it out. Peter Suder recorded a double-double in the Hawks’ win, leading the team in points and rebounds with 23 and 11, respectively.
Alter girls fall to Bellevue 40-29 in D-4 state final

1 month ago | wdtn.com | Kayler Smith

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Alter girl’s basketball fell short of the program’s sixth state championship Friday, losing to Bellevue in the Division 4 title game 40-29. The Knights struggled out of the gate, scoring their first points from the field with under two minutes in the second quarter. Bellevue led 13-6 going into halftime and kept Alter at an arm’s length throughout the second half.
Dayton Dragons sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings

1 month ago | wdtn.com | Kayler Smith

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Dayton Dragons announced Thursday it had been acquired by Diamond Baseball Holdings, an organization that owns and operates over 40 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams, including the Cincinnati Reds’ Triple-A affiliate, the Louisville Bats. The Dragons were formerly owned by Palisades Arcadia Baseball LLC. The Dragons will remain in Dayton as the Reds’ High-A affiliate, and the existing front office staff, led by President Robert Murphy, will continue to operate the club.
Dayton Dragons sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kayler Smith

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Dayton Dragons announced Thursday it had been acquired by Diamond Baseball Holdings, an organization that owns and operates over 40 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams, including the Cincinnati Reds’ Triple-A affiliate, the Louisville Bats. The Dragons were formerly owned by Palisades Arcadia Baseball LLC. The Dragons will remain in Dayton as the Reds’ High-A affiliate, and the existing front office staff, led by President Robert Murphy, will continue to operate the club.
Cypress Woods names Fort Stockton’s Jeremy Hickman as new head football coach

1 month ago | yourbasin.com | Trey Francis |Kayler Smith

FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Cypress Woods High School (6A) named Jeremy Hickman the next head football coach and campus athletic coordinator. Hickman spent the last three years coaching for his alma mater, Fort Stockton, putting up a 25-9 overall record. “It is an honor to be named the campus athletic coordinator and head football coach at Cypress Woods High School. My family and I are excited to rejoin the Cy Woods family and community.
No. 1 MCS beats Brook Hill, advances to state championship

1 month ago | yourbasin.com | Kayler Smith

Posted: Feb 27, 2025 / 08:10 PM CST Updated: Feb 27, 2025 / 08:12 PM CST WACO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – No. 1 Midland Christian Girl’s Basketball defeated No. 4 The Brook Hill School 36-26 in the TAPPS 5A state semifinal to advance to its first state championship game since 1992.