Marcus Hartman

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Ohio State Beat Writer at Dayton Daily News

Ohio State and preps beat writer + other SWOhio sports for @daytondailynews @springfieldnews @journalnews. [email protected]. Stagger onward, rejoicing

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Sports newsletter June 6, 2025: Prep championship season heats up

1 day ago | daytondailynews.com | Marcus Hartman

The OHSAA state track meet is taking place today and Saturday in Columbus, and many local athletes are looking to take home titles. At the same time, the softball state championships are being played in Akron as baseball teams across Ohio battle for the right to make that trip next week.
Four in a row: Russia baseball excited to be going back to Akron

1 day ago | sports.yahoo.com | Marcus Hartman

Jun. 5—CEDARVILLE — Russia earned its fourth straight trip to the OHSAA baseball state final four with an 11-0 Division VII regional final win over Cedarville in five innings on Thursday. The Raiders (18-11) are headed to Akron next week looking for their third state title to go with triumphs in 1971 and 2022. AdvertisementThey will also be bidding to add a baseball state championship to the title they won in basketball in March.
Four in a row: Russia baseball excited to be going back to Akron

1 day ago | daytondailynews.com | Marcus Hartman

They will also be bidding to add a baseball state championship to the title they won in basketball in March. “This group of boys, they’re winners,” Russia coach Kevin Phlipot said. “I don’t care what sport it is, okay? They find a way to compete. They find a way to win, and that just says a lot. “I don’t care what they’re doing. They’re successful at everything. They know what adversity is, and they know how to overcome those obstacles.
What to know about the 2025 OHSAA track championships

2 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Marcus Hartman

The meet begins at 9:30 Friday morning with Division III long-distance relays and Division II field events and will continue into the evening with Division I events set to begin at 4:45 p.m. and running until 7:25. Division II and III return to action at 9:30 Saturday morning with Division I field events following at noon. Here is a look at what to watch for in each division: 1. Wayne is eyeing a repeat for the girls while the boys want to finish the job this time.
High school baseball: Cedarville grounds Fayetteville-Perry in regional semifinal

2 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Marcus Hartman

Jun. 4—CEDARVILLE — Zach Creeden and the Cedarville High School baseball program were in territory both new and familiar Wednesday afternoon. By knocking off powerhouse Fort Loramie in a Division VII district final last week, the seventh-seeded Indians advanced to the regional tournament for the second time in 28 years and seventh ever, but that came with an even sweeter bonus.
Ohio State announces football schedule changes

2 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Marcus Hartman

The addition of the game against the Midshipman also necessitated moving a previously scheduled game against Nevada to Sept. 7, 2030. ExploreThough it remains to be seen how much the college football landscape changes over the next five years, Ohio State now has all of its nonconference slots filled through that time except for one. An open date remains in the 2030 slate, which also includes a game at Georgia on Sept. 14.
Ohio State announces football schedule changes

3 days ago | journal-news.com | Marcus Hartman

The addition of the game against the Midshipman also necessitated moving a previously scheduled game against Nevada to Sept. 7, 2030. ExploreThough it remains to be seen how much the college football landscape changes over the next five years, Ohio State now has all of its nonconference slots filled through that time except for one. An open date remains in the 2030 slate, which also includes a game at Georgia on Sept. 14.
Football recruiting: Local pair commit to Louisville

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Marcus Hartman

Jun. 3—Louisville Cardinals football picked up verbal commitments from a pair of Southwest Ohio standouts who will be seniors this fall. Trotwood-Madison defensive lineman Jamarcus Whyce and Lebanon tight end Nick Lautar give coach Jeff Brohm 17 verbal commits and a class ranked in the top 10 as of this writing.
5 things to know about the OHSAA state softball tournament

4 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Marcus Hartman

Jun. 3—Five area teams are heading to Akron this week to play in the OHSAA state softball tournament. All of them are looking to win the state title for the first time, and one is aiming to close out a perfect season. AdvertisementHistoric Firestone Stadium is set to host all 21 games in the newly expanded state tournaments which includes seven divisions for the first time. Here are five things to know about the softball state tournament:1.
OHSAA baseball: Top seeds, Cinderellas charge into regional tournament

4 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Marcus Hartman

That includes Springboro, a No. 1 seed in Division I, facing GWOC foe and No. 2 seed Beavercreek at 5 p.m. Wednesday after Mason and Cincinnati Oak Hills square off earlier in the afternoon. The Panthers (20-8) and Beavers (23-5) split their regular season matchups with both teams winning at home in late April. In Division III, Monroe plays No. 1 seed Hamilton Badin at 2 p.m. followed by Hamilton Ross against No. 1 seed Butler.