Mike Dyer

1 week ago | wcpo.com | Mike Dyer

NEW RICHMOND, Ohio — New Richmond football coach Brian Pitzer looked around his home stadium and felt grateful Monday morning. Eleven high school football teams arrived on the school campus to participate in the inaugural Ohio High School Football Coaches Association 7-on-7 Southwest Regional tournament. “It’s a privilege that we get to host everybody out there today,” Pitzer said. “We’re really excited. The organization of it has been really great.

1 week ago | wcpo.com | Mike Dyer

CINCINNATI — Two Withrow High School football players from the 2026 class announced verbal college commitments Sunday night on social media. Defensive back Jaycee Houston has verbally committed to Marshall University. Offensive tackle Justyn Lyles has verbally committed to West Virginia University. "Justyn and Jaycee are a big part of the program here at Withrow," said Withrow football coach Anthony Berry. "These guys have been accountable, responsible and committed which are program principles.

1 week ago | wcpo.com | Mike Dyer

CANTON, Ohio — The Lakota West baseball program won't soon forget its special journey to the state tournament this season. Lewis Center Olentangy defeated the Firebirds 3-1 in a Division I state semifinal Saturday night at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton. Despite the result, the Firebirds (24-8) created a significant legacy for the program this spring. "I'm proud of them," Lakota West coach Brad Gschwind said. "We'll talk more when we get on the bus. There is a whole whirlwind of emotions.

2 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Mike Dyer

CANTON, Ohio — Indian Hill baseball coach Cary Daniel and the entire team took time to reflect on a special journey after Friday night's Division IV state semifinal. With a heavy rain in the team's midst, nothing would interrupt an opportunity for the players and coaches to speak about an unforgettable season. That gathering occurred just moments after Sandusky Perkins defeated Indian Hill 4-3 at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton. "They fought," Daniel said. "Sixty-four teams.

2 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Mike Dyer

AKRON, Ohio — The Badin High School baseball program won't soon forget its special journey to the state tournament this season. Newark Licking Valley defeated Badin 2-1 in nine innings in a Division III state semifinal early Friday afternoon at Canal Park in Akron. Licking Valley (25-6) advances to Saturday's Division III state final. Badin (26-7) completes it season as a state semifinalist.