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Ryan Isley

Akron

Sports Writer and Editor at Freelance

freelance high school sports reporter/writer waiting for that call. The comeback will be greater than the downfall. Like @KingJames, I am #JustAKidFromAkron.

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  • 2 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Ryan Isley

    AKRON, Ohio – An early alarm and four stitches above her left eye weren’t going to stop Riverside pitcher Annaliese Davis on Saturday morning. The senior lefty did it all for the Beavers in a 2-0 win over Massillon Perry in the OHSAA Division II state semifinals at Firestone Stadium, tossing a complete game and hammering a two-run home run. “Annalise was absolute nails in the circle for us today, she did tremendous,” Riverside head coach Bill Ross said.

  • 3 weeks ago | toledoblade.com | Ryan Isley

    CANTON — It was a long couple of days in northeast Ohio for the Perrysburg baseball team, but it was worth it when regionals ended with a 3-2 victory over Medina in a Division I regional final Friday at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium, sending the Yellow Jackets to the state semifinals for the second straight year. It was definitely a journey, however, to get to the trophy celebration.

  • 3 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Ryan Isley

    AKRON, Ohio – The dream of a softball state title for Manchester came to end on Thursday with a 4-2 loss to Liberty Union in the OHSAA Division V state semifinals at Firestone Stadium. But the Panthers’ season goal was still realized. Despite the loss, the players were still in good spirits after the game, soaking in the atmosphere of playing in the state semifinals, knowing it was something only four Manchester teams had done before them.

  • 3 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Ryan Isley

    CLEVELAND, Ohio — Despite the best efforts from Mother Nature, the OHSAA softball tournament has reached the state tournament with all games once again being played at historic Firestone Stadium. With the state’s move to seven divisions from four, the tournament looks a little different this season. Instead of the state semifinals on Thursday and Friday with the state championship games all being played on Saturday, the tournament will take place from Wednesday, June 4, to Sunday, June 8.

  • 1 month ago | si.com | Ryan Isley

    As the Ohio high school softball regular season comes close to wrapping up, we're taking one last look at the season, focusing on some all-stars we might have missed. Last week we posted the High School on SI Ohio All-Star team, as voted by the fans. We highlighted some of the top pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders earlier in the season and the fans chose their favorites.

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Ryan @Isley23
14 Jun 25

Not going to go into details right now, but I found out tonight what happens when you need to contact ADT security while doing a Lyft ride due to an out of control and threatening passenger. All I can say is I'm thankful for ADT and the Stow Police Department tonight.

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Ryan @Isley23
13 Jun 25

.@_aaronmoss5 got the nerves out on his first warmup pitch and then threw a gem to help lead University School (@USbsbl @UnivSchoolSport) to its first state championship game appearance. My story for @clevelanddotcom https://t.co/aGnu0TotLi

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Ryan @Isley23
13 Jun 25

FINAL University School 4 Wapakoneta 0 OHSAA baseball - Division III state semifinal University School returns to Canal Park on Saturday at 1pm to face Licking Valley for the Division III state title @USbsbl @UnivSchoolSport @Wapak_Baseball