Whitney Harding

Columbus

Sports Reporter and Anchor at WCMH-TV (Columbus, OH)

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Ohio State gymnast’s success a family affair

1 week ago | nbc4i.com | Whitney Harding

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State University junior gymnast Jesse Pakele stood off to the side of the floor exercise at the Big Ten event finals in Ann Arbor. He chalked up his hands, went through his pre-routine and took a deep breath. “I raised my hand and I just knew that whatever happened, I put it in the most I could have,” he said.
Cavaliers all-star’s investment in Pick Central results in state title

2 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Whitney Harding

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — He is one of the biggest stars in the NBA: Donovan Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star and leading scorer. This season, the Cavs aren’t the only basketball team he’s impacting. “He wanted to invest some into the women’s game, especially in Ohio, being a Cleveland player,” Pickerington Central girls basketball coach Johnathan Hedgepeth said.
Columbus ice hockey club receives NHL grant

2 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Whitney Harding

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Before LaKesha Wyse became the president of the Columbus Ice Hockey Club (CIHC), she was a parent in the club. “We started with my son when he was 3. We didn’t know anything about hockey,” she said. “My girls were doing figure skating at the time and moved over to hockey. Who would have thought we would have this passion for hockey?”That passion now extends beyond her own children to any youngsters in the city of Columbus who want to play, no matter their gender or geography.
Crew to acquire star attacking midfielder Daniel Gazdag from Philadelphia, per source

2 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Orri Benatar |Whitney Harding

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Crew remain one of the last two unbeaten teams in Major League Soccer and are set to acquire one of the best attacking midfielders in the league. A source confirmed to NBC4’s Whitney Harding that the Crew have agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Union to acquire Hungarian midfielder Daniel Gazdag. The deal is in the final stages, according to an NBC4 source.
Military members to be honored at Blue Jackets game

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Whitney Harding

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Blue Jackets will continue to fight for a Wild Card spot Thursday when they host the Colorado Avalanche, but the team is also honoring those who fight for our freedoms. It is Military Appreciation Night at Nationwide Arena, a special event each year. AdvertisementThe Blue Jackets truly are one of the best stories in hockey this season — and one of the biggest moments of the year was of course the Stadium Series game.
Military members to be honored at Blue Jackets game

3 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Whitney Harding

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Blue Jackets will continue to fight for a Wild Card spot Thursday when they host the Colorado Avalanche, but the team is also honoring those who fight for our freedoms. It is Military Appreciation Night at Nationwide Arena, a special event each year. The Blue Jackets truly are one of the best stories in hockey this season — and one of the biggest moments of the year was of course the Stadium Series game.
Worthington wrestler goes from cancer to state tournament

1 month ago | nbc4i.com | Whitney Harding

WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — Surrounded by family and friends at the kitchen island, Worthington’s Blaise Parrill smiled sheepishly as the familiar words and tune of “Happy Birthday” rang out in his home. “Happy Birthday dear Blaise!” the group belted and, seconds later, the now 19-year-old blew out the candles to much applause. A 19th birthday isn’t exactly known as a milestone, but for Parrill, every birthday is a milestone and a miracle.
Worthington wrestler goes from cancer to state tournament

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Whitney Harding

WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — Surrounded by family and friends at the kitchen island, Worthington’s Blaise Parrill smiled sheepishly as the familiar words and tune of “Happy Birthday” rang out in his home. “Happy Birthday dear Blaise!” the group belted and, seconds later, the now 19-year-old blew out the candles to much applause. NBC4’s coverage of the Olympics continuing through 2036 A 19th birthday isn’t exactly known as a milestone, but for Parrill, every birthday is a milestone and a miracle.
Longtime Pickerington football coach comes out of retirement to coach Circleville

2 months ago | nbc4i.com | Whitney Harding

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — After 20 years of donning the purple and white of Pickerington Central, and then two years of donning any color of his choosing in retirement, Jay Sharrett is back in black – and red. “It’s difficult to put on black after Pickerington North on the other side of the school district but my wife said I have to get over it and that’s what I’m doing,” he said with a laugh. It’s definitely not the first time Sharrett has worn the red and black of Circleville High School.
Longtime Pickerington football coach comes out of retirement to coach Circleville

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Whitney Harding

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — After 20 years of donning the purple and white of Pickerington Central, and then two years of donning any color of his choosing in retirement, Jay Sharrett is back in black – and red. “It’s difficult to put on black after Pickerington North on the other side of the school district but my wife said I have to get over it and that’s what I’m doing,” he said with a laugh. It’s definitely not the first time Sharrett has worn the red and black of Circleville High School.