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Sports Fairfield Whiteoak 4 May 2026

State-ranked Mustangs baseball earn 4 wins this week; win rivalry game at Whiteoak

MOWRYSTOWN — Though the Division V No.

Sports Hillsboro Greenfield Lynchburg-Clay Fairfield Whiteoak 3 May 2026

2026 Highland County softball tournament pairings released

The Southeast District of the OHSAA released the 2026 softball tournament brackets Sunday afternoon.

Sports 3 May 2026

240 high schools have players selected in 2026 NFL Draft

With the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, this year’s class of drafted rookies will soon begin life in the NFL. A total of 240 high schools contributed to the 257 players selected in the seven rounds of the April 23-25 Draft.

Sports 3 May 2026

NFHS launches free course on risks of sports betting for high school students

Amid a nationwide rise in online sports betting among high school students, the NFHS has launched a free course to educate coaches, administrators, student-athletes and parents about the risks associated with these gambling products.

Sports Hillsboro Greenfield 3 May 2026

OHSAA announces 2026 football divisions and regions

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the new divisional breakdowns and playoff regions for 2026 football season.

Sports Hillsboro Greenfield 1 May 2026

Tigers win at Hillsboro; sweep season series

HILLSBORO — Runs scored in the first and third innings were the only two runs McClain needed on Wednesday as it was a

Sports Hillsboro Greenfield 30 April 2026

Chloe Roberts ‘grand’ on senior night as Hillsboro defeats McClain

HILLSBORO — Hillsboro has one senior for the 2026 season, and for Chloe Roberts, it was a game where she was grand, a

Sports Lynchburg-Clay 30 April 2026

Lynchburg-Clay holds dedication ceremony for Terry and Jane McGinnis Family Athletic Complex

On Monday, April 27, a dedication ceremony was held at Lynchburg-Clay High School, where the outdoor athletic fields were officially unveiled as the Terry and Jane McGinnis Family Athletic Complex.

Sports Hillsboro Greenfield 29 April 2026

Hillsboro Lady Indians win slugfest against McClain in two-day extra-inning game

Four hits from Hillsboro’s Addley Miller and a combined 16 hits from the Lady Indians as a team lifted them to a Frontier Athletic Conference victory over the host McClain Lady Tigers by a 13-11 score in a game that began on a Monday and ended on a Tuesday at Daryle Unger Field.

Sports Hillsboro 29 April 2026

Hillsboro falls to Batavia and Wilmington in non-conference action

Thursday, April 23 saw the Hillsboro Lady Indians fall in non-conference action on the road against the Batavia Lady

Sports Lynchburg-Clay 29 April 2026

Mustangs score 15 runs in win over West Union

Having 10 hits and no errors, the Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs gained another win in Southern Hills Athletic Conference pl

Sports Fairfield 29 April 2026

Fairfield defeats Whiteoak in SHAC rivalry game

The Fairfield Lady Lions earned a big win on Thursday (April 23) by defending their home diamond and defeating the Wh

Sports Lynchburg-Clay 29 April 2026

Lynchburg-Clay earns run-rule victories over Ripley, West Union as Barnhill tosses a no-hitter; falls to Unioto and Valley

In their past four games from Tuesday through Saturday, the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs won two games in Southern Hi

Sports 28 April 2026

High school swimming, diving rules changes address number of dives during championship meets

Starting with the 2026–27 swimming and diving season, state high school associations will have the option to change the number of dives performed by participants during a championship meet.

Sports Hillsboro Greenfield 28 April 2026

Tigers take down Indians in rain-shortened FAC contest

GREENFIELD — On a Monday evening where the weather went from overcast to rain, the McClain Tigers were able to defend

Sports 28 April 2026

Matt’s Take: Reds Hall of Fame weekend; Bengals nail draft

This was a weekend to remember for many reasons, including a Reds series win, maintaining first place, and celebrating Aaron Harang, Brandon Phillips, Lou Piniella, and Reggie Sanders on their magnificent impact on the game of baseball in the Queen City.