If McClain senior Sammy Rooks doesn't have ice water flowing through her veins, then her concentration level is unmatchable. For the second time this season, Rooks not only led the Lady Tigers to victory in dramatic fashion, but did it at the buzzer, as the senior knocked down a pressure-packed 3-pointer, with defensive players surrounding her, to win the game. This time around it was a 35-32 victory at MHS.

If McClain senior Sammy Rooks doesn't have ice water flowing through her veins, then her concentration level is unmatchable. For the second time this season, Rooks not only led the Lady Tigers to victory in dramatic fashion, but did it at the buzzer, as the senior knocked down a pressure-packed 3-pointer, with defensive players surrounding her, to win the game. This time around it was a 35-32 victory at MHS.

Friday night at Fairfield High School is now a triple header for boys and girls basketball against Manchester.

Lynchburg-Clay has a JV baseball coach opening.

Using two productive middle quarters, the Hillsboro Indians earned their fourth win of the season on Tuesday, defeating non-league foe Goshen, 44-41 at GHS.

Members of the McClain middle school wrestling program recently competed at
the SCOL Tournament.

The Fairfield Lions had to play without their leading scorer for the second consecutive game, so they buckled down, and played defense that led to to a 52-49 non-league win over the Miami Trace Panthers at the "Panther Pit" on Tuesday.

For the second time this season, the Whiteoak Lady Wildcats were victorious when the final buzzer sounder, this time gaining a 47-39 win over Felicity.

All the braggin' rights belong to the Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs. LC not only defeated Highland County rival Hillsboro 62-61 on Tuesday at LCHS, but they now have defeated all their counterparts from Highland County this season.

All the braggin' rights belong to the Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs. LC not only defeated Highland County rival Hillsboro 62-61 on Tuesday at LCHS, but they now have defeated all their counterparts from Highland County this season.

By far not their best offensive effort of the season, the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs used every ounce of defensive effort they had on Monday night to defeat the Washington Lady Blue Lions 31-26 at WSHS.

By far not their best offensive effort of the season, the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs used every ounce of defensive effort they had on Monday night to defeat the Washington Lady Blue Lions 31-26 at WSHS.

After receiving a No. 4 seed in the upcoming sectional tournament on Sunday, the McClain Lady Tigers took the court on Monday, and 32 game minutes later, they walked off the court as winners for the 13th time this season. The Lady Tigers, who have four straight wins, scored in double digits in three of the four quarters played, en route to a 57-42 non-league win over the Eastern (Beaver) Lady Eagles at MHS.

The Associated Press has reported that a federal judge has postponed sentencing for former Miami Trace, Ohio State and NFL quarterback Art Schlichter.

Highland County Press sports editor Stephen Forsha looks at the girls basketball tournament, upcoming SCOL boys basketball scenarios and best records when HC teams face each other.