Pursuit of happiness led Kelly to Ohio State
COLUMBUS — As Chip Kelly stood before the media on Tuesday following his first practice as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Ohio State, fielding a question about his decision to leave a head coaching position at UCLA to take a perceived lesser role in Columbus, he referenced a story he once heard about legendary musician John Lennon.
Liberty, Olentangy nab top-3 district showings
The Olentangy Liberty and Olentangy boys wrestling teams had three district champions apiece en route to finishing second and third, respectively, at Friday and Saturday’s Division I district tournament in Hilliard.
Day, Buckeyes open spring practice
COLUMBUS — Ohio State returned to the practice field on Tuesday for the start of spring practice, kicking off one of the most highly-anticipated springs in recent memory.
OWU falls to 2nd-ranked Transylvania in NCAA tourney
Junior post Karlee Ross converted a 3-point play to tie the game during the first quarter, but second-ranked Transylvania pulled away with a 17-0 run on the way to a 70-55 win over Ohio Wesleyan in the second round of the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament on Saturday at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky.
Ohio State delivers 84-61 thumping of Michigan on Senior Day
COLUMBUS — With its NCAA Tournament hopes still on life support, Ohio State handled its business on Sunday in a must-win game with an 84-61 dismantling of the lowly Michigan Wolverines in Value City Arena.
Roundup: Braves win first district title since 1998
For the first time since 1998, the Olentangy girls basketball team has a banner to update.
Late run lifts Grove City over Big Walnut
A three-pointer by Grove City guard Kevin Gallagher tied the game at 41 early in the fourth quarter and the Greyhounds took off from there, using a 16-3 run to pull away from Big Walnut on the way to a 54-46 Division I sectional final win Friday night in Sunbury.
Patriots power past Cruisers in sectional final
The 17th-seeded Olentangy Liberty boys basketball team started strong and only added to its lead as the game wore on en route to a 73-53 Division I sectional final win over visiting and 34th-seeded Groveport-Madison Friday night in Powell.
Area swimmers shine at state showcase
The Olentangy Liberty boys swimming team made the most noise at last weekend’s Division I swimming & diving state tournament at Canton’s C.T. Branin Natatorium, parading to the podium in a handful of relays and individual events.
Golden Eagles win district bowling title
The Big Walnut boys bowling team was solid in regulation and even better in the Bakers en route to winning the Division I district tournament earlier this week at H.P. Lanes.