Hawks arrive as Hocking College launches first football season
Nelsonville York hosts a media day for the Hocking College Hawks as the state’s first junior college football program prepares to play its first game. Coach Al Matthews, also the college police chief, leads a 92 player roster sourced from Ohio and beyond. Athletics expansion includes basketball and archery with plans for more programs.
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Second chance for Mays at HC amid controversy
Trent Mays, on Hocking College’s first football team, appears in uniform with the roster as President Dr. Betty Young and coach Al Matthews back a second chance. Matthews stresses rehabilitation while cautioning the need for heart in the right place amid past rape case notoriety tied to Steubenville in 2012.
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Athens volleyball reloads for new season
Athens returns with seven new seniors after last year’s Division II district championship run. Coach Natalie Bobo rejects rebuilding talk, aiming for a third straight Tri- Valley Conference Ohio Division title. Senior Rachael Gilkey leads a powerful net game, Cassidy Staten shifts from libero to setter, and Alexis McCollum steps in as a key hitter and distributor as Athens eyes regionals again.
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Sayles Dominates as Ohio Bobcats Standout Captain
Casey Sayles, a towering 19-year-old defensive end, has become a dominant presence for the Ohio Bobcats. Labeled an alpha dog by teammates, he leads with leadership and a relentless work ethic, tallying 32 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a freshman while serving as team captain for 2015.
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Casey Sayles File Highlights Young Ohio Captain
Casey Sayles, a defensive lineman from Omaha North HS, has played 23 games with six starts over two seasons at defensive end. He logged 51 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and 4 hurries, earning all state baseball honors in high school and becoming Ohio's youngest team captain at 19, turning 20 after the season opener at Idaho.
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