Bulldogs top Warren 2-0 in season opener
Athens Bulldogs open the 2016 season with a 2-0 win over Warren at R. Basil Butter Field. Bradley Ridpath scored both goals, driving the attack as senior midfielder Rider Stock anchored the defense and keeper Thomas Williams faced limited danger from Warren.
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Ward takes over Trimble volleyball program
Jay Ward, once a parent in the stands learning the game, becomes head coach of Trimble High School volleyball as Emily Ward nears graduation. The Tomcats, coming off a strong season and a TVC Hocking Division title under Howie Caldwell, must replace four key seniors while Lexi Shust anchors the lineup as a returning all league player.
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Buckeyes eye continued success from NY volleyball seniors
The Nelsonville York volleyball team, riding a record run of success, aims to keep winning in 2016 with five seniors leading. Sam Campbell returns as coach, while Sam Taylor steps into a bigger leadership role as setter and hitter. Juniors Jessie Addis Camrin Dupler Sidney Fick Alexis Bostater and Kyla Henderson provide depth as NY contemplates 6 2 or 5 1 formations.
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Sidney Fick
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Albany hosts season opener Spartans versus Lancers
In Athens County a Thursday night kickoff begins the 2016 high school football season as Alexander Spartans travel to Albany to face the Lancers at 7:30 p.m. It marks the fifth straight opener between the rivals with Alexander hoping to repeat past success after last year's 45 14 win over Federal Hocking and the SPACER trophy victory.
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Bulldogs sweep Jackson in 5-0 tennis win
Athens elevates to 2-0 in the SEOLA after a 5-0 home victory over Jackson. Claire McGee won first singles 6-0 6-0, Adele Purdy second singles 6-1 6-2, Veda Conjeevaram 6-0 6-1. Doubles went 6-2 6-1 and 6-1 6-0 as Aftabizadeh Yellamraju and Jeng Bean prevailed. Bulldogs visit Zanesville Thursday at 5 p.m.
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Darvish homer helps Rangers split with Reds in Cincinnati
Yu Darvish belted the second homer by a Rangers pitcher as Adrian Beltre delivered a go ahead double in the eighth, lifting Texas to a 6-5 win over Cincinnati and a two game interleague split. Nomar Mazara also homered, Desmond added a fifth inning shot, while Darvish walked five and hit a batter over six innings as the Reds surrendered 10 homers in three games.
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