Swackhammer, Nolan Clash Over Storied High School Coaching
Nolan Swackhammer, longtime Glenford and Middleport coach, guided basketball and baseball programs to state titles and produced top players including Dick Strider. The article recalls his 17 years shaping athletes, memories from high school days, and his lasting impact on former players now thriving in college and professional circles.
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CRMC
Laurel Ville
Ohio University
Ole
Nolan Swackhammer
Middleport High School
Alam University
Dick Shrider
Swackie
SiMé
Winstone
Jet
Giles
Swacke
Tus
Lee
Nolan
Sto
Adelphia High School
Swankhammer
Coxehiite
West Virginia
Mickleport
Middleport
Whiglle Compus
Zanesville
Central Cho Temuusting
Reds
Strider
Washington
Capital University
Lancers Reach Tourney Finals in sectional clash
Laurelville tops Miller and Federal Hocking in a sectional battle at Nelsonville York High. Unger nets 14, Shaw 14, Thompson 10 for Laurelville as Miller drags seven for 13 shooting. Federal Hocking defeats Glouster 62 40 behind Robinson 16 and Driges 13.
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Dlessenger
Buchtel
Chillicothe
Federaltlocking
Laurelville
Nelsonville-York High
Iead
Ruckiing
Gollnly
Rage
Shaw
Marty ‘Unger
Dave Thomason
Waldcats
Righ West
Falcons
Teall Miller
Tim Daugherty
Jerry Bankes
Nake Merckle
Tauresville
Abe
Miller
Wal
Falcoms
Labre Wilte
Mickel
Scott Josephson
Unger
Rez Weaver
Daugherty
Siree
Laiverville
Miler
Laurel
Chuck Robinson
Federal Hocking
Benie Driges
Dennis Ball
Gloustar
Bob Leeper
Eagles Rally To Win Tourney Semifinal Thriller
Eastern Eagles defeat Southern 72 45 in Rio Grande sectional semifinal as Alexander forfeits first round. Coach Dan Wright’s squad, riding strong pressure defense, pulled away early and built a 16 2 lead, with Denes Bielinger pacing with 34 points and Caldwell scoring 19. Eagles advance to meet Souths eastart in the championship game.
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Rio Grande
Easleen
Southern
Raytern
Wilose Tacord
Alexander
Eagles
Easter
Southseastart
Rheith
Dan Wright
Wig
Southern Valley Athletic Conference
Uutte
Eastern
Denes Bielinger
Som Karr
Howie Caldwell
Larry Bille
Hone
Suhailute
Kar
Caldwell
Bre
Lander
Eastern Peade
Wath Caldwell
Lichinger
Eagle
Wright
Alexander Forfelturs
Death Row
Federal Hocking Triumph Over Gloster In Close Tilt
Federal Hocking held off Gloster 78 75 as Leeper sparked a late surge with 1:47 remaining. Gloster battled back and cut the gap to two, but Federalocking sealed the win with key free throws and steady offense in the final minute.
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Aller
Pederal-Hocking
Glousier
Buvkel
Ken Vore
Leeper
Sui
Federal Rocking
Han Feveo Austin
Robinson Aumed
Rv.maining
Steve Diilingar
Sir Pocanay
Glouslee
Iottinger
Federal Hocking
Lancers
Faderakllocking
Tomlas
Possesnion
Pederaiocking
Qi Glomster
Eherit
Federalocking
Deshtea
Wellston Rallys Past Gallipolis To Claim Sectional Title
Wellston Rockets beat Gallipolis 63 to 30 to capture the Class AA sectional crown and advance to the district tournament at Ohio University. Gary Martin led Wellston with 20 points, Steve Beat and Amis Zimmerman added 15 each, while Gallipolis was led by Gary Burley with 16 and other contributors. Free throws and rebounding helped Wellston pull away after a close first half as Gallipolis fell short from the field and at the line.
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Patroit
Ihe Urna
Deex
South Poin
Jackson
Tronmen
Soul Point
Wes Mearbaugh
Sen
Rouse
Tia Sranmen
South Paint
Wellston
Rockets
Gellipolis
Auray
YiChiy
Gary Martin
Gary Fipelis
Teate Vnal
Steve Beat
Ami
Falcons Rally Past Bobcats In Narrow Road-Game Loss
A scrambled report shows Bebeats MAC Conibear and Penix underutilizing boards while Groff and Love receive credit for Meir work on Wim. After a 44 to 40 halftime deficit, the Falcons surged in the second half, closing to 72 87 as key players delivered late defense and scoring to turn the game into a tight finish.
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Conibear
Penix
Groff
Love
Meir
Bobcats
Ghia
Falcons
Kyger Creek Gridders Sign With Marshall University
Kyger Creek football players Jon Rothgeb and Dat Poleyn signed with Marshall University. Rothgeb, a 205 pound end, rushed for yards and scored 15 touchdowns during his junior season, earning San Ciecer Valley Athletic Conference honors and playing basketball and baseball. Poleyn, a tackle on both offense and defense, blocked four punts and forced three fumbles, earning all league honors as well.
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Cheshire
Kyger Creek
Jon] Rothgeb
Dat Poleyn
Marshall University
Rothgeb
Talbot
Rothgeh
Aleakue
San Ciecer * Valley Athletic
Seii We Aso
Poleyn
Boneals
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Glenfod
Glenford
Swhivkie
Coe
Dick Slauder
Slider
Nolan Swadhammer
Meigs High School
Gerald Ginnoe
Ay Craig Quellickly Messenger
Stident Reporter
LEDWO
Eastern Eagles
Withers
Mid-Ohio Valley Conference
Siclf
Ghiich Bedbay
Bob Caldwell
Dr. Amshury
Mike Correll
Ron Smith
Ton Karr
Rache Caldwell
Fromm
Mike Boring
Bob Ritchie
Dennis Etchinger
Dave Smith
Rick Williams
Pernice
Wagner
Athens Automotive Supply Company
E. Carpenter
Athens
Feds Almolkirg
Iran
Goa
Statt Pot
Ken Sigthett
Glauster
Geiter Ber Leeper
Federallfocking
Gel Dewnts Ball
Baehiey
Nigel
Callipolis
Son
Ov Tag- Hurst
Sites
Gutmiere
Steve Wood
Peartiigh
Jas
Polis
Wellster
Chavisy
Galllipolis
Maran
Webigron
Orwell
Tirvraniman
TOTEL
Leecuek
Mac
Jain
Rowling
Epee
Oilvcali
Ramana
Mathews Oll Company
Athens, Ohio
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Dodrill Ford Sales, Inc
Riso West McArthur and
Oren
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Dally
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Mathews Goodyear
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