Ohio Bobcats rally falls short in season finale loss to Miami
Ohio University closes 2016 with a 6-2 defeat to Miami after dropping the opener 4-0. RedHawks pitcher Cole Gaetz earned the win in game one while Bobcats pitcher Connor Sitz took the loss in the nightcap. Miami secures the No. 3 seed in the MAC tournament as Ohio finishes 23-29 overall and 8-16 in league play.
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Vikings name new head football coach
Jeffrey Downs was hired Thursday as head coach of the Vinton County Vikings, returning to lead the program for a third time after Shane Wellman’s sudden resignation. Downs, a former coach from 2003 to 2005, led the Vikings to a 17-14 record and a 2004 playoff appearance. He is a social studies teacher at Vinton County High School, and the district also approved five assistant coaches.
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Kola commits to Spalding University soccer
Athens senior Kola, a two time all Southeastern Ohio Athletic League standout, will play defense midfield at Spalding University in Louisville, entering a new chapter after helping Athens reach 19 straight wins in 2015. He credits versatility and teamwork with his growth and looks forward to the campus change.
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Indians Top Red Sox as Kipnis and Kluber Do Heavy Lifting
Kipnis hits a three run homer and Kluber shuts down Boston as the Indians extend their win streak to five with a 4 2 victory. Bradley Jr extends hitting streak to 25 games with a solo shot as Boston loses for the 20th straight game, a club record.
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Friday baseball and softball district finals schedule
High school baseball Division III district finals at VA Memorial Stadium Wheelersburg 1 Adena 0. Softball Division II district finals at Unioto HS South Point 11 a.m. Wheelersburg vs Valley 1 p.m. Westfall vs New Lexington 3 p.m. Division IV finals at Minford HS Fairfield vs Paint Valley 11 a.m. Symmes Valley vs Clay 1 p.m.
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