Harkrader’s legend shines at Fenwick sports complex dedication
Jerry Harkrader, Middletown standout and Fenwick coach, died in 1980. His career rose from Roosevelt Junior High to Notre Dame and Ohio State, with a 1954 Rose Bowl touchdown and a 23 season Fenwick tenure yielding two state titles. His name joins Rossi on Fenwick’s front as a lasting tribute.
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Correction: pole vaulter misidentified at GMC meet
The Journal corrects a photo caption misidentifying Middletown pole vaulter Jenny Mitsoff as Stephanie Murphy from the Greater Miami Conference track meet. The GMC reports Matt Sliger ran 11 07 in the 3 200, corrected to 10 22. Editor contact Jake Trotter.
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Ohio State faces NCAA charges over basketball recruit cash
The NCAA alleges former OSU basketball coach Jim O'Brien gave cash to a recruit’s family via Paul Biancardi who also helped arrange living with an athletic booster. Biancardi is cited for unethical conduct and dishonest actions during his OSU tenure. OSU may respond by July with a hearing in fall and a later sanctions decision.
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Madison students celebrate levy win amid Mohawks playoff thrill
Madison Local Schools kept a 1.1 million operating levy alive by gaining 22 provisional ballots that flipped a 3 vote loss into a 12 vote victory. The day’s events included Madison’s 5-3 Division III semifinal win over Dayton Oakwood as juniors and seniors shared relief and plans to stay for senior year.
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Monday Prep Baseball Scores From Local Ohio Cities
Lebanon beats Springboro 7 to 6 edgewood defeats Ross 4 to 1 Carlisle edges Waynesville 5 to 4 Madison wins 5 to 3 over Dayton Oakwood Softball Ross routs Valley View 15 to 0 Blanchester tops Fenwick 11 to 5 more stories listed on Page B3.
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Edgewood Cougars stun region with six inning rally
SPRINGBORO The Edgewood High Cougars beat Ross star Shea Harry by intentionally walking him twice. Dusty Taggart and Matt Root delivered a three run sixth inning to pull Edgewood to a 4-1 Division II sectional final victory Monday at Springboro High School. Edgewood (22-6) advances to face Bellefontaine for the district championship Saturday at 12 p.m. at the University of Dayton. Coach Brian Caudill said the walks were a sign of respect as they avoided letting Harry beat them.
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Smith's walk-off homer lifts Lebanon past Springboro
Lebanon High School senior Tyler Smith belted a walk-off three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to give the Warriors a 7-6 victory over arch rival Springboro in the Dayton area Division I sectional title game. Lebanon improves to 17-11 and advances to face Cincinnati La Salle at Midland Complex in Amelia on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Springboro ends 21-7 after a season that featured a late comeback bid and strong hitting from Ryan Noe.
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Blanchester Secures 11 5 Sectional Title On Gregg Birthday
Blanchester high school clinched its 17th straight win by defeating Fenwick 11-5 to claim the Division III sectional title at Springboro High. Coach Jamie Gregg, who just turned 35, credited pitching, hitting, and defense for the win while noting the team’s never-say-die streak and potential postseason rematch with Fenwick.
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