Dave Purpura

Columbus Dispatch The DeSales girls lacrosse team finished another dominant season with an overpowering performance in the Division II state

Dave Purpura, Columbus Dispatch The Westerville Central softball team's 21-game winning streak came to an end June 7 in the Division II state final.

Here is the final edition of the Dispatch's high school sports newsletter for 2025-26. The newsletter will return in mid-August.

Columbus Dispatch The Watterson baseball team defeated Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy 5-1 in an OHSAA Division III state semifinal.

Columbus Dispatch New Albany defeated Harrison 4-1 to advance to the OHSAA Division II state baseball final.

Central Ohio high school sports has a long history of excellence. Proof can be found in the graduation years of two of the area's top athletes of all time.

Central Ohio's top high school athletes, coaches and teams – the best of the best for 2025-26 – were honored June 22 at Upper Arlington High School.

See highlights from the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards Emma Strickler 's agriculture-related travels include multiple trips to the

Columbus Dispatch Less than 24 hours after the final race of her high school track and field career, Elena Aldrink returned to the scene for more.

Columbus Dispatch Michael Boyle 's summer might not look like that of a typical high school student.