Steve Blackledge

For the fourth straight year, Centerville finds itself in a position to take home a trophy. The Elks were state champions in 2021, runner-ups in 2022 and lost in a semifinal a year ago. Next up: A rematch against Cleveland St. Ignatius for all the marbles. Dayton, OH – Centerville coach Brook Cupps explained his

The outcome was never in doubt. Richmond Heights used its ferocious full-court pressure to devour Berlin Hiland 62-35 in the small-school championship game. The Spartans scored 28 points off turnovers and 25 came on fast break baskets. Dayton, OH – Perhaps out of good sportsmanship, the Richmond Heights student section waited until 14 seconds remained

Coming in averaging close to 76 points per game, Harvest Prep met its match in the form of a talented and ferocious Lutheran East defense. The Falcons repeated as state champion and won their third title in four years. Dayton, OH – Harvest Prep scored a smidge under 76 points per game during its run

Cleveland St. Ignatius used two runs in the middle quarters to seize control, then used its depth to wear down cold-shooting Centerville in the Division I state championship game. Dayton, OH – When Cameron Joyce was hired to head up the Cleveland St. Ignatius basketball program five years ago, he had one simple goal. “This

Funding for state wildlife agencies can help save America’s wildlife. More than 12,000 species are in need of conservation assistance.

Neonicotinoid pesticides are called “bee-killing pesticides” for a reason. But what exactly do they do to bees?

An EPA report found that commonly used pesticides are threatening 80% of the country’s endangered species.

In the latest chapter of a somewhat surprising and disjointed season, third-ranked Olentangy Berlin ran its record to 19-2 with a nail-biting win against 13th-ranked Marysville. Delaware, OH – Olentangy Berlin’s baseball season began like a scene from The Wizard of Oz. On March 14, a tornado ripped through the school grounds tearing up everything

Steve Blackledge | Columbus Dispatch Editor's note: This story originally appeared in The Dispatch on May 18, 2014, and is being

Loghan Cromer twice executed perfect bunt singles to jump start Bradley’s offense while freshman Mickey Moody delivered a clutch two-RBI hit and picked up the save in relief of Jillian Meszaros. Pickerington, OH – In 39 years coaching softball at each of the three Hillard high schools, Kevin Moody’s teams have developed a trademark style: