‘Burg cruises in district semi win over Alexander Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
CHILLICOTHE — Derek Moore got in some early trouble Friday afternoon.
And by trouble, that means allowing the leadoff hitter to single on the first pitch of the game. Beyond the hiccup, the Wheelersburg ace went two batters beyond the minimum Friday as the top-seeded Pirates dispatched No. 4 Alexander 5-0 in a Division III Southeast District Semifinal at VA Memorial Stadium.
“I think more so than any of hi...
Two Shawnee State track members break school records SSU Sports Release
MARIAN, Ind. – Senior Brittney LiPira saved the best 10,000-meter race of her SSU career for her NAIA Track Championship debut as she broke her own school record with a time of 37:02.22. That time placed her ninth overall in her first of two events she will be competing in this weekend.
Her time on Thursday was over a second-and-a-half better than her previous best set at the Raleigh Relays earlier this year. As the fir...
Slone’s Sidelines: nobody likes a whiner Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
I enjoy Golf. It is a relaxing game to play and watch.
I like watching PGA tour events, but they can get boring from time to time. And sometimes, when I am watching golf on TV, I begin imagining how much more interesting the game would be with a colorful player. Not an obnoxious player but a player who plays with raw emotions, and has the charisma to woo fans.
Somebody such as Happy Gilmore.
For readers...
Eastern High’s Brown signs to play for RedStorm Rio Grande Sports Information
BEAVER, Ohio - University of Rio Grande volleyball head coach Billina Donaldson has announced the signing of Eastern High School’s Chandler Brown for the 2013 season.
Brown, a 5-foot-7 outside hitter, was a major contributor for head coach Janet Day’s Eagles, who finished the 2012 campaign at 27-1 after losing to to eventual state runner-up Kidron Central Christian in the Ohio Division IV state semifinals.
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Cody’s Corner: Wales’ accomplishments should be recognized Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
CHILLICOTHE — Being honored once by a school for achievements is special, being honored twice is noteworthy.
Duane Wales falls into the latter category when it comes to the lore of Allen County (KS) Community College baseball. The lonetime Scioto County resident was recently inducted into the school’s hall of fame as an individual, a year after the 1983 squad he was on received the same honor after they were...
West shocks Piketon 4-2 in district semis Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
CHILLICOTHE — After Thursday night, the West Senators have a shot to gain a major piece of hardware.
No. 4 West played stellar defense behind Luke Morgan and received timely hits off No. 1 Piketon’s ace Zach Farmer to post a 4-2 win in a Division III Southeast District Semifinal at VA Memorial Stadium. The Senators advance to Saturday’s championship to play the winner of the No. 3 Rock Hill-No. 2 Meigs conte...
Trojans advance with 6-5 win over ‘Streaks Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
CHILLICOTHE — No. 5 Portsmouth defeated No. 8 Piketon 6-5 to win a Division III Southeast District Semifinal Thursday at Unioto High School.
The Trojans (15-8) were the visiting team in the matchup. Portsmouth struck early scoring two runs in the first two innings.
In the top of the first, Portsmouth had two outs and Lacey Benner standing on second base. With one swing of the bat, Justice Swords hit a two...
Chillicothe Huntington beats ‘Burg 3-2 in extras Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
CHILLICOTHE — No. 6 Chillicothe Huntington Huntington scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat No. 2 Wheelersburg 3-2 in a Division III Southeast District Semifinal at Unioto High School.
A game that started out as a pitcher’s duel ended in dramatic fashion. Pirates pitcher Mallory Newsome and Huntsmen hurler Alayna Lytle trade punchesd for much of the game, neither one yield...
Waverly upset bid comes two outs short Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
MCDERMOTT — The Waverly Tigers stood two outs away from school history Wednesday afternoon.
But with one swing of the bat, No. 5 Waverly’s chances of the school’s first district softball championship game were put on hold for at least one more season as Courtney Hannah’s two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning gave No. 1 Fairfield Union an 8-7 win in a Division II Southeast District Semifinal play...
Oaks advance to first regional in six decades Paul Boggs
Jackson County Times-Journal
CHILLICOTHE — The water cooler bath that Oak Hill High School baseball coach Jason Wright received Wednesday evening was symbolic of the drought which came to an end.
Indeed, it has been a long, long wait — made extra longer by three extra innings in Wednesday’s Division III Southeast District championship game at VA Memorial Stadium in Chillicothe. But for the first time since clear back in 1956,...
Clay advances to district championship Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
One day after throwing a no-hitter, Autumn Griffith led the Panthers to the Division IV Sectional Championship. Clay (17-8) defeated the Federal Hocking Lancers 10-2 Tuesday evening at Minford High School.
Griffith allowed two runs on seven hits while striking out 10 batters.
“It all starts in the circle,” Clay Head Coach Jason Gerheart said. “If she (Griffith) keeps it under three runs, we will be in goo...
Indians can’t overcome early hole in 6-1 loss Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
CHILLICOTHE — The replacement of six starters from last year’s regional semifinalist was a concern for Valley and coach Dean Schuler heading into this season.
The 2013 Indians responded with a trip to the Division IV Southeast District Championship game and seeded second in their bracket. Unfortnately, their run to another visit to Lancaster for the regionals ended Monday night by the hands of No. 1 Southern...
Griffith throws a no-hitter, leads Clay past Eastern PDT Sports Report
In a game that took two days to complete, Clay defeated Eastern Pike 7-0 Monday.
Autumn Griffith pitched a no-hitter in the contest, which began Friday. Griffith (15-8) struck out six batters, walking four, in the no-hit bid.
The winning pitcher also helped her cause at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run to lead off the fifth inning, two runs batted in and a run scored.
The Panthers improved their season record...
Walks end Notre Dame’s season in district finals Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
CHILLICOTHE—Whiteoak’s best offense didn’t come off the bats Monday.
Instead, the No. 1 Wildcats made most of their damage on free passes off Notre Dame pitching in a Division IV Southeast District Championship at VA Memorial Stadium. The Titans’ season came to a close in an 11-0 loss in five innings thanks to eight walks issued and three hit batters by the Notre Dame combination of Michael Mader, Adam Coope...
Settlers of Schultz Creek Valley G. SAM PIATT
PDT Outdoor Columnist
Ohio is not known as a state with many fishing lakes, yet if you check out a 32-year-old state-produced publication labeled “Ohio Fishing Maps,” you’ll see 70 lakes listed for use of the public.
These include Jackson City Reservoir and Jackson Lake.
Jackson Lake is one of the more famous among fishermen. It covers 242 acres and is located just west of Oak Hill in Scioto County. It’s best known for cr...
