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State-bound Meadowbrook leads local wave of District 12 volleyball honors
CAMBRIDGE − Fresh off guiding the Meadowbrook Colts to a record of 25-1 and third appearance in the last seven years in the OHSAA Division V Final Four veteran head coach Kelly Zehnder has been tabbed Division V Coach of the Year. Zender guided the Colts to the final four, where they will take on Coldwater Friday, Nov. 13, at Wittenberg University. Her leadership spearheads a massive haul on the recently released 2026 All-District 12 Volleyball All-Star Teams.
Meadowbrook volleyball moves one win from return to OHSSA State tournament
CAMBRIDGE − It only took a 15-minute drive from Byesville for the Colts Nation to completely take over Cambridge High School's Gene Ford Gymnasium on Thursday, Nov. 5 − and the Meadowbrook volleyball team gave their fans plenty to cheer about. "When I came into the gym and saw our big Meadowbrook crowd here and the great atmosphere, I was excited," Meadowbrook senior Kara Launder said. "I just wanted to show up and deliver just like they did for us." Launder did just that.
Barnesville volleyball advances past Edison into Division V district semifinals
BARNESVILLE − Heading into the OHSAA postseason, momentum and sharp focus can make all the difference. The Barnesville Shamrocks used both to protect their home court on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Capitalizing on a strong finish to the regular season, the sixth-ranked Shamrocks turned back a second-set push from the visiting ninth-seeded Edison Wildcats to secure a 3-1 victory (25-15, 24-26, 25-9, 25-18) in opening round action of the OHSAA Division V sectional volleyball tournament.
You make the call! Vote for The Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week (Oct.12-17)
Plenty of record setting performances by area student-athletes highlighted the week of action Oct. 12-17 as the fall sports season surged toward the end of the regular season in the Daily Jeffersonian coverage with area student-athletes tuning up for the approaching OHSAA postseason. It's time to recognize some of the top performances and make your selection for your top choice of the past week. Take time to cast your vote in the Daily Jeffersonian of the Week poll for the week of Oct. 12-17.
Ohio high school football scores for Week 9
Ohio high school football scores for Week 9 Week 9 of OHSAA high school football is in the books. Here are results from Ohio high school football games held on Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct.
Ohio high school football scores for Week 9
Oct. 16, 2026, 11:03 p.m. ET Week 9 of OHSAA high school football is in the books. Here are results from Ohio high school football games held on Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16: Watch OHSAA football on NFHS Network Ohio high school football scores from Friday, Oct.
Ohio high school football scores for Week 9
Oct. 16, 2026, 11:03 p.m. ET Week 9 of OHSAA high school football is in the books. Here are results from Ohio high school football games held on Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16: Watch OHSAA football on NFHS Network Ohio high school football scores from Friday, Oct.
Zanesville comeback stuns Mount Vernon, week 8 roundup
This story will be updated. ZANESVILLE — One big play from Titan Grandstaff helped Zanesville take a another step toward snapping its four-year playoff drought. Grandstaff, a junior receiver, caught a 53-yard touchdown pass from classmate Kason Hazlett in the final minute of a thrilling 38-35 comeback win against visiting Mount Vernon in a Licking County League-Buckeye Division game on Oct. 9 at John D. Sulsberger Memorial Stadium.
Coshocton comeback sinks Morgan, MVL powers hold serve, week 7 roundup
This story has been updated with most recent information. McCONNELSVILLE — Something had to give when a pair of one-win teams with five-game losing streaks clashed at the venerable Athletic Field on Oct. 3. After four quarters of significant conflict, it was visiting Coshocton left standing in a 21-19 win at Morgan in a Muskingum Valley League-Small School tussle downriver.
Coshocton comeback sinks Morgan, MVL powers hold serve, Week 7 roundup
McCONNELSVILLE — Something had to give when a pair of one-win teams with five-game losing streaks clashed at the venerable Athletic Field on Oct. 3. After four quarters of significant conflict, it was visiting Coshocton left standing in a 21-19 win at Morgan in a Muskingum Valley League-Small School tussle downriver.
West M escapes JG; ZHS rolls, Toliver has 6 TDs, Week 6 roundup
NEW CONCORD — John Glenn had more momentum than a bullet train in the fourth quarter, as its comeback bid against visiting West Muskingum reached a crescendo in the closing seconds of their Muskingum Valley League crossover battle on Sept. 25. But after scoring twice in the final frame to get within a point, Drew Dollings and Cooper McKenzie snuffed out Jase Ritchey's two-point conversion run with 33 seconds left to preserve the Tornadoes' thrilling 28-27 win.
Butcher's legs chop up Utica as Zanesville rebounds, Week 5 roundup
This story will be updated. UTICA — Taevyn Butcher ran 18 times for 221 yards and Titan Grandstaff caught a 97-yard touchdown pass, and visiting Zanesville ran 37 times for 362 yards in a 51-32 win on the road in a Licking County League crossover. Zanesville (3-2) trailed 14-8 but outscored the hosts, 29-18, in the second half, as Maddox Mohler's 3-yard TD run produced a 45-20 lead with 11:41 left. It was the most points a ZHS team has produced since 2019.
Butcher's legs chop up Utica as Zanesville rebounds, Week 5 roundup
UTICA — Taevyn Butcher ran 18 times for 221 yards and Titan Grandstaff caught a 97-yard touchdown pass for the Blue Devils (3-2), who ran 37 times for 362 yards in a 51-32 win on the road in a Licking County League crossover. Zanesville trailed 14-8 but outscored the hosts, 29-18, in the second half, as Maddox Mohler's 3-yard TD run produced a 45-20 lead with 11:41 left. It was the most points a ZHS team has produced since 2019.
Butcher's legs chop up Utica as Zanesville rebounds, Week 5 roundup
UTICA — Taevyn Butcher ran 18 times for 221 yards and Titan Grandstaff caught a 97-yard touchdown pass, and visiting Zanesville ran 37 times for 362 yards in a 51-32 win on the road in a Licking County League crossover. Zanesville (3-2) trailed 14-8 but outscored the hosts, 29-18, in the second half, as Maddox Mohler's 3-yard TD run produced a 45-20 lead with 11:41 left. It was the most points a ZHS team has produced since 2019.
Welch throws 4 TDs, Wade runs wild in Week 3, roundup
FALLS TOWNSHIP — Host West Muskingum got its passing game going for its home opener, with sophomore Jake Welch leading the charge in a 44-7 win against Maysville in a Muskingum Valley League crossover on Sept. 4 at West Muskingum Athletic Boosters Stadium. Welch hit Myles Wakefield, who caught two TDs in a Week 3 loss at Fort Frye, for a 33-yard score at the 8:01 mark of the first quarter, and Brooks McCune added his first PAT to make it 7-0.
Ohio high school football scores, Week 3 statewide results
Week 3 of OHSAA football is in the books. Here are statewide scores from Ohio high school football games played on Friday, Sept. 4: Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.
Staying healthy, maturing fast keys for John Glenn football this season
NEW CONCORD — John Glenn is refusing to shy away from a challenge this fall. Head coach Matt Edwards has bolstered an already grueling Muskingum Valley League (MVL) schedule by adding powerhouse non-conference matchups against Barnesville and New Lexington. With high standards intact, the Muskies' success will hinge on navigating one of the area's most demanding schedules, "We added Barnesville and New Lexington as non-league games this year.
Here are the massive fish records to try to break in Ohio
NEW PHILADELPHIA — To the untrained eye, fishing is a game of patience, quiet mornings, and a little bit of luck. But for a distinct breed of Ohio sports fisherman, every cast carries the heavy, adrenaline-fueled weight of making potential history. They know that a hidden farm pond, a deep river bend, or a routine drift on Lake Erie could be holding a monster capable of shattering a decades-old state record. The bar is set astronomically high, but records are made to be broken.
Area baseball standouts reel in 2026 All-Eastern District honors Original
June 4, 2026, 9:53 a.m. ET The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association 2026 All-Eastern District baseball teams were recently released and several local players were among those recognized for their efforts on the diamond this spring.
Cambridge netters suffer tough day at Division II district tournament
DOVER – High temperatures during the Division II district tennis tournament proved difficult for Cambridge's Jacob Vincent that ultimately cost him a chance to advance to the state tournament. Vincent who entered the district tournament as the top seed, a distinction he earned last week by winning the sectional and the district seeding matches against the same competition.
Local interest sidelined as OHSAA set to crown first girls' flag football champion
CANTON −This Saturday, May 16, the turf at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium will play host to a historic milestone with the first Ohio High School Athletic Association sanctioned girls flag football state championships taking the field. It's a culmination of a meteoric rise for a sport that has gone from a club-level curiosity to an Olympic-bound sport in just a few years. But while the rest of the state sprints toward the end zone, the flag has yet to be planted in our neck of the woods.
Ohio turkey hunters checked 1,941 birds during youth-only hunting weekend Original
April 21, 2026, 9:37 a.m. ET COLUMBUS − Youth turkey hunters in Ohio's south zone checked 1,941 birds during the state's special youth-only weekend on April 18-19, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. The two-day season was open to hunters age 17 and younger, and participants were required to be accompanied by a nonhunting adult. Three-year average was 1,681 The south wild turkey hunting zone encompasses 83 of Ohio's 88 counties.
Cast your vote for The Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week (4/6-4/11)
Kevin Sutton, Cambridge Daily Jeffersonian Mon, April 13, 2026 at 10:06 AM UTC Cast your vote for The Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week (4/6-4/11) Another week full of strong individual performances from local student-athletes in Guernsey, Muskingum and Noble counties. We've narrowed down the list of nominees for our Daily Jeffersonian Spring Athlete of the Week for action from April 6 to April 11 during a busy week of high school spring sports season.
Four sectional titles, nine district qualifiers for area wrestling teams
The road to the OHSSA state wrestling tournament just got busier for three local programs. After a solid showing at the sectional tournaments around the Eastern District on Saturday, Feb. 28. a combined nine wrestlers from Cambridge, John Glenn and Meadowbrook have officially punched their tickets to the district tournament. Keeping their podium dreams alive for another week. The top four qualifiers in each weight class advance to district competition on March 6-7.
Buckeye Trail's Josey Rome is more than a feel-good story
OLD WASHINGTON — Stop calling Josey Rome a "feel-good story." While her journey navigating physical birth difficulties is undeniably remarkable, opposing coaches in the Inter Valley Conference aren't looking at her with sympathy — they're looking at her as someone they need to formulate a plan to shut her down. They have to. You don't ignore a player who leads her team in total points with 270 and has emerged as one of the most prolific 3-point threats in the state.
You Decide: Make your pick in the Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week poll for Feb. 2-Feb. 7
With the OHSAA postseason now clearly within site, Guernsey-Muskingum-Noble County student-athletes began final tune-ups and put forth plenty of solid efforts in the Daily Jeffersonian coverage area. Listed below are some of those noteworthy efforts from area student-athletes during the week of Feb. 2-Feb. 7 from which to choose in our Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week poll for the winter sports season. High school sports fans can vote in this week's poll to pick their top performance.
Caldwell, Shenandoah are Top 3 seeds as OHSAA sets girls tourney
CAMBRIDGE — It was a day of sharp contrasts for local girls' basketball teams as the OHSAA held its annual tournament drawings on Sunday, Feb. 8. While the new seven-division format favored the area's smaller schools with high honors and home-court advantages, other local squads find themselves preparing for the "road warrior" lifestyle to begin the postseason.
Vote for the Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week (Jan. 26-Jan. 31)
Yet another week of reduced action due to uncooperative winter weather adversely affected the sports schedule for Guernsey-Noble County student-athletes. Area high school teams adjusted and still got in plenty of standout performances in the Daily Jeffersonian coverage area. Listed below are some of those noteworthy efforts from area student-athletes during the week of Jan. 26-Jan. 31 from which to choose in our Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week poll for the winter sports season.
Conner Eagon's defensive effort saves Buckeye Trail's win streak | Jan. 26-31 Top Performers
NEWCOMERSTOWN — For 16 minutes on Friday, Jan. 30, Buckeye Trail's 11-game winning streak didn't just look in jeopardy, it looked extinct. The Warriors traveled to Newcomerstown for a pivotal Inter-Valley Conference showdown boasting a 14-2 record only to meet by a Trojan buzzsaw named Gavin Smith. Smith exploded for 24 first-half points, leading a Newcomerstown charge that left the Warriors staring at a staggering 40-19 halftime deficit.
Cast your vote for the Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week (Jan.19-Jan. 24)
Despite Mother Nature playing havoc with the sports schedule for Guernsey-Noble County student-athletes, area high school teams adjusted and still got in plenty of standout performances in the Daily Jeffersonian coverage area. Listed below are some of those noteworthy efforts from area student-athletes during the week of Jan. 19-Jan. 24 from which to choose in our Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week poll for the winter sports season.
Make your choice for Times Reporter Athletes of the Week (Jan.12-Jan. 17)
A busy week of action for Tuscarawas-area student-athletes, and area high school teams featured plenty of standout performances in the Times Reporter coverage area. Listed below are some of those noteworthy efforts from area student-athletes during the week of Jan. 12-Jan. 17 from which to choose from for Tuscarawas-area student-athletes. Take time to cast your vote for your choice during the Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week for Jan. 12-Jan. 17.
Make your choice for Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week (Jan. 5-Jan.10)
The winter sports season has reached the halfway point for Guernsey and Noble County student-athletes, and area high school teams will begin gearing up OHSAA postseason in the Daily Jeffersonian coverage area. Listed below are some of those noteworthy efforts from area student-athletes during the week of Jan. 5-Jan. 15 from which to choose in our Daily Jeffersonian Athletes of the Week poll for the winter sports season.
Make your choice for Times Reporter Athletes of the Week (Jan. 5-Jan.10)
The winter sports season has reached the halfway point for Tuscarawas-area student-athletes, and area high school teams will begin gearing up OHSAA postseason in the Times Reporter coverage area. With the regular season coming to a close, Tuscarawas-area student-athletes tuned up for OHSSA postseason action with numerous standout efforts to be recognized from last week. Take time to cast your vote for your choice during the Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week for Jan. 5-Jan. 10.
Make your choice for Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week (Dec.15-Dec. 20)
With the upcoming Christmas holiday break approaching, Guernsey and Noble County student-athletes were putting forth their best performances looking to enter the break on a high note. With that, take time to make your selections in our Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week Poll for the winter sports season, and recognize some of the area's top performances. Listed below are some of those noteworthy efforts from area student-athletes during the week of Dec.
100 wins and counting for Conotton Valley Rockets girls bowling program
Dec. 19, 2025, 2:20 p.m. ET BOWERSTON ― One hundred wins, 12 tournament victories, and a 2023 OHSAA state championship. The Conotton Valley girls bowling team is no longer just a contender ― they are becoming a dynasty. More: New Philadelphia High is inducting some royalty into its Hall of Fame.
New Philadelphia High is inducting some royalty into its Hall of Fame.
Dec. 16, 2025, 8:14 a.m. ET The New Philadelphia City Schools community is preparing to celebrate the exceptional achievements of its alumni as the New Philadelphia Hall of Fame Committee announces its latest class of inductees. These distinguished individuals selected for their outstanding contributions and success, will be formally honored during a banquet at the Buckeye Career Center on Saturday, January 17th.
New Philadelphia High is inducting some royalty into its Hall of Fame.
The New Philadelphia City Schools community is preparing to celebrate the exceptional achievements of its alumni as the New Philadelphia Hall of Fame Committee announces its latest class of inductees. These distinguished individuals selected for their outstanding contributions and success, will be formally honored during a banquet at the Buckeye Career Center on Saturday, January 17th.
Cast your vote for the Times Reporter Athletes of the Week for Dec. 1-6
The winter sports season is now in full swing, and Tuscarawas County student-athletes are working hard on area basketball courts, wrestling mats, bowling alleys and in the pool. With that, time to publish our first Times Reporter Athletes of the Week Poll for the winter sports season, and recognize some of the area's top performances. Listed below are some of those noteworthy efforts from area student-athletes during the week of Dec.
Cambridge boys basketball's defense sets tone against Meadowbrook
CAMBRIDGE ― The first clash of the new boys basketball season between the Guernsey County rivals went to the home team, and it was a defensive masterpiece. Cambridge High improved to 2-0 on the young season with a tough 55-41 victory over visiting Meadowbrook inside Gene Ford Gymnasium on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.
Cambridge girls basketball outlasts rival Meadowbrook, starts 2-0
BYESVILLE ― Visiting Cambridge High outlasted Guernsey County rival Meadowbrook by a 51-46 final score in a double-overtime girls basketball battle at Meadowbrook High School on Tuesday, November 25. CHS sophomore Cami Moore drilled a clutch 3-pointer at the buzzer to deadlock the game at 38-38 to send the contest into an extra session. Advertisement With the Bobcats trailing 38-35 with approximately 10 seconds remaining, the Bobcats came up the floor and got the ball into the hands of Moore.
Dover edges New Philly in 122nd heavyweight fight of longtime gridiron series
DOVER −The 122nd rivalry meeting between neighboring New Philadelphia and Dover on Friday, Oct. 24 at Crater Stadium proved to be an instant classic in the long-standing high school gridiron series. "In this game it doesn't matter about the records or anything else except both these teams are going to fight," First-year Dover coach Matt Rees said. "That's why this matchup is always special, both teams left it all on the field tonight.
Ohio high school football scores: Muskingum-area live updates from Week 5
Week 5 of Ohio high school football is here. Follow along below for live scores from Muskingum, Coshocton and Guernsey counties and beyond. Watch Ohio high school football on NFHS Network OHSAA scores, updates from Week 5 of Ohio high school football season Ohio high school football: Week 5 scores John Glenn at Sheridan Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.
Bigfoot hunters flock to Salt Fork State Park to search for the legendary Sasquatch
LORE CITY – For Judy Whitaker of Cincinnati, the nearly four-hour drive to Salt Fork State Park isn't just a road trip – it's a pilgrimage. In the sprawling, shadowy forests of what has become known as Ohio's Bigfoot country, she finds a community of like-minded individuals who, like her, are not just believers in the legendary Sasquatch but active seekers of the truth. "We have a camp out over on Parker Road, a group camp of people who are believers in Bigfoot," Whitaker said.
You make the call! Vote for The Times Reporter Athletes of the Week (9/2-9/6) Original
A busy week of fall sports action produced plenty of standout performances, and its time to begin recognizing those efforts from Tuscarawas-area student-athletes. Listed below are some worthy efforts from area student-athletes during the week of Sept. 2-Sept. 6 from which to choose in our Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week poll for the fall sports season. High school sports fans can vote in two polls this week to pick their top performance. The polls run until 5 p.m. Friday.
Ohio high school football scores: Muskingum-area live updates from Week 3 Original
Week 3 of Ohio high school football has arrived. Follow below for live updates and scores from Muskingum, Guernsey, Coshocton counties and beyond. Watch Ohio prep football live on NFHS Network OHSAA scores, updates from Week 3 of Ohio high school football season OHSAA football scores: Week 3 FRIDAY'S GAMES Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.
Are you seeing lots of fireflies in Ohio? Here's what's happening throughout the state
Across Ohio, the dog days of summer are upon us with recent high temps and humidity making for sweltering weather. Popular activities in those conditions usually consist of trips to the local swimming pool or nearby beach for a day of fun in the water. But those conditions are also the perfect recipe to take in a outdoor light show courtesy of dancing lightning bugs or fireflies, with what you call them possibly depending on where you live.
5th-inning Hiland scoring explosion leads Hawks to 3rd consecutive OHSAA Final 4
LANCASTER − Kaden Kandel has carried the load on the mound all season for the defending Ohio High School Athletic Association Division VI state champion Hiland Hawks baseball team. So not surprisingly, Kandel drew the starting assignment from head coach Chris Dages in the Hawks' biggest game of the season on Thursday in the Division VI regional championship game with Chillicothe Southeastern at Beavers Field. "Kaden has been doing it for us all year," Dages said.
Kaufman hits a pair of homers to lead Tri-Valley to victory
BALTIMORE — Connor Roshon threw three scoreless innings and had two singles and two RBIs, as Sheridan dropped Liberty Union 13-3 in baseball action on May 17. Shawn Griffey swatted four singles with an RBI, Cole Cashdollar doubled and knocked in a run, Cam Packer hit a double with an RBI and two runs scored and James Solomon chipped in a double, two RBIs and two runs scored for the winners.
Lamonica hits a pair of homers to lead Tri-Valley to victory
DRESDEN — Ryan Lamonica belted a pair of home runs to drive in four runs, as Tri-Valley built a 6-0 lead before holding on to a 6-5 win over Olentangy Berlin in a tournament tuneup on May 16. Lamonica hit two-run homers in the first and second innings and Brady Kaufman also swatted a two-run blast in the second to account for the Scotties' runs.
Rosecrans, Ridgewood baseball earn hard-fought wins
FALLS TOWNSHIP — Gabbi Hammer belted a walk-off, two-run home run to give West Muskingum a 7-6 win over Tri-Valley on April 25. Hammer finished 3-for-4, Kadie Bare drilled a two-run homer and earned a complete game win, Addy Antonetz hit a solo homer with a single, and Calie Smith swatted two doubles for the Tornadoes. Ashlyn Davis hit two doubles with two RBIs, Alivia Reffitt added a solo home run and a single and Paiton Murphy belted a two-run home run to highlight the Scotties' effort.
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