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Highlights from Marion Local at Harvest Prep in Week 2 of high school football
Max Petrosky Aug. 28, 2026, 11:53 p.m. ET Harvest Prep's Esaias West (32) stands for the National Anthem during the game between Harvest Prep and Marion Local at Harvest Preparatory Academy on Aug. 28, 2026. Max Petrosky/Columbus Dispatch Marion Local's Camden Griesdorn (29) powers through Harvest Prep's defense during the game between Harvest Prep and Marion Local at Harvest Preparatory Academy on Aug. 28, 2026.
Highlights from Marion Local at Harvest Prep in Week 2 of high school football
Follow Highlights from Marion Local at Harvest Prep in Week 2 of high school football Max Petrosky, The Columbus Dispatch Updated Fri, August 28, 2026 at 11:53 PM EDT Highlights from Marion Local at Harvest Prep in Week 2 of high school football Harvest Prep's Esaias West (32) stands for the National Anthem during the game between Harvest Prep and Marion Local at Harvest Preparatory Academy on Aug. 28, 2026.
DeSales girls lacrosse cruises to third straight OHSAA state title
Jun 7, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; DeSales attacker Caroline Cross (6) advances the ball during the OHSAA Division II girls lacrosse state final against Bay at Historic Crew Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Max Petrosky-The Columbus Dispatch (Max Petrosky/Columbus Dispatch) Jun 7, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; DeSales midfielder Anna Bogan (9) attempts a shot on goal during the OHSAA Division II girls lacrosse state final against Bay at Historic Crew Stadium.
DeSales girls lacrosse cruises to third straight OHSAA state title
Max Petrosky June 7, 2026, 7:12 p.m. ET Jun 7, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; DeSales attacker Caroline Cross (6) advances the ball during the OHSAA Division II girls lacrosse state final against Bay at Historic Crew Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Max Petrosky-The Columbus Dispatch Max Petrosky/Columbus Dispatch Jun 7, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; DeSales midfielder Anna Bogan (9) attempts a shot on goal during the OHSAA Division II girls lacrosse state final against Bay at Historic Crew Stadium.
Olentangy Liberty beats Upper Arlington in OHSAA lacrosse state final
Jun 7, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Upper Arlington defender Bridget Hamilton (2) and Olentangy Liberty attacker Mary Tate (15) fight for the ball during the OHSAA Division I girls lacrosse state final at Historic Crew Stadium.
Olentangy Liberty beats Upper Arlington in OHSAA lacrosse state final
Max Petrosky June 7, 2026, 4:32 p.m. ET Jun 7, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Upper Arlington defender Bridget Hamilton (2) and Olentangy Liberty attacker Mary Tate (15) fight for the ball during the OHSAA Division I girls lacrosse state final at Historic Crew Stadium.
Central Ohio highlights from Day 3 of OHSAA state track meet
Max Petrosky June 6, 2026, 2:25 p.m. ET Jun 6, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Dublin Jerome's Natalie Fouts competes in the girls Division 1 4x800m final during the OHSAA Track & Field State Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
Best photos from 2025-26 central Ohio high school winter sports
Samantha Madar, John Hulkenberg, Max Petrosky, Jessica Phelps, Geoff Blankenship March 31, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET Westerville North's Tyson Perkins (0) dribbles the ball against North Royalton in the first half of the OHSAA state semifinal at Wright State's Nutter Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Fairborn, Ohio.
Best photos from 2025-26 central Ohio high school winter sports
Westerville North's Tyson Perkins (0) dribbles the ball against North Royalton in the first half of the OHSAA state semifinal at Wright State's Nutter Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Fairborn, Ohio. (Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch) New Albany's Julia Evans (5) reacts as she cuts the net after defeating Hilliard Darby in the OHSAA girls basketball district final game at Taft Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Dublin Jerome beats St. Charles to win OHSAA hockey regional title Original
Max Petrosky March 8, 2026, 4:41 p.m. ET Mar 8, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Dublin Jerome forward Nick Myers (13) controls the puck during the OHSAA Columbus region final between St. Charles and Dublin Jerome at the OhioHealth Ice Haus.
Anchoring the Irish O-line, Correll applies lessons learned from the best
Few players on the gridiron process more information than the center. The offensive line’s anchor studies and calls out aspects of the defense, identifies protection schemes and, on a basic level, uses everything seen and heard on the field to decide when to start the play. Not to mention that, once the play begins, the center deals with blocking only the largest defensive players.
History of the matchup: Notre Dame vs. Clemson
Not once have Notre Dame and Clemson played a meaningless football game. In each of the schools’ previous seven meetings, some combination of postseason hopes, program-building and national legitimacy has been on the line. In fact, each of their five matchups since 2015 has featured at least one top-six team in the rankings. Clemson leads the all-time series 4-3, with blowout wins over the Irish in the 2018 Cotton Bowl and 2020 ACC Championship.
Irish cross country looks to turn experience into success
As has become customary in recent years, last season’s Notre Dame cross country team was among the nation’s best on both the men’s and women’s sides. But with a strong group of returners at the helm, the Irish are confident in their ability to reach even greater heights in 2023. “Both teams return a very veteran-led group, with [last year’s top runner] for both teams back this year,” Irish director of track & field and cross country Matt Sparks said about the upcoming season.
Notre Dame women‘s lacrosse falls to Boston College in NCAA quarterfinals
Notre Dame women’s lacrosse was eliminated from the NCAA tournament Thursday, falling to Boston College 20-6 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The third iteration of the matchup between the two squads was nothing like the first two. The eApril 8 contest saw Notre Dame lead in the fourth quarter but collapse under late Boston College pressure. The ACC tournament edition saw the Irish hold the high-scoring Eagle offense to just nine goals.
Irish move on to NCAA Quarterfinals after last minute win against Florida
On Sunday, Notre Dame women’s lacrosse advanced to the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals, upsetting No. 6 Florida on the Gators’ home turf. Notre Dame started the game with possession off the draw. But the Gators were pressuring hard in transition, forcing the Irish to take their time. After settling the ball, senior attacker Jackie Wolak drove to the left and dumped it to senior midfielder Madison Ahern to take an early lead in the first.
From Gainesville to South Bend: Irish lacrosse teams dominate in NCAA first round
The Notre Dame men’s and women’s lacrosse teams played this weekend in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The women’s team started off the weekend with a dominating 21-6 win against Mercer. Less than 24 hours later, the men’s team finished a dominant weekend with a 20-7 win over Utah. Women’s team ousts the Bears with a triple hat trick Within the first few minutes of both games, it was clear that the Irish would be progressing to the next round.
McGuinness: My 10 favorite Observer sports articles of 2022-23
It’s been a long, great year of Notre Dame sports. So much has happened since we all arrived on campus back in August. Here at The Observer, we covered it all. And though I’m definitely a bit biased, I feel confident in saying we covered it pretty well. There will be more to come as some of the spring sports continue their seasons. On both the lacrosse field and baseball and softball diamonds, there are hopes of deep postseason runs.
Notre Dame women’s lacrosse downs Virginia in ACC Tournament quarterfinals
Notre Dame women’s lacrosse advanced to the ACC Tournament semifinals with a 15-13 win over Virginia on Wednesday afternoon. The Irish showed plenty of grit in the win, fighting back after a late Cavalier comeback tied the game. Senior midfielder Kasey Choma was the hero for the Irish, notching the go-ahead goal as part of a five-point day. Senior attacker Jackie Wolak excelled as both a scorer and creator for Notre Dame, totaling four goals and three assists.
‘That’s the sign of a great one’: Benjamin Morrison ready to level up in sophomore season
You probably didn’t know Benjamin Morrison’s name this time last year. After all, he was still in high school, finishing his senior year at Brophy Prep in Phoenix. But after a standout true freshman season that saw Morrison record a team-high six interceptions and earn freshman All-American honors, you probably know it now.
Notre Dame women's lacrosse wraps up regular season with win over Louisville // The Observer
Notre Dame women’s lacrosse wrapped up its regular season Thursday, dispatching Louisville 15-9. A dominant first quarter set the tone for the Irish. It took Notre Dame all of 14 seconds to jump out into the lead after the opening whistle. Senior midfielder Kasey Choma raced in on net and gave the Irish an early 1-0 lead. Notre Dame would keep building on that lead as the quarter continued.
Irish lead the way in seven events at Jim Freeman Invitational
Though there was no team score at the Jim Freeman Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky, it was a weekend to remember for a large chunk of the Notre Dame track and field team. With major events like the Penn Relays, ACC Championships and NCAA postseason looming in the suddenly not-so-distant future, the Irish followed up a strong showing at the Jack Shaw Invite the prior weekend by winning seven individual championships in Louisville. Notre Dame got the weekend off to a strong start on Friday.
Notre Dame softball prepares for pivotal weekend series with Virginia Tech
This weekend, Notre Dame softball will face an important Top 25 test when they welcome Virginia Tech to Melissa Cook Stadium. The Hokies vary in their specific ranking among the various softball polling services, but they rank high in all. USASoftball slots them in at 17th nationally. Softball America ranks them 22nd, D1Softball puts them at 20th and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association has them at 14th. Mathematically, they rank 21st in RPI rankings.
Notre Dame women's lacrosse prepares for final road games of regular season // The Observer
Notre Dame women’s lacrosse will head on the road for the final time this weekend, facing off against Pitt and Robert Morris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Irish will likely have a point to prove in their two matchups for multiple reasons. For one, Notre Dame fell in dramatic fashion last weekend in a top 10 matchup at home. The Irish led Boston College by as many as four goals in the fourth quarter but conceded five unanswered Eagles goals over the final 10 minutes of the contest.
‘Punch in the gut’: Tri-campus community unsettled by MSU shooting
Editor’s Note: This story includes discussion of gun violence on a college campus. Last Monday night, students at Michigan State University received their first emergency alert stating, “MSU Police report shots fired incident occurring on or near the East Lansing campus, Secure-in Place immediately. Run, Hide, Fight,” according to the Michigan State University Police official website.
University, College mourn losses at Michigan State University
Three student victims were killed in a Monday shooting at Michigan State University (MSU). In a Tuesday statement released by the University, Fr. John Jenkins offered condolences. “The senseless gun violence that continues to plague our nation has again shattered a university campus. To the victims of this violence, as well as the many friends and colleagues we have at Michigan State, the prayers and support of the Notre Dame community are with you,“ the statement said.
Tri-campus hosts Take Back the Night to support survivors, end sexual violence
Editor’s note: This article includes discussions of sexual violence. A list of sexual assault reporting options and on-campus resources can be found on the Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross websites. Take Back the Night 2022, part of an international movement dating back to 1976 that aims to end sexual violence in all forms, kicked off in Rice Commons at Saint Mary’s College due to rainy weather.
Gallery: Notre Dame hockey vs. Michigan Game 1
- The Observer is a student-run, daily print & online newspaper serving Notre Dame, Saint Mary's & Holy Cross. Learn about us. - Continuing their late-season win streak, the No. 9 Notre Dame hockey team defeated No. 2 Michigan 4-1 in the series’ first matchup Friday night. Observer Photographer Max Petrosky was behind the glass to capture the key moments of the Irish’s thrilling victory.
Gallery: Notre Dame Men’s Basketball vs. Pitt
The Notre Dame men’s basketball team defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 68-67 on Dec. 28, 2021. Observer Photographer Max Petrosky was on the court to capture the game’s most exciting moments. Notre Dame guard Prentiss Hubb (3) drives to the hoop during the game between Notre Dame and Pittsburgh at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. The Fighting Irish defeated the Panthers 68-67.
Othello (ATF) in use
This 1934 ATF version of Othello was designed by Morris Fuller Benton based on Gustave F. Schroeder’s late 1800s type of the same name for the Central Type Foundry. The corners are more rounded and the shapes generally more simplified than the original. Not to be confused with the Monotype’s typeface of the same name.
Scenes from Penn State's Thon 2019, day three
After a frenetic 46 hours, the dancers are done and grand total has been revealed: This year Thon raised $10,621,683.76 That's $470,019.83 more than the $10,151,663.93 that was raised last year. Thon organizers say they have raised over $157 million since first partnering with Four Diamonds in 1977. Here are the photos from the final day of this year's Thon.
Families learn fishing basics at Soggy Bottom Lake
Families learn fishing basics at Soggy Bottom Lake Monday, June 25, 2018 | 4:00 PM Max Petrosky | For the Tribune-Review A sign displaying the rules at Soggy Bottom Lake is seen near anglers during Fern Hollow Nature Center’s Family Fishing event in Sewickley Heights on Saturday, June 23, 2018.
Volunteers remove trash along Ohio River at Kilbuck Township
Volunteers remove trash along Ohio River at Kilbuck Township Saturday, June 16, 2018 | 3:36 PM Max Petrosky | For the Tribune-Review Volunteers carry a tire onto the Rachel Carson pontoon boat during an Allegheny CleanWays “Tireless Project” Ohio River cleanup event near the Kilbuck Township Fish and Boat Commission Boat Ramp on Saturday, June 16, 2018.
Penn State costs related to Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case approach a quarter-billion
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Penn State's costs related to the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case are approaching a quarter-billion dollars and growing, five years after the former assistant football coach's arrest on child molestation charges.The overall cost to the school has reached at least $237 million, including a recent $12 million verdict in the whistleblower and defamation case brought by former assistant coach Mike McQueary, whose testimony helped convict Sandusky in 2012.The university has...
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Dancing Relations committee member Briana Duffy, (junior-print journalism) sorts dancer mail in preparation for THON in the HUB-Robeson Center Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2016.
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