Most Recent Central Ohio High School Stories

Boys lacrosse: Watterson falls to Rocky River in final seconds of title game
Saturday, June 6, 2026
By Michael Rich

Coach Chris Sauter wore the look of disappointment on his face after his Watterson boys lacrosse team’s bid for a repeat Division II championship fell short in the final seconds. The Eagles held a three-goal lead early in the fourth quarter before Rocky River rallied for a 9-8 victory on June 6 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus. [More]

Softball: Lopez drives Hilliard Bradley to first state title over Lancaster
Thursday, June 4, 2026
By Michael Rich

Aubrey Allen was awfully jovial for someone that got hit in the head. But not nearly as happy as she was when she crossed home plate later in the inning. Allen scored what turned out to be the winning run in the seventh inning for the Hilliard Bradley softball team in a 7-5 win over Lancaster in the Division I state final.  [More]

Softball: Bocock, Danville outlast Mannon, West Jeff to win DVI crown
Thursday, June 4, 2026
By Michael Rich

Coach Charlie Duncan’s feeling that his Danville softball team might be “special” came to fruition at Firestone Stadium in Akron on June 4. The Blue Devils outlasted West Jefferson 2-0 in nine innings in the Division VI title game behind a couple of clutch hits and a masterful pitching performance by Addyson Bocock. [More]

Softball: Nicholson, Dennison lead Hilliard Bradley to first regional championship
Friday, May 29, 2026
By Michael Rich

There was a moment in the bottom of the first inning that encapsulated the Hilliard Bradley softball team’s drive to their first Division I regional championship on May 29 at Big Walnut. Senior catcher Taylor Nicholson, who reached base with a two-out walk and was lifted for courtesy runner Maddie Zwilling. [More]

‘Whatever is needed at the moment’: Worthington Kilbourne boys lacrosse leaning on Ryan
Thursday, May 14, 2026
By Michael Rich

When asked about a catalyst for the success of the Worthington Kilbourne boys lacrosse team this season, coach Brian Miller didn’t hesitate when he named Declan Ryan. It was an easy choice. Ryan, a senior attacker, is leading the Wolves after being more of a role player over his previous three years. [More]