An early look at the OHSAA football first round games Nov. 2-3
CINCINNATI -- Mason football coach Brian Castner doesn't take a postseason berth for granted. He knows the amount of work it takes each season to be in that position."It's an honor to be one of the...
View ArticleHigh School Insider Podcast: A special football playoff edition
The first week of the Ohio high school football playoffs is upon us.A special playoff edition of the WCPO High School Insider Podcast presented by Chick-fil-A Monday afternoon featured thorough...
View ArticleConnor Kinnett is an obvious leader for the Harrison football program
HARRISON, Ohio – Harrison junior quarterback Connor Kinnett is a three-sport athlete with a 3.5 grade-point average and aspirations of playing college football.So it’s easy to see why Athletic Director...
View ArticleGCL South announces its all-star football teams for the 2018 season
CINCINNATI – Elder senior quarterback Michael Bittner tries to avoid looking at the Greater Catholic League website this fall.While his family and others like to compare statistical performances in the...
View ArticleSt. Xavier RB Chris Payne has a unique perspective on Colerain rivalry
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- St. Xavier senior running back Chris Payne lives 10 minutes away from Colerain High School.As a youngster, he used to live near and play pickup basketball with Colerain...
View ArticleIs Colerain unstoppable? No. 1 Cardinals run past St. Xavier 35-9 in playoff...
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Colerain football coach Tom Bolden was speaking with reporters at Cardinal Stadium Friday night when suddenly his quarterback emerged.“We’re pretty darn explosive,” Bolden...
View ArticleMy, oh, Miyan! Winton Woods star Miyan Williams leads comeback with six TDs,...
CINCINNATI – Welcome to the playoffs.There were plenty of storylines and thrilling finishes to start the first weekend of the Ohio high school football playoffs Friday night around Greater...
View ArticleA day after his 430-yard rushing performance, Winton Woods RB Miyan Williams...
FOREST PARK, Ohio – Miyan Williams didn’t know what his stats were during Friday's memorable football game at Charlie Fredrick Stadium. He didn’t seem to care either.The Winton Woods junior running...
View ArticleLocations for the OHSAA regional football semifinals Nov. 9-10
CINCINNATI – Here are the neutral sites for next weekend's Ohio high school football regional semifinals announced Sunday by the OHSAA.Fourteen area teams remain. Divisions I, II and III kick off at 7...
View ArticleHigh School Insider Podcast: Talking Ohio football regional semifinals
With only 14 area teams remaining in the Ohio high school football playoffs, things are going to get interesting this weekend.A special playoff edition of the WCPO High School Insider Podcast presented...
View ArticleHigh School Insider: Discussing the upcoming Ohio girls' basketball season
The Ohio girls' basketball season opens two weeks from Friday. Unsurprisingly, the Cincinnati area will be strong once again.WCPO's Mike Dyer and Keenan Singleton discuss the upcoming regional football...
View ArticleWinton Woods football player Demeer Blankumsee had a special motivation...
HAMILTON, Ohio – Demeer Blankumsee gave everything he had as a football player Friday night.For the Winton Woods junior wide receiver, the Division II regional semifinal victory carried a deep personal...
View ArticleHigh School Insider: Former NFL fullback Marc Edwards reflects on the Ohio...
Former NFL fullback Marc Edwards is still the only area player to win the Ohio Mr. Football Award.Although the area hasn’t seen another player win Ohio’s top individual football honor since 1992, this...
View ArticleNine storylines to watch this upcoming Ohio high school girls basketball season
CINCINNATI – The Ohio high school girls basketball season is right around the corner.While many of the area’s top teams are expected to reload this winter, there certainly will be a level of intrigue...
View Article2018 Southwest District football teams announced
The 2018 Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association Southwest All-District football teams, as selected by a media panel from the district: DIVISION I First Team Offense Backfield: Michael Bittner, Cincinnati...
View ArticleUnbeaten Wyoming gets over the hump, storms into state semifinals after two...
CENTERVILLE, Ohio – The Wyoming football team is going to the state Final Four.The undefeated Cowboys defeated London 28-0 in a Division IV regional final Saturday night at Centerville Stadium.Wyoming...
View ArticleColerain, Winton Woods and Wyoming preparing for state football semifinals
CINCINNATI – Colerain football coach Tom Bolden was watching film early Sunday afternoon shortly after the Bengals at Ravens game kicked off.A similar film study situation occurred a 20-minute drive...
View ArticleKings football coach Andy Olds announces his retirement from coaching after...
KINGS MILLS, Ohio -- Kings football coach Andy Olds joked he became like the Derek Jeter of high school football this fall with a retirement farewell tour.Olds announced his retirement Tuesday...
View ArticleHigh School Insider Podcast: Talking state football semifinals and the start...
With six area football teams remain in the state semifinals this weekend, it's now or never for three Ohio and three Northern Kentucky programs.WCPO's Mike Dyer and Keenan Singleton discuss the state...
View ArticleFamily, football and faith mean everything for Colerain standouts
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- The emotions are often too much for Ivan Pace Sr.His tears are joyous. His love is genuine. His pride is palpable.Describing how well his sons Ivan Jr. and Deshawn have...
View ArticleColerain vows to 'finish' the job after avenging 2017 semifinal loss
PIQUA, Ohio – Get ready, Canton. The Colerain football team is returning to Stark County.The Cardinals defeated Pickerington Central 28-14 in a Division I state semifinal Friday night in front of an...
View ArticleTennessee Titans assistant coach Kerry Coombs is proud of the Colerain...
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Kerry Coombs never misses an opportunity to follow the Colerain High School football team.Just as he has the past 14 Friday nights this fall, the Tennessee Titans defensive...
View ArticleWyoming junior QB Evan Prater has helped lead the Cowboys to Canton
WYOMING, Ohio – Wyoming senior Joey Edmonds knows where the football will be thrown when he breaks from his receiving route.When your high school quarterback is Evan Prater, life is much easier.“He’s a...
View ArticleHigh School Insider Podcast: Talking state football championship games
CINCINNATI – Four area high school football teams are in the state finals this weekend.With Colerain (Division I) and Wyoming (Division IV) traveling north to Canton, Covington Catholic (5A) and...
View ArticleNine storylines to watch this upcoming Ohio high school boys basketball season
CINCINNATI -- Although two Cincinnati-area boys basketball teams had storybook finishes this past winter, new personnel and different challenges will change the narrative as the new season starts Nov....
View ArticleColerain senior QB Deante Smith-Moore is inspired by his family
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio – For as long as he can remember, Deante Smith-Moore has wanted to help others.The Colerain senior quarterback is in the National Honor Society, along with other school and...
View ArticleHigh School Insider Podcast: Wyoming football coach Aaron Hancock talks state...
The Wyoming High School football team became the area’s first Ohio team since 2013 to go undefeated and win a state championship.The Cowboys completed a memorable season with a 42-14 win over Girard in...
View ArticleJunior combo guard Sean Kelly Darks represents Walnut Hills girls' basketball
Walnut Hills girls’ basketball coach Adam Lazar can’t say enough about junior combo guard Sean Kelly Darks. “I think Sean Kelly is the best player in the region because she scores, she rebounds, she...
View ArticleMercy McAuley High School basketball coach Nick Baltimore steps down
Mercy McAuley High School basketball coach Nick Baltimore stepped down from the position last week in order to spend more time with his family.Baltimore and his wife, Ashley, are busy taking care of...
View ArticleLa Salle 2021 defensive back Devonta Smith decides to open his college...
La Salle 2021 defensive back Devonta Smith announced on Twitter Thursday afternoon he has opened his recruiting after he had been verbally committed to Ohio State since mid-March.La Salle coach Pat...
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