My wife said it was the “greatest athletic event” she’s ever been to. I’ve been to better, but not many. The final: Dayton 90, Xavier 65.
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A new era in Ohio high school football all-star game action will begin this spring as the Ohio North-South Classic will move from mid-June to Fri., April 23...
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This week Alex Sator gets inside the wrestling scene with Graham's Jeff Jordan and www.buckeyewrestling.com's Kevin Schlosser. Want hoops? We've got that too...
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...And now you do to. Click here for the Miami Valley's most comprehensive list of high school recruits. It's that time!
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Ohio State signed 18 football recruits today. Here's a running tab on who has faxed in their LOIs...all are accounted for.
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This week WHIO TV's Mike Hartsock and MVP's Eric Frantz talk football recruiting, Graham wrestling, unbeaten basketball programs and more...
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Standout two-way lineman (#63) is third GWOC player in Class of 2011 to get Buckeyes offer...Complete Signing Day coverage on Wednesday!
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See for yourself! MVP's Alex Sator has all the action from Saturday's mega dual between No. 1 Blair and No. 3 Graham...you wanna see this!
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Jersey Shore might be a popular TV program, but Saturday night in St. Paris another show took place. Call this one Jersey Sore. Blair Academy is...
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No other high school athletic event in the nation today is bigger than what’s going to go down at Graham High School at 7 p.m.
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After a sluggish first quarter, the Anna Rockets outscored Fort Loramie 42-26 the rest of the way, good enough for the 53-43 victory in a Shelby County League showdown for sole possession of first place.
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Typically, numbers and records can be thrown out the window in rivalry games. As evidence, Chaminade Julienne threw out rival Alter’s perfect record Friday night.
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This week Alex Sator interviews JJ's Kurt Stubbs and Eric Frantz, Alter's Chris Hart and Tippecanoe's Christina Pentaudi...he shoots...he scores...
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Anna-Fort Loramie, Sidney-Troy, Fort Recovery-New Knoxville just a few of the weekend's major tilts...
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Join MVP's Eric Frantz and WHIO TV's MIke Hartsock as they discuss high school sports, including the Alter-CJ girls showdown and Ohio State looking at a freshman from where?
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Nine MVP-area standouts make nomination list for the country's top all-star event...
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The last time these two schools competed, these kids were still in diapers.
Regardless, it was worth the wait.
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Broncos dig out of 13-point hole, Warriors run past Massillon Jackson and Hurricane come up just short against Columbus DeSales at the Schott
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Some athletic directors have a tougher job than the others. Put Trotwood-Madison’s James Ladd in the latter category. “It’s funny, but if one of my coaches does something, it’s big news,” Ladd said.
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This week MVP’S Alex Sator interviews Columbus Northland head coach James ‘Satch’ Sullinger, JJHuddle’s Tim Langevin and Jim Dabbelt (of the Dabbelt Report)...enjoy.
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The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association moved its annual North-South Classic to April 23 this year for a couple reasons but one glaring one – it wanted more talented rosters. It got it.
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Wayne, Wilmington and Jefferson face big tests at the Scholastic Play-by-Play at the Schottenstein Center
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Alex Sator brings you the game action from Flyin to the Hoop’s Sunday match-up between Jefferson and Pine Crest High School (Fla.)
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Ohio made itself proud this weekend at the Flyin to the Hoop boys basketball invitational by going 5-11 against national competition.
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Alex Sator brings you the game action from Flyin to the Hoop's Saturday match-up between Findlay Prep from Nevada and Cleveland Benedictine.
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Alex Sator brings you the game action from Flyin to the Hoop's Saturday match-up between Pine Crest High School out of Florida and Princeton High from Cincinnati.
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Today kicks off the countdown for JJHuddle's “Top 50 Ohio High School Athletes of the Decade” for 1999-2009. Daequan Cook gets it going...
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After going 1-4 against out-of-state competition on Day 1 of the Flyin to the Hoop, Ohio teams turned it around Sunday and went 2-3. Not that impressive? Think again.
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Wolverines stun the No. 5 team in the country 98-76 before a packed house at Trent Arena; Dunbar was up 35 points in the third
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Saturday wasn't kind to Ohio teams at the Flyin to the Hoop as only Columbus Marion-Franklin beat an out-of-state opponent. Today the Buckeye State tries again for better results.
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In a meeting of MAC powers, Fort Recovery avenged its lone loss by handing host Coldwater its first at a sold-out "Palace"; As usual Kahlig excels
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Just when it looked like things couldn’t get any better for Winton Woods senior Dominique Brown – they did.
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Eagles off to 9-1 start with wins over Trotwood-Madison and Thurgood Marshall; Big weekend awaits though with Moeller and FTTH games
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This week Alex Sator interviews Benedictine boys basketball head coach Rob Stricula, Findlay Prep’s Todd Simon, Flyin to the Hoop president Eric Horstman and...Bobby Hutchins?
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Who else is ranked? Chaminade Julienne, Southeastern, Wilmington, Coldwater and Madison all among Top 5 in their divisions...who else is in Top 10?
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MVP's Eric Frantz and WHIO TV's Mike Hartsock talk high school hoops and more. The coverage continues...Big, big weekend of basketball in Dayton looms...
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Newcomer Ryan Bass helps propel Wolverines past Cougars in key Dayton City League tilt
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Senior point guard pours game-high 29 on Raiders as Rockets win in key SCL clash
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This week Alex Sator interviews Thurgood Marshall head coach John Ralph, JJHuddle's Tim Langevin and Edison State hoops coach (and former NBAer) David Zeller...enjoy.
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Chaminade Julienne, Springboro, Minster and Kenton Ridge to compete in Ohio's best and toughest girls basketball event
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The Miami Valley is well represented on a list of the state's all-time All-Ohio football team...who made it from Dayton and its surrounding towns? Plenty of players....and very, very good ones.
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When the Flyin to the Hoop boys basketball invitational started eight years ago, those in attendance that first weekend didn’t know what to expect. Now fans do.
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Graham Wrestling, David Taylor and Minster girls XC all make the final elite list...is one of them No. 1?
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New Knoxville boys basketball, Troy Christian wrestling make today's release....who will be among the Top 10? Check back tomorrow...
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Marion Local volleyball, Versailles girls make the list today...see who else does...tomorrow stories 20-11
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Coldwater's impressive run, Thurgood Marshall's remarkable comeback make the list of Ohio's top high school sports stories...tomorrow stories 30-21
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Alter football, CJ basketball and other local programs make the list of the state's top stories from 2009...Nos. 50-41 released today...
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We shouldn't ask what schools have offered the junior LB scholarships, we should ask which ones haven't...
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Over the past decade, no high school football coach in Ohio racked up more wins than Coldwater High School’s John Reed...Now he's fighting cancer.
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Marion Local's four state championships edge out Coldwater's decade of dominance and 138-15 record...The MAC is again king.
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MVP's Eric Frantz and WHIO TV's Mike Hartsock talk high school hoops and more. The coverage continues...
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Senior star and talented recruit has rebounded from his past to become the heartbeat of the Wolverines
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The countdown continues...Delphos St. John's comes in at No. 4...Alter is No. 3...just two teams to go, and you can guess who they are, but which is No. 1?
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MVP's Eric Frantz and WHIO TV's Mike Hartsock talk high school hoops and more. The coverage continues...
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The countdown continues...Chaminade Julienne comes in at No. 6 and St.Henry is No. 5...
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Several other area players earn "Special mention" honors, including...
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The countdown continues...St. Marys Memorial comes in at No. 8 and Carroll is No. 7...
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It's been a lucrative decade for MVP area football teams...but which one has had THE best run? Today we tell you...or at least begin the countdown
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Titans, Knights and Wolverines ride state titles to high rankings among decade's best...other Miami Valley teams listed too...maybe some MAC schools?
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The Miami Valley Sports Magazine's Winter Sports Issue will be released the week of Dec. 7. Order your copy today and get it delivered straight to your door!
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The Blue Jays dropped to 5-1 in state title games with their loss to St. Paul on Saturday; here is video of the game and postgame interviews
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Game action and post game interviews from Alter's 37-7 win over Chagrin Falls in the D-IV state final
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Blue Jays build 21-10 lead in D-VI title game before falling on final snap; MAC denied state football title for first time since 2002
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Knights defense forces five turnovers in convincing 37-7 win over Chagrin Falls; Alter repeats as state champions
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Despite a D-V finals record 414 yards passing from Keith Wenning, Coldwater fell 55-25 to Ursuline in the state championship
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Interviews with Alter's Ed Domsitz, Coldwater's Ship Otten, DSJ's Todd Shulte, OHSAA commisison Dan Ross and MVP's Eric Frantz...
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A look at the Dayton-area's entrants in the state football finals and also one head coach who is fighting more than an on-field opponent
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Exceeding expectations, bulls-eyes, No. 1, advantages and 2007? What else did area coaches say?
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For those of you headed North and East this weekend for the state football finals, here are some storylines - and teams - to follow:
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Defending D-VI state champions need overtime to get past MAC rival Marion Local in the state semifnals
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Knights and Blue Jays try to defend crowns, Cavaliers looking for second championship in three years
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This week MVP talks to head coaches Todd Shulte (Delphos St. John's) and Tim Goodwin (Marion Local) and also adds some hoops with Dayton Lady HoopStars mentor John Coffee...
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CJ, Alter, Minster, Fort Loramie, Kenton Ridge, Middletown Madison and other Miami Valley teams named in preseason Top 10
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Alter, Coldwater, Marion Local, Delphos St. John's and Ottawa-Glandorf head into the weekend with state championship aspirations
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Knights give up first points of the postseason, but responded with 32 straight; Clinton-Massie finishes 12-1
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Delphos St. John's, Alter, Marion Local move on, Coldwater and St. Henry play one for the ages, Trotwood-Madison, Springfield Shawnee fall and more.
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This week Alex Sator talks to head coaches Dan McSurley (Clinton-Massie) and Ed Domsitz (Alter), JJHuddle contributor and Fantastic 50 guru Drew Pasteur and more...
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SWBL correspondent Adam Adkins previews the titanic D-IV, Region 16 Final between Clinton-Massie and Alter...both are unbeaten...
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In all 20 former Miami Valley High School Football players will dress for Saturday's 106th meeting between Ohio State and Michigan...see who they are:
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Welcome Stadium, Centerville and Wapakoneta hosting area teams: Who is where?
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Monroe and Carlisle both lost in the regional finals, bringing the SWBL's postseason run to an end; See who Adam Adkins tabs the league's best player and coach...
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Scanlon's 188 yards, three TDs helps Falcons power past Wildcats and into regional final
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Flyers cap undefeated season with third straight Division IV state title
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Friday's Ohio High School football regional semifinals produced some outstanding performances and ridiculous heroics.
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Several Miami Valley players earn honors; Area All-Star games Sunday at Bellbrook HS
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Monroe and Carlisle carry the banner: Do they carry it past this week?
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Undefeated Flyers face Norwalk St. Paul in the championship game for the third time in eight years.
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This week...Clinton-Massie's Dan McSurley, Kenton's Mike Mauk, MVP and JJHuddle's Eric Frantz and Brown News Service’s Tim Langevin...talking football!
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The first signing day – for basketball, baseball, tennis, swimming, wrestling, golf, bowling, gymnastics, hockey and volleyball – is today, Nov. 11, 2009.
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Anna-Coldwater? St. Henry-West Lib? Marion Local? Fort Loramie? Tecumseh or Trotwood? Winners, who advances and
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Marion Local Volleyball, Centerville girls soccer and Beavercreek boys soccer among those that win regional titles
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Several area teams and venues playing large part int he regional semifinals this Friday and Saturday; Who is where? We'll let you know...
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Flyers handle Cavaliers 24-3 in D-VI regional quarterfinals; Keller rushes for 240 yards
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A look at Ohio's top individual and team performances from the first week of the playoffs
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It was a successful first night of the high school football postseason for area schools, as MVP squads went 10-5
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This week...Marion Local's Tim Goodwin, Lehman Catholic's Richard Roll, the DDN's Kyle Nagel and 1570 WPTW's Joe Neves...talking football...
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Eric Frantz and Adam Adkins weigh in with their predictions for this weekend's SWBL teams in the playoffs...
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Dayton cruises past Ferris State 88-73 in preseason contest; Five Flyers reach double-figures
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The following is the 11th installment of the TD 7/MVP Magazine Preps Insider...were talking playoffs!
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Wayne, Trotwood-Madison, Graham, Alter, Coldwater and Delphos St. John's win inaugural MVP Fab 5 poll titles.
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Ansonia converted turnovers into TDs on its first two possessions Friday as it dispatched Miami East 15-7
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Tippecanoe, Alter and Chaminade Julienne all claim Division II volleyball titles at Fairmont
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Knights junior QB Zane Pitzer throws first TD pass of the season
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Marion Local punches ticket with upset of Anna; Graham and Thurgood Marshall left out; See who else is playing in Week 11
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With the exception of a 2004 playoff defeat at the hands of CJ, Alter has won every game against the Eagles since 2001
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Waynesville and Beavercreek both had undefeated seasons end Thursday in the district finals of the girls soccer tournaments
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This week...head coaches Max Current (Miami East) and Eugene Hoening (Ansonia); MVP’s Eric Frantz and more...
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It’s Week 10, boys. That means a few things. One, we have some teams that can make November plans, because they aren’t playing in the postseason. But...
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No. 29-ranked player in the country also considered UK, Kansas and others
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Knights continue mastery of Eagles in the D-II boys district soccer tournament
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It’s now or never –
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WHIO Sports Director Mike Hartsock and MVP Sports Magazine Publisher Eric Frantz discuss Miami Valley football
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Junior is first Spartan to win a state tennis crown; CJ duo is third in D-II doubles
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Anna in position for second straight second place finish in the mighty MAC
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Eaton won its first SWBL championship since 2006 and Oakwood won't be going 0-10...
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Cougars continue mastery on the field but must play nervous waiting game to see if the playoffs are in the future
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Junior QB accounts for five TDs and over 300 yards of total offense in 42-20 victory; Warriors back in playoff picture, Elks lose inside track
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This week MVP's Alex Sator interviews Versailles' Bob Olwin, Anna's Bryan Rioch, MVP's Eric Frantz and more...enjoy!
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Another week, another round of predictions and opinions on the SWBL Southwestern Division…here goes
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The Greater Western Ohio Conference recently unveiled its all-division teams for the North, Central and South
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Defending state champ Fenwick narrowly beat Valley View, while Alter rolled.
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Centerville sends Springfield Shawnee packing; We've got Pictures!
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Junior Devin King needs 101 yards in last two games to break school's single-season rushing record
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Marion Local volleyball, Springfield Catholic boys soccer top the rankings; Minster Girls XC currently No. 1 as well
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Graham, CJ and Alter girls all finish in the Top 6 of the Division II girls tournament
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MVP's Eric Frantz and WHIO TV's Mike Hartsock discuss the Miami Valley's big games, big news and everything football
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So far there are 20 teams in Ohio right now that have locked up playoff berths. How many are from the Miami Valley?
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It’s cold. It’s Week 9. And it’s time – for teams to take control of their destinies.
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Centerville thumped Northmont, 32-0, Friday in a shocking smack down that also served as the MVP Game of the Week.
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Halfback pass from Leininger to Calvelage is the difference; 50/50 was $4,250
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This week interviews with Centerville's Ron Ullery, Delphos St. John's Todd Schulte, WHIO TV's Mike Hartsock and more...
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Unanimous No. 1 teams - Coldwater (D-V) and St. John's (D-VI) - meet Friday in Delphos with the MAC title on the line
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Franklin travels to Eaton in pivotal conference game with league title and playoff implications...who wins?
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So it’s starting to get cold outside...must be time for the State Golf Tournament – and it is.
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Beavers win seventh title in eight years thanks in part to Wayne's impressive win over Centerville
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Despite a sluggish start, the Cardinals have won three straight and now find themselves in the postseason hunt
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The Miami Valley's hoop talent pool is deep this year; Where are area stars headed...we know, and now so do you
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Coldwater beat St. Henry - again; Springboro's defense dominant
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Beavercreek boys and girls both No. 1 in D-I poll, Centerville second in both; Fenwick, Carroll and SCC own top spots too
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Despite a bout with the flu, Tippecanoe overwhelmed undefeated Bellefontaine on Sunday
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MVP's Eric Frantz and WHIO TV's Mike Hartsock talk high school football
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This week two No. 1s collide when Coldwater (D-V) travels to Delphos St. John's (D-VI)...oh boy, Centerville-Northmont also meet
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Falcons take 7-0 lead, Knights answer with 35 straight points
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All Bellbrook can say is "Are you serious?"; Oakwood falls to 0-7; Valley View wins on last second FG
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It’s time again for the MVPpregame Podcast…Jason Brown, Charlie Burgbacher, Kyle Nagel and more
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Can Bellbrook make it two in a row (on Homecoming)? Valley View-Franklin, Milton-Brookville...
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21 Tipp players miss Tuesday practice; practice Wednesday canceled...
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Marion Local at 3-3 sitting pretty? Fort Loramie already in? How many GWOC teams stand a chance? That and more...
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Senior RB Gabe Henry leads the GWOC Central in rushing by nearly 200 yards
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Join WHIO news director and MVP's Eric Frantz as they discuss high school football.
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Alter, Coldwater and Delphos St. John's are all No. 1 in the latest JJHuddle state football poll
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Thanks in part to its defense, Northmont is riding a three-game win streak and eying another GWOC title
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Coldwater duo's performance among the state's best in Week 6; Other MVP-area players earn laurels
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Anyone see Anna shutting out St. Henry coming? Here’s how that game – and others – impacted the Fab 5.
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Beavercreek is No. 1 in both D-I boys and girls; Who is second? It's the same school too...
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Lebanon edged previously undefeated Springboro, 21-20, in a Greater Western Ohio Conference gut check
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So no way Milton-Union beats Eaton right? Wrong...same goes for Bellbrook over Valley View. A look back at Friday's SWBL action.
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Friday night Bellbrook High School honored the only two undefeated teams in the school’s history.
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MVP's Alex Sator talks with Boro's Ryan Wilhite, Lebanon's Shawn Lamb and MVP's Eric Frantz and Adam Adkins
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Our buddy Drew Pasteur has Northmont a 5-point favorite over Wayne. I think those odds just got a little better for the T-Bolts
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Is this the week Bellbrook gets in the win column? What about Oakwood? Eaton rolls Milton? Here's what will happen...
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Thanks to Fantastic 50 guru Drew Pasteur, we bring the first of our weekly looks at where Miami Valley teams shape up.
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A look at Ohio's top performances from Week 5, including several standouts from the Miami Valley.
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What to expect from Lebanon at Springboro? Can Marion Local hang a loss on Delphos St. John’s? And more...
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Several huge games involving Fab 5 teams on the docket for Friday...what are they?
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A look at how area soccer coaches ranked Miami Valley soccer teams in the latest MVSSCA Soccer Polls (released September 28).
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Northmont blew the game open early en route to a 44-14 win over Fairborn in the MVP Game of the Week.
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For every Alter, St. Henry, Centerville and Wayne, there’s a team at the other end of the spectrum. This story is about one of those – Stebbins.
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Bellbrook drops to 0-5...can Eagles get first win next week against Valley View? Oakwood also 0-5. What gives?
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There's nothing else like it - the MVPpregame Podcast! Previews, interviews and more...
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Can Valley View win at Milton-Union? Does Bellbrook gets its first win? Adam Adkins provides the answers...
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The coverage continues. The following is the fifth installment of the TD 7/MVP Magazine Preps Insider.
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As we enter Week 5, there are several solid programs that have separated themselves after four games.
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JJHuddle's weekly look at Ohio's top players, teams and news from the previous week of high school football.
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Friday Fairborn rallied and pulled off a huge win at Beavercreek. We captured the action with photos. See it!
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A look at how area soccer coaches ranked Miami Valley soccer teams in the latest MVSSCA Soccer Polls (released September 21, 2009).
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Coldwater QB Keith Wenning effortlessly made the big plays and that was the difference in Friday's...
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MVPpostgame: Game of Week Video Library 2009-10
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The following is the library of the TD 7/MVP Magazine Preps Insider – a weekly segment that can be seen on WHIO TV Channel 7, JJHuddle.com, miamivalleysports.com and whiotv.com.
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MVPpregame Podcast Library: 2009-10
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Ten years ago this September – the 18th to be exact – I had a day no one wants. Or forgets.
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A look back at how the SWBL Southwest Division teams faired in Week 4 of the high school football season.
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A look at this week’s Southwestern
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Fort Loramie senior Mark Frilling a
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It’s time again for the MVPpregame
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A look at the most recent
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The coverage continues. The following is
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Another week and some more shuffling.
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CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO,
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A recap of Friday’s Southwestern
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Imagine trying to tread water
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It’s Friday
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Thursday was a productive day for
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If you asked me –
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Sometimes the attention you get isn’t
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Oh boy. What a week for
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The Alter and Bellbrook football teams
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CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO
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I am, as you all
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Last week we unveiled the inaugural
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KETTERING – The defending state champions
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SWBL SW Division Week 1 Recap
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Welcome to miamivalleysports.com, the home of
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Hello. Adam Adkins here to
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For the 12th consecutive year, Southwest
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1. Wayne: Warriors have Ohio’s top
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Division II 1. Edgewood: Head
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Alter takes the initial pole position
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The Miami Valley Sports Magazine’s annual
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Continuing today, MVP Magazine unveils its
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Continuing today, MVP Magazine unveils its
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Starting today, MVP Magazine will unveil
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The 2008 SWBL Buckeye Division crown
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SWBL fans can expect a different
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Mechanicsburg High School is one of
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Anna has come a long way
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The Blue Devils didn’t last long
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