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Archive: November 2011

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Picking the Playoff Winners in Week 15

Who we say wins State Titles...and why; One week left and I’m on a roll with my picks. After going 20-4 in the regional finals, I went 9-3 last week in the state semifinals. It’s all about how you finish, so here goes…
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MVP HD: Marion Local returns to the state final

Week nine of the regular season, Delphos St. John's edged Marion-Local 21-14 to claim a share of the MAC title. On a bigger stage Saturday evening in the D-VI state semifinals, the Flyers returned the disfavor...
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MVP HD: Springfield Shawnee’s incredible comeback

Two teams. Unchartered territory. Eight lead changes. 951 total yards of massive destruction, 98 points, and 45 first downs. The MVPHD Game of the Week - another dandy...
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Picking the Playoff Winners in Week 14; Who we say makes the State Finals

So I did my best percentage-wise last week. I was 20-4 in the regional finals (83-percent of the games right). Have to admit I finally got Drew Pasteur and his Fantastic 50 formula too (finished 18-6). Feels good. But another tough week looms.
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MVP Podcast: Our greatest line-up ever? Close…

This week we demonstrate out thankfulness for all of the good stuff that we got to do in 2011 by bringing you one of the most comprehensive podcasts ever aired, here, at The MVP Podcast. Dan McSurley, Tim Goodwin, Andy Olds, Maurice Douglass and more...
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2011-2012 MVP Wrestling Preview: Who To Watch

Heading into the 2011-2012 season, there are 21 Ohio wrestlers ranked nationally in the Amatuer Wrestling News (AWN) Preseason Rankings. Below we take a look at those wrestlers and several more whose names you’ll hear plenty this season.
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MVP HD: Marion Local dominates Minster

It was a rematch and another Marion Local victory. The Flyers handled Minster 28-0 in the Division VI Region 24 final to advance to another rematch with Delphos St. John's in the upcoming D-VI state semifinals. Here's how ML's victory over Minster went down...
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MVP HD: Trotwood records remarkable comeback

Freaky Friday. Nike pink-patent hi-tops? A twisted tale of two halves. Shorts? Implosions and explosions. Meltdowns and get downs. A storybook finish. The MVPhd Game of the Week, playoff style. A confluence of circumstances beyond our control...
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Picking the Playoff Winners in Week 13

A week after doing better in the first round than I did last year, I did just the opposite in the second round. But I’m not alone. Drew Pasteur and his Fantastic 50 did the same.
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No. 1 Trotwood and No. 2 Kings meet for Region 8 title

Two unbeatens. One team looking for a shot at revenge. The other, an "us against the world" mentality. It's a precipitous Division II Region 8 rematch depicting Kings Mills Kings against Trotwood-Madison. And it goes down Friday...

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MVP Fab 5 Wrestling Rankings: Week 5

After skipping a week due to the Holidays we return with the latest MVP Fab 5 Wrestling Rankings. There was plenty of action and some shuffling over the break...
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2011′s Top 40 High School Sports Stories

It's nearing the end of 2011 and it's time again for our annual look back at Ohio's Top High School Sports Stories of the Year. HERE'S WHAT RANKS WHERE.
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MVP Fab 5 Wrestling Rankings: Week 3

Christmas is coming and here's our latest gift...the Week 3 Fab 5 Wrestling Poll. Who moved up? Who moved down? Who moved out?
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MVP Fab 5 Wrestling Rankings: Week 2

It's still early in the wrestling season but that doesn't mean teams can't vie for No. 1. Here's how things look with the Christmas break and GMVWA Holiday Tournament looming...
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MVP HD: Shawnee falls just short of first title

Tradition won out over hunger. Youngstown Cardinal Mooney held off a late fourth quarter drive by Shawnee to win the D-III title 21-14. HOW IT HAPPENED...