tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88052676902149145292012-01-24T15:45:05.574-05:00Penda Sports | The Penda Publishing CompanyGet inSIDE the game on PendaSports.com - the offical sports blog of the Penda Publishing Company and its newspapers.Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.comBlogger3881100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-14673611324796287342012-01-22T23:07:00.001-05:002012-01-22T23:07:29.773-05:00Greenon can’t stop Ervin, Tippecanoe
Greenon’s Anthony Colletti (left) looks to pass around
Tippecanoe’s Jacob Hall (right) in the first half of a CBC crossover
game at Tippecanoe last Saturday. Tippecanoe won 71-62.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Greenon pulls within one point in the fourth quarter but can’t stop Red Devils’ center Brandon Ervin.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Writer
TIPP CITY — Every time the Greenon came close to Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-58024458114046755152011-12-13T16:12:00.001-05:002011-12-13T16:12:36.256-05:00High School Basketball Feature: Urbana playing well early
Urbana senior center Zach Stillings (right) works the ball against
an opponent in a game last season. Stillings averages 15.5 points
per game this season for Urbana. Contributed Photo by Bart deNijs
Hillclimbers off to 2-0 start after losing four-year starting point guard.
By
BRYANT BILLING
Sports
Editor
SPRINGFIELD — Urbana head coach Jeremy Dixon told the
Hillclimbers after their Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-58762780207550398872011-12-11T16:02:00.000-05:002011-12-13T16:03:54.993-05:00Slow start dooms Tecumseh against Butler
Tecumseh's Chase Culbertson dribbles the ball up the floor against in a 46-27 loss to Butler last night.Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Arrows
see limited shot opportunities and can’t slow hot-shooting Aviators.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports
Editor
VANDALIA — Scott Snarr’s writhing yell could be heard
across the Student Activity Center. The senior guard fell to the floor and
rolled in pain Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-16859323618746853382011-12-09T15:59:00.001-05:002011-12-09T16:03:26.320-05:00Listen Live to Urbana at NorthwesternLISTEN LIVE HERE!
The Penda Sports Network's 2011-2012 basketball broadcast season begins tonight with Urbana at Northwestern boys basketball. The game is an early season CBC Mad River Division game.
Coverage with Bryant Billing and Casey Matteson begins at approximately 7 p.m. with The Springfield Paper's pregame show. You can listen live on any computer or mobile device with an internet Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-4679747479662675512011-12-06T09:42:00.000-05:002011-12-07T09:57:24.438-05:00Prep Basketball Feature: Springfield utilizing offseason success to improve
Springfield head coach Isiah Carson (right) instructs Springfield’s
Ryan Minney (left) during Springfield’s 48-36 season-opening win
over Hamilton last Saturday at Springfield High School Gymnasium.
The win was the first for Carson, who never beat Hamilton in his
playing career at South. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Second-year head coach Isiah Carson credits successful offseason for Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-7187139198210450762011-11-30T10:12:00.000-05:002011-12-07T10:29:26.603-05:00CBC Kenton Trail Preview: Kenton Ridge looking for consistent play
Kenton Ridge senior guard Adam Roberson drives to
the basket during a tri-scrimmage at Mechanicsburg High
School last Friday.Roberson is one of only three returning
players for the Cougars. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Cougars return only one starter, but they look to benefit from depleted conference.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
SPRINGFIELD — If you did not know better, you Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-27584256633031666042011-11-29T10:30:00.000-05:002011-12-07T12:01:58.236-05:00OHC Preview: Catholic Central looks to fight for league title
Catholic Central senior guard Brian Kelly (right) makes a pass
against a Troy Christian defender during a scrimmage game on
Nov. 19. Kelly is one of three returning guards for the Irish.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
SPRINGFIELD — The Catholic Central Fighting Irish make
the transition each year, sometimes begrudgingly, from the fall sports season
and Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-81411037675151724562011-11-28T19:34:00.007-05:002011-12-01T23:39:23.625-05:00Taylor out as head coach at Springfield High
Springfield head coach Adam Taylor (left) claps hands with
offensive lineman Devin Nye (right) during a 34-19 loss to
Upper Arlington on Sept. 4 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.
Taylor announced in a news conference today that he
will not seek re-employment this season.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Searching process for replacement will begin immediately.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-74674602308663289402011-11-05T15:36:00.000-04:002011-11-20T19:29:50.310-05:00Second Quarter Sets Tone for Shawnee Blowout
Shawnee’s Nick Hines (left) celebrates a touchdown catch with
teammate Nick Williams (right) during the Braves' 64-8 win over
Cincinnati Taft last night at Dave Long Memorial Stadium.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Braves will face Thurgood Marshall in regional semifinal next Friday.
By BRYANT BILLINGSports WriterSPRINGFIELD — After compiling a 10-0 regular season record, it takes a lot Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-88701052550970927522011-11-04T03:00:00.000-04:002011-11-04T03:00:01.436-04:00Dick's Weekend Football Weather Outlook 11-4A cold front, accompanied by scattered rain showers, moved through the area Thursday night and Friday. Skies cleared Friday afternoon leaving partly cloudy skies, cool temperatures, and wet fields for the local and area high school playoff football contests for Friday night and Saturday.
KICKOFF TEMP: 45
FRIDAY: For Friday night, the local and area high school playoff games are played in Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-27351180056906104772011-10-30T11:31:00.000-04:002011-11-03T11:34:24.865-04:00Five area football teams qualify for postseason play
Shawnee,
Catholic Central, and West Liberty-Salem will host first-round games this
weekend.
Tecumseh quarterback Tony Evans looks for a receiver
during a 55-30 loss to Kings last November. The Arrows
qualified for the playoffs for a fourth-straight season and will
travel to Dresden Tri-Valley this Friday.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Penda
Sports Network
Five area football teams have Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-65262069627924625402011-10-30T11:04:00.000-04:002011-11-03T11:13:13.619-04:00Miller to Devin Smith Touchdown Pass Almost Didn’t Happen
Touchdown
pass from Springfield native Miller to freshman receiver Devin Smith helps save
Ohio State’s season.
Wisconsin’s Marcus Cromartie (top) tackles Ohio
State receiver
Devin Smith (bottom) as Smith catches a game-winning touchdown
pass
with 20 seconds left last night at Ohio Stadium.The touchdown gave the
Buckeyes a 33-29 lead
they held onto to upset Wisconsin.
Staff Photo by Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-16740105500755346482011-10-29T10:57:00.000-04:002011-11-03T11:11:41.382-04:00West Liberty-Salem clinches title, top seed against Triad
Triad finished ninth in the eight team playoffs.
By CASEY
MATTESON
Sports Writer
NORTH
LEWISBURG — In a highly anticipated and attended week ten match-up between OHC
and Champaign County rivals, Triad hosted West Liberty-Salem and much was at
stake for both teams.
West Liberty-Salem, who never trailed in the ball game,
was able to make a few more big plays to earn the 34-18 victory. The Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-4187749424823188302011-10-28T15:47:00.000-04:002011-11-03T11:07:45.366-04:00Dick's Weekend Football Weather Outlook 10-28A cold front moved through the area Wednesday night with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms ending a period of pleasant daytime high temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees. The precipitation moved out of the area for Friday night and Saturday leaving colder temperatures under fair to partly cloudy skies.
KICKOFF TEMP: 55
FRIDAY NIGHT: For Friday night the area high school Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-78258888599522707122011-10-23T18:54:00.000-04:002011-10-23T20:21:18.074-04:00PSN Video Extra: Springfield at Centerville reportPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-88251921205586687232011-10-23T01:30:00.000-04:002011-10-24T16:19:30.850-04:00Centerville Runs Over, Through Springfield 56-15
Springfield's JC Wallace (right) avoids Centerville's Jordan Backer
(left) during the Elks' 56-15 win last night at Centerville Stadium.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Wallace’s 274 all-purpose yards can’t spark Springfield offense, as ‘Cats fall by 41 points for the second time in 2011.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
CENTERVILLE — The Centerville Elks ran over, around, and through Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-62624818935424287282011-10-21T16:45:00.002-04:002011-10-21T16:45:54.705-04:00Dick's Weekend Football Weather Outlook 10-21A deep and cold low pressure storm center moved through the local area from Tuesday night into Friday bringing in heavy rainfall. The system moved out for Friday night and Saturday allowing for partly cloudy skies, wet grounds, and cool temperatures.
KICKOFF: 55
TONIGHT: The local and area high school football contests for Friday night starting at 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. should see partly cloudy Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-81968049219540543722011-09-30T15:30:00.002-04:002011-09-30T15:31:06.327-04:00Dick Weekend Football Weather Outlook: 9-30A cold front moved through Thursday night producing rain showers and thunderstorms throughout the Miami Valley. A cool high pressure followed for the Friday night high school and Saturday afternoon University games.
KICKOFF TEMP: 60
TONIGHT: For Friday night, the area high school football contests starting at 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. should be under partly cloudy to fair skies, some gusty winds, Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-90326026902371163642011-09-16T03:00:00.000-04:002011-09-16T15:34:51.979-04:00Dick's Weekend Football Weather Outlook: 9-16A pair of cold fronts moved through on Wednesday. Rain showers were with the frontal passage Wednesday night which cold lead to some wet grounds for the Friday night high school contests. Temperatures were unseasonably cool following the frontal passages which will lead to cool nights and pleasant day readings for Saturday.
KICKOFF TEMP: ~60
TONIGHT: Area high school contests will be playedPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-35870687998401156942011-09-09T02:00:00.000-04:002011-09-15T16:43:08.388-04:00Dick's Weekend Football Weather Outlook: 9-9
KICKOFF TEMP: 65
TONIGHT: The remnants of former tropical storm "Lee" could still be felt in our area for Friday evening as the scattered rain showers should be ended leaving wet fields along with cool temperatures in the middle 60s under mostly cloudy skies with light winds by kickoff at 7:30 p.m. for the high school contests in Clark and Champaign counties.
KICKOFF TEMP: 70
SATURDAY Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-4501456279395757062011-09-04T15:22:00.000-04:002011-09-04T15:24:20.756-04:00Update: Springfield vs. Upper ArlingtonBy BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
COLUMBUS — Springfield High School's game against Upper Arlington has a delayed starting time due to inclement weather in the area. The game, which is a part of the Herbstriet Classic at Ohio Stadium, is currently delayed due to a lightning delay in the St. Xavier vs. Pickerington Central game.
A lightning delay was imposed at 2:45 p.m., which lasts 30 minutes Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-77794039955981829962011-09-01T21:00:00.000-04:002011-09-01T21:00:02.633-04:00Dick's Weekend Weather Football Forecast: 9-2A hot and humid high pressure system will dominate the local and area for Friday and Saturday while a cold front will bring welcome relief to the area on Sunday with scattered rain and thundershowers.
KICKOFF: 85-90
FRIDAY: For Friday evenings high school football contests in Champaign, Clark, and Montgomery counties all with 7:30 p.m. kickoffs, the weather conditions should be partly Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-27874415215076933042011-09-01T15:24:00.002-04:002011-09-01T16:14:55.865-04:00Springfield Notes: ‘Cats want to rebound at Ohio Stadium
Springfield’s
Darius James (right) and Brandon Ehlinger (left) pursue
St. Xavier’s Griffin
Dolle (center) during a game last Saturday in the
Skyline Chili Crosstown
Showdown at Nippert Stadium. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Springfield
will travel to Ohio Stadium this Sunday to play Upper Arlington in the
Herbstreit Classic.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports
Editor
CINCINNATI — It did Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-64842598842333571602011-08-29T16:53:00.002-04:002011-08-30T15:34:22.619-04:00In Billing’s Mind: Games always bring teams back to reality
By BRYANT BILLING
Commentary
High school football brings the most riveting month of preseason practice of any sport each year. Perhaps it is because fall and winter sports start practice each season with other sports still in regular season or in the playoffs. In reality, it’s probably just because high school football is the most popular prep sport in Ohio.
With practice, teams build Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-28345753610739320262011-08-28T18:59:00.000-04:002011-08-28T18:59:34.186-04:00PSN Extra: Springfield vs. St. Xavier highlights
The Penda Sports Network presents a highlight video of the Springfield vs. St. Xavier football game from the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown from last night. Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-382942686081642362011-08-28T16:07:00.003-04:002011-08-30T09:22:43.439-04:00St. Xavier silences Springfield offense in Showdown
Springfield quarterback JC Wallace (left) is pursued by St. Xavier’s
David Becker (right) during a game last night in the Skyline Chili
Crosstown Showdown at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Wallace was
sacked five times in the game by St. Xavier. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
The Bombers hold Springfield to just 11 total offensive yards on the night as the ‘Cats take a big Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-29284771071085833942011-08-27T14:38:00.002-04:002011-08-29T14:43:15.815-04:00Urbana outlasts London in triple overtimeDefense stops two-point conversion attempt to secure victory in season opener.
By CASEY MATTESON
Sports Writer
URBANA — If you do not like what the varsity football coaching staff at Urbana High School is doing, led by head coach Geron Stokes, I am sure you have a legitimate reason. Whatever your reason may be, I am sorry that you do not see the same things that I do.
Those “things” Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-23654790399523665982011-08-27T06:35:00.000-04:002011-08-27T18:40:34.293-04:00Springfield anxious to start season on big stage
Springfield quarterback JC Wallace looks to throw during a scrimmage
against Fairborn on August 19, 2011 at Fairborn Memorial Stadium. Wallace will
lead Springfield in their season opener tonight against St. Xavier in the Skyline
Chili Crosstown Showdown at Nippert Stadium. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
The Wildcats will begin the season against powerhouse St. Xavier in thePenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-46674441700512872702011-08-26T09:00:00.001-04:002011-08-26T09:00:01.784-04:00Dick's Weekend Weather Football Outlook: 8-26With the return of high school and college football locally also comes the return of Dick's Weekend Weather Football Outlook on PendaSports.com. Plan for your football games accordingly each week by checking Dick Groeber's outlook each week.
A cold front that moved through on Thursday night brought with rain and thunderstorms, and it is followed today by a cool Canadian high pressure area Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-66535653475242441552011-08-26T04:04:00.002-04:002011-08-26T16:09:45.780-04:00Football Preview: Tecumseh shows no signs of stopping success
Tecumseh quarterback Tony Evans looks to pass during a practice
in August at Spitzer Stadium. Evans returns to lead the Arrows
wing-t offense in 2010. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Tecumseh brings back three of its four top tacklers on defense and will fight for the CBC Kenton Trail crown.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
NEW CARLISLE — In the last three years, the Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-83434800467592875042011-08-26T03:33:00.002-04:002011-08-26T15:46:14.553-04:00Football Preview: Northwestern looks to continue building programThe Warriors showed signed of progress in 2010 despite 2-8 record, and they look to build off positives.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
SPRINGFIELD — The Northwestern Warriors were perhaps the best 2-8 team in the entire state of Ohio last season. The Warriors lost five games by two touchdowns or less, and made significant leaps in competing with teams.
But ask a Warrior about getting Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-9358714977934351692011-08-26T03:19:00.001-04:002011-08-26T15:46:36.962-04:00Football Preview: Triad hopes to keep momentum going
Triad head coach Payton Printz observes and coaches
his team at a recent practice. Staff Photo by Casey Matteson
Head coach Payton Printz likes what he sees this season.
By CASEY MATTESON
Assistant Sports Editor
NORTH LEWISBURG — The Triad Cardinals football team is trying to build on what last year has to be considered one of the most successful and dramatic seasons in school Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-23821309635125146062011-08-26T03:10:00.001-04:002011-08-26T15:47:07.822-04:00Football Preview: Mechanicsburg trying to climb back on topHead coach Kurt Forrest likes the leadership this team brings to the table.
By CASEY MATTESON
Assistant Sports Editor
MECHANICSBURG — Last season was not a typical Mechanicsburg football season. They brought in a new coach in Mechanicsburg alum Kurt Forrest, and they struggled with a 4-6 record.
Forrest was pleased with his team’s competitive spirit, but the leadership may have been in Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-30599842880187027542011-08-26T01:33:00.001-04:002011-08-26T15:48:07.262-04:00Football Preview: West Liberty-Salem hoping to regain playoff formMack leads Tigers after finishing 8-2 in 2010 and missing the playoffs.
By CASEY MATTESON
Assistant Sports Editor
WEST LIBERTY — For the thirteenth season, head football coach Toby Smith will be roaming the sidelines. This year, he’d like to be roaming them in Week 11 again.
After making it to the second round of the OHSAA state playoffs in 2009, Smith’s troops, by their standards, had Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-26753582348895435982011-08-25T00:04:00.002-04:002011-08-25T00:04:00.406-04:00Football Preview: Kenton Ridge looks to build on, better 2010 season
Kenton Ridge tight end Eric Hube runs with the ball after a catch
in an August practice. Hube is one of several returning starters for
the Cougars this season. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
The Cougars started 5-0 in 2010 and lost four out of their last five games, all of which were conference games.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
SPRINGFIELD — Kenton Ridge looked to have finallyPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-67430308997271421862011-08-25T00:03:00.000-04:002011-08-25T00:03:00.237-04:00Football Preview: Urbana looks to win Mad River outrightThe Hillclimbers tied for first with Ben Logan at 4-1 in CBC Mad River Division in 2010.
By CASEY MATTESON
Assistant Sports Editor
URBANA — Third-year Urbana High School head football coach Geron Stokes likes what he sees from his team. He has an outstanding group of young men who care for one another and compete in practice everyday. That is something a coach can work with.
“They are Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-16368438889405459342011-08-25T00:01:00.001-04:002011-08-25T00:01:01.110-04:00Football Preview: Graham heading in new direction
Graham's offense lines up against its defense during a practice in August.
The Falcons will be led by a new coach in veteran Bob Riley this season.
Staff Photo by Casey Matteson
New Falcon head coach Bob Riley brings experience to St. Paris.
By CASEY MATTESON
Assistant Sports Editor
SAINT PARIS — One thing you cannot teach is experience. Either you have it or you do not. New Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-63075637307443208142011-08-25T00:00:00.001-04:002011-08-25T00:00:05.390-04:00Football Preview: Greenon preparing to compete for conference titleThe Knights bring 16 seniors to the 2011 squad that looks to have one of the most explosive offenses in the area.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
ENON — The Greenon Knights made their opponents take notice in 2010. Though they only posted a 4-6 overall record, Greenon went 3-2 in the CBC Mad River Division and came within three points of defeating Urbana in a late-season 17-14 loss that Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-40367364827859980952011-08-24T15:03:00.000-04:002011-08-24T15:03:30.878-04:00Football Preview: Shawnee aims to repeat, better 2010 season
Shawnee quarterback Brad Jarzab runs during a play in a practice
at Shawnee in August. Jarzab is entering his senior season and will be
in his second year as a starter at the position after leading Shawnee in 2010.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
The Braves return starting QB Brad Jarzab and top RB Alex McCrory from last season and look to make another run at the CBC Kenton Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-15753604279128887322011-08-24T14:53:00.002-04:002011-08-24T14:54:18.530-04:00Football Preview: Catholic Central aiming to continue OHC dominance
Catholic Central quarterback Brian Kelly makes a pass during a practice in
August at Hallinean Field. Kelly returns for the Irish as a three-year starting
quarterback, after amassing big numbers at Central in 2010.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
With multiple starters returning at skill positions, strong lines, and improved numbers, the Irish look to capture another conference Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-21039358177811259372011-08-24T14:37:00.002-04:002011-08-26T15:45:47.073-04:00Football Preview: Northeastern making strides to eliteJets return 11 seniors and 12 juniors from last year’s 6-4 squad.
By CASEY MATTESON
Assistant Sports Editor
SPRINGFIELD — The Northeastern football team was competitive on the field last year, finishing with a respectable 6-4 record. They had been scheduling tough non-conference games, which would tune them up for OHC play, however it often put them in a whole with their overall record. Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-76039016628139467262011-08-24T14:36:00.005-04:002011-08-24T15:10:27.862-04:00Football Preview: It starts up front for SoutheasternThe Trojans return their entire offensive line, which looks to anchor a talented and experienced squad.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
SOUTH CHARLESTON — The Southeastern Trojans took a step back in the 2010 season. After compiling a 9-3 overall record in 2009, in which the Trojans advanced to the regional semifinals in the playoffs, Southeastern compiled just a 2-8 record in 2010. Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-83180491968213338892011-08-21T21:11:00.001-04:002011-08-23T19:13:14.146-04:00Fickell: Starting quarterback yet to be determined
Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller signs an autograph for a
fan at Ohio State’s Media Day on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 at Ohio Stadium
in Columbus. Miller could see significant playing time for Ohio State early
this season. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Ohio State head coach says the battle for the starting quarterback position is still open heading into the final week of Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-36401514573755700322011-08-20T18:53:00.007-04:002011-08-23T19:05:14.348-04:00Springfield shows need for improvement in Foundation Game
Three Fairborn defenders tackle Springfield’s Titus Montgomery (center) during a
Foundation Game on Friday, August 19, 2011 at Fairborn Memorial Stadium.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Springfield commits three turnovers and accumulates six first-half penalties in 21-10 win over Fairborn.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
FAIRBORN — Springfield head coach Adam Taylor knows Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-8779773236886183932011-08-19T14:30:00.003-04:002011-08-24T14:41:01.129-04:00Emmanuel, Hunsucker taking ‘first step’ at football
Emmanuel head coach Steve Hunsucker (center) addresses players
in the huddle during a practice in August. The Lions are starting a
football program this season, with the goal of having a varsity team in 2014.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
The Lions are looking to become the tenth high school football program in Clark County, and they’re doing it one step at a time.
By BRYANT Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-26987174581673439952011-07-30T21:19:00.000-04:002011-08-01T21:29:52.747-04:00Fickell getting comfortable in head position at Ohio State
Ohio State head coach Luke Fickell answers questions from reporters during
the 2011 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago on Friday, July 29, 2011. Fickell was
promoted to the head coaching position after the resignation of Jim Tressel
last May after serving as an assistant coach for nine years.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
The first-year head coach faces many challenges heading in the 2011Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-81574300917824694522011-07-29T07:49:00.019-04:002011-08-01T21:07:55.161-04:00Outtakes from Big Ten Media Days
Penn State head coach Joe Paterno address reporters during the
Big Ten Conference's annual Media Days in Chicago yesterday.
Paterno and the Nittany Lions look to compete in the Leaders
Divsion in the newly expanded conference. Staff Photo by
Bryant Billing
By CASEY MATTESON
Sports Writer
CHICAGO — The Penda Sports Department, consisting of Bryant Billing and myself, traveled to Chicago toPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-63034199131202112802011-07-28T21:36:00.000-04:002011-08-01T22:38:23.702-04:00PSN Extra: Big Ten Media Days thoughts
Penda Sports writers Bryant Billing and Casey Matteson provide insight and commentary on the first day of the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.
Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-63051579576802635382011-06-26T18:32:00.001-04:002011-06-26T22:20:45.395-04:00In Billing’s Mind: Tressel Did Wrong, But I Can’t Be Mad
Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel waves to the crowd at
Ohio Stadium during the 2011 Spring Game last April. Tressel resigned from
his spot as head coach amid allegations of wrongdoing after 10 seasons
at the helm of the program. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
By BRYANT BILLING
Commentary
I was wrong.
It’s a statement no one likes to make, but I was wrong.
Last March, I wrote Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-34751763946008182132011-05-05T20:59:00.000-04:002011-05-05T20:59:52.286-04:00In Billing's Mind - May 4, 2011Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-86497517808671170812011-04-28T20:16:00.004-04:002011-05-04T20:22:44.648-04:00Emmanuel Christian aims to start varsity football in 2014Penda Sports Network
Emmanuel Christian Academy is starting a football program, with a goal to start varsity competition in for the 2014 season. Emmanuel will field a Jr. High club team composed of students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in 2011 as a starting point, with additional teams to be added in following years according to a plan approved the school's board. The plan calls for a HS JV Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0Emmanuel Christian Academy, 2177 Emmanuel Way, Springfield, OH 45502, USA39.969515 -83.762424899999987.060088499999999 -143.52804989999998 72.8789415 -23.996799899999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-51845466902845787632011-04-24T19:34:00.000-04:002011-05-04T19:48:48.178-04:00Miller dazzles fans, teammates in Spring Game
Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller runs in a scramble attempt during
Ohio State’s annual Spring Game last Saturday, April 23, at Ohio Stadium
in Columbus. The Springfield native was impressive in his debut with Ohio
State, passing for 73 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 19 yards.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Springfield native Braxton Miller goes 7-for-12 for 73 yards and Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA40.0014625251705 -83.020621012658739.987575525170506 -83.0340060126587 40.0153495251705 -83.0072360126587tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-72530851813537501032011-04-23T20:06:00.000-04:002011-05-04T20:06:31.673-04:00Ohio State Spring Game news and notes
Ohio State redshirt freshman sophomore QB Kenny Guiton
looks for an open receiver to pass to during Ohio State’s
Spring Game Saturday at Ohio Stadium.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
By CASEY MATTESON
Sports Writer
COLUMBUS — The Spring Game to end spring practice for the Ohio State football team held last Saturday at the Horseshoe turned into a quarterback tryout of sorts, and there Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0The Ohio State University, Ohio State University: Enarson Hall, 154 W 12th Ave, Columbus, Ohio, OH 43210, USA40.0126385 -83.0307669999999739.9974 -83.05358099999997 40.027877000000004 -83.00795299999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-80790165163510965522011-04-23T19:49:00.000-04:002011-05-04T19:57:54.975-04:00Despite late start, OSU offense rallies for big win in Spring Game
Ohio State senior quarterback Joe Bauserman eludes defenders on a
scramble during Ohio State’s annual Spring Game last Saturday, April 23,
at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Bauserman went 4-for-11 on the day
and threw a touchdown, though he was also sacked twice. S
taff Photo by Bryant Billing
Four quarterbacks pass for touchdowns to lead the offense to a 59-27 victory in Ohio StatePenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA40.008998555539506 -83.0252558698364339.99511155553951 -83.03864086983643 40.0228855555395 -83.01187086983643tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-26979387893098744332011-04-20T21:36:00.001-04:002011-04-20T21:37:24.992-04:00Plenty of questions remain heading into Spring Game
Ohio State senior quarterback Joe Bauserman (left) looks to make
a pass against an Illinois defender during a game in Champaign
last October. So far in spring practice, Bauserman looks to be the favorite to
start at quarterback during Terrelle Pryor’s suspension next season.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Bauserman is the current favorite to start in place of Pryor at QB in 2011, though Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-50244083352812838672011-04-17T22:18:00.001-04:002011-04-21T22:23:16.746-04:00WL-S Softball improves to 10-1 on seasonTigers go 6-1 in eight day stretch, split doubleheader with Urbana.
By CASEY MATTESON
Sports Writer
WEST LIBERTY — The West Liberty-Salem Lady Tigers Softball team continued its dominance in area softball with a 6-1 record over an eight day period beginning April 5 and concluding on April 12. Included was a 4-0 mark in Ohio Heritage Conference play.
Pitcher Becka Peterson was huge on the Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-74096363035729389982011-04-17T21:08:00.002-04:002011-04-20T21:29:38.089-04:00Robertson proud of time at Springfield
Former Springfield head coach Rick Robertson addresses his team
in the huddle after a 22-7 playoff win over Hilliard Darby last November.
Robertson, who resigned from his position last week, said he was proud of
the accomplishments the Wildcats made during his tenure.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Robertson merged programs to 19-14 overall record and two playoff berths.
By BRYANT Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-56144642355817350982011-04-14T21:27:00.001-04:002011-04-20T21:29:19.692-04:00Robertson resigns from Springfield High
Springfield High School head football coach Rick Robertson coaches
from the sidelines during a game in 2009. Robertson resigned from the position last week. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
The third-year head coach accepts the head coaching position at Oakwood High School to stay closer to home and wife.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield High School head Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-6669383698922834042011-04-06T13:04:00.000-04:002011-04-06T13:04:43.691-04:00Ohio State releases full 2013-14 football scheduleTwo-year football slate set.
Penda Sports Network
COLUMBUS – The Big Ten Conference announced its 2013 and 2014 conference football schedules today. Ohio State, a member of the Leaders division, will play four home and four away league contests in each of those seasons.
In 2013, the Buckeyes open Big Ten play hosting Wisconsin Sept. 28. Other Big Ten games in 2013: Oct. 5 at Northwestern; Oct.Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-45239100802006213352011-04-01T21:46:00.000-04:002011-04-20T21:47:21.880-04:00Local players step on court for the final time
Springfield’s Akeem Freeman looks for a lane to dribble in during the
34th annual District 9 Coaches Association’s All-Star boys basketball game
on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Edison State Community College in Piqua. Staff Photo
by Bryant Billing
Fourteen area players play in 34th annual District 9 All-Star boys basketball game.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
PIQUA — High school Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-69861838089421690022011-03-27T20:24:00.005-04:002011-05-04T20:35:46.702-04:00Embry inducted into OHSAA Circle of Champions
OHSAA Commissioner Dan Ross (left) awards Tecumseh great
Wayne Embry (right) with a plaque recognizing Embry’s induction into
the OHSAA Circle of Champions last Saturday during halftime of the Division
II boys basketball state championship game at Value City Arena in Columbus.
Embry became the first Clark County individual to be honored in the OHSAA’s
organization. Contributed Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA40.007428960224836 -83.0248803605743439.99354196022484 -83.03826536057434 40.02131596022483 -83.01149536057434tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-67010311849676463242011-03-24T10:12:00.002-04:002011-03-24T10:15:22.731-04:00Tickets remain for OHSAA state basketball tournamentPenda Sports Network
COLUMBUS — Plenty of all-session and single-session tickets are available for the 2011 Ohio High School Athletic Association Boys State Basketball Tournaments that will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday (March 24, 25 and 26) at Value City Arena on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus.
All-session ticket books are priced at $144 for the Entry and Club Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-7202811764005354022011-03-13T15:31:00.001-04:002011-03-20T15:43:01.851-04:00District Roundup: Late comeback not enough for Trotwood
Trotwood-Madison junior Bam Bradley drives to the basket during
the Rams’ 60-52 loss to Moeller in a Division I district final game at U.D.
Arena on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Bradley led Trotwood with 16 points.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Moeller outscores Trotwood 17-6 in first quarter to earn second–straight district title.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
DAYTON — It wasPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-12843639310657113012011-03-12T19:46:00.003-05:002011-03-20T15:54:35.975-04:00Free throws doom Wayne to 80-76 overtime district loss
Wayne senior guard Travis Trice drives to the basket during a Division I
district final game against Winton Woods at U.D. Arena last Saturday,
March 12, 2011. Trice had 38 points for Wayne. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Winton Woods goes 5-for-5 on last five free-throw attempts to eliminate Wayne.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
DAYTON — Down 72-70 in double overtime, the Winton Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-76914821914250592392011-03-12T14:25:00.008-05:002011-03-12T20:28:08.177-05:00Second quarter the difference as Troy falls 80-70 in districts
Troy senior guard Lance Carter (right) drives around Withrow’s Kevin Jones
(left) during a Division I district final game at U.D. Arena on Saturday,
March 12. Withrow defeated Troy 80-70. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Withrow goes on 9-0 run in two-minute span in second and never trails again.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
DAYTON — In a game with 116 shot attempts, the result can Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-11051258643864381222011-03-09T11:31:00.001-05:002011-03-09T18:50:56.156-05:00Listen live to Urbana vs. DunbarLISTEN LIVE HERE
Update 6:50 p.m.: Our broadcast coverage has been delayed due to the Thurgood Marshall vs. North College Hill district final contest. We will now begin at approximately 7:00 p.m., and the Urbana vs. Dunbar game will tipoff at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Penda Sports will broadcast the Urbana vs. Dunbar boys basketball district final tournament game tonight.
Coverage begins at Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-30097951010153524382011-03-05T17:36:00.000-05:002011-03-05T17:36:44.491-05:00Listen Live to Urbana vs. EatonLISTEN LIVE HERE
Penda Sports will broadcast the Urbana vs. Eaton boys basketball sectional final tournament game tonight.
Coverage begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. with The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tipoff show, with the actual game scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 at Springfield High School. The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tipoff Show features an extensive inside look at the Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-33535939663375671442011-03-05T01:53:00.000-05:002011-03-05T01:53:06.025-05:00Late comeback sparks overtime win, sectional title for Graham
Graham senior guard Nick VanHoose (right) drives around Bellefontaine’s
Josh Jones during a Division II sectional final game at Springfield
High School on Friday, March 4, 2011. VanHoose led Graham with
19 points on the night and hit several key shots to send Graham to their
fourth-straight District berth. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Nick VanHoose forces overtime with shot at Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-55871053191149586322011-03-03T23:35:00.004-05:002011-03-04T09:22:29.483-05:00Urbana out-shoots Shawnee to advance to sectional final
Shawnee senior center Joel Schilke (left) drives around Urbana junior
forward Royce Lucas-Taylor (right) during a Division II sectional game
last night at Springfield High School. Urbana won 54-32.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Hot-shooting Hillclimbers shoot 60% from the field compared to 29% to Shawnee.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
SPRINGFIELD — Shawnee head coach Chris McGuire Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-52460813798803681502011-03-02T09:19:00.001-05:002011-03-02T09:20:37.254-05:00Listen live to Urbana vs. ShawneeLISTEN LIVE HERE
Penda Sports will broadcast the Urbana vs. Shawnee boys basketball sectional tournament game tonight.
Coverage begins at approximately 6:00 p.m. with The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tipoff show, with the actual game scheduled to tip-off at 6:30 at Springfield High School. The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tipoff Show features an extensive inside look at the gamePenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-38533237495973404192011-03-02T00:01:00.003-05:002011-03-02T09:12:15.152-05:00Area Tournament Preview: Shawnee gets second shot at UrbanaPenda Sports Audio Extra: Listen to an interview with Shawnee head choach Chris McGuire as he talks with Penda Sports' Bryant Billing about the Braves' game.
Urbana senior guard Anthony Marino (left) and Shawnee senior guard Steven
Sarven (right) scramble for a loose ball during Urbana’s 35-33 win over
Shawnee on Tuesday, Jan. 25. The two teams will meet for a second time
in a Division II Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-36342762574565655582011-03-01T10:12:00.002-05:002011-03-01T23:27:59.762-05:00In Billing’s Mind: Not your father’s Dayton Flyers.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
X marks the spot in the Atlantic 10 conference. X, that is, for Xavier.
The Xavier Musketeers, led by one of the best point guards in the country in Tu Holloway, clinched at least a share of their fourth-straight conference title last Sunday, Feb. 27, with a 66-62 win over their rivals in the Dayton Flyers at U.D. Arena.
This isn’t a celebration of Xavier’s Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-52577533963178474262011-02-27T11:06:00.002-05:002011-02-28T16:27:05.887-05:00Catholic Central keeps postseason alive with late comeback
Catholic Central senior guard Jake Aldridge looks to shoot over a
defender during a game against Triad on February 5 at Catholic
Central. Aldridge had seven points in the Fighting Irish’s opening-
round 56-54 tournament win over National Trail on Saturday,
Feb. 26, at Troy High School. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Catholic Central outscores National Trail 24-14 in final 12 minutes toPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-60566373792673038202011-02-26T09:00:00.002-05:002011-02-26T18:47:07.091-05:00Listen Live to Emmanuel, Catholic Central tournament gamesLISTEN LIVE HERE
Broadcast note: We will begin our broadcast coverage of the Catholic Central vs. National Trail game beginning at 6:55 p.m.
The Penda Sports Network will be carrying two local teams' sectional tournament basketball openers today.
Our first game is Emmanuel Christian vs. Arcanum, and our second game is National Trail vs. Catholic Central, both Division IV games taking place at Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-80733441833771744362011-02-25T22:24:00.001-05:002011-02-27T20:21:20.571-05:00Second quarter deficit too much for Trojans to overcome
Southeastern senior guard Tyler Cooper dribbles around Tri Village’s
Tyler Garland during the Trojans’ 53-35 loss to Tri-Village. Cooper
is one of four graduating seniors on the team for Southeastern.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Southeastern was held scoreless for a six-minute period in the second quarter.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
TROY — Things were looking good for the Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-86538079981911172632011-02-25T00:01:00.004-05:002011-02-25T11:20:49.271-05:00Prep Basketball Week 13: What to Watch For
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
This weekend marks the first weekend of the OHSAA’s boys basketball tournament, and it looks to be an exciting weekend of high school basketball in the greater Springfield area. That means it’s time for another edition of “What to Watch For.”
Each week, I look at the best upcoming events in local sports. They are only the true games and events that I have an Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-71316710306602192842011-02-24T10:20:00.001-05:002011-02-24T10:20:49.233-05:00Listen Live to Emmanuel, Catholic CentralThe Penda Sports Network will broadcast both teams' sectional tournament games.
LISTEN LIVE HERE
Sectional tournament action begins this weekend, and the Penda Sports Network will have all of the action of area teams, including on our online radio stream.
We will broadcast two games in the Troy Division IV sectional this Saturday, as both Emmanuel Christian and Catholic Central open their Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-39763306683739686902011-02-24T00:01:00.003-05:002011-02-24T00:02:18.260-05:00Area Tournament Preview: Shawnee, Northwestern get rematch
Shawnee senior guard Steven Sarven (back) looks for a teammate to
pass to against a Thurgood Marshall defender during a district tournament
game last March at U.D. Arena Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Shawnee, Northwestern take biggest spotlight of area teams in the opening weekend of the tournament.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
SPRINGFIELD — After Northwestern head coach Bill Smith Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-77700513163239615742011-02-20T17:47:00.005-05:002011-02-22T18:18:19.547-05:00In Matteson's Mind: Game ends with a scoring error that fooled all
NW beats Shawnee in controversial 57-56 final
By CASEY MATTESON
Sports Writer
Was the score 55-54? Or 56-55? Or was it 57-55? Or 57-56? Should it have gone into overtime? Does anyone really know the truth?
Our first complete broadcasting regular season is in the books here at Penda Sports. We broadcasted nineteen regular season boys basketball contests on our live streaming feed onPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-9397247491377939952011-02-19T22:55:00.001-05:002011-02-24T23:04:12.749-05:00Third quarter Northmont comeback downs Wildcats
Springfield junior guard Jarvis Shamberger looks to drive against
Northmont last night at Northmont. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Springfield outscored 21-12 in third quarter as Thunderbolts end Wildcats season with loss.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
CLAYTON — It was a frustrating end to a frustrating regular season for the Springfield Wildcats on Friday, Feb. 18, at Northmont High Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-13084829624683887452011-02-19T16:26:00.000-05:002011-02-19T16:26:44.903-05:00Listen Live to Shawnee at NorthwesternLISTEN LIVE HERE
Penda Sports will broadcast the Shawnee at Northwestern boys basketball game tonight in a CBC cross-over rivalry game.
Coverage begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. with The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tipoff show, with the actual game scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 at Northwestern. The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tipoff Show features an extensive inside look at Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-53944050919935452892011-02-18T00:01:00.000-05:002011-02-17T22:12:32.099-05:00Prep Basketball Week 12: What to Watch For
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
Another exciting weekend of high school basketball is approaching, and that means it’s time for another edition of “What to Watch For.”
Each week, I look at the best upcoming events in local sports. They are only the true games and events that I have an interest in. Hence, they'll actually be worth watching.
Let's get to it!
Boys Prep Basketball:
Upset on EPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-6868862389632726812011-02-16T14:01:00.002-05:002011-02-16T14:03:20.904-05:00Tournament broadcast schedule releasedBy BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
SPRINGFIELD — The Penda Sports Network is proud to announce our broadcast schedule for the OHSAA boys basketball sectional tournament today!
We will begin our tournament broadcast season next Saturday, Feb. 26, when we will broadcast two games from Troy High School’s Division IV sectional. The first contest will be Arcanum vs. Emmanuel Christian, and the second Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-81121382672732728132011-02-14T16:00:00.001-05:002011-02-17T16:23:43.076-05:00Graham earns highest seed of area schoolsThe 13-4 Falcons earn the highest seed of all area schools during the 2011 OHSAA boys basketball tournament draw held yesterday.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
FAIRBORN — The sectional tournament draw for the 2011 OHSAA tournament came and went on Sunday, Feb. 13, at Wright State University, and as expected, Graham earned the highest seed of all schools in Penda Sports' coverage area.
The Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-37701763805744893002011-02-13T00:06:00.003-05:002011-02-14T00:15:01.055-05:00In Matteson’s Mind: Graham’s VanHoose scores 55 in two big wins
Graham senior guard Nick VanHoose looks to dribble around an
opponent during a district tournament game in 2010 at U.D. Arena. VanHoose
is averaging 18.9 points per game for the Falcons this season and has
played big parts in their recent wins. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Shawnee, Urbana latest to fall victim when "The Hoose is loose".
By CASEY MATTESON
Commentary
Graham's Nick Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-18117386177336106602011-02-12T23:47:00.001-05:002011-02-13T23:49:20.892-05:00Graham dispatches rival Urbana to secure league
Urbana’s Anthony Marino looks to penetrate in a game against
Bellefontaine on Dec. 28 2010 at Urbana High School. Marino led the
Hillclimbers with 17 points in their rivalry game against Graham
yesterday, but Urbana lost 63-50 against Graham.
Contributed Photo by Bart deNijs
Falcons control the game from tipoff and never trail in contest.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
URBANA — The Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-25691386712677610682011-02-11T01:17:00.000-05:002011-02-11T01:18:07.422-05:00Listen Live to Graham at UrbanaLISTEN LIVE HERE
Penda Sports will broadcast the Graham at Urbana boys basketball game tonight in a CBC cross-over rivalry game.
Coverage begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. with The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tipoff show, with the actual game scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 at Urbana. The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tipoff Show features an extensive inside look at the game, and Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-56615754983079563822011-02-11T01:16:00.001-05:002011-02-11T01:16:36.619-05:00Prep Basketball Week 11: What to Watch For
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
Another exciting weekend of high school basketball is approaching, and that means it’s time for another edition of “What to Watch For.”
Each week, I look at the best upcoming events in local sports. They are only the true games and events that I have an interest in. Hence, they'll actually be worth watching.
Let's get to it!
Boys Prep Basketball:
The 2010 Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-35530787817592041182011-02-10T00:01:00.004-05:002011-02-10T09:25:04.904-05:00Urbana, Graham battle for CBC-MRD title on Friday
Graham senior guard Nick VanHoose looks to penetrate
during a tournament game in 2010. VanHoose averages
18.4 points per game and will lead Graham in a battle against Urbana
this Friday, Feb. 11, at Urbana High School. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
VanHoose stars for Falcons, duo of Marino-Stillings lead Climbers.
By CASEY MATTESON
Sports Writer
URBANA — Tomorrow Urbana hosts GrahamPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-40123492072027517952011-02-09T11:31:00.003-05:002011-02-10T11:48:55.547-05:00Late rally lifts Graham over Shawnee
Shawnee sophomore guard Jailen Williams (left) dribbles around
Graham senior guard Nick VanHoose (right) during Graham’s
48-43 win over Shawnee on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Shawnee
High School in Springfield. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Graham senior Nick VanHoose has 30 points in back-and-forth game.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
SPRINGFIELD — It was a relatively anticlimactic Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-1892767461978102672011-02-08T10:20:00.000-05:002011-02-08T10:20:38.040-05:00Listen Live to Graham at ShawneeLISTEN LIVE HERE
Penda Sports will broadcast the Graham at Shawnee boys basketball game tonight in a CBC cross-over rivalry game.
Coverage begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. with The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tip-off show, with the actual game scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 at Shawnee. The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tip-off Show features an extensive inside look at the game, Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-945173775035921982011-02-08T03:34:00.002-05:002011-02-09T15:40:40.304-05:00In Billing's Mind: Pittsburgh makes their own luck.
In recent weeks, fellow sports writer Casey Matteson and I have had a few interesting conversations about the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Both of us were raised in Ohio, so it’s pretty needless to state that neither of us are exactly Steelers fans. Casey, born and raised in Marion, claims both the Browns and the Bengals as his NFL teams. I on the other hand, born and raised in Springfield, have Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-32703642295592858792011-02-07T16:17:00.001-05:002011-02-10T11:55:30.365-05:00INside the Game: Prep Basketball Wrap-Up Week 10
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
Welcome to this edition of “INside the Game,” my new weekly high school basketball wrap-up, posted each Monday morning here on PendaSports.com! This new weekly wrap-up column will give you all the information on high school basketball you need to know, and more commentary than you want to know!
This column has seven stationary weekly topics: In Focus, Rank ‘EmPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-18725875183421033302011-02-06T09:23:00.003-05:002011-02-08T09:28:16.753-05:00Catholic Central gets back on track against Triad
Catholic Central senior guard Hayden Hagerman (right) drives around Triad’s
Hank LeVan during Central’s 76-53 victory over the Cardinals on Saturday,
Feb. 5, 2011 at Jason Collier Gymnasium in Springfield.
Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Latham has 18 points as Irish rebound from Friday night loss to Greenview.
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
SPRINGFIELD — Catholic Central was ready to Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-56429983098022917772011-02-04T00:02:00.000-05:002011-02-04T00:02:00.629-05:00Listen Live to Wayne at SpringfieldLISTEN LIVE HERE
Penda Sports will broadcast the Wayne at Springfield boys basketball game tonight in a CBC Kenton Trail Division rivalry game.
Coverage begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. with The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tip-off show, with the actual game scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 at Springfield. The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tip-off Show features an extensive inside Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-29572708027517968032011-02-04T00:01:00.001-05:002011-02-04T00:01:04.333-05:00Prep Basketball Week 10: What to Watch For
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
Another exciting weekend of high school basketball is approaching, and that means it’s time for another edition of “What to Watch For.”
Each week, I look at the best upcoming events in local sports. They are only the true games and events that I have an interest in. Hence, they'll actually be worth watching.
Let's get to it!
Boys Prep Basketball:
The 2010 Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-47863726663835504842011-01-31T23:38:00.004-05:002011-02-04T00:02:40.889-05:00INside the Game: Prep Basketball Wrap-Up Week 9
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
Welcome to this edition of “INside the Game,” my new weekly high school basketball wrap-up, posted each Monday morning here on PendaSports.com! This new weekly wrap-up column will give you all the information on high school basketball you need to know, and more commentary than you want to know!
This column has seven stationary weekly topics: In Focus, Rank ‘EmPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-66487404701337230782011-01-29T22:44:00.001-05:002011-02-01T22:54:26.868-05:00Kenton Ridge gets lift on last second shotPenda Sports Audio Extra: Miss the game? Listen to the enitre game broadcast from the Penda Sports Network any time on our on-demand listening section!
Kenton Ridge senior forward Luke Mamer looks to make a move during a game
last season. Mamer led all scorers during the Cougars' 42-40 win over Shawnee
on Friday, Jan. 28 2011 at Kenton Ridge. Staff Photo by Bryant Billing
Junior Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-35713149133330817582011-01-28T16:27:00.000-05:002011-02-01T15:48:38.261-05:00Listen Live to Shawnee at Kenton RidgeLISTEN LIVE HERE
Penda Sports will broadcast the Shawnee at Kenton Ridge boys basketball game tonight in a CBC Kenton Trail Division rivalry game.
Coverage begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. with The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tip-off show, with the actual game scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 at Springfield. The Merchants National Bank Countdown to Tip-off Show features an extensive Penda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8805267690214914529.post-33673951720183707092011-01-28T15:38:00.010-05:002011-02-01T15:47:35.770-05:00Prep Basketball Week 9: What to Watch For
By BRYANT BILLING
Sports Editor
Another exciting weekend of high school basketball is approaching, and that means it’s time for another edition of “What to Watch For.”
Each week, I look at the best upcoming events in local sports. They are only the true games and events that I have an interest in. Hence, they'll actually be worth watching.
Let's get to it!
Boys Prep Basketball:
The RivalryPenda Sportshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676030106405665369noreply@blogger.com0