Despite playing some of its best basketball coming into the game, Nelsonville-York struggled in a season-ending 61-49 loss to Meigs in the sectional finals.
As almost all the swimmers, divers, trainers and coaches plunged into the pool in celebration, their faces showed the joy of winning a conference championship.
No matter how the cards are dealt to the Bobcats, a win has not been a part of their deck.
When the NHL resumed play after the lockout that wiped out the 2004-2005 season, hockey was a different game. Gone were ties, two-line passes and of course neutral-zone traps — the staple of Stanley Cup winners such as the New Jersey Devils and the Dallas Stars.
After all they have been through this season, the Bobcats did not take their halftime lead for granted. But appreciating the performance proved to be a far cry from repeating it.
Looking at the scoreboard after Ohio’s 88-87 win against Kent State Saturday, one might think it was just another close game. That would be like saying the 1987 stock market crash was just another manic Monday.
Whether it was the record-setting performance in the 200 freestyle relay or the 300-plus performance on the boards, the Bobcats snatched the lead after day two of the Mid-American Conference Championships.
Ohio’s 70-60 win against Bowling Green Wednesday did more than just avenge a loss to the Falcons earlier in the season. It gave the Bobcats something they haven’t had in two years — a winning conference record.
After the first day of the Mid-American Conference Championships, Ohio sits second after two events.
After an 0-4 start to the season in South Carolina, the Bobcats will try to improve in the other Carolina.
Ohio University has formed a committee to decide how the announced new indoor multipurpose facility will be used.
One thing stands in the way of Ohio ending its longest conference-losing streak: Kourtney Brown.
The Bobcats played like the team that wrestles on the mats underneath The Convo rather than the squad usually on the arena's main stage.
After struggling through much of the conference schedule, Ohio hopes to improve its efficiency enough to make the Toyota Prius look like a semi-truck.
Wrestlers crowded around computers and compulsively checked their phones during the minutes after Ohio won its final regular-season dual meet.
Any time a senior class steps into the arena, on the field, or, in this case, a natatorium, it packs a certain emotion whether it's sadness or excitement. For the Bobcats, this isn't just any class of seniors.
During the final stretch of his college career, a different DeVaughn Washington has emerged.
After losing the first five games of their season, Alexander came within one game of a .500 regular season. Coming off an emotional win against Athens, the Spartans lacked the focus required to get that final win.
Few things are as captivating as pure sport. Walk-off home runs, last-second touchdowns and overtime buzzer beaters provide endless fodder for fans and media alike. Nothing satisfies the armchair quarterback's soul like the retelling of yesteryear's gridiron glories.
Playing on a line with goal-scorers Michael Schultz and Tyler Pilmore, Nick Rostek usually isn't one to be noticed.
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