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Athens Basketball: Defense led Bulldogs all season long
By Eric Walker | Mar. 4, 2019The league and section title by Athens were mainly due to its strong defense throughout the season.
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Athens Basketball: Seniors’ final game not representative of their success
By Eric Walker | Mar. 3, 2019A 20-point loss in the final game doesn't diminish what the seven Athens seniors accomplished this season.
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Athens Basketball: Athens looks to its defense in district semifinal
By Eric Walker | Feb. 27, 2019Athens needs its defense to step up in the district semifinals against Zane Trace.
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Athens Basketball: Justin Hynes has been consistent and clutch for the Bulldogs all season
By Eric Walker | Feb. 24, 2019Every game, Justin Hynes steps up when the team needs someone.
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Athens Basketball: Clutch free throws and defense lead Athens to sectional championship
By Eric Walker | Feb. 22, 2019Strong zone defense and clutch free throws led Athens to a sectional championship over Logan Elm 43-40.
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Athens Basketball: Bulldogs look to experience and size advantage in sectional final
By Eric Walker | Feb. 21, 2019To win a sectional final Friday, Athens will need to use its experience and size advantage against Logan Elm.
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Athens Basketball: Takeaways from final two regular season games
By Eric Walker | Feb. 17, 2019Athens finished the regular season with two straight losses in which its shooting struggled.
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Athens Basketball: Bulldogs gets fourth seed in Division II district tournament
By Eric Walker | Feb. 10, 2019The tournament seedings were announced Sunday.
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Athens Basketball: Stephens’ steal clinches a share of the TVC-Ohio title
By Eric Walker | Feb. 9, 2019Athens’ defense stepped up late to beat Meigs 55-51 and clinch at least a share of the TVC-Ohio title.
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Athens Basketball: Different defenses has helped stifle opponents
By Eric Walker | Feb. 4, 2019The ability to play a 2-3 zone and man-to-man defense has been crucial for Athens this year.
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Athens BB Elijah Williams layup.JPG
By Eric Walker | Dec. 1, 2018Elijah Williams goes up for a layup on a fastbreak in Athens’ 45-35 loss to Gallia Academy.
