See how Olentangy Orange senior Cowen Allender pushes through pain to lead the Pioneers’ state push and chase one last strong season.
Michael Rich
Michael Rich has been a sports writer since 2014, serving as sports editor with the Mount Vernon News and as a staff writer for ThisWeek Community Newspapers. He spent five years covering Delaware County for the Delaware Gazette and central Ohio for CBUSsports.com since 2023.
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Flipping the switch: How Buckeye Valley football lineman Miles Hall found his voice
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Olentangy Berlin girls soccer finding new dimensions in pursuit of another OCC title
Read how Ella Dusenberry’s set-piece scoring and Berlin’s stingy defense have the Bears chasing another OCC girls soccer title.
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Big Walnut girls soccer supports Coach Kathe Theisen through breast cancer treatment while staying unbeaten; see how seniors stepped up.
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Buckeye Valley volleyball retools after a state-final run, led by Taylor Harning and new contributors. Follow the Barons’ push back to state.
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‘A unique talent’: Delaware Hayes kicker Chase Sims emerging as special teams weapon
See how Delaware Hayes senior Chase Sims’ big leg and defensive role make him a key weapon as the Pacers aim to rebound vs. Westerville North.
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A different perspective: How Olentangy Orange midfielder Mason Bogo made the most of his recovery
See how Olentangy Orange’s Mason Bogo turned a knee injury, rehab and a manager role into a fresh push for a state soccer run.
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‘She’s going to fight for every point’: Defending state champ Soleil Cordell still raising her game for Olentangy Berlin
Defending state tennis champ Soleil Cordell starts 9-0 for Olentangy Berlin while raising her game and leading teammates. Read more.
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‘It just came naturally to me’: Reese Laaksonen, Delaware Hayes girls soccer adjust to new coach
See how Reese Laaksonen and Delaware Hayes girls soccer are adjusting to new coach Jim Daugherty during a strong 4-1-2 start.