Even with 12 straight victories and an 11-0 start in the Horizon League, there's always room for improvement for the Wright State Raiders volleyball team.
"What we've been able to accomplish has been very special," coach Travers Green said on Thursday, Oct. 29, "but you're trying to look further than that. How good can we be? What are our aspirations? It takes a certain level of commitment to win championships, but if you want to go further than that, it requires more.
"We've been pretty good, but we aren't the finished product that we want to be at this point of the year. We want to keep getting better and keep improving, keep growing, and keep looking for the things that can add more value."
Consistency from set to set, cleaner and more disciplined play, and a more relentless defensive effort — with the mindset that the ball should never hit the floor — are all on Green's mind as the Raiders enter the final two weeks of the regular season.
Wright State won 3-0 at Purdue Fort Wayne on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and returns to action at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, against Youngstown State at C.J. McLin Gymnasium in Fairborn.

#good #even

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – WKBN Sports stopped by Brookfield High School to visit with senior Devin Reardon ahead of Friday night's Game of the Week against Liberty.
Watch the video above to hear from this WKBN Big 22 2026 contender!
This year marks the 21st season for our WKBN Big 22, one of the most prestigious high school football awards in the state.
At the end of the season, we honor 22 of the best high school players from the 57 local teams in our coverage area, as voted on by the head coaches and members of the local media.
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#high #school #Media #head

While Youngstown State quarterback Beau Brungard received the Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week honor on Monday, Indiana State quarterback Elijah Owens was listed among others for honorable mention.
Brungard, a fifth-year senior, accounted for a touchdown in all eight of the Penguins' series possessions, with him at QB, in YSU's 70-13 rout of Duquesne on Saturday. He completed 20 of 23 passes for 290 yards and six TDs, while also running for two touchdowns.
Five other players received honorable mention for the weekly award, including Owens, former Sycamore running back Plez Lawrence (now at North Carolina Central), Montana running back Eli Gillman, Stonehill quarterback Jack O'Connell, and Alcorn State quarterback Jaylon Tolbert.
Owens delivered his best performance as a Sycamore in Indiana State's 42-35 win at Eastern Illinois on Saturday night. The redshirt junior quarterback threw for 284 yards, ran for 98 yards, and scored five total touchdowns (three passing, two rushing). Overall, Owens was 21-of-33 through the air for 284 yards and three passing touchdowns, while adding 18 carries for 98 yards and two additional scores.
Meanwhile, Lawrence — who played at ISU from 2023-25 and rushed for 1,164 total yards in 270 carries — ran for 210 yards and three touchdowns in North Carolina Central's 30-22 win against North Carolina A&T on Saturday in Durham. Lawrence also had a 200-plus-yard game as a Sycamore, gaining 203 yards in 29 carries at Murray State on Sept. 30, 2023.

#state #owens #sycamore #carolina

The Kentucky Wildcats seemed very likely to cover the spread as they took a 17-13 lead into the break against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 2 action. The second half didn't bode well for the Cats, or those who put a few bucks on them to cover the double-digit spread. Kentucky was outscored 18-0 in the third quarter and then 14-0 in the fourth quarter. The final score was 45-17 Alabama.
Despite the final total, the Cats should've still held their head high, having limited Keelon Russell to 188 yards and one touchdown and forcing him into two interceptions. Kentucky defensive tackle Tavion Gadson had one of the best games of his career as well. Ultimately, the Cats failed to cover as they closed as an 8.5-point home underdog, with the Over (46.5) cashing as well. They did cover in their Week 1 45-13 throttling of Youngstown State.
Now, the spread is live for the Cats' Week 3 foe, as they take the trip to College Station to face the top-ten Texas A&M Aggies. Kentucky has opened as a 14.5-point underdog, which could be seen as a surprise given how Week 2 concluded. Here are the opening spreads for all the SEC games this upcoming weekend.
The Aggies crushed Missouri State 50-0 in Week 1 and then edged Arizona State 48-20 in Week 2, forcing former Kentucky starting quarterback Cutter Boley into two interceptions. Boley ended with 254 yards and 2 touchdowns.
For Kentucky, slowing down Aggies' quarterback Marcel Reed is going to be a challenge, as will be covering the spread. The Aggies come into this one 2-0 against the spread (ATS), having closed as a favorite of at each two touchdowns in each contest.

#alabama

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Beau Brungard accounted for eight touchdowns — seven coming in the first half — and Youngstown State cruised past Duquesne 70-13 on Saturday.
Brungard set a single-game school record with his sixth touchdown pass. Backup Malachi Lewis added 117 yards passing and a score to set another school record for total touchdown passes in a game.
Brungard finished 20 of 23 for 290 yards passing and six touchdowns for Youngstown State (2-1), which is ranked No. 10 in the Stats Perform poll. Brungard led the team with 14 carries for 111 yards and two scores — for his 12th career game with 100-plus passing and rushing yards.
Youngstown State led 49-10 at halftime.
Brungard was 16 of 19 for 256 yards and six touchdowns in the first half. He also rushed 12 times for 101 yards and another score. Brungard capped a 75-yard drive in the third quarter with a short touchdown run to make it 56-10.

#youngstown #touchdowns #game

Paul Finebaum and SEC Nation made their way to Lexington as Alabama is set to play Kentucky at Kroger Field today at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The Wildcats are in Year 1 under Will Stein, who kicked off his head coaching debut with a 45-13 win over Youngstown State last week. Saturay, he's facing his first conference opponent.
Ahead of today's contest, Finebaum made a bold statement about the Stein comparing him to one of the greatest head coaches of all time.
"Seventy-five years ago, Bear Bryant coached at the University of Kentucky," Finebaum said on the set of SEC Nation. "I feel a vibe right now that the next Bear Bryant has showed up at Kentucky. They really feel like they've got their guy. Will 'Bear' Stein has arrived."
"What a statement," Tim Tebow said. "That's a left hook."

#stein #bear

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Kentucky will try to do the unthinkable when it hosts Alabama this Saturday.
The Wildcats last beat the Tide in 1997, just their second ever win over the rivals. Since, Alabama won eight straight matchups, the latest coming in 2023. But like each game, it's a new season and a new chance to stun the college football world.
Both squads are 1-0 on the year as Kentucky beat Youngstown State and Alabama defeated East Carolina on opening weekend.
Can the Wildcats defend home field? Or will the Tide make an early-season statement on the road?

#alabama #sporting #Football #season

If Mercyhurst plans on upsetting the Lobos, it'll have to do so without a key starter.
Lakers starting quarterback Alex Gevaudan will not be available for Saturday's game against New Mexico, head coach Thomas Sydeski said Wednesday.
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound junior completed 31 of 52 passes for 359 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in losses to Youngstown State (43-10) and New Mexico State (51-14) this season. He was key in a competitive first half last week against the Aggies, passing for 147 yards before leaving with an undisclosed injury in the second quarter.
Without Gevaudan, Mercyhurst will play both junior Anthony Wolter and sophomore Tyler Tusai against UNM. Both saw time in the Lakers' loss to NMSU, Mercyhurst's first game against an FBS opponent in program history.
Neither Wolter or Tusai have started a collegiate game entering Saturday.

#mercyhurst #gevaudan #state #without

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The University of Southern Indiana women's volleyball managed to steal one set away in their 3-1 loss against the 21st ranked Indiana Hoosiers Monday afternoon.
Screaming Eagles head coach Jeffrey Aucoin said he hopes his team can build upon the winning set and take it with them through the rest of the season.
"We were a little bit more aggressive," he said. "You know we were just missing in the first set I think set two things started to go our way. We're we're getting back into our rhythm and we're just trying to build momentum. It's easy in these types of matches to put pressure on being perfect and dominating and want to prove everybody something, but, it's really important that you just put pressure on creating opportunities. And I think that's what we did in that second set and we took advantage of those opportunities to finish out the set."
Next, Southern Indiana will head to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the Sports Import Classic starting with Youngstown State on Friday, September 11th.
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Saturday marked the debut of the Will Stein era for Kentucky Football, and boy, was it a fun one.
Thanks to six touchdowns and 506 yards of total offense, the Wildcats put this one out of reach early and never looked back en route to a 45-13 victory over Youngstown State.
The Penguins were held to a mere two touchdowns, while Kentucky had just two possessions that did not end with points
All in all, it was a great day of football in the Bluegrass to kick off what hopes to be a fun era under Coach Stein.
After the game, you could tell Stein was emotional about his first win as a head coach, even letting a few f-bombs drop during postgame interviews.

#coach #saturday #thanks

Saturday marked the beginning of a new era for Kentucky football. Will Stein took over for Mark Stoops, who was fired after 13 years. The Wildcats went from having the SEC's elder statesman of coaches to the league's youngest head man. In a "White Out" day at Kroger Field, the Cats came out almost as hot as the weather. Behind a strong performance from their new quarterback, the Cats knocked off a very good FCS squad. Let's break it down as Kentucky wins Will Stein's debut 45-13 over Youngstown State.
Starting his first game since he was a senior in high school, Kenny Minchey looked every bit the QB1 the Big Blue Nation was hoping for. The junior led Kentucky to four first-half scores on the way to a 28-7 lead. Overall, Minchey completed 18 of 27 passes, including nine of his first ten for 301 yards and four touchdowns. In addition, his average yards per throw was a nice 11.1 on the day. He also spread the wealth around, hitting nine different receivers.
His two first-half strikes went to his tight ends. If you've followed Kentucky football for any amount of time, you know one thing the BBN has been asking for is more looks to the tight ends. His first touchdown was a 10-yard strike to Mikkel Skinner, who got his first career score on his first college catch.
The second score was a two-yard pass to potential all-conference player Willie Rodriguez. Look for that to be said a lot this year. Rodriguez had 48 yards on four catches.
Minchey wasn't the only Cat having a great day. Let's look at some more good performances as Kentucky wins Will Stein's debut 45-13 over Youngstown State.

#minchey #cats #state #rodriguez

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Beau Brungard threw for three touchdowns and ran for two, leading Youngstown State to a 43-10 rout of Mercyhurst in a Football Championship Subdivision season opener on Thursday night.
Brungard, the reigning Walter Payton Award winner as the top offensive player in FCS, had 98 yards rushing in the first half as the Penguins built a 29-3 lead. He accounted for three touchdowns — two on the ground and one passing. His second touchdown pass, 27 yards to Bryan Hunt, gave the Penguins a 36-3 lead to open the third quarter. He added a short touchdown pass to Jaden Gilbert with under 10 minutes left in the fourth before coming out of the game.
Brungard finished with 232 yards passing, completing 20 of 29 throws, and was intercepted once. He had 119 yards rushing on 21 carries. Gilbert had five carries for 89 yards, which included a 50-yard run. The Penguins, ranked No. 9 in the Stats Perform FCS top 25, had 484 yards on offense, with 232 passing and 252 rushing.
After driving 65 yards for a 24-yard field goal on the opening possession of the game, the Lakers didn't cross midfield until the middle of the fourth when they reached the YSU 34-yard line before being stopped on fourth down.
A blocked punt by Kaleb Platz set up the Lakers for a 53-yard drive to their only touchdown, a 2-yard pass from Alex Gevaudan to Sha'lik Hampton.

#rushing

Nine days.
That's all that separates Kroger Field from becoming the loudest introduction in college football this fall. Nine days until the tunnel opens, the smoke clears, and Will Stein jogs out as a head coach for the first time in his life—not as Oregon's offensive coordinator, not as somebody's understudy, but as the man tasked with dragging Kentucky football out of a two-year nosedive.
The Wildcats host Youngstown State on Sept. 5, and by kickoff the "Stein Era" label stamped on every press conference since December will finally mean something on a scoreboard. Stein didn't leave a Playoff-contending Oregon staff to coach a scrimmage. He came home—his father lettered at defensive end for Kentucky in the 1980s—to build something that lasts. Fans who packed the east lower bowl for a storm-delayed spring game already bought in. Now comes the real test.
Every new coaching staff needs a name ***** ody outside the fan base is watching yet, someone who turns into the season's first surprise. On this Kentucky roster, that's DJ Miller. And the deeper you dig into how he got here, the more it looks like the fan base should already be watching.
The prospect the previous staff almost lost

#stein #days

Jed York, the owner of the San Francisco 49ers, donated thousands of dollars to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) before authorities arrested him Monday in a trailer park for allegedly attempting to solicit prostitution.
York was arrested on one charge of "engaging in prostitution" and another for "possessing criminal tools," according to court documents.
York reportedly tried to solicit prostitution for $140.
49Ers Owner Jed York Arrested For 'Engaging In Prostitution' In Ohio, Pleads No Contest To Lesser Charges
The engaging in prostitution charge was later downgraded to a "disorderly conduct" charge, according to court filings. York, who grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, was sentenced to one day in a Columbiana County jail for the two charges and paid a $1,285 criminal fine.

#ohio #owner #charges

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend for trying to pay a prostitute a little over $100, according to police.
York, a 46-year-old married executive, was taken into custody Sunday at a trailer park in East Palestine and was initially charged with engaging in prostitution, but prosecutors amended the charge to disorderly conduct. The NFL owner is originally from Youngstown, Ohio, about a 30-minute drive from where he was arrested.
He ended up pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
York's arrest came after he answered an ad on a known prostitution website in Columbiana County and "arranged to have ******* ual activity with the female in exchange for $140.00," the California Post reported, citing court documents.
He then went to the trailer park to meet up with the woman, and an agent from the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force found York had his cellphone on him "which was used to arrange the criminal act," according to the documents.

#disorderly

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend for trying to pay a prostitute a little over $100, according to police.
York, a 46-year-old married man, was taken into custody Sunday at a trailer park in East Palestine and was initially charged with engaging in prostitution, but prosecutors amended the charge to disorderly conduct. The football team owner is originally from Youngstown, Ohio, about a 30-minute drive from where he was arrested.
He ended up pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
York's arrest came after he answered an ad on a known prostitution website in Columbiana County and "arranged to have ******* ual activity with the female in exchange for $140.00," the California Post reported, citing court documents.
He then went to the trailer park to meet up with the woman, and an agent from the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force found York had his cellphone on him "which was used to arrange the criminal act," according to the documents.

#york #park

Jed York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio, over the weekend and found guilty of two misdemeanor charges. According to WKBN News, York pleaded no contest Monday morning to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. He was arrested sometime on Sunday in East Palestine, before posting bond for $5,000.
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According to court records, York was sentenced to two days in the Columbiana County Jail, which he'd serve concurrently with a credit for a day served. York was also ordered to pay $1,150 in fines.
Court orders show that $160 seized will be forfeited to the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force as part of the agreement. He did get his phone back.
If you're wondering why York was in the area, he went to Cardinal Mooney High School in the Youngstown area.

#arrested

One of the big question marks for the Kentucky Wildcats heading into the 2026 season is the wide receiver position.
The wide receiver room is filled with potential, but there still remains a big question mark looming over which of those young players will step up.
Now just less than three weeks away from Kentucky's season opener against Youngstown State, one young wide receiver has been drawing some praise from Kentucky's coaching staff.
Ja'Kayden Ferguson, a four-star prospect in the class of 2025 from Houston, Texas, originally committed to Kentucky. However, Ferguson ultimately flipped to Arkansas. After one season in Fayetteville, Ferguson entered the transfer portal and committed to Kentucky following a visit. Now, the 6'2 speedster is drawing some attention in Lexington.
A few weeks ago, coach Will Stein specifically mentioned Ferguson during an appearance on Cole Cubelic's show as a "ball in hand" player with his ability to make plays in ***** e. Yesterday, following Kentucky's scrimmage, Stein spoke again about Ferguson.

#kentucky #wide #drawing

SIDMAN, Pa. – Cleveland pitcher Ben Bates fanned 10 batters on his way to logging a complete game as the B2Bulls opened Pool C play with a 7-4 win over the Youngstown Creekside Crocodiles at Forest Hills Junior-Senior High School.
Bates allowed four runs – all in the top of the ninth – on five hits and walked a pair in helping Cleveland open its stay in the 81st All American Amateur Baseball ******* ociation Tournament with a victory.
Bates threw 121 pitches, 84 for strikes.
The B2Bulls struck for a run in the second and two more in the third. Pairing a run in the seventh with two more in the eighth stretched Cleveland's lead to 7-0.
Giacomo Dolce totaled two hits – both doubles – with a pair of RBIs. Aaron Deoleo Rivas and Curtis Maier also had two knocks and two runs batted in for Cleveland.

#b2bulls #runs #pair #pool

The time has come once again. Football has arrived in the Bluegrass.
Head Coach Will Stein took the podium on Monday to kick off 2026 fall camp, sporting a fresh haircut (and joking about his newfound resemblance to AD J Batt, which he actually really does). But beneath the lighthearted opening was a message that should have every Kentucky football fan ready to pack Kroger Field right now.
Will Stein made waves when he told everyone at SEC Media Days that Kentucky would be a winner because of "me." Now, he gives a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous, relentless process that ensures he is speaking facts.
Here are the biggest takeaways from Will Stein's fall camp kickoff and what it means for our Wildcats as we barrel toward the September 5th opener against Youngstown State.
When Stein made waves nationally with his "because of me," some critics misunderstood the confidence. On Monday, he clarified exactly what he meant: it's not about ego or ***** iness. He just knows what it takes to build the culture he knows is a winner.

#Monday #camp #made

The month of July is in it's final day, and the start of the Kentucky football season is just 36 days away. As we count down the days until game one against Youngstown State, we're also getting to know the players on the roster. Today, we're taking a look at No. 36, Andrew Weber.
Weber is a 6'0", 175 lb defensive back out of Cincinnati, Ohio. On the football field, he starred for St. Xavier at safety, receiver, and as a punt returner. He also baseball and basketball where he excelled as well. He wasn't heavily recruited, but he did have offers from South Carolina and Army. He chose to head to Lexington, though.
As a freshman, Weber proved to be a star in the classroom as well as a terrific athlete. He made the Dean's list and was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll. He was on the Dean's list once again last season while continuing to practice and staying ready with the football team.
Heading into the 2026 season, Weber will be a junior after sticking around through the coaching change. He will be a depth piece in the secondary who may not see a lot of playing time, but will practice with the team and provide value in other ways.
This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 36 Andrew Weber

#season #we 're

Jul. 29—GRAND FORKS — The Youngstown Phantoms' coaching search has taken an unexpected turn.
A little more than a week after Youngstown began working to finalize a deal to make Brad Berry its next head coach, the United States Hockey League team has relaunched its search.
According to a source, Berry decided to walk away from the job after contract negotiations with Youngstown's ownership/executive group.
Youngstown is looking to replace former coach Ryan Ward, who was recently announced as an **** istant for the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League.
The Phantoms had a strong pool of candidates when they initially launched their coaching search a couple of weeks ago.

#phantoms #coach #grand

(NewsNation) — Three Ohio residents are suing Taco Bell, alleging they became sick after eating at the restaurant as a cyclospora outbreak continues to spread.
According to NewsNation affiliate WJW, food safety attorney Bill Marler has filed lawsuits on behalf of a Youngstown man, a North Olmsted man and, most recently, an Ashtabula County woman.
The lawsuits also name Taylor Farms, Taco Bell's lettuce supplier, alleging contaminated lettuce caused the illnesses. Marler said the Midwest has become the center of the current outbreak.
When was the last cyclosporiasis 'explosive diarrhea' outbreak?
According to one lawsuit, the North Olmsted man ate a meal containing lettuce at a Taco Bell restaurant in June. About a week later, he began experiencing symptoms and was subsequently diagnosed with cyclosporiasis.

One of Ohio State's primary targets in the 2028 class has made a decision, and will be playing for a rival.
Anthony Blalock Jr. is a 4-star offensive lineman from Youngstown. Ohio. He was ranked as the No. 204 in the 2028 class and the No. 6 player in the state of Ohio according to the 24/7 Sports Composite rankings.. Blalock announced his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday. It was an unfortunate result for Ohio State, who have continued to try to make an effort to keep in-state talent home.
Blalock had emerged as one of the top prospects in the state, standing at 6-foot-5, 305 pounds. He had the type of size that drew the attention of several Power Four programs, including Indiana, Florida State, Texas Tech, and Georgia Tech. Ohio State stayed in the recruiting process until the very end; however, Alabama ultimately won out.
For the Buckeyes, the loss stings because Blalock Jr. could have been a great story about a local kid staying home and turning into a foundational piece for a future Ohio State line. Perception will matter, and Alabama coming into the state and stealing one of the best it has to offer is a humbling experience.
For Ohio State, the focus will shift to the next tier of offensive linemen targets in the 2028 class. This recruitment also served as a reminder that despite the reputation and momentum that Ohio State has had recently on the recruiting side, there is no room to relax.

Jul. 14—SIOUX FALLS — For the third time in the last four seasons, South Dakota State is the preseason favorite in the Missouri Valley Football Conference ahead of the 2026 season, the league announced on Tuesday.
SDSU received 28 of the 36 first-place votes and 312 vote points to land in first place. Illinois State was second with 256 points, Youngstown State was third with 235 points, followed by North Dakota in fourth (211) and South Dakota in fifth (196).
The rest of the league preseason order included Southern Illinois in sixth, Northern Iowa in seventh, Indiana State in eighth and Murray State in ninth place.
The preseason poll was announced in conjunction with the conference's media day event on Tuesday at the Sanford Pentagon.
A total of five teams received first place votes, with three for Illinois State, which played in the FCS championship game and finished as national runner-up in January. UND and USD each got two first-place votes and SIU also picked up a first-place nod.

Here is the week-by-week 2026 schedule for central Ohio high school football. Schedules were obtained from area schools and are subject to change.
Fairbanks at North Robinson Colonel Crawford; Harvest Prep at Versailles
Africentric at Groveport; Amanda-Clearcreek at West Jefferson; Bellville Clear Fork at Granville; Berlin Center Western Reserve at Whetstone; Berne Union at Bidwell River Valley; Bloom-Carroll at Caledonia River Valley; Bucyrus Wynford at Cardington; Canal Winchester at Grove City; Centennial at Grandview Heights; Centerburg at Utica; Chillicothe Southeastern at Fairfield Christian; Circleville at Chillicothe; Dalton at Danville; Dayton Dunbar at Briggs; Delaware at Buckeye Valley; Dublin Coffman at Hartley; Dublin Scioto at Thomas Worthington; East Knox at Northridge; Eastmoor Academy vs. Ready at Fortress Obetz; Fisher Catholic at Belpre; Franklin Heights at West; Fredericktown at Highland; Hamilton Township at Whitehall; Heath at Duncan Falls Philo; Hilliard Bradley at Big Walnut; Hilliard Darby at Lancaster; Huntington at Newark Catholic; KIPP Columbus at Beechcroft; Liberty Union at Woodsfield Monroe Central; Licking Heights at Newark; Linden-McKinley at Bexley; Logan Elm at Chillicothe Zane Trace; Madison-Plains at Westfall; Mansfield Senior at Hilliard Davidson; Marion Pleasant at North Union; Martins Ferry at Mount Gilead; Marysville at Westerville North; Millersport at Portsmouth Sciotoville East; Mount Vernon at Marion Harding; New Albany at London; New Lexington at Fairfield Union; Northland at Columbus Academy; Olentangy Liberty vs. Lakewood St. Edward at Lakewood; Olentangy Orange at Olentangy Berlin; Pickerington Central at Gahanna; Pickerington North at Troy; Reynoldsburg at Toledo Whitmer; St. Charles at Central Crossing; South at Mifflin; Thornville Sheridan at Licking Valley; Upper Arlington at Olentangy; Vermilion at Johnstown; Walnut Ridge at East; Watkins Memorial at Worthington Kilbourne; Watterson at Whitehouse Anthony Wayne; West Liberty-Salem at Jonathan Alder; Westerville Central at Marion-Franklin; Westerville South at Dublin Jerome; Westland at Teays Valley; Worthington Christian at Grove City Christian; Youngstown Ursuline at DeSales; Zanesville West Muskingum at Lakewood
Independence vs. Dayton Meadowdale at Welcome Stadium; Columbus Crusaders at Byron Center (Michigan) Grand Valley Christian
Beechcroft at Independence; Berne Union at Chillicothe Huntington; Bexley at Worthington Christian; Big Walnut at Dublin Coffman; Briggs at Dublin Scioto; Buckeye Valley at Africentric; Bucyrus Wynford at East Knox; Canal Winchester at New Albany; Cardington at Sycamore Mohawk; Centerburg at Johnstown; Cincinnati Aiken at Northland; Circleville at Washington Court House; Cleveland Glenville at Olentangy Liberty; Cleveland St. Ignatius at Pickerington North; Danville at Utica; DeSales at Walnut Ridge; East at Whitehall; Eastmoor Academy at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy; Franklin Heights at Linden-McKi

The Kentucky Wildcats football season begins in 55 days with a matchup against Youngstown State, starting the Will Stein era in Lexington. As we get closer to the season, we're getting to know the players on the roster, and today, we're taking a look at No. 55, offensive lineman Abe Selm.
Selm is a 6'4, 327 lb interior offensive lineman who is from the Bluegrass State. Coming out of high school, he was rated three stars by 247Sports, and ranked as their No. 69 interior lineman. He came in as the No. 548 overall player in the 2024 class on the composite board, and despite offers from schools like Penn State, he committed to Kentucky.
Despite seeing action in a few games in his first year, he would ultimately redshirt. Then, last season, he once again made an appearance, but didn't get extended playing time. Still, he stuck with the Wildcats through the coaching change.
Heading into 2026, he's likely the first option off the bench at left guard. As a sophomore, he still has several years of eligibility remaining, and by next year, could earn the regular starting job. He's a talented player who is gaining valuable experience.
This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 55 Abe Selm

It was announced on Tuesday that former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel will receive one of the highest honors given by the university when he is added to the Ring of Honor at Ohio Stadium during the 2026 season opener against Ball State.
Tressel will be the third head coach in the Ring of Honor, joining Paul Brown and Woody Hayes. The current Lt. Governor of Ohio will be the first Buckeye inducted into the Ring of Honor since Troy Smith in 2014.
Tressel was named the head coach at Ohio State following the 2000 season after the dismissal of John Cooper. Prior to agreeing to become head coach of the Buckeyes, Tressel had served as an ******* istant coach under Earle Bruce at Ohio State from 1983-85.
Following the 1985 season, Tressel was hired by Youngstown State, where he spent 15 seasons and amassed a 135-57-2 record while in charge of the Penguins, leading the program to four Division 1-AA national ******* les.
Shortly after he was hired as the next head coach of the football team, Tressel quickly earned the admiration of Buckeye Nation when he said during halftime of a basketball game between Michigan and Ohio State that Ohio State fans would be proud of the football team, most especially in 310 days on in Ann Arbor when the Buckeyes and Wolverines squared off.

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team has added Jason Slay as ****** istant coach, first-year head coach Jerrod Calhoun announced on Tuesday, June 16. Slay comes to the Bearcats from Illinois State, where he served on staff for the last three seasons.
“I am really excited that Jason Slay will be joining our Bearcats’ staff,” Calhoun said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and familiarity to our system. Jason has a tremendous motor and really cares deeply about developing student-athletes on and off the floor.”
In those three years at Illinois State, the last two of which Slay served as ****** ociate head coach, the Redbirds won 60 games and advanced to the semifinals of the NIT this past season. Among players Slay has coached are Chase Walker, a two-time First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) selection; and Johnny Kinziger, a Second Team All-MVC honoree in 2024-25. Also from Illinois State, Jack Daugherty was on the MVC All-Freshman team, and Dalton Banks was on the MVC All-Defensive team.
Before his time at Illinois State, Slay was an ****** istant at the University of South Florida for two seasons, and served on Calhoun’s staff at Youngstown State from 2017-21, helping guide the Penguins to the first back-to-back winning seasons in almost a decade while setting Horizon League-era records for total wins. In his first season at Youngstown State, Slay helped YSU to a program-record 266 steals, breaking the 27-year-old record, while the offense scored the fifth-most points in school history.
Prior to his stint at Youngstown State, Slay was an ****** istant coach at Virginia Military Institute (2015-17), East Tennessee State (2014-15), Tennessee State (2013-14) and was the director of basketball operations at Georgia Southern (2012-13). He also spent time as the top ****** istant coach at Hargrave Military Academy after starting his coaching career at his alma mater of West Virginia State, after he graduated with his undergraduate degree in general education in 2008.