The Michigan–Ohio State rivalry, known as “The Game,” is the greatest rivalry in all of college football — and Ohio State owns it. Since the two teams first met in 1897, the Buckeyes have turned the matchup into a showcase of dominance, especially in the modern era. While Michigan may brag about its early wins, those belong to ancient history. The real story is how Ohio State rose to power under legendary coaches like Woody Hayes, Jim Tressel, Urban Meyer, and Ryan Day, turning “The Game” into a near-annual celebration of Buckeye excellence. For Ohio State fans, Michigan week is sacred — a time to wear scarlet and gray proudly, cross out every letter “M” in sight, and remind everyone who truly runs the Big Ten. The 2002 and 2014 seasons, both ending in national championships, showed that the Buckeyes don’t just beat Michigan — they set the standard for the entire nation. Sure, Michigan occasionally steals a win, but Ohio State fans know the truth: the Buckeyes are the class of the rivalry and the conference. “The Game” isn’t just a tradition — it’s another chance for Ohio State to prove that those guys up north will always be second best.

The Cincinnati Reds managed to make the playoffs and saw flashes of success last season, but the team is still in desperate need of some help, and breaking news, it’s only getting worse. The Reds management has said that the budget will be about the same as last season, which means that by the time the Reds re-sign the players that we are choosing to re-sign, we’ll be left with about 20 million dollars. That leaves the Reds 20 million to replace four bullpen pitchers, one starting pitcher, one outfielder, find a new designated hitter, and then begin to improve the team's hitting which struggled greatly, and improve the very inconsistent bullpen. The Reds had the league’s 19th worst batting average and were 21st in home runs. The Reds pitching was better but still wasn’t great. The Reds starting pitchers were elite, the Reds starting rotation was the best in the league but the bullpen could not hold its own. The Reds have the 12th best ERA in the league, Reds starting pitchers threw the most complete games. The Reds need serious help, the Reds need about 60-80 million dollars to really strengthen their team. The Reds need a solid experienced hitter and experienced consistent pitchers, as well as a few more decent hitters to rotate into the lineup. But none of these things are going to happen because the Reds ownership wants me to be miserable. Please just be decent, that's all I'm asking. Please. Please. Please. 

The Oak Hill Oaks boys basketball team enters the new season with a young but determined roster, eager to gain experience quickly against some of the area’s more seasoned opponents. With only a few returning upperclassmen, the Oaks will rely on their athleticism, work ethic, and desire to learn as they adjust to the speed and physicality of varsity competition. Early in the season, Oak Hill’s focus will center on developing chemistry and consistency on both ends of the floor. The team’s younger players will be counted on to take on larger roles, building confidence through each game and practice. Strong defense, disciplined execution, and a fast-paced style will be key as the Oaks look to stay competitive while continuing to grow. Though the roster may lack extensive varsity experience, the team’s enthusiasm and commitment could make it a dangerous matchup by midseason. With steady improvement, Oak Hill hopes to close the gap on veteran squads and build a foundation for long-term success.

The Oak Hill Oaks girls basketball team enters the season with confidence and maturity, built around a core of experienced upperclassmen ready to lead the way. After showing flashes of potential last year, the Oaks are determined to turn that experience into consistent success on the court. With several returning starters, Oak Hill will emphasize leadership, defense, and steady execution. The team’s veteran guards are expected to control the pace and create opportunities, while the frontcourt provides toughness and rebounding strength. The mix of experienced players and emerging underclassmen gives the Oaks balance and depth throughout the lineup. Focused on teamwork and improvement, Oak Hill aims to compete for a top spot in conference play. The Oaks are gonna have to rely on their depth in order to compete in the competitive SOC. If the group’s chemistry continues to develop, the Oaks have the tools and leadership needed to make this a memorable and successful season. https://www.facebook.com/share/1BapmGHvfW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Last week the Ironmen football team of Jackson, Ohio played their first playoff game of the season. They faced Miami Trace of Ohio in the match up. Jackson was the higher seed in the match up and definitely the favorite to win the game. However, Miami Trace was not going to let the game be a blow out as they pushed Jackson to their limits. In fact, going into the fourth quarter, Miami Trace was leading the game 14-10. The Ironmen found a way to get the job done though and scored 14 points in the last quarter to secure their victory 24-21. The Jackson Ironmen have now beat the Panthers six years in a row. In conclusion, even though the match was closer than the Ironmen wanted it to be, they move on to the next part of playoffs and have to face London, Ohio in the next round. Information source: Picture Source:

So far, the two Ohio NFL teams (the Bengals and Browns) have been very underwhelming this year. Throughout the season, the Bengals have shown excellent promise in their offensive capabilities, but their record is currently 3-6. This may not sound right, but their defense is where it becomes clear for why their record is so bad. So far the Bengals are the worst team in the league when it comes to passing yards allowed per game and 25th in rushing yards per game. They also average giving up over four touchdowns a game! Now, the Cleveland Browns on the other hand are actually pretty good defensively. In fact, they are the second best team in opponents yards per game and sixth best team in opponents yards per play. However, their offense is terrible. For example, in both points and yards per play, they rank dead last in the NFL. Furthermore, they’re also ranked last when it comes to yards per pass. After explaining the strengths and weaknesses of both of these teams, it is clear that Ohio should just come together at this point and combine their teams. With the Bengals’ offense and the Browns’ defense they would easily become a super team in the NFL and would finally be able to bring a Super Bowl win to Ohio. Research/picture source: Research/picture source 2: