By Joshua Saylor
The Eastern Eagles turned the tables on the Oak Hill Oaks, handing them a 3–0 loss. Set scores landed at 25‑20, 25‑14, and 25‑17, showing that while Oak Hill put up resistance early, Eastern pulled away in the middle and final sets. Oak Hill’s offense was paced by Emma Figgins, who recorded nine kills, and Olivia McKenzie added 23 assists and contributed two aces from the service line. This setback dropped Oak Hill’s record to 7‑5. Eastern, meanwhile, improved to 11‑3 in their run of form. Though disappointing, the loss to Eastern may serve as a benchmark for the Oaks moving forward. The Oak Hill Oaks’ offense struggled to find rhythm in their 3-0 loss to Eastern, marking a setback after recent strong performances. Despite solid efforts from key players like Emma Figgins and Olivia McKenzie, the team couldn’t generate consistent pressure at the net. Service errors and miscommunication limited scoring opportunities, allowing Eastern to control the pace. The Oaks will need to tighten execution to bounce back in their upcoming matchups. They’ll likely lean on their balanced attack and sharpened defense in upcoming matches as they seek to rebound in conference play. https://www.instagram.com/p/DPVPyvJkYuv/?img_index=2&igsh=MTBmOXAyYnAwdHFmMQ==
The Oak Hill Oaks enter Friday’s matchup coming off a tough stretch, holding a 1–5 record as they head into conference play. Their offense has struggled to find consistency, and turnovers have derailed promising drives in recent games. Valley, meanwhile, presents a major challenge. The Indians have looked strong this season, leveraging a balanced offense and a stout defense to take control in many of their contests. In their last meeting, Valley dominated early and built a lead that Oak Hill couldn’t overcome. For Oak Hill, success will depend on protecting the football and sustaining long drives. Controlling the line of scrimmage, both in the run game and pass protection, is critical. On defense, the Oaks must find a way to disrupt Valley’s rhythm and force errors. Special teams will also be pivotal, especially in a game where margins could be slim. Valley enters as the favorite on paper, but Oak Hill has an opportunity to make a statement. With growth in mind and pride on the line, this matchup could serve as a turning point for the Oaks’ season. https://www.facebook.com/share/16oqzpcivX/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The Oak Hill volleyball team experienced a week of highs and lows as they secured a solid win against the Wellston Golden Rockets before falling in a hard-fought match against the Northwest Mohawks, one of their key conference rivals. Against Wellston, the Lady Oaks came out strong, showing sharp communication and aggressive play at the net. Their serving was consistent, and they controlled the pace of the match from the first set. Oak Hill’s hitters found gaps in the Golden Rockets’ defense, and their back row held steady against long rallies. The team’s energy remained high throughout the game, leading to a well-earned victory that boosted morale. However, the momentum didn’t fully carry over into their next game against Northwest. The Mohawks, known for their tough defense and fast-paced style, challenged Oak Hill early. Despite some strong individual performances and moments of excellent teamwork, the Lady Oaks struggled to keep up. Unforced errors and missed opportunities allowed Northwest to pull ahead in crucial sets. While the loss was disappointing, the week showed Oak Hill’s potential. With continued focus and improvement, the Lady Oaks remain a competitive force in their conference.
The Oak Hill Oaks (1-5) face a major challenge this week as they prepare to take on the undefeated Wheelersburg Pirates (6-0). With the season more than halfway over, the Oaks are looking to gain momentum and salvage what’s left of a difficult season, while the Pirates aim to continue their dominant run toward the playoffs. Oak Hill has struggled on both sides of the ball this year, with inconsistent offense and a defense that has had trouble containing big plays. To stand a chance against Wheelersburg, the Oaks will need to improve their execution and avoid turnovers that have plagued them in previous games. On the other hand, Wheelersburg has been nearly unstoppable. Their offense is explosive, and their defense has proven solid against both passing and rushing attacks. Coming into this matchup, they have outscored opponents by wide margins and look poised to continue that trend. While Oak Hill enters as the underdog, upsets are always possible in high school football. If the Oaks can play with heart and discipline, they could turn heads. Still, Wheelersburg remains the heavy favorite going into Friday night’s game. https://www.facebook.com/share/1AMuW6ctWP/?mibextid=wwXIfr
By Blaise Barger
After a horrible three weeks of football by Bengals’ quarterback Jake Browning, he is finally getting replaced by a brand new member of the team. In a surprising turn of events, the Browns decided to trade with the Bengals a new quarterback, Joe Flacco. This is the first trade between these two teams in many years. This makes sense though because of their in-division rivalry.
This trade is a very important signing by the Bengals due to their previously backup quarterback being a terrible starter after Joe Burrow’s injury. If this trade doesn’t work out for the Bengals, their season can basically be considered over. In fact, Joe Burrow is not supposed to return to the team for another month at least, so if Flacco can’t get the job done then the Bengals have no chance to make it back into the playoffs.
In all, the Browns shockingly traded their quarterback to their rival Bengals, giving the Bengals another chance to succeed in their mission to the playoffs this year. Information and picture Source:
For the first time since 2020 the Cincinnati Reds have made it to the MLB playoff bracket. Their first matchup is against the powerhouse of the West, the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, their journey to the playoffs was nowhere close to being easy. For the entire last month the Reds were in a head to head match up with the Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League, and finally on the last day of the season the Reds finally secured their spot over the Mets.
Now even though the Reds earned their playoff spot, a lot of credit for their run should be credited to the major collapse of the Mets. At one point the Mets had an astounding 96 percent chance to make the playoffs and were first in their division. However, since June 12, the Mets have slowly been on the down slope, and on Sept. 27, their season ended shorter than most thought it would, as they would lose to the Miami Marlins to secure them as the first team out of the playoffs. Source: Picture Source: