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Check out our latest story on what we've learned in central Ohio high school basketball.
01/06/2025

Check out our latest story on what we've learned in central Ohio high school basketball.

The Ohio high school basketball season has rolled into the new year.

VIDEO: Kade Romine discusses Hilliard Darby's 56-55 win at Hilliard Bradley on Friday. Romine made the winning free thro...
01/04/2025

VIDEO: Kade Romine discusses Hilliard Darby's 56-55 win at Hilliard Bradley on Friday. Romine made the winning free throws with 5.6 seconds remaining. Hilliard City Schools

Darby boys basketball's Kade Romine reacts to a 56-55 win at Bradley on Friday. Romine made the winning free throws with 5.6 seconds remaining.

Here's an update on a former Pickerington Central star.
01/04/2025

Here's an update on a former Pickerington Central star.

Madison Greene was a part of Ohio State's strong Class of 2019, and now is the last player from the class on the roster.

Upper Arlington's defense came up big Friday night in a win over Grove City. Check out our photo gallery from the game. ...
01/04/2025

Upper Arlington's defense came up big Friday night in a win over Grove City. Check out our photo gallery from the game. Upper Arlington Schools Grove City Greyhounds South-Western City Schools

In central Ohio high school girls basketball action Friday night, Upper Arlington defeated visiting Grove City 48-33.

VIDEO: Upper Arlington girls basketball's Lucy Martin discusses her team's defensive mindset after tonight's 48-33 home ...
01/04/2025

VIDEO: Upper Arlington girls basketball's Lucy Martin discusses her team's defensive mindset after tonight's 48-33 home win over Grove City. Upper Arlington Schools

Upper Arlington girls basketball's Lucy Martin discusses her team's defensive mindset after a 48-33 home win over Grove City on Friday.

We recently caught up with Grandview Heights Athletics senior and Ohio State Buckeyes Swimming and Diving signee Carrie ...
01/03/2025

We recently caught up with Grandview Heights Athletics senior and Ohio State Buckeyes Swimming and Diving signee Carrie Furbee. Grandview Heights Schools

Grandview Heights senior and Ohio State signee Carrie Furbee is a four-time state swimming champion, thanks to focus and dedication.

Several high school games are being moved to avoid conflicting with the Ohio State-Texas college football semifinal. We'...
01/02/2025

Several high school games are being moved to avoid conflicting with the Ohio State-Texas college football semifinal. We'll update this list as more rescheduled events roll in.

Several Columbus-area high school sports events have been moved to avoid a conflict with the CFP semifinal between Ohio State and Texas.

One of the top high school sports stories of 2024 was the OHSAA announcing postseason basketball would be returning to t...
12/31/2024

One of the top high school sports stories of 2024 was the OHSAA announcing postseason basketball would be returning to the state fairgrounds in 2025. We put together this photo gallery from past tournament games played at "The Barn."

With the OHSAA announcing some basketball tournament games would be played at the State Fairgrounds, here's a look at past action from the Coliseum.

2024 marked 10 years since Brookhaven closed. Earlier this year, we put together this photo gallery of Brookhaven memori...
12/31/2024

2024 marked 10 years since Brookhaven closed. Earlier this year, we put together this photo gallery of Brookhaven memories.

Looking back at Columbus' Brookhaven High School, which closed on May 29, 2014.

Here are five things we learned at the first Holiday Hoopla. Delaware Hayes Basketball Hilliard Bradley Athletics Dublin...
12/30/2024

Here are five things we learned at the first Holiday Hoopla. Delaware Hayes Basketball Hilliard Bradley Athletics Dublin Coffman Basketball Dublin Coffman Athletics Westerville South Wildcats

Here's what we learned in the inaugural Holiday Hoopla boys basketball showcase held Friday-Sunday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Before the football playoffs, we put together a photo gallery featuring central Ohio's state champions since 2000. Now, ...
12/30/2024

Before the football playoffs, we put together a photo gallery featuring central Ohio's state champions since 2000. Now, that gallery includes the 2024 titles won by Watterson and Olentangy Liberty. Bishop Watterson High School Olentangy Liberty Football Olentangy Liberty Athletics

Check out these photos of central Ohio high school football teams that have won OHSAA state championships since 2000.

VIDEO: Pickerington North boys basketball coach Jason Bates has guided his team to a 7-0 start, including a win Saturday...
12/29/2024

VIDEO: Pickerington North boys basketball coach Jason Bates has guided his team to a 7-0 start, including a win Saturday in the first Holiday Hoopla.

Pickerington North boys basketball coach Jason Bates has guided his team to a 7-0 start, including a win Saturday in the first Holiday Hoopla.

Westerville South came up short today against Rocky River Lutheran West in the Holiday Hoopla showcase. Check out our ph...
12/29/2024

Westerville South came up short today against Rocky River Lutheran West in the Holiday Hoopla showcase. Check out our photo gallery from the game. Westerville South Wildcats Lutheran West

Westerville South lost to Lutheran West 64-57 on Saturday in the Holiday Hoopla boys basketball showcase at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Dublin Coffman Basketball lost to Huber Heights Wayne today in the first Holiday Hoopla showcase. Check out our photo ga...
12/28/2024

Dublin Coffman Basketball lost to Huber Heights Wayne today in the first Holiday Hoopla showcase. Check out our photo gallery from the game. Dublin Coffman Athletics Wayne Warriors Athletics

Dublin Coffman lost to Huber Heights Wayne 62-42 on Saturday in the Holiday Hoopla boys basketball showcase at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

The 34-team, 18-game Holiday Hoopla is Friday-Sunday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Olentangy Orange Athleti...
12/23/2024

The 34-team, 18-game Holiday Hoopla is Friday-Sunday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Olentangy Orange Athletics Dublin Coffman Athletics Reynoldsburg Raider Athletics Harvest Prep Boys Basketball Program Harvest Prep Athletics Westerville South Wildcats

Thirty-four boys basketball teams will play in the inaugural Holiday Hoopla, an 18-game showcase this weekend at Greater Columbus Convention Center.

We've added boys and girls basketball scores to our winter sports landing page, courtesy of ScoreStream widgets.
12/21/2024

We've added boys and girls basketball scores to our winter sports landing page, courtesy of ScoreStream widgets.

Through the state championships, find all of The Dispatch's 2024-25 winter high school sports coverage in one place.

Check out our photo gallery from Olentangy Orange's win over Upper Arlington tonight in boys basketball. Olentangy Orang...
12/21/2024

Check out our photo gallery from Olentangy Orange's win over Upper Arlington tonight in boys basketball. Olentangy Orange Athletics Orange Athletic Boosters Olentangy Schools Upper Arlington Schools

Olentangy Orange defeated visiting Upper Arlington 46-36 in boys basketball Friday night.

The indoor state track and field meet will now have four divisions.
12/20/2024

The indoor state track and field meet will now have four divisions.

The Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches has doubled the number of divisions for the indoor state track meet.

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