Cincinnati’s Gresham one of nation’s top prep wrestlers
At 189 pounds, Goshen High School’s Chaz Gresham is one of the best wrestlers in the country. Gresham placed fourth at his weight during last weekend’s Ironman Tournament (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio), which is one of the toughest tournaments in the country,...
Posted: 12/15/2010 4:38 PM in Press Preps
Report: Carradine to Florida State
Former Taft football standout Cornelius Carradine has reportedly committed to Florida State, according to ESPN.com. Carradine, who is 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, also considered Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama and others, according to the website. Carradine...
Posted: 12/15/2010 2:41 PM in High School Sports Blog
GCL Ice Hockey Night
The GCL Ice Hockey Night is Friday at the Cincinnati Gardens. Moeller JV vs. St. Xavier JV at 6 p.m., Moeller vs. St. Xavier at 7:30 p.m. and Elder vs. La Salle at 9 p.m. Admission is free for students and $5 for adults.
Posted: 12/15/2010 1:09 PM in High School Sports Blog
Simpson makes college commitment
Reading senior Kyle Simpson has signed with Mount Vernon Nazarene University, according to Reading coach Bill Simpson. Kyle was the Cincinnati Hills League player of the year and first-team all-state this past season. He had 14 goals and 27 assists during...
Posted: 12/15/2010 1:03 PM in High School Sports Blog
Moeller hockey hits win 500
The Moeller hockey program hit a milestone over the Thanksgiving holiday when the Crusaders took down Zionsville 6-3. The win was No. 500 in the Moeller hockey program. Head coach Mike Reeder has the Crusaders off to a hot start again this season, as...
Posted: 12/15/2010 12:35 PM in Press Preps
All-time streaks
Middletown won 76 straight boys’ basketball games from 1955-58. Moeller won 71 straight regular season football games from 1978-85. Mount Notre Dame had 75 consecutive girls’ basketball wins over Cincinnati-area teams from 2002-06. Those are some of the...
Posted: 12/15/2010 11:53 AM in High School Sports Blog
Daniels commits to Boston College
St. Xavier senior LB Steven Daniels has verbally committed to Boston College, according to St. X coach Steve Specht. Daniels, who is 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds, also considered Texas A&M, Kentucky, Louisville and West Virginia among his final choices. Specht...
Posted: 12/15/2010 8:42 AM in High School Sports Blog
Today’s notes
A few notes this afternoon: From Ursuline tennis coach Joe Hartkemeyer: In order to promote academic and athletic achievement, The Ohio Tennis Coaches’ Association has awarded the Gold Racquet Award to Ursuline Academy’s Annie Sabo, Komal Safdar, and...
Posted: 12/14/2010 3:33 PM in High School Sports Blog