Dave Purpura

Pickerington North's Jaron Schwartz named OSU Wexner Boys Athlete of the Week dispatch.com/story/sports/h…

NEWS: Four-Star TE Jordan Karhoff is down to 5 Schools, he tells me for @Rivals The 6’5 227 TE from Columbus, OH is ranked as the No. 8 TE in the 2027 Rivals300 Where Should He Go? on3.com/rivals/jordan-…

Columbus Academy boys basketball is one win away from first state title dispatch.com/story/sports/h…

Out at Worthington Christian this evening as a new era of flag football begins for many central Ohio teams. Current games are London vs KIPP Columbus and Westerville North at Worthington Christian. Look for a story in the next week or so @DispatchPreps.

The extremely fancy home office setup. I head to Dayton for tomorrow and Sunday's action.

While Frank mans things on-site, I am in charge of our live blog following all the action. Follow along here: dispatch.com/story/sports/h…

@shanerbomb 2005? I remember listening

Joe Randall played just over half a season for the Reds. He is still mentioned with reverence every spring.

@BlackiePreps Enjoy teaming up with Frank in the morning. I'll see you Saturday.

Final score, Division IV state semifinal: Cincinnati Wyoming 68, Zanesville Maysville 51. Wyoming (26-2) will face Cleveland Glenville (19-9) at 4:15 p.m. Friday at UD Arena in the state title game. Both teams will be shooting for their first championship.

@BConnellysports Excellent phrasing.

Good afternoon from the airplane hangar/ warehouse/ manufacturing plant that is the Nutter Center! Wyoming set to take on Zanesville Maysville in a Division IV state semifinal that will tip at approximately 2:10 p.m. #cincybball

@EHTigersfb @CoachBell13 Is that Whetstone game the 24th? That's the Thursday of Week 6.

East High 2026 Football Schedule! Everyday Matters but Only 16 Days Count!! Road to Canton!!!

That’s now 2 players in the portal for Ohio. Fisher was seldom used this season - but did drop 17 points in a win over Miami-Hamilton in December. Played his HS ball at Reynoldsburg, which is where both of Ohio’s incoming freshman signees are coming from.

This is Saturday's second Division II state semifinal, after @WNWarriorHoops and North Royalton get things started at 11 at Wright State.

Congrats to Coach Michael Bell and student Cassady Hayes! 🧡 During last night's Columbus BOE regular business meeting, Coach Bell and Cassady were honored and recognized for their extraordinary heroism, courage, and compassion towards one of our very own CCS Students was shot.

Dispatch Girls Athlete of Week, presented by Wexner Medical Center: VOTE dispatch.com/story/sports/h…

COMMITTED 🟢⚔️!! I’m extremely thankful for my family, friends and coaches that have helped guide me in this process! I can’t thank @coachfitz51 , Coach Sheridan , Coach Mcnulty and the rest of the staff @MSU_Football for their investment into me. Go Green! @BradMaendler @BWEagleFB @AllenTrieu @BWBasketball @DispatchFrank @coachpaulhardin @BigWalnutEagles

@BranLumill730 Those of us covering the game from the Columbus side the other night were very impressed with Carine. Great job on both sides of the ball! Congrats on the team's season.

Three central Ohio girls wrestlers win OHSAA state championships dispatch.com/story/sports/h…

@AulbachDan On CBS just like it should be.

Buckeyes play the first game of the day on Thursday the 19th (men) and Saturday the 21st (women)

🏆STATE CHAMPION 🏆

Jason Singleton with 32 points, 25 of which came after halftime, to lead Academy. Dayton signee Julian Washington's 33 for Margaretta led all scorers. Mitch Zumberge added 15 for the Vikings.

FINAL: Columbus Academy storms back in the fourth quarter and overtime to knock off Castalia Margaretta 62-59 in a Division V regional final. Academy vs Zanesville West Muskingum at 10:45 Friday at UD Arena.

After an unexpected off day yesterday, a full Sunday is on tap. First, a D-V boys basketball regional final at Big Walnut between Columbus Academy and Castalia Margaretta.