After a long holiday break the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs stepped back onto the court Monday night and continued their season with a solid defensive display, gaining another victory as they defeated the Bethel-Tate Lady Tigers 46-37 at Lynchburg-Clay High School.

Ohio's popular muzzleloader deer season is set to open statewide January 9-12 according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Last year, hunters checked 20,659 white-tailed deer during the statewide hunt.

Congratulations to cheapseats (Chet Gregory) for being this week's Highland County Tipoff winner.

In the third and final of three games at the Patriot Center Saturday night, the Hillsboro Indians flexed their muscles in the first half, and held off a strong attack by the Whiteoak Wildcats in the second half, en route to a 55-52 non-league victory.

In the third and final of three games at the Patriot Center Saturday night, the Hillsboro Indians flexed their muscles in the first half, and held off a strong attack by the Whiteoak Wildcats in the second half, en route to a 55-52 non-league victory.

Lynchburg-Clay senior Jorden DeHaas put the game in his hands, and with two consecutive baskets, along with McClain's missed free throws down the stretch, the Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs started off the New Year with a 54-53 overtime celebration against the Tigers.

Lynchburg-Clay senior Jorden DeHaas put the game in his hands, and with two consecutive baskets, along with McClain's missed free throws down the stretch, the Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs started off the New Year with a 54-53 overtime celebration against the Tigers.

In the first game of the inaugural South Central Ohio League vs. Southern Hills League showdown it was the Washington Blue Lions who came out on top with converted free throws in the final minutes, as they rallied for a 70-61 victory over the Fairfield Lions Saturday night at the Southern State Patriot Center.

Outlining the history of the South Central Ohio Athletic League has been an interesting project. So far, we have covered the time period from 1923-68. The plan is to continue to about 2000. This week, though, I am taking a break from researching the history of the league to take a look at the relative values of high school athletics, and the influence of coaches on the kids who participate in their programs.

The Fairfield Lady Lions finished off a successful decade of Highland County athletics with a 44-42 non-league victory over the Paint Valley Lady Bearcats Wednesday night at Grandle Gymnasium, as this was the final sporting event in the county to finish off the first decade of the 21^st century.

The Fairfield Lady Lions finished off a successful decade of Highland County athletics with a 44-42 non-league victory over the Paint Valley Lady Bearcats Wednesday night at Grandle Gymnasium, as this was the final sporting event in the county to finish off the first decade of the 21^st century.

As stated in a previous column I said the Cincinnati Bengals were for real and they proved me correct by winning the AFC North this past weekend, and by finishing a perfect 6-0 in division play this season.

Greenfield's Danté Jackson and the Xavier Musketeers rolled to an 89-65 victory over the LSU Tigers Tuesday in a non-conference game at the Cintas Center.

In a game of ups and downs for both squads, the see-saw Highland County battle Tuesday night had a bit of everything mixed in, but it was the McClain Tigers who kept their poise, took the open shots and gained a 65-52 non-league win against Highland County rival Fairfield.

A benefit dinner will be held for the Kevin Fouch family Tuesday night before the Fairfield vs. McClain boys basketball game at Fairfield High School.