Author: Ian Kress

SOUTHEAST, Ohio- For the first time in a while, there was a full slate of Muskingum Valley League basketball games happening on a Friday night. The two reigning champs, Tri-Valley and Sheridan, tipped off its season on the road. Sheridan made a trip to Coshocton County to take on, MVL newcomer, Coshocton. The experienced Generals […]

DRESDEN, Ohio- For Tri-Valley’s Todd McLoughlin has spent over 20 years coaching basketball. With a new season on the horizon, it has a making to be the wildest season, he’s every been apart of. “The one thing we have to do, when we step on the floor is control what we can control,” McLoughlin said. […]

SOUTHEAST, Ohio- In it’s first game as a member of the Muskingum Valley league, Meadowbrook coasts to a 83-49 win over Philo. The Singleton’s led a balanced attack for the Colts. Davis Singleton had 19 points and Jake Singleton added 18 points. Also making an impact for Meadowbrook was seniors Jerome Todd, with 16 points, […]

CROOKSVILLE, Ohio- The Crooksville community lost one of its all-time greats on Wednesday (11/25). At just 51-years old, Greg Williams died from Covid-19 complications. Williams, who graduated from Crooksville in 1988, held the Muskingum Valley League single-season receptions record for 23 years, thanks to 73 catches in the 1987 season. After high school, Williams went […]

THORNVILLE, Ohio- The last two seasons have been memorable ones for the Sheridan boys basketball team. A trip to the state Final Four in 2019. Its first MVL championship in nine years in 2020. All make for high expectations in Thornville this season, as this years team is full of talent. “It’s not a team […]

SOUTHEAST, Ohio- Less than 24 hours after playing its season opener, the Zanesville boys basketball team was back on the court to take on Marietta, in the Zanesville Tip-Off Classic. Tied at 56 at the end of regulation, Zanesville won in overtime 72-67. The win is the Blue Devils first of the season. Zanesville had […]

SOUTHEAST, Ohio- Wednesday night featured the season opener for both the Tri-Valley and River View girls basketball teams. Both at home. Both picked up wins. Tri-Valley defeated Olentangy Liberty, 56-27. Sophomore Lexi Howe led the Lady Dawgs with 21 points. Celebrating two seniors on senior night, Riley Tracy had 15 points and Tailor Dupler added […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio- Having to deal with all the issues Covid-19 presents is challenging enough. For Todd Rock, who enters his 28th season as the Bishop Rosecrans boys basketball coach, he’ll also have the challenge of replacing eight seniors from a year ago. “One thing about up here is the kids, that will be out there, […]

BYESVILLE, Ohio- The New Lexington girls opened the 2020-2021 basketball season on the road against Meadowbrook. Despite the absence of sophomore Aubri Spicer, who was second in the MVL in scoring last season with 19.3 points per game, the Lady Panthers took care of business 58-32. Kim Kellogg led all scorers with 24 points and […]

BYESVILLE, Ohio- In its first season in the Muskingum Valley league, the Meadowbrook boys basketball team will be looking to do what the football team did. Win the league title. The basketball team, which features all football players, won its fifth straight Ohio Valley Athletic Conference (OVAC) title last season. Meadowbrook lost Addy Black, Jonathan […]