Author: Paul Murray

Paul Murray is a sports reporter and anchor for WHIZ News. Born and raised in Canton, OH, he graduated from Glenoak Highschool in 2016. Paul attended Ashland University where he majored in Digital Media Journalism and competed for the track and field team. During his time at Ashland he served as a News and Sports anchor, News director, and play-by-play commentator for soccer, football, and basketball. In track, Paul was a 3x All-American in the 4x400 meter relay and a part of two National Champion teams. He is currently a bit out of shape, but will gladly accept the challenge of anyone who wants to race. Paul is also a member of the Ohio Army National Guard in the 148th Infantry Regiment based out of Tiffin, OH. If you have any sports news, stats, or information please feel free to reach out to him by emailing pmurray@whizmediagroup.com or on twitter @paulmurrayy.

Aronhalt Steps Down at Zanesville

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Paul Murray982

Big news from Zanesville High School as after 31 years with the Blue Devils Head Boys Basketball Coach Scott Aronhalt announced he is stepping down. The long time head coach has many achievements in his career including 466 total wins including an OHSAA State Championship title in 1995. Aronhalt will remain the schools athletic director. […]

Raiders run ends in district semifinal – Fink’s Full Court Press for March 2nd, 2021 Part 2

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 Paul Murray765

Highlights from Morgan boys at Tuscarawas Valley

New Lex, Tri-Valley earn Titles in MVL Wrestling

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 Paul Murray591

NEW LEXINGTON, OH- In the year of Covid, wrestling was no doubt one of the hardest sporting events to coordinate. However, through all headlocks of this year the MVL wrestling tournament was still able to happen. A very notable day for New Lex as Ethan Burkhart, Shaun Pletcher, Wyatt Abele, Hunter Rose and Trey Helwig […]

Bishops Blast Past the Rockets – Fink’s Full Court Press for February 10, 2021

February 10, 2021February 11, 2021 Paul Murray881

ZANESVILLE, OH- The Berne Union Rockets made the trek down to Zanesville on a snowy Wednesday night to do battle against the Rosecrans Bishops. The Bishops got out to a blazing hot start thanks to great three ball shooting from Weston Hartman. Hartman hit three shots from beyond the arc in the first quarter to […]

Zanesville Boys Battle Hard, Come Up Short Against Licking Valley

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 Paul Murray599

HANOVER, OH – In a night filled with cancellations, only three games remained on the schedule. Zanesville Blue Devils and the Licking Valley Panthers went to battle on Tuesday in a very contested battle. The Blue Devils kept things interesting all night, with both teams chipping away at eahcother. Licking Valley Would lead 29-23 going […]

Meadowbrook, West Muskingum Get Wins Before Tournament Draw

February 6, 2021February 8, 2021 Paul Murray1056

BYESVILLE, OH– The Meadowbrook Colts and the Cambridge Bobcats squared off in a very heated battle on Saturday night as both teams were looking to better their ranking in Sunday’s tournament draw. Meadowbrook would lead at halftime 26-19, but Cambridge closed the deficit to 4 points before entering the 4th quarter. The Bobcats were held […]

Xavier Riley’s Insane Second half lifts Zanesville over Newark.

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Paul Murray763

It was a very defensive bout early on for Monday’s matchup between the Zanesville Blue Devils and The Newark Catholic Green Wave. After one quarter of play, Zanesville led 4-2 Things were much of the same heading into halftime, but out of the break…the Blue Devils came to life. Xavier Riley, after being held scoreless […]

Maysville outlasts New Lexington in battle of the Panthers

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 Paul Murray826

SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A very good basketball game down in Maysville tonight, the Panthers taking on fellow panthers New Lexington. Things were back and forth the entire game, New Lex would lead 23 to 17 at halftime. The last minutes were very dramatic. Hayden Jarret made a layup with 60 seconds remaining to give […]

Meadowbrook tops New Lex in a full night of MVL basketball

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 Paul Murray950

BYESVILLE, OH – New Lexington Panthers and the Meadowbrook Colts competing on the hardwood on Friday night. Both teams came into this matchup with double digit wins, but only came come out tonight victorious. Meadowbrook gym was at half capacity tonight but it was electric none the less. Things were tied at nine a piece […]

Sheridan Beats Morgan, no Signs of Slowing Down

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Paul Murray662

THORNVILLE, OH- The Sheridan Generals (12-1) were home against the Morgan Raiders (5-5) on Wednesday night. Sheridan got out to an early lead while holding Morgan to only a few field goals. 31-13 at the half. Second half, Sheridan kept up the pressure using many double teams to force steals and get face break scoring […]