http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ Our writers provide live updates from sporting events and insider information on high school and college sports in Clark, Champaign and Greene counties that you can't get anywhere else. en-us mcooper@coxohio.com 2011-11-26T01:51:00-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/11/26/cardinal_mooney_awaits_shawnee.html Shawnee beat Elida 56-42 in the D-III state semifinals at Piqua Alexander Stadium on Friday night to earn its first berth in the state championship game in school history. Now, the Braves will set their sights on Youngstown Cardinal Mooney,... 17401150@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ High School Football 2011-11-26T01:51:00-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/11/21/no_matter_the_weather_elida_co.html Check out this Youtube clip from WLIO-TV in Lima on Elida coach Jason Carpenter, who always wears shorts, no matter the weather.... 17400920@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ High School Football 2011-11-21T09:54:19-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/11/19/elida_used_strong_defensive_ef.html Shawnee’s next opponent, Elida, used a strong defensive effort in its 37-10 victory over Columbus Eastmoor Academy on Friday night. They held the Warriors to just 146 total yards, according to the Lima News. They advanced to the state semifinals... 17400884@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ High School Football 2011-11-19T21:27:11-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/11/14/notes_from_diii_football_playo.html Here’s a look at some interesting facts about the regional football tournament and Shawnee’s upcoming game against Jonathan Alder. Jonathan Alder capitalized on mistakes in its 28-7 victory over Jackson last week. Here’s the game story from the London Madison... 17400540@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ High School Football 2011-11-14T10:57:05-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/11/12/jonathan_alder_beat_jackson_to.html Jonathan Alder is a playoff regular, and they’ll be facing Shawnee in next week’s regional final in D-III, Region 12. They beat Jackson 28-7 to advance to face Shawnee. Here’s a link to the box score, via the Columbus Dispatch.... 17400469@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ High School Football 2011-11-12T00:23:06-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/11/12/regional_semifinal_wins_thrill.html After Friday’s 20-13 victory over Thurgood Marshall, I couldn’t help but think of the last time I covered Shawnee in a regional semifinal. The Braves needed a last-second TD pass to beat Logan Elm 21-14 at Hilliard Bradley. That was... 17400468@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ High School Football 2011-11-12T00:12:40-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/11/11/braves_were_getting_ready_for.html KETTERING — The Shawnee High School football team used a goal-line stand to beat Thurgood Marshall 20-13 in a Division III, Region 12 semifinal game at Kettering Fairmont’s Roush Stadium on Friday. With 4.2 seconds remaining, Marshall had the ball... 17400467@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ High School Football 2011-11-11T23:45:21-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/09/05/springfield_shows_bright_spots.html COLUMBUS — While Springfield High School made a few mistakes which proved costly in its 34-19 loss to Upper Arlington in the Kirk Herbstreit National Kickoff Classic on Sunday at Ohio Stadium, there were several bright spots for the Wildcats.... 17396952@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ High School Football 2011-09-05T00:27:53-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/08/28/springfield_couldnt_get_out_of.html CINCINNATI — The Springfield High School football team held its own for one quarter in a 30-7 loss against Cincinnati St. Xavier in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown at UC’s Nippert Stadium on Saturday night. But in the second quarter,... 17396584@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ High School Football 2011-08-28T01:16:56-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/08/27/another_thriller_in_shawneecat.html Shawnee coach Rick Meeks looked exhausted after his team’s 20-14 victory over Catholic Central at Hallinean Field on Friday. “It was a great battle between two good teams,” Meeks said. “It was sloppy. We didn’t play well, and I don’t... 17396550@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ High School Football 2011-08-27T00:13:20-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/08/24/2011_newssun_prep_football_pre.html Here’s the best place to find the all the content from the 2011 Springfield News-Sun Prep Football Preview: Mass Effect. This year’s preview focuses on offensive linemen, and they’re importance on the field. Page 2: 10 seniors to watch in... 17396420@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ Football preview 2011-08-24T23:14:37-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/08/23/greenon_xc_team_helps_rescue_h.html SPRINGFIELD — The Greenon High School cross country team played the role of rescue rangers on Monday. The team was practicing at Coach Kim Wise’s farm, located between Yellow Springs and Enon, when they noticed a Great Horned Owl... 17396300@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ High School Sports: General 2011-08-23T11:46:25-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/07/12/game_release_marks_beginning_o.html Area high school football teams have been holding summer workouts since June 1. The season begins with two-a-days on August 1, a mere 19 days away. But for me, it’s hard to get excited about football until I get my... 17394215@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ College Football 2011-07-12T12:27:21-05:00 mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/05/24/eaton_raises_average_to_402.html Adam Eaton, a 2007 Kenton Ridge graduate, raised his average to a season-high .402 by going 3-for-3 with four runs scored Monday for Single-A Visalia (Calif.). Eaton is hitting .500 in his last 10 games. His season on-base percentage is... 17391564@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ Minor League Baseball 2011-05-24T09:50:16-05:00 djablonski@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/entries/2011/05/23/st_clairsville_senior_commits.html From the Times Leader: It comes as no surprise Allen Derosa and his 6 ft. 5 frame will play hoops at the next level. St. Clairsville High’s versatile senior will enroll at Wittenberg University this fall and become a candidate... 17391554@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/springfieldpreps/ College Men's Basketball 2011-05-23T22:41:40-05:00 djablonski@coxohio.com