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12:21 AM Thursday, February 9, 2012

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Springfield to hire former HHS coach

SPRINGFIELD — Former Hamilton High School football coach Eric Gillespie is expected to be hired as Springfield’s new head coach after he is recommended to the school board tonight by Superintendent Paul Estrop.

Gillespie coached Hamilton to an 0-10 mark in 2002, but his tenure there ended weeks before the start of the 2003 season after he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, failure to control his vehicle and leaving the scene of a single-car accident.

Gillespie pleaded no contest to the charges in January of 2004. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail, but a judge suspended 27 days on the condition he complete a substance abuse program.

“Obviously, he made a mistake, and he paid the price for that,” Estrop said. “There haven’t been any further issues. He is someone who has learned his lesson.”

Estrop said he’s “very comfortable” in recommending Gillespie. “He’s known for turning programs around. He’s clearly a strong motivator and strong in relationships.”

Gillespie went 4-6 last season at Richmond and had two winning seasons and an overall record of 20-31 in five seasons (2007-11).

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Stang sets record in Badin victory

CINCINNATI — Torey Stang set the Badin High School girls basketball single-season record for 3-point baskets in the Rams’ 71-22 win over Roger Bacon on Wednesday.

Stang scored 12 points on four 3-point baskets, giving her 44 for the season, breaking the record of 41 set last season by Morgan Pater.

Kara Gerbus scored 17 points for the Rams, who also tied the school record with nine 3-pointers in the game. Taryn Stang and Alexa Krusenklaus each had two and Gerbus made one.

Badin, 15-4 overall and 7-3 in the Girls Greater Cincinnati League Central Division, will play McAuley on Senior Night on Saturday.

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Fairfield girls remain unbeaten

FAIRFIELD — Fairfield High School’s girls bowling team ran its record to 16-0 Wednesday by beating Harrison 2,465-2,094.

The Indians were led by Heather Scott with a 429 series.

Fairfield’s boys team also defeated Harrison 2,722-2,579, improving to 16-5.

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Talawanda beats Mount Healthy

OXFORD — Ana Richter scored 14 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Talawanda’s girls basketball team defeated Mount Healthy 37-30 Wednesday night in a Fort Ancient Conference contest.

Bristyl Webb added six points, six rebounds, four steals and three assists for the Braves (14-5, 11-1 FAVC).

Mount Healthy slipped to 12-7, 9-4 FAVC.

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Cougars avenge loss to CHCA

FAIRFIELD Twp. — The Cincinnati Christian girls basketball team, which had lost to Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy by 21 points earlier in the season, defeated CHCA 59-48 in overtime Wednesday.

Anna Wolford scored 20 points for the Cougars, who improved to 13-6, and Abby Wolford added 12 points.

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