Sports - Telegram News

April 6, 2020

Pat Stevens named Athletic Director of the Year

Jackson High School Athletic Director Pat Stevens was named as the Southeastern Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Athletic Director of the Year for 2019-20.
State reverses decision

Local golf courses in Jackson County were open for business last week. That was until the Ohio Department of Health deemed them non-essential businesses on Thursday, and ruled they would have to close until April 6.
Scarberry named head volleyball coach at SSU

Shawnee State’s Devan Scarberry (Shawnee State Class of 2015) was named as the head coach of the SSU volleyball program recently.
Business as usual: Local golf courses remain open

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, along with Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, announced a "Stay at Home" order that went into effect on Monday, March 23, at 11:59 p.m.
Kylee Bako signs to play college softball

JACKSON – Senior Kylee Bako is happy the recruiting process is over, and she can concentrate on her senior season this spring.
Schweer to head new Rio Grande wrestling program

RIO GRANDE, Ohio - Jason Schweer has been tabbed as the head coach of the University of Rio Grande’s new men’s wrestling program.
Caleb Wallis earns first team all-Ohio honors

Caleb Wallis, a 5-foot-7 point guard for the Jackson Ironmen, had a senior season and career to remember.
All-Ohio honors announced for girls basketball

The annual all-Ohio girls’ basketball teams in Division II, and III were officially announced last week.
NAIA decision ends Rio Grande spring sports seasons

RIO GRANDE, Ohio - The 2020 season for the University of Rio Grande’s Spring athletic teams has come to an end.
OHSAA to Host Press Conference Thursday

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association will host a press conference at noon Thursday (March 19) at the OHSAA office, Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass has announced.