Frank DiRenna
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Sports writer, Columbus Dispatch
Columbus, OH
Joined August 2015
With photo courtesy of a friend, there was an Aaron Rodgers sighting earlier today at an area youth girls basketball game. Rodgers reportedly signed autographs for young fans.
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Westerville’s Linda Morelli throws the first pitch prior to the Westerville North-South baseball game April 18. Morelli’s husband, Westerville police officer Anthony Morelli, was killed in the line of duty Feb. 10. Linda is shown with Westerville police officer Tom Bobovnyk.
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Brian White has stepped down as @hdvfootball coach after 21 seasons. He guided @hd_athletics to Division I state titles in 2006 and 2009. More to come.
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In case spring season doesn’t begin, the @Davidsonlax2017 seniors were recognized following practice Thursday. @hd_athletics
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Highly touted @OhioStateFB recruit @GabePowers21 of @MonarchFball with Buckeyes legend Archie Griffin at tonight’s Central Ohio High School Sports Awards Ceremony. @MHSMonarchsAD @MHS_Monarchs
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Julius Brown's basket with .5 second remaining lifts @WNWarriorHoops to 63-62 win over @WarhawkHoops
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Just met with Ed Calo, who has announced his retirement as @SouthBasketball coach after 35 seasons. His many accomplishments include guiding @SouthWildcats to the Division I state title in 2016. More to come @ThisWeekSports.
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Legendary @SouthBasketball coach Ed Calo will be inducted into the OCC Hall of Fame on Sept. 17. Calo guided the Wildcats to the D-I state title in 2016. @SouthWildcats.
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Van Dyne excited to be Hilliard Bradley athletics director
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Mattox wins state title 6-4, avenging lone loss this season
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.@SouthBasketball's Kaleb Wesson was recognized at halftime of the @WSHSWildcatsFB, @gahannafootball game Friday night.
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.@WSHSWildcatsFB senior @jaelengill21 talks about the upcoming season and his commitment to @OhioStateFB
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.@coffmanrocks senior @abbysteiner1 stands atop the podium after winning the 100 meters in meet and state record 11.38 seconds
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An unsung hero @Athletics_WCHS is moving on as Kathy Klosterman, the administrative assistant to AD Andy Ey, is leaving in April to join the staff at Minerva Park Middle School, a new school in the district. Kathy, who has been at Central since it opened in 2003, will be missed.
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Thanks to @scottreeves311 and @OHSAASports for the Media Service Award. It's a pleasure covering these special teams and athletes.
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The district baseball seeding meetings will be held virtually later today. @oobaseball is the No. 1 seed. @GCBaseball2021 is third, @Baseball_WSHS is fourth, @DarbyBaseball is seventh and @WCWarhawksBB is 10th. MORE
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All-district boys and girls basketball teams have been released and a highlight is @HDcatsHoops’ @CoachCongrove being named Coach of the Year in D-I. Congrats. Well-deserved. @hd_athletics.
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OCC has announced its Hall of Fame class for 2019 and the list includes Kip Witchey, who has been a part of the Dublin school district for over 45 years as a student, teacher, AD and administrator. The inductees will be recognized Sept. 16 at the Medallion Club in Westerville.
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.@SouthWildcats' Kaleb Wesson (@Elite_Hooper99) officially signed Wednesday to attend Ohio State
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Prior to a non-league contest against Kettering Fairmont, @GCBaseball2024’s Ryan Alexander (@CoachA8) was recognized for earning his 300th career win earlier this season. Grove City Mayor Ike Stage recognized Alexander during ceremony. Alexander is 313-128 for his career.
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Former @HBHSathletics girls basketball coach Kathy Lindsey is inducted into the school’s Wall of Honor
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.@hdvfootball senior football players Ben Wright, left, and Sam Backenstoe talk about the upcoming season.
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.@DavidsonHS student Leanna Ramirez, who is in remission from cancer, was the honorary captain for the @HDVWrestling team for its match against @WHSCougarsWR on Thursday. #Supergirl
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Ben Schall is the new football coach @gccs_athletics. He is a former assistant for @sciotofootball, @gcdawgsfootball and Hamilton Township. He is a graduate of Logan Elm. @ThisWeekSports
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For the second consecutive season, @HDcatsHoops knock @jagsbballnation from the unbeaten ranks, defeating Bradley 44-43 in double overtime. Gage Keys (@5100keys) leads @hd_athletics with 12 points.
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It was our privilege to escort Officer Joering's daughter on her first day of school.
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Carson Curnutte turns in complete-game effort in leading @hdvBaseball to 1-0 win over rival @DCHSBaseball16 in OCC-Central opener.
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Kyle Neimeister is greeted at home after his two-run homer lifted @hdvBaseball to a 3-1 win over Marysville in eight innings Saturday.
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Enjoyed meeting with @sciotoathletics twins Ashleigh and Karleigh Rothe for an upcoming story. The girls, who excel in three sports for the Irish, are preparing to represent Mexico in the women’s lacrosse U19 World Championships in Canada in early August.
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Enjoyed meeting with the Barren family earlier, a name synonymous with @ColumbusAcademy athletics and academics. Mark Barren, who died in 2011 from a heart attack, guided the football team to a state title in 2003 and helped form the lacrosse program. @AcademyVikings
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Just chatted with @LaxDvd sophomore Leanna Ramirez, who has returned to school and the sport after a long bout with cancer. Ramirez, who is in remission, is the starting goalkeeper for the junior varsity team. Check for story in upcoming edition. @hd_athletics
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Tim Saunders is introduced as the next @JEROMEBASEBALL1 coach, pending school board approval. Saunders confirmed that Colin Seely (@cseely7) will remain as an assistant coach. Seely is in his first season as @DJHSGolf coach. @ThisWeekSports
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With game against UA postponed because of bad weather, @GCBaseball2017 team had some fun on off day
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.@hdvfootball kicker @Sean_Carrier23 is dedicating his senior season to children with cancer by joining “Kick-It Champions” to help fight childhood cancer. He is seeking donations for each point he collects and hopes to score at least 60 points and raise at least $2,000. More.
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.@hdvfootball's Ryan Royer (@RRoyer0) and Upper Arlington's E.J. Caldwell named co-Offensive Players of Year in OCC-Central Division.
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Greg Waits has stepped down as @GCHS_Greyhounds boys basketball coach to accept athletics supervisor position, pending school board approval. He will replace Ron Hutcheson, who is retiring. Waits coached the Greyhounds for 15 seasons. Will be missed on court.
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.@LadyHoundsHoops' @ginamconti was presented with commemorative ball by coach Dale Corbett tonight for reaching 1,000 career points
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.@hdvfootball's @Bosston_Nolty11 and @coffmanfootball's @BenFrye62 named Defensive Players of Year in OCC-Central.
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Smock's memory kept alive at Davidson - News - ThisWeek Community News - Lewis Center, OH
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With five games remaining in the regular season, followed by postseason play, @WarhawkHoops senior point guard @thomashickman21 is closing in on 1,000 points. Hickman says he’s approximately 130 shy of the mark. Warhawks oppose @OHSathletics on Friday.
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.@SouthWildcats added eight inductees to their hall of fame Friday night, including Ohio State freshman basketball player and former @SouthBasketball standout Kaleb Wesson
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Former @HDarbyFootball standout @HorvathBlake prepares to lead @NavyFB in annual clash against rival @ArmyWP_Football. ICYMI from earlier in the season: @HDarbyAthletics
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.@MEVSDAthletics football players Tommy Rush (@TRush_27), left, and Steven Shamhart discuss the season.
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.@JEROMEBASEBALL1 coach Chris Huesman reports that 2016 grad Chase Clouser (OF/P) has made Penn State team as a walk on.
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OCC all-league lists have been released and one of many highlights include @CeltsFootball senior tackle @CamCraig56 sharing OCC-Cardinal Offensive Player of the Year honors with @BradleyJaguarFB QB Griffin Veil (@gveil12). Craig is a Purdue commit. #Respect @jeromeceltics.
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The wait is over for former @sciotobaseball player Andrew Magno, who was just selected by the @tigers in the 15th round of the MLB draft. @sciotoathletics @OhioStateBASE.
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New Albany will take on Illinois in Great Lakes regional final today at 5 p.m. The game, which was rained out Wednesday, will be televised on ESPN2. Winner advances to Little League World Series Aug. 16-27 in South Williamsport, Pa.
Best of luck to the 12U New Albany Little League baseball team as they compete in the regionals in Indianapolis! This is one step away from the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. The boys will be on ESPN+ today (Aug. 5) at 10 a.m. Let's go! #newalbanyohio
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Remember it well. Great night for @hdvfootball @hd_athletics. Well deserved honor for former Davidson coach. Came back and did it again in 2009.
@ohsfca In honor of Brian White going into the Hall of Fame 2006 state title game one of the craziest endings ever
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Closing seconds as @abbysteiner1 wins 200 heat in her World Championships debut. Steiner discusses advancing to tonight’s semifinals. @coffmanrocks @dchsgirlsxctf
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OCC all-league girls teams have been released. In OCC-Buckeye, @gabby_hutch is Player of the Year and is joined on first team by @AnyssaJones3. @AjaAustin24 is second-team and Mira Randolph is special mention. Jermaine Guice, who is in his first season, is Coach of the Year.
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Checked out the opening day of practice for @hdvfootball as Wildcats focused on passing drills. #AirDavidson @hd_athletics
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In OCC-Central, @HDvDGirlsBBall's @BriOconnor23 and Emily Simon (@emily23bball) named first-team all-league, Sydney Petersen (@sydpete02) second-team all-league and Audrey Kaufman honorable mention all-league. @hd_athletics.
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Top-seeded @GCBaseball2017 defeats Teays Valley 5-0 behind A.J. Peter's no-hitter. He fanned 11 and walked none.
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Just met with @ResoluteLax’ Greg Bice, along with Molly Carlin to talk about their involvement with Lacrosse the Nations, which uses the lacrosse field as a platform to teach students valuable life skills domestically and internationally. Check for story in an upcoming edition.
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In OCC-Central, @HDcatsHoops' Jacob Drees (@jddrees) named first-team all-league, Christian Gillilan (@ddukke0) and Gage Keys (@5100keys) second-team all-league, Caleb Stimmel SM all-league and Carson Felicetty (@CarsonFel12) HM all-league. @hd_athletics.
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Longtime South-Western track and field coach Jeff Snider died earlier today after a battle with cancer.
Rest easy my guy. Forever will remember you the coach and even better man you were. Your dawg bark will never die.
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Former Central Crossing assistant football coach Chuck Williamson guided Washington Court House to a 7-3 record in his first season.
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P.J. Jones scored 21 points and Brock Waits added 14 in @GreyhoundScores boys basketball team’s 79-66 win over @sciotobball. Benjamin Lombardo led Irish with 14. Grove City coach Greg Waits talks to his team following win.
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In the OCC-Capital, @SouthBasketball's @Dreycarter23 has been named Player of the Year and @CoachCalo is Coach of the Year. Reign Winston (@reigndawan) and @Johnson_I12 joined Carter on the first team. Jadi Cunningham was SM all-league and Andy Badu was HM all-league.
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.@gio_disabato rallies to defeat @lancastergales' Micah Norwood 6-2 in overtime, avenging a loss to Norwood at district. DiSabato guaranteed to place at state despite competing with a shoulder injury.
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Former @sciotofootball standout Donovan Hardin (@D1Hardin) a preferred walk-on for @AlabamaFTBL. @sciotoathletics @sciotowrestling
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While leaving Westerville after watching @olgirlsbball hold off @Athletics_WCHS earlier tonight, was impressed with homes illuminated with blue lights in honor of fallen officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering. #westervillestrong.
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.@HDVWrestling coach Dominic DiSabato has stepped down after 19 seasons with program. More to come later.
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OCC-Central girls basketball all-league: @HDvDGirlsBBall's @emily23bball (first team), Allie Klein and @BriOconnor23 (second team), Sydney Petersen (HM) and Klein (scholar athlete).
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Chaz Dixon’s late basket is ruled after buzzer in @Warhawk_Hoops’ 56-55 loss to @HayesBasketball in D-I first-round game
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Baseball: Westerville South's Jake Llaneza rose above injuries @Baseball_WSHS @SouthWildcats
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Former @sciotobaseball standout Andrew Magno continues to have success for Lakeland, a Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. He has allowed two hits and no runs in last nine appearances. @sciotoathletics
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Veteran @LadyHoundsHoops coach Dale Corbett has stepped down after 31 seasons with program. @GCHS_Greyhounds
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