Sam Blackburn
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Sports reporter and photog at the Zanesville (Ohio) Times Recorder and Coshocton (Ohio) Tribune since 1997. Still in the rough, trying to save par.
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Movin' on up: John Glenn grad Colt Emerson has been promoted. See where he's going. via
@timesrecorder
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Peaceful rally here in Zanesville. The chants are loud and clear.
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About as good of a display of sportsmanship that I have been around. New Lex's Carson Kellogg and Maysville's Sammy Scott helping carry Morgan's Kyle Campbell to the finish line after Campbell severely injured his hamstring during the 200m at MVL meet. Be proud MVL.
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If you're a high school principal meddling in a head coach's game-day decision about who plays and who doesn't, you should excuse yourself from the position. And if you're a parent going over a coach's head to forge complaints, you should do the same.
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Crooksville’s Teck Kirkpatrick breaks his own school record and wins a state title with a jump of 6-9 in the high jump finals in Division III.
#trhss
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RIP Mick Amicone. A truly great man who loved this community.
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Crooksville’s Greta Barker was awesome today. Three titles as an individual and another on a relay.
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This is what it's all about. Philo assistant Jamie Harrop consoling Andrew Newsom after Tri-Valley's 7-0 win.
#class
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Sheridan's Ethan Heller named second-team All-Ohio by the Ohio Prep Sprotswriters Association. I can say I'm officially embarrassed to be mentioned in such company. If Heller isn't a first-teamer, we've never had one, plain and simple.
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Thanks to the Muskingum Valley Old-Timers Association for our induction into your Hall of Fame. It has been an honor for us to serve our communities for so long.
@brandonhannahs
@LyzzStallings
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Can't wait to see how the Perry County Fair tries to implement a mask policy. That will be nothing less than worth the price of admission.
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Cars lined up into the streets to get takeout from Adornetto's and The Barn earlier this evening. Say what you want about Zanesville. People rally behind each other here. Always have.
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Sheridan has won eight straight games at the district level in Division II. When considering some teams can't win a sectional, this accomplishment deserves its own place at the table for all-time greatness in the Muskingum Valley League.
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Some heavy hitters in this picture (including Ohio’s first Mr. Football). Congrats to
@lexi_howe3
on her big milestone for second-ranked Tri-Valley.
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Just a word to local schools: If we can't make it to a college signing, there is a reason. We're one of the few papers who still even cover them, and we go to every one we can if our manpower allows. Bitching and moaning publicly will get you nowhere.
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A six game schedule is nothing short of a disservice to playoff system. Part of what makes high school football great is the process it takes to get to the postseason and what it means to get there. That has been totally eliminated. Just hand every kid a participation award.
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Here’s to a 25th year of high school sports. I love you guys.
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The worst thing about the
@OHSAASports
playing every first-round playoff game on Friday night is that small news staffs have to unfairly pick and choose which games to cover. If the brass were in our shoes, they’d think twice.
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I remain dumbfounded that Philo got a 6 seed. How many district champions do the MVL have to produce in D-II before some respect is given?
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Maysville coach Craig Clarke just killed 12 wings in 1:58. A legend has been born.
@MaysvilleSchool
@MaysvilleAD
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Faith Stinson with 43 points, 17 rebounds and 11 blocks tonight for Sheridan girls basketball. Straight out of the book of Wilt Chamberlin.
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Blackburn: Cancer robbed Paul Culver Jr. of longevity, but 'RMA' will be eternal via
@TimesRecorder
@RMA_RedRageFB
@SheridanGeneral
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Ryan Clarke is a trooper tonight on ESPN. He’s one of the best thing that network has, and has been for a long time.
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#trhss
Philo honors Muskingum County Sheriff’s deputy Zack Smith, who died on Wednesday in a car crash on U.S. 22, with a moment of silence prior to its softball game against Maysville. Smith was a former Panther athlete.
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I’ve been covering basketball for 21 years. Tonight’s atmosphere at Muskingum was one of the top two or three I can remember. Larry Shank and the rest of the Muskie contingent did it right.
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The standard has been set.
“Night of Champions” at Sheridan High School tonight. Congrats to all of those who attended to be recognized, & for all of the great accomplishments in our District this year!
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Many of us grew up taking high school football for granted at our schools. Friday nights at Village Park were sacred for us. Can't even imagine what Rosecrans players are going through right now.
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#trhss
Maysville’s Luke Morrow and his dad, PGA pro Kelly Morrow from
@EagleSticks
. Luke reached his first state tournament today.
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Gotta be happy for Licking Valley. Class program and a class coach.
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First time time for Sheridan girls in final four since 2003-04 under coach Doug Fisher and trusty assistant Mark Paxton. They'll be having a good time in Somerset tonight.
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When Jason Munyan is being hoisted into the air by Holden Bowen, good things are usually happening for the Sheridan offense. With 253 yards and 5 TDs on 27 carries, I'd say that qualifies.
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When I got this job in January 1997, my first goal was to cover the Buckeyes. The second was to cover a state champion at Crooksville, my alma mater. Both missions have been accomplished. Congrats to Teck Kirkpatrick and Coach Scott Houk on a heck of a job.
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Thanks to ZCS for recognizing me. I'm lucky to have a job that allows me the platform do it.
Our board members and district administrators presented
@SamBlackburnTR
with the Ohio School Boards Association Media Honor Roll 2019 Recognition at tonight’s monthly meeting.
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#trhss
Final: Sheridan 69, Steubenville 43. This one was never in doubt. Sheridan will play in its first regional final in school history.
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Zanesville High School's Kevin Martin talks with former Ohio State All-American Bill Hosket during the OHSAA Circle of Champions ceremony at the Division I state tournament on Saturday at UD Arena. Martin became the first ZHS grad to be inducted.
@ZHS_Athletics
@OHSAASports
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#trhss
Sheridan is headed to Columbus.
@SheridanGeneral
@SheridanStuSect
@sheridanhoops16
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Congrats to Rosecrans coach Todd Rock for coaching in his 600th game tonight against Delaware Christian. He'll surely downplay the accomplishment, but he deserves credit for sustaining that kind of longevity.
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I still can’t wrap my head around 4 MVL volleyball teams in the regional and very easily could have been five. That has to be some sort of league record.
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@ESPN_ReceDavis
I have interviewed three people at once on multiple occasions. It’s definitely not the preference, but it can certainly work if you tell them everyone isn’t talking at once. That’s a pretty lame excuse from someone who has been around long enough to know better.
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Joseph Clifford, Jacob Rhodes and Ethan Tabor raised the bar for our track competition around here. Shall their legacies always be remembered as such.
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It’s a packed house here waiting on John Glenn’s Colt Emerson to get the call during the
@StoriedRivals
draft party at The Barn in Zanesville. Join us live.
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Unreal. Not a call all day and you make that defensive holding call there. Terrible.
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Chris Tooms of John Glenn dominated in the 3200 today. Regional champ for the Fish.
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Congrats to St. Clairsville's own Donnie Giffin, officiating legend, for being part of this year's class of the OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame. Always look forward to seeing him on the baseline.
@GiffinDon
@TLSportsSeth
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#trhss
John Glenn’s Colt Emerson is drafted 22nd overall by the Seattle Mariners. The dream is official. Story to come soon.
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This is what was missing this season. Thumbs up for originality for the
@SheridanStuSect
.
Vinton County's Tegan Bartoe showing off the laser focus.
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My heart breaks for
@philocoach
and his Electrics. That team deserved a shot at the playoffs.
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Capital's Thomas Wibbeler passed for 511 yards and ran for 85 more in a 51-50 loss to Marietta on Saturday. His former Zanesville teammate, Dar Stanford, had 7 catches for 153 yards. Losing cause or not, that's an unworldly day for these former Blue Devils.
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#trhss
Final: Sheridan 55, Vincent Warren 30. Bailey Beckstedt and Faith Stinson was big time again as Generals win a second regional in four years.
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Congrats to Maysville's Bailee Smith on her commitment to Youngstown State today. That girl lays it on the line every time out, regardless of the season. Penguins are getting a hell of a competitor.
@baileerose14
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Change of heart: Former
@TVDAWGS
star Jake McLoughlin back on the gridiron via
@TimesRecorder
@goashlandeagles
#trhss
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BREAKING: Zanesville High has accepted invitation to the Licking County League. The
@ZVilleSchools
BOE just approved it at its monthly meeting.
#trhss
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It was a good day at Tri-Valley. Seniors Jake McLoughlin (Ashland), Jordan Birkhimer (Ashland) and Alyssa Edwards-Frick (Wheeling Jesuit) signed their letters of intent to play in college.
#trhss
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Championship team gave a championship response in this one. Sheridan now 25-1 overall.
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It’s a shame that Colton Stotts remains unsigned and Zane Gonzales gets to keep his job.
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@CharlieG__
@TommyThrall
Nothing against Tommy, but the fact Bob wouldn't talk to actual reporters who chronicle this franchise is telling.
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If Sheridan and Tri-Valley wind up playing in the elite 8 at Zanesville, it might be the biggest gate ever at the new Winland Gym.
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On to the Elite 8: Sheridan sticks to winning script against Granville via
@timesrecorder
#trhss
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Sheridan Generals
46-8
Boys basketball — 21-5
Girls basketball — 25-3
Girls state, boys regional final
🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
NCAA Division I
Gonzaga – 57-6 (.905)
Men: 30-3
Women: 27-3
NCAA Division II
Indiana University of Pennsylvania – 56-5 (.918) 👀
Men: 29-2
Women: 27-3
NCAA Division III
DeSales – 46-8 (.852)
Men: 21-6
Women: 25-2
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Jason Munyan's monster night included 323 rushing yards in Sheridan's 33-0 win at Tri-Valley. Generals improved to 5-0 and stand alone atop MVL Big School division.
#trhss
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Nothing like a good sunset. Football is officially here.
@WoodNation_RHS
@ZHS_Athletics
@OHSAASports
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If you're an athlete, parent or fan and haven't listened to this, you're doing yourself a disservice.
After losing 2 in a row, Jeff Walz (Lousiville Women's Basketball Head Coach) explains the problem... Everyone gets a trophy.
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#trhss
Sheridan is off to another D-II regional. That’s 10 straight wins at the district level, eight at Southeastern HS.
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#trhss
John Glenn’s Joseph Clifford state champ in 110s and Sheridan’s Ethan Tabor fifth; Sheridan’s Jacob Rhodes runner up in the 100. This on the heels of a runner-up from Maysville’s Keith Bryan in HJ. Awfully good start for the MVL today.
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Think the New Lex-Sheridan match was important? Johnny Mautz has your answer.
@NewLexAthletics
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#trhss
Sheridan loses some great seniors, but Beckstedt, Stinson, Mick, White, Grace Conrad and others due to return. Generals were in this game until the end without Rachel Cooke, a 1,000-point scorer, because of depth.
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There were 88 free throw attempts during the Sheridan-Tri-Valley game tonight. Sheridan shot free throws on 11 of its 12 fourth quarter possessions. In 21 years of covering basketball, that's a first for me. Can't say I'd like to watch it again.
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#trhss
Final: Tri-Valley 13, Hartley 9. Two-time defending champs go down. MVL has two teams in final four.
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Congrats to John Glenn on making its first regional tournament since 1981. My Perry County math tells me that’s 37 years.
#trhss
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#trhss
Crooksville golf has won a Division III district title and will play in the state tournament. First team to qualify for the state in any sport there since 1993.
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Two regional games come down to a foul in the final second at Winland Gym. That’s hard to swallow if you’re on the wrong end of that at any time, let alone games of this magnitude.
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Everybody should strive to be like Ike.
@isaac_gill3
, of Philo, showing some early promise.
The Bobcats held their first scrimmage of fall camp this morning! Afterwards,
@OhioBobcatTV
and
@RussEisenstein
caught up with head coach Frank Solich to see how it went. 🏈🏈
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All you
@TVDAWGS
fans got even more to cheer about this fall — Jake McLoughlin is headed back to the gridiron. The former standout WR/FS was a critical piece to the D-III state final team in 2017.
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I’ve seen some of the best post players our area has produced. I don’t remember one better than Faith Stinson. Jessica McKenzie is the only who is close.
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#trhss
Philo’s Shawn Barnhouse among those inducted into the school’s Alumni Wall of Honor.
@OhioStateFB
fans may recognize this face ... he’s your head athletic trainer.
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#trhss
Sheridan wins its first district title since 2005. Emma Conrad, Rachel Cooke and Kendyl Mick combine for 53 points.
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New Lexington's Luke Shively broke Matt Adams' single-season school record for victories with his seventh place match win at 220 pounds. He won, 14-7, over Upper Sandusky's Connor Johnston.
#trhss
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I've seen some great games in 23 years. This one is up there with any of them. Hell of an effort from two great competitors. Doug Fisher and Matt Voll did a great jobs getting their kids ready.
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