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11/03/2026

Every now and then someone will get me to leave my house for portraits, somehow Leniyah has managed to do it twice. I guess you just need to be demanding 😆

I know sport action shots are my preferred style, but on a serious note, with my other job slowing down, I'll soon be booking senior sessions for next year so feel free to shoot me a message!

10/28/2026

𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐲 𝑶𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟒𝟐-𝟕 𝑻𝐨 𝑺𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝑶𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐎𝐀𝐂 𝑻𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞

SHELBY, Ohio — Shelby wasted little time taking control Friday night, overwhelming Marion Harding in the first half and cruising to a 42-7 victory in the final week of the Ohio high school football regular season.

The Whippets dominated early, building a commanding 35-0 halftime advantage behind an explosive offensive performance and a defense that kept the Prexies off balance throughout the contest.

Shelby senior receiver Brady Bowman delivered a standout performance, hauling in seven receptions for 151 yards and a touchdown. The performance pushed Bowman past 4,000 career receiving yards, moving him into eighth place on the Ohio High School Athletic Association's all-time receiving yards list with 4,114.

The Whippets also found success on the ground, with Gavin Baker rushing for 59 yards and Luke Blevins adding 46.

Shelby's defense contributed to the scoring when Casyn Koch returned an interception 21 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, extending the Whippets' lead to 28-0. The defensive unit limited Harding to just 10 rushing yards.

Harding struggled to establish an offensive rhythm against Shelby's pressure. Quarterback Dez Feliciano connected with Marcus McGary on a 10-yard touchdown pass with six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, preventing the shutout.

The loss dropped Marion Harding to 5-5, closing a campaign that included victories over county rivals River Valley and Pleasant.

For Shelby, the victory secured its third consecutive outright Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference championship and completed a third straight 10-0 regular season.
The Whippets now turn their attention to the OHSAA playoffs, carrying the momentum of a dominant regular-season finale into November.

10/27/2026

Highland Scots Shutout Delaware Christian, 10-0

Scots celebrate Senior Night victory before opening postseason play

By Kevin Bowyer

MARENGO, Ohio — Highland turned in an impressive performance Oct. 20, defeating Delaware Christian 10-0 on Senior Night while showcasing the Scots' offensive firepower and defensive consistency.

Highland controlled the tempo throughout the contest, keeping the Eagles off the scoreboard while delivering one of its highest-scoring performances of the season.

The victory improved Highland's record to 8-8-1 and marked its third win in four home appearances, with the Scots scoring 17 goals during that stretch.

The Scots also enjoyed a successful Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference campaign, finishing 3-1-1 in league competition to secure second place behind conference champion Clear Fork.

Following the Delaware Christian victory, Highland opened Division IV postseason tournament play Oct. 24 with a 7-1 sectional victory over Columbus Cristo Rey, improving its overall record to 9-8-1.

The win advanced the Scots to the district semifinals, where they are scheduled to face Columbus Academy on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.

10/23/2026

𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬

Durain's golden goal in double overtime seals Harding's historic first tournament victory

By Kevin Bowyer

MARION, Ohio — History wasn't going to come easily for the Marion Harding girls soccer team Thursday night. But after a dramatic postseason battle Oct. 22, the Presidents delivered a moment their program had never experienced before.

Shelby Durain scored the golden goal in double overtime, lifting Marion Harding to a 2-1 victory over Licking Valley and securing the program's first Ohio High School Athletic Association tournament win.

The Presidents found themselves trailing after Licking Valley struck first, putting Harding's postseason hopes in jeopardy.

With time running out in regulation, Harding needed an answer.

Urszula Lisiecki delivered.
In the 73rd minute, Lisiecki found the back of the net, pulling the Presidents even at 1-1 and giving Harding new life.

The late equalizer forced overtime as both teams battled to keep their seasons alive. Neither side could break through in the first overtime period, sending the contest into a second extra session with the outcome hanging on a single goal.

That's when Durain delivered the defining moment.

Her golden goal ended the contest in sudden-death fashion, securing a historic victory for a Harding program that had never previously won a tournament game.

The comeback showcased the determination of a Presidents squad unwilling to let its season end. After falling behind, Harding fought its way back into contention before delivering the decisive strike when it mattered most.

For Marion Harding, the victory represented more than another win. It marked a breakthrough for a program that had spent years chasing its first postseason triumph.

Now, the Presidents have an opportunity to add another chapter to their historic run.

Harding advances to the OHSAA district semifinals Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Bloom-Carroll.

Regardless of what lies ahead, the 2026 Marion Harding girls soccer team has already secured its place in program history.

And it took two unforgettable goals to get there.

10/19/2026

🏆 APPRECIATION POST 🏆

Heading into the final week of regular season OHSAA Football, I need to take a moment to thank two my incredible partners for the 2026 regular football season! After 9 years photographing on the Harding sideline highlighting our players, the support of these companies have helped keep that going in 2026. Check out below how they have participated and supported our community recently! Also some info for Union Tank's Trunk or Treat event this weekend!

PREMIER PARTNET:
UTLX Marion Union Tank!
Upcoming Event: Need a Trunk or Treat event? How about a car show? Union Tank is having a car show trunk or treat event planned at their facility on Saturday Oct 24, from 3-6pm.

Union tank isn't just a company in Marion, UTLX owns the largest tank car fleet in North America, along with the largest railcar repair network in North America, and they just happen to have operations in our town as well!

Over the summer they threw quite a bit of support towards the Marion, Crawford, and Morrow County Fairs by purchasing show animals at the auctions their employees children participated in! They've also sponsored baseball, softball, and football programs around the county with youth programs and school programs in both Marion and Morrow county.

I am so very thankful they decided to partner up with me for the 2026 Harding football season! It's much appreciated.

GOLD SPONSOR:
Chris Massey with Generations Realty
Chris Massey
This guy is the real deal! I saw a vision when I moved here in 2018, I believed things could be better, and I believe in the concept of community and support which is why I originally started covering sports here! I am proud to have teamed up with Chris and get his support knowing he truly believes in having a supportive community and he lives his life daily trying to make the town he lives in a better place by doing his part! Aside from him helping support my mission, he also does the following to extend a helping hand in our community:
-Serves on the Marion Matters Board where he teaches home buying 101 classes, as well as Getting Ahead Program to students
-He is a Blue Door Donor and Advocate for the Boys & Girls Club of Marion
-Serves on the Pillar Community Credit Union Board
-Serves on the Marion County Housing Coalition Board
-Member of the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce where he frequently teaches marketing classes to local businesses and entrepreneurs

I am truly honored to have someone like Chris team up with me for the 2026 Harding season knowing he contributes as much as he does on a regular basis to the community our athletes are growing up in! He is a role model for our community and our student athletes!

Again, thank you to Union Tank, and Chris Massey for their support and believing in what I do for the 2026 football season!

10/17/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫

NEW ALBANY, Ohio — Touchdowns were nowhere to be found Friday night, but drama was everywhere as New Albany pulled off a stunning 5–3 victory over Pickerington North on October 16, 2026.
Pickerington North struck first with a 31-yard field goal from Niko Agganis, but New Albany answered when Connor Bahr blocked a punt that rolled out of the end zone for a safety. Trailing 3–2 at halftime, the Eagles capitalized on another blocked punt in the third quarter, setting up Blake Barr's go-ahead 23-yard field goal.
Despite three interceptions by the Panthers' defense, New Albany found a way to prevail in a gritty, low-scoring battle where special teams ultimately made the difference. With neither offense reaching the end zone, the Eagles proved that sometimes five points are all it takes to deliver a memorable Friday night victory.

10/14/2026

Marion Harding Sweeps County Rivals, Builds Best Season Since 2021

Game Coverage provided by UTLX Marion UTLX of Marion and Chris Massey Chris Massey | Marion Ohio REALTOR® of Generations Realty

MARION, Ohio — County bragging rights are staying with the Presidents, and Marion Harding has the victories to back it up.

With convincing wins over River Valley and Pleasant, Harding has once again established itself as the team to beat among Marion County's football programs. More importantly, the Presidents are enjoying their most successful season since 2021, signaling a resurgence for a program looking to return to its winning ways.

Harding's 26-8 victory over River Valley on September 18 and 28-14 win against Pleasant on October 9 completed a second consecutive season of victories over both county opponents. The Presidents also swept the Vikings and Spartans in 2025, making this year's accomplishment another notable chapter in the local rivalries.

Standing at 5-3 through eight games, Harding has already surpassed its win totals from each of the previous four seasons. The Presidents last posted a winning record in 2021, finishing 7-4 and earning a playoff appearance.

The victories over River Valley and Pleasant carry significance beyond the standings, giving Harding another year of county bragging rights while reflecting the progress the program has made on the field.

With two regular-season games remaining against Galion and Shelby, the Presidents have an opportunity to build on their success and secure their best finish since 2021.

For Harding, the 2026 season has become more than a collection of wins. It's a sign that the Presidents are moving in the right direction.
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10/10/2026

Harding tops Pleasant 28-14!
County Takeover...First goes RV then goes Pleasant
Harding moves to 5-3 on the season

10/09/2026

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Senior night...
The class of 25 was supposed to be it for me at Harding, but this group of carefree goofy kids that I met their 8th grade year somehow kept me around for a few more years, and tonight will take the field for their last home game. I wish that entire group was still playing together, but life happens and people change and go their own directions in life, and that's ok. For the few that's stayed with it, it's been a pleasure watching you develop on the field! As you play your last home game, the lights will look different, the stands will sound different, and that last whistle will hit different. It's a feeling you really can't explain to someone that's never been there. Take in every moment. Hug the ones that's cheered you on. Enjoy it, because once it's gone, it's missed. Leave everything you have on that field and before you walk away, take one last look up at those lights!

I thought after the class of 25 this night would get easier, but it's actually gotten harder. Knowing I only have one more year after this class, tells me an end is coming for me as well. All off my fake "adopted" kids will officially be gone in another year. Now I want a refund back from all that money I've spent 😆... kidding!

To the ones in these graphics, seniors and otherwise, and your teammates, good luck. Underclassmen, help make these seniors have a special night!

10/06/2026

Happy 18th birthday Mattic Simmers
Make this last Friday night on the home field a good one!
I'm glad to have been there along the way! 🖤❤️
Couldn't decide which edit I liked most so I'm posting both!
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