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Covington Catholic, Cooper prepare for respective Kentucky high school football state finals from 2023-11-27T23:30:34

In Class 5A, Cooper (12-2) plays Bowling Green (11-3) on Saturday night in Lexington.  Cooper returns to the state final for the first time since 2012 when the Jaguars were a 5A state runner-up ...

Undefeated East Central football team preparing for the Indiana Class 4A state final from 2023-11-20T23:29

East Central coach Jake Meiners and senior running back/outside linebacker Dylan Maxwell joined the WCPO High School Insider Podcast to discuss the upcoming state final. The undefeated Trojans (...

Anderson and Withrow prepare for the Division II football regional final Friday night from 2023-11-14T00:17

Anderson plays Withrow in a highly-anticipated Division II football regional final Friday night at Princeton. Anderson coach Evan Dreyer along with senior running back Brodey Berg and senior saf...

Lakota West and Princeton prepare for playoff showdown Friday night in Mason from 2023-11-07T00:14:56

Lakota West and undefeated Princeton meet Friday night in Mason with a trip to the Division I regional final on the line.

The WCPO High School Insider Podcast speak...

Moeller travels to St. Xavier for a Division I regional quarterfinal from 2023-10-30T22:19:57

Moeller and St. Xavier renew their GCL South rivalry for the second time this season - this time in a regional quarterfinal Friday night at RDI Stadium.

Moeller coach Bert Bathiany along ...

Lebanon faces familiar Mason in playoff game Friday from 2023-10-23T22:29:32

Welcome to the start of the high school football playoffs week in Ohio.

Friday night's WCPO 9 Game of the Week features Mason (5-5) at Lebanon (7-3) in a Division I...

Princeton, Sycamore prepare to meet in a Greater Miami Conference Week 10 matchup from 2023-10-16T22:41:06

The final week of the Ohio high school football regular season is here. Let the playoff projections begin.

Two playoff-bound teams are featured in this week's WCPO ...

Indian Hill and Wyoming prepare for a Cincinnati Hills League showdown from 2023-10-09T20:50:11

With the start of the postseason just two weeks away, the high school football regular season enters an important juncture for teams eyeing the playoffs.

One of the...

Milford and Winton Woods prepare for an Eastern Cincinnati Conference showdown from 2023-10-02T22:37:39

The Milford High School football team has earned plenty of the spotlight this season as the top-ranked team in the Division I, Region 4 standings. The Eagles, who have a 7-0 record for the first...

Elder and Moeller prepare for a GCL South showdown Friday night at The Pit from 2023-09-25T22:13:05

Elder plays host to Moeller in the WCPO 9 Game of the Week Friday night at The Pit. Both teams are in the top five of the Division I, Region 4 computer points standings. 

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Anderson and Winton Woods prepare for an ECC football showdown Friday night from 2023-09-18T22:42:40

Undefeated Winton Woods (5-0) plays at Anderson (4-1) in a key Eastern Cincinnati Conference football showdown this Friday.

"It's been a pretty competitive series over the years," Winton ...

Purcell Marian and Taft prepare for marquee game Friday night at Staubach Stadium from 2023-09-11T22:11:01

Taft and Purcell Marian are less than five miles away so there is a good deal of familiarity among the student-athletes in the football programs.

The teams will sta...

St. Xavier and Withrow prepare to meet for the first time since the 2001 season from 2023-09-05T22:20:51

One of the most anticipated high school football games this regular season occurs Friday night at Withrow High School's Angus King Stadium.

That's when the Tigers (...

East Central, Moeller football teams prepare to meet for a fourth consecutive season from 2023-08-28T22:31:50

Friday night features an intriguing Ohio versus Indiana matchup Friday night at East Central High School.

Undefeated East Central (2-0) plays host to Moeller (1-1) at 7:30 p.m. Friday at ...

'It ought to be a killer game': CovCath, Highlands prepare for Friday night from 2023-08-21T21:08:51

Friday night will be one of the earliest times in a season that Covington Catholic and Highlands will renew their football rivalry.

But, it also happens on a night when the kickoff will h...

'It's what's best about high school football': Lakota West, St. Xavier ready for Friday from 2023-08-15T21:11:18

The high school football season kicks off this week with a flurry of highly-anticipated matchups.

No season opener draws more attention each year in Greater Cincinnati than a non-conferen...

Mason Comets build bonds that go beyond the football field from 2023-08-12T11:00

Mason (10-3 in 2022), a Division I regional semifinal...

Sycamore: Aviators built bonds this offseason from 2023-08-11T11:00

Sycamore, led by head coach Scott Dattilo, plays host to Kings Aug. 18 and Fairfield Aug. 25.
The Aviators have several seniors who are ready to lead the team this season.

Senior quart...

Moeller: New coach and a new opportunity from 2023-08-10T11:00

Moeller (13-2 in 2022) was in the Division I state semifinals the past two seasons. The Crusaders return plenty of talented players including senior running back Listen

Indian Hill: Braves return plenty of experience this season from 2023-08-09T21:44:17

Indian Hill coach John Rodenberg, Moeller coach Bert Bathiany and Sycamore coach Scott Dattilo joined the podcast to discuss their teams before the first Friday night of the season on Aug. 18. Listen

Winton Woods Warriors are 'hungry' to start a new journey from 2023-08-08T23:00

Winton Woods (12-1) was a Division...

Family is a centerpiece of Fairfield from 2023-08-08T21:41:21

Fairfield was represented by longtime head coach Jason Krause along with senior quarterback Talon Fisher (United States Naval Academy commit) and senior linebacker Jordan ...

Kings Knights look to continue success after special postseason journey from 2023-08-07T20:51:35

Kings (13-2 in 2022), a Division II state semifinalist last season, will have a younger team that is eager to gain experience this year.

"We have had a really good ...

'It's a very rich tradition here': Wyoming Cowboys embrace opportunity to compete at highest level from 2023-08-01T23:00

Wyoming (15-1 in 2022) was a Division IV state runner-up last season.

Wyoming coach Aaron Hancock enters his 12th season as head coach as the Cowboys start this yea...

'The expectations are really high' for the Princeton Vikings after a 9-3 record in 2022 from 2023-08-01T21:57

Princeton (9-3 in 2022) returns several key players as its opens the season at Elyria Aug. 18.

"I think that's the game they wanted to do," Parker said. "I think when you get to travel it...

'Our goal is a state championship every year': Covington Catholic football team is like a family from 2023-07-26T22:30

CovCath (9-3 record in 2022) returns plenty of talent this season as it moves to Class 4A. The Colonels were in Class 5A last season.

"The biggest thing right now i...

'It's been amazing': New Beechwood coach eager to help Tigers defend Class 2A title from 2023-07-26T21:23:37

There are plenty of players who have stepped up for Beechwood (14-1 in 2022) as the Tigers enter this season as the reigning three-time Class 2A state champions.

Th...

'We've hit the ground running': New Western Hills coach eager to start season from 2023-07-25T23:45

Western Hills coach Derek Webster was named the Mustangs coach in Listen

Oak Hills: 'The expectations are higher' from 2023-07-25T23:15

Oak Hills (5-6 record in 2022) continues to transform the program after being winless in 2021. Coach Justin Roden discussed the elevated expectations within the Highlander...

Gamble Montessori: "We are about to do something special this year' from 2023-07-25T22:45

Gamble Montessori (7-4 in 2022) won its Listen

Elder football coach Doug Ramsey discusses his game-day routine from 2023-07-25T20:33:19

Elder (10-3 record in 2022) returns several key players on the offensive and defensive lines for coach Doug Ramsey, who enters his 27th season at the helm.

The Pant...

Live at GMC 24th annual college football signing day ceremony from 2023-02-01T19:41:51

Approximately 40 seniors from 10 schools in the GMC have committed or signed a national letter of intent to play college football since the NCAA's early signing period in December.

This y...

Beechwood, Wyoming trying to win state championships this weekend from 2022-12-01T17:29:03

The football state championship week has arrived for Ohio and Kentucky.

Two Greater Cincinnati high school football teams will play for state titles this weekend as the 2022 season conclu...

Moeller, Kings and Wyoming prepare for the state Final Four from 2022-11-23T19:26:04

This Thanksgiving week represents a significant start to the Week 15 high school football schedule.

Indiana plays host to it state finals at Lucas Oil Stadium with East Central (Class 4A)...

7 Greater Cincinnati teams have an opportunity at the state Final Four from 2022-11-16T22:33:08

The arrival of cold air throughout Greater Cincinnati this week is a sure sign that it's Week 14 of the high school football season.

"People are complaining about the cold and things like...

Top teams and players to watch this boys basketball season from 2022-11-10T19:51:52

The high school and college basketball season is upon us.

Before the high school season officially begins Nov. 23, the WCPO High School Insider podcast previews the top Greater Cincinnati...

15 Greater Cincinnati teams vying for regional final appearances starting Friday from 2022-11-09T21:44:23

With 15 Greater Cincinnati high school football teams in the Ohio regional semifinals this weekend, the stakes are even more significant this Friday night.

The WCPO High School Insider po...

25 Greater Cincinnati teams in the regional quarterfinals Friday night from 2022-11-02T20:45:34

The Ohio high school football playoffs are one step closer to the state championships this week.

There are 25 Greater Cincinnati teams in the regional quarterfinal round this Friday night...

What to watch for during the OHSAA football playoffs from 2022-10-26T20:53:44

The road to Canton begins Friday night.

There are 54 Greater Cincinnati high school football teams preparing for the first round of the Listen

Gamble Montessori captures first conference football title from 2022-10-19T20:27:24

The Gamble Montessori High School football team captured its first conference championship in program history this past weekend.

"It was unimaginable," junior center/defensive lineman Des...

Previewing the Highlands at CovCath rivalry game from 2022-10-12T18:52:55

The Highlands at Covington Catholic football game is certainly the marquee matchup in Northern Kentucky this week.

"Oh man, it's a big deal up here," Highlands coach Bob Sphire said.

Lakota West travels to Fairfield for a GMC showdown Friday night from 2022-10-05T15:00

A Greater Miami Conference showdown highlights Week 8 of the high school football season Friday night.

Fairfield (6-1, 5-1 GMC) plays host to Lakota West (7-0, 6-0 GMC) in a game that wil...

What to watch during the upcoming Ohio girls hoops season from 2022-10-04T16:10:49

Believe it or not, the high school girls basketball season is just a matter of weeks away.

The WCPO High School Insider podcast previews this upcoming season and what is expected from the...

Elder versus Moeller expected to draw several thousands of fans at UC from 2022-09-28T20:35:19

There is plenty at stake Friday night in a GCL South showdown at Nippert Stadium.

That's when Moeller (6-0) plays host to Elder (5-1) in one of the most anticipated high school football g...

Winton Woods football team has won 14 consecutive games from 2022-09-21T18:15:31

The Winton Woods High School football team hasn't missed a step since winning the ultimate prize in December.

Winton Woods, the reigning Listen

Mason football team wants to leave a legacy beyond the game from 2022-09-14T21:30:30

The Mason High School football program is all about unity this season.

The Comets (3-1, 3-0 Greater Miami Conference) have certainly fulfilled that theme the first half of this regular se...

New Richmond High School football team has a 3-0 record from 2022-09-07T19:01:24

The New Richmond High School football team has scored 40 or more points in back-to-back weeks during this undefeated season.

The Lions (3-0) are one of the top stories in Division III, Re...

Kings High School football team reflects on 2-0 start from 2022-08-31T19:50:06

The Kings High School football team has made a significant impression early this season.

The Knights (2-0) have outscored their first two opponents by a combined 76-3 entering Friday's ga...

Hear from some of the winning teams after season openers from 2022-08-24T19:17:20

The WCPO High School Insider podcast includes interviews with Taft football coach Tyler Williams, Lakota West quarterback Mitch Bolden and playoff computer points analyst Joe Eitel.

OHSAA's Tim Stried and Bucknuts' Mark Porter discuss the upcoming high school football season. from 2022-08-17T19:31:45

OHSAA media relations director Tim Stried and Bucknuts recruiting analyst Mark Porter discuss the upcoming high school football season.

The high school football season has returned.

Anticipation builds for another high school football season as 712 schools set to start games in Ohio next week from 2022-08-10T16:29:06

The high school football season returns next week with plenty of fanfare.

The WCPO High School Insider podcast delves into the new season with conversations with longtime high school foot...

🏈Previewing the Fairfield and Winton Woods football seasons from 2022-08-04T20:14:34

Fairfield football coach Jason Krause and Winton Woods coach Chad Murphy reflect on this preseason and what they like about their respective teams entering the season opener on Aug. 19.

G...

🏈Previewing the Indian Hill, Moeller and Sycamore football seasons from 2022-08-03T21:25:54

High school sports reporter Mike Dyer visits the Kenwood Towne Centre Chick-fil-A (7875 Montgomery Road) to highlight the Indian Hill, Moeller and Sycamore football teams.

Coaches and pla...

🏈Elder, Oak Hills and Western Hills football programs look ahead to a new season from 2022-08-02T21:27:12

Elder football coach Doug Ramsey, Oak Hills coach Justin Roden and Western Hills coach Charles Boyd reflect on this preseason.

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🏈Beechwood, Covington Catholic football coaches discuss new year from 2022-08-01T20:20:53

The Friday Night Frenzy returns this month with plenty of storylines from some of the best teams in Northern Kentucky.

Members of the Beechwood and Covington Catholic football programs we...

GMC coaches discuss National Signing Day and talk a new season from 2022-02-03T01:39:11

The WCPO High School Insider podcast highlighted the Greater Miami Conference as it conducted its National Signing Day recognition ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the Sharonville Convention Cent...

The State Football Championship Episode from 2021-12-06T18:13:22

Winton Woods football coach Chad Murphy arrived home around 5 a.m. Friday but he didn't seem to mind at all.

In fact, Murphy was all smiles two days later, reflecting on a state champions...

Previewing the 50th annual OHSAA state football championships from 2021-11-29T17:04

Badin, Beechwood, Clinton-Massie and Winton Woods are vying for their respective state football finals this week.

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Welcome to the football state championship week.

Greater ...

A look ahead to the OHSAA state Final Four from 2021-11-22T18:06:12

Badin, Clinton-Massie, Moeller and Winton Woods are preparing this week for a trip to the football state semifinals Friday night in their respective divisions. 

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The football...

Previewing the Ohio High School Athletic Association football regional finals from 2021-11-15T23:21:57

Seven Greater Cincinnati high school football teams are in the OHSAA regional finals Friday night with trips to the state semifinals on the line.

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Cincinnati area has 14 teams in regional semis from 2021-11-08T19:44:27

The Ohio high school football season moves one step closer to the state Final Four this week as regional semifinals occur Friday and Saturday night across the state.

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An instant classic at The Pit; A preview of Ohio girls basketball from 2021-11-01T17:07:40

Elder High School football coach Doug Ramsey earned his 200th career win after the Panthers' triple overtime victory over Colerain. Also, a preview of the upcoming Ohio girls basketball season.<...

How teams are preparing for the 50th annual OHSAA football postseason from 2021-10-25T17:18

Welcome to the playoffs.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoffs start Friday night with 57 Cincinnati-area teams in action during the first round this weekend.

The Ohio high school football regular season concludes this week from 2021-10-18T17:48

The WCPO High School Insider delves into the final week of the Ohio high school football regular season.

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Cincinnati College Prep football program continues to earn success from 2021-10-11T15:53:06

Cincinnati College Preparatory football coach Jeremy Pflug discusses the Lions' success this season. Plus, Wyoming coach Aaron Hancock about the Cowboys' 8-0 start and Mount Notre Dame basketbal...

Hughes football coach Chris Mobley reflects on the Big Red's 5-0 record from 2021-10-04T16:31:11

Hughes football coach Chris Mobley discusses the journey of the Big Red football program since 2016 plus Anderson coach Evan Dreyer reflects on the Raptors' 28-21 win over visiting Winton Woods ...

Western Brown High School football team reflects upon 5-1 record from 2021-09-27T18:09

The Western Brown football team has a 5-1 record thanks to several talented players including junior quarterback Drew Novak, who broke the school's all-time career passing yards mark Friday nigh...

Beechwood enjoys win over CovCath, Wyoming coach earns 100th win, plus hoops talk from 2021-09-21T16:33:49

The Beechwood football program enjoyed its first win over CovCath since 2014. Plus, catching up with former NFL player DeShawn Wynn and inside the college recruiting of Walnut Hill basketball st...

McNicholas football coach Mike Orlando discusses the Rockets' 4-0 start from 2021-09-14T19:39

McNicholas football coach Mike Orlando discusses the Rockets' 4-0 start and matchup with Roger Bacon this weekend. High school football analyst Dave Berk discusses the players and teams that hav...

St. Xavier coach Steve Specht, Lakota West AD Scott Kaufman recall 9/11 from 2021-09-10T16:42

St. Xavier football coach Steve Specht and Lakota West athletic director Scott Kaufman remember how the 9/11 terrorist attacks impacted the Greater Cincinnati high school sports scene 20 years a...

🏈Kings High School football team reflects on 3-0 start from 2021-09-07T19:35:59

The Kings High School football team reflects on a 3-0 start, plus ScoutingOhio.com director Mark Porter offers his perspective on college football recruiting.

Also, you will hear from Mou...

La Salle football team preparing for national power IMG Academy from 2021-08-30T17:59

The La Salle football team is preparing to welcome national power IMG Academy Friday night at Lancer Stadium. You will also hear a conversation Utah Jazz guard MaCio Teague, a 2015 Walnut Hills ...

A new fall season, new stars and a renovated stadium from 2021-08-24T18:11

The WCPO High School Insider takes a look back at Week 1 of the Ohio high school football season and looks ahead this weekend.

Whether it was St. Xavier's Listen

Previewing the high school football season with Tom Gamble from 2021-08-17T19:08

Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky high school football begins this week in a much-anticipated return.

The 24th annual Skyli...

Beechwood Tigers 🏈(Live from Chick-fil-A Fort Wright) from 2021-08-10T21:19:54

Live from the Fort Wright Chick-fil-A, coach Noel Rash and players from the Beechwood Tigers join Mike Dyer and Caleb Noe.

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Elder Panthers, Western Hills Mustangs&Oak Hills Highlanders 🏈(Live from Chick-fil-A Western Hills) from 2021-08-05T23:14

Live from the Western Hills Chick-fil-A, coaches and players from Elder Panthers, Oak Hills Highlanders, & Western Hills Mustangs join Mike Dyer and Caleb Noe.

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Indian Hill Braves&Sycamore Aviators 🏈(Live from Chick-fil-A Kenwood Towne Centre) from 2021-08-04T23:20

WCPO's Mike Dyer and Caleb Noe chat with coaches and players from the Indian Hill Braves and the Sycamore Aviators, live from Listen

'The last 12 months has been a blur' for Ohio high school sports from 2021-03-11T10:00

It has been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic halted Ohio high school sports. But the OHSAA and governor's office worked together to have a completed fall season, and the winter season i...

Busy week of Ohio high school sports as February concludes from 2021-02-24T21:12:29

The conclusion of February is certainly bringing plenty of high school sports news.

Whether it was Princeton football coach Listen

Ohio State linebacker Justin Hilliard discusses the national championship opportunity from 2021-01-07T22:04:03

Ohio State linebacker Justin Hilliard, a 2015 St. Xavier High School graduate, discusses his journey through the Buckeyes' program and his role as captain this season.

Also, La Salle team...

OHSAA executive director Doug Ute looks ahead to 2021 from 2020-12-16T21:04:47

OHSAA executive director Doug Ute reflects upon this fall season and his first 100 days as the leader of a non-profit organization that has 815 member high schools and approximately 760 seventh-...

Blanchester standout Brayden Sipple nears 2,000 career points from 2020-12-08T19:46:11

Blanchester senior guard Brayden Sipple has 1,971 career points entering Friday's game against visiting Clermont Northeastern. Sipple had 43 of the team's 52 points Saturday in a two-point win o...

Kentucky high school football enters the regional finals week; MND hoops team has won 45 consecutive games from 2020-12-01T19:45

Beechwood football coach Noel Rash reflects upon the unique season as the Tigers prepare for the Class 2A regional final. Plus, Mount Notre Dame basketball coach Dr. Scott Rogers discusses the C...

An Ohio high school football season that won't soon be forgotten from 2020-11-24T19:32

No one will soon forget this unique Ohio high school football season.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association conducted the remaining six state football finals this past weekend in Mass...

St. Xavier celebrates its Division I state football from 2020-11-17T21:32:29

The St. Xavier football team won the Division I state title with a 44-3 victory over Pickerington Central. Plus, a preview of the upcoming boys basketball season.

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St. Xavier, La Salle, Wyoming and Roger Bacon aiming for state football titles from 2020-11-10T20:47:32

The WCPO High School Insider discusses the four teams remaining in the Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs this week.

You will hear from each of the four coaches on this week's...

November is the month of state football champions in Ohio from 2020-11-05T00:04:07

Mike Dyer discusses some of the high school football playoff matchups this week. Plus, a look at the start of the OHSAA girls basketball season.

The month for state football champions is ...

Lakota West&St. Xavier prepare for the Division I regional football final from 2020-10-27T19:19

St. Xavier football coach Steve Specht and Lakota West coach Tom Bolden discuss the upcoming regional final. Plus, La Salle football coach Pat McLaughlin discusses the Lancers' Division II, Regi...

🏈Turpin football team prepares for its playoff game at Kings Friday night from 2020-10-20T19:19

The Turpin football team plays at Kings Friday night in a Division II, Region 8 quarterfinal. Turpin coach Kent McCullough joined the WCPO High School Insider to discuss the Spartans.

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A conversation with OHSAA communications director Tim Stried from 2020-10-14T19:41:09

The Ohio High School Athletic Association said Wednesday afternoon it continues to plan for the fall sports tournaments while looking ahead to the winter sports season.

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🏈Getting ready for the Ohio football playoffs from 2020-09-29T21:48:13

As the Cincinnati area prepares for Week 6 of the Ohio high school football season, anticipation grows for the start of the playoffs in October.

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🏈Kings football team has a 3-0 record the first time since 2015 from 2020-09-22T19:26:01

The Kings football team has a 3-0 record for the first time since the 2015 season. Also, Lakota West remains undefeated through four weeks with a potential GMC championship at stake in two weeks...

OHSAA leader explains vision for high school sports from 2020-09-15T20:02:37

Ohio High School Athletic Association commissioner Doug Ute explains what his vision is for the state governing body for high school athletics amid several financial challenges during the COVID-...

KHSAA prepares to start most of fall season from 2020-09-08T19:59:12

Kentucky High School Athletic Association Commissioner Julian Tackett joined the WCPO High School Insider to discuss fall sports, what to expect for attendance at games and how the COVID-19 pand...

🏈Week 2 of the Ohio football season carries plenty of storylines from 2020-09-02T22:00:58

The start of the Ohio high school football season had plenty of highlights including La Salle's double overtime win at Elder. Plus, a conversation with Mariemont coach Nick Leone about this uniq...

The Middie Magic returns to the high school fall sports season from 2020-08-26T21:25:29

Middletown athletic director JD Foust joined the WCPO High School Insider podcast to discuss the full return to practice with competition starting Aug. 31.

Also, Lakota West football coac...

🏈The Ohio high school football season receives the green light from 2020-08-20T08:00

After Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gave the green light for ...

OHSAA continues to stay patient as contact sports decision nears from 2020-08-12T18:14:18

The countdown continues toward the start of the Ohio high school football season.The only question is whether the season will start the week of Aug. 24.

Ohio High School Athletic Associat...

The return of Ohio high school sports from 2020-08-07T09:00

OHSAA senior director of communications Tim Stried joins the WCPO High School Insider to discuss the start of the high school sports season and the discussions the Ohio governor's office about c...

OHSAA is planning for the upcoming fall sports season from 2020-07-09T19:21:28

The Ohio High School Athletic Association wants a fall sports season for every sport.In fact, it is planning ahead for all 10 sanctioned sports and postseason tournaments.

Tim Stried, OHS...

🏈How COVID-19 impacts college football recruiting at all levels from 2020-06-16T10:00

From virtual campus tours to hundreds of film evaluations, college football programs adjusted their recruiting strategies this spring in order to become more efficient during the COVID-19 pandemic....

🏈Elder, Wyoming High school football coaches discuss offseason training from 2020-06-03T14:13:03

High school football offseason conditioning made a triumphant return to the Cincinnati area last week. Multiple area programs took the field as the Ohio High School Athletic Association and Ohio g...

🏀How Baylor's MaCio Teague is preparing for the NBA Draft from 2020-05-20T21:52

MaCio Teague has gained valuable insight into the NBA Draft process this spring. The Baylor University redshirt junior guard and 2015 Walnut Hills graduate declared for the draft March 30 and told...

🏀Princeton's Bowen Hardman, 🏈Roger Bacon's Corey Kiner headline college recruiting news from 2020-05-15T18:19:38

The college recruiting scene heated up around Greater Cincinnati the second full week of May.On Monday, Roger Bacon 2021 running back Corey Kiner gave a verbal commitment to the reigning national c...

🏈Catching up with former Ohio State and La Salle standout DeVier Posey from 2020-05-06T10:00

Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver DeVier Posey, a former NFL, Ohio State and La Salle High School player, discusses life in the CFL and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted football and his famil...

🏀The time Michael Jordan worked a basketball clinic at Woodward from 2020-04-30T10:00

Two months after Michael Jordan made his famous shot over Craig Ehlo at the Richfield Coliseum, the Chicago Bulls superstar visited Woodward High School. Jim Leon won't ever forget the opportunity...

How the OHSAA is preparing for the fall sports season from 2020-04-23T16:38:42

Days after the Ohio High School Athletic Association canceled its spring sports season, the focus turns to the several questions surrouding the upcoming fall season. OHSAA executive director Jerry...

⚽️Players, coaches weigh in as the University of Cincinnati discontinues men's soccer from 2020-04-15T18:38:09

Moeller High School soccer coach Mike Welker discusses the impact on the high school soccer scene now that the University of Cincinnati discontinued its men's soccer program. Also, Colerain footbal...

Cincinnati Bengals director of coaching operations Doug Rosfeld from 2020-04-08T19:31:54

Cincinnati Bengals director of coaching operations Doug Rosfeld discussed how the team is preparing for the NFL Draft and what he's learned the most in the league after being Moeller's head coach i...

University of Cincinnati football coach Luke Fickell reflects on family, football during this unique time from 2020-04-01T18:10

University of Cincinnati football coach Luke Fickell discussed how he's staying connected to family and football during the coronavirus outbreak. He also offers a glimpse into how he plans each day...

How the OHSAA is making plans for spring sports from 2020-03-30T17:00:16

OHSAA executive director Jerry Snodgrass joined the WCPO High School Insider to discuss the timing of the decision to cancel the remaining four winter sports tournaments last week and how the OHSAA...

🏀Coaches react to the cancellation of the OHSAA winter sports tournaments from 2020-03-27T18:15:50

Mount Notre Dame basketball coach Dr. Scott Rogers, Lakota East boys basketball coach Clint Adkins, and Moeller basketball coach Carl Kremer discuss the OHSAA's decision to cancel the remaining win...

Marty Brennaman on baseball, basketball and being realistic from 2020-03-24T15:24

Former Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman discusses how he's keeping a balance during the coronavirus outbreak including watching classic NCAA Tournament and Major League Baseball games. See omnystu...

High school sports coping with new reality from 2020-03-18T18:35:50

Lakota West football coach Tom Bolden admits he's looking a bit like Tom Hanks in "Cast Away" in speaking to a pigskin by himself these days. While schools are closed in Ohio amid the coronavirus...

🏟Harrison AD Mark Meibers talks stadium renovation, 🏈Moeller coach Mark Elder talks football from 2020-03-04T20:35

Harrison Athletic Director Mark Meibers discusses the Wildcat Stadium renovation grant from the Cincinnati Bengals and the overall project around the school campus. Then Moeller football coach Mar...

🏀Roger Bacon girls hoops team in regional final for the first time since 2005 from 2020-03-04T20:26

Roger Bacon girls basketball coach Joe Finnegan joins the WCPO High School Insider to discuss Tuesday's 53-51 regional semifinal win over Jonathan Alder and the upcoming regional final against Dayt...

🏀The legacy of Roger Bacon's 2002 state title and its connection to LeBron James from 2020-02-26T20:00:52

Roger Bacon 2002 basketball players Dave Johnson, Tim McCoy and Beckham Wyrick discuss the state championship victory of LeBron James and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary and the legacy of that champions...

Former Reds first baseman Sean Casey and the Moeller High School Sports Stag from 2020-02-20T16:34:52

The Mayor held court at Moeller High School Wednesday during an unforgettable evening. MLB Network analyst and former Reds first baseman Sean Casey enthusiastically took center stag as the featur...

🏈GMC football coaches discuss National Signing Day from 2020-02-05T19:59:05

National Signing Day is an opportunity to celebrate the dozens of college football opportunities this winter for Greater Cincinnati student-athletes. WCPO's Mike Dyer and Keenan Singleton hosted t...

🏀Discussing hoops with Blanchester coach Adam Weber, Walnut Hills coach Adam Lazar from 2020-01-29T20:00:15

High school basketball is moving toward the home stretch of the regular season. The girls' basketball sectional tournament starts Feb. 10 while the boys' basketball postseason begins a week later....

🏀Mount Healthy, Wyoming boys' hoops coaches discuss undefeated starts from 2020-01-22T19:51

Two undefeated Ohio area boys’ basketball teams are making a strong impact this winter. Mount Healthy (Division I) and Wyoming (Division II) are 13-0 entering this weekend. Mount Healthy is 13-0 ...

Discussing Roger Bacon High School sports at the 50th annual sports stag from 2020-01-17T20:16:21

Roger Bacon High School hosted its 50th annual sports stag Thursday night as the Spartans celebrated several individuals and accomplishments over the years. The WCPO High School Insider caught up ...

A discussion of Elder High School sports at the 44th annual sports stag from 2020-01-15T17:18:01

Elder High School hosted its 44th annual sports stag Tuesday night with Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley as the featured speaker. The WCPO High School Insider caught up with Brantley along multiple ...

🏀St. Xavier, Hughes hoops coaches talk season from 2020-01-08T20:41

Hughes High School boys basketball coach Bryan Wyant and St. Xavier coach Mike Noszka discussed their successful seasons the first week of January with a look ahead to the second Midwest King Class...

🏈Fairfield coach discusses Clemson left tackle Jackson Carman from 2020-01-08T18:38

The College Football Playoff National Championship Monday night in New Orleans will feature two area high school products aiming for their second straight title for Clemson Monday night. Clemson ...

🏀Mount Notre Dame, Lakota East hoops coaches discuss undefeated starts from 2019-12-17T21:37:51

Mount Notre Dame coach Dr. Scott Rogers discussed the undefeated and nationally-ranked Cougars (8-0) while Lakota East boys basketball coach Clint Adkins explained why the 5-0 Thunderhawks have bee...

La Salle football coach Pat McLaughlin discusses state championship from 2019-12-10T20:48:34

The La Salle High School football program captured its fourth state title last week as the Lancers defeated Massillon 34-17 in the Division II state final in Canton. La Salle coach Pat McLaughlin ...

Wyoming senior QB Evan Prater is named Ohio Mr. Football from 2019-12-04T22:10:52

The Ohio Mr. Football award has finally returned to Greater Cincinnati. Wyoming senior quarterback Evan Prater was named Wednesday afternoon as the 33rd Ohio Mr. Football.Prater, who is verbally c...

Previewing the OHSAA Divisions I and II state football finals from 2019-12-03T20:47:09

The state football football finals week is here in Ohio and Kentucky. In Kentucky, Covington Catholic plays Frederick Douglass in the 5A state final Saturday night in Lexington.In Ohio, La Salle p...

Cincinnati Country Day reflects on back-to-back state girls soccer titles from 2019-12-03T20:31:58

The Cincinnati Country Day girls soccer program has earned quite the legacy over the past seasons. Cincinnati Country Day won its second straight Division III state title when it defeated Findlay ...

Colerain, Elder and Harrison football coaches preview the regional finals from 2019-11-20T22:03:24

Six area high school football teams remain in the Ohio high school football playoffs this week. As the regional finals weekend approaches, the WCPO High School Insider analyzed the weekend matchup...

A preview of the OHSAA girls basketball season; Badin football coach talks playoffs from 2019-11-13T23:15:16

Believe it or not, the Ohio high school girls basketball season starts Nov. 22. Ohio Girls Basketbal Report director/publisher Bryce McKey discussed the top teams and players from around Greater C...

Lakota West girls soccer players discuss a memorable state title from 2019-11-13T20:42:56

The Lakota West girls soccer team had an undefeated season the program and the school community won't soon forget. Lakota West won the Division I state title Saturday night in Columbus with a 2-1 ...

Moeller basketball coach Carl Kremer discusses the upcoming season from 2019-11-12T19:35:37

Moeller basketball coach Carl Kremer has won five state titles in his time on Montgomery Road. There are lofty expectations once again for the Crusaders who enter this season with a 49-game winning...

Mason, Ross and New Miami coaches talk playoffs from 2019-11-06T22:04:49

The Ohio high school football playoffs are here. As 26 area teams prepare for the postseason, the WCPO High School Insider delves into the regional quarterfinals schedule.RELATED: Join the Cincin...

Playoff projections analyst Steve Shuck and Little Miami coach Caleb Jones discuss Week 10 from 2019-10-30T20:46:53

Week 10 is here. Let the fun begin. Longtime Ohio high school football playoff projections analyst Steve Shuck joined the WCPO High School Insider to discuss his latest projections for each of the...

Indian Hill and Princeton football coaches discuss their teams from 2019-10-22T18:41:47

With two weeks remaining in the Ohio high school football regular season, it’s now or never for several area teams entering this weekend. Princeton coach Mike Daniels (Division I) and Indian Hill ...

Lakota West, Summit Country Day, Wyoming football coaches talk Week 8 from 2019-10-16T19:41:29

Lakota West coach Tom Bolden, Wyoming coach Aaron Hancock and Summit Country Day coach Justin Isaacs discuss Week 8 of the high school football season and what is going well for each of their teams...

Colerain, La Salle and Harrison football coaches discuss seasons from 2019-10-09T20:22:18

Colerain coach Shawn Cutright, La Salle coach Pat McLaughlin and Harrison coach Derek Rehage discussed the keys to success for the first half of the season and what each team needs to accomplish in...

Elder coach Doug Ramsey, St. Xavier coach Steve Specht discuss football rivalry from 2019-10-02T19:21:21

The Elder and St. Xavier football teams will meet for the 100th time this Friday night when the GCL South rivals play at Ballaban Field. Elder coach Doug Ramsey and St. Xavier coach Steve Specht di...

Talawanda, Walnut Hills and CCPA coaches discuss seasons from 2019-09-25T21:05:18

As we approach the midway point of the high school football regular season, three area head coaches discuss the success of their respective teams. Walnut Hills coach Gerry Beauchamp, Talawanda ...

Fairfield's Jason Krause, Turpin's Kent McCullough discuss 3-0 starts from 2019-09-18T19:29:13

Fairfield (Division I) and Turpin (Division II) are among 18 area Ohio high school football teams that are undefeated entering Week 4. Fairfield coach Jason Krause and Turpin coach Kent McCulloug...

Wyoming QB Evan Prater discusses his commitment to the All-American Bowl from 2019-09-12T19:33:48

Wyoming senior quarterback Evan Prater announced Wednesday night on Twitter he has committed to play in the 20th annual All-American Bowl in January. Prater, who is verbally committed to the Univ...

Elder football coach Doug Ramsey discusses the Panthers' 2-0 start from 2019-09-11T19:27:13

Elder football coach Doug Ramsey joined the WCPO High School Insider to discuss the Panthers’ 2-0 start and this Friday’s game against visiting Clearwater Academy (Fla.). Ramsey discussed the Pant...

Area boys' basketball analyst Corey Albertson discusses the upcoming season from 2019-09-04T19:04:11

While the high school football season is just getting started, there was also plenty of offseason news around the area boys’ basketball scene. Triple Double Prospects analyst Corey Albertson joins...

Previewing Week 1 of the Ohio high school football season from 2019-08-28T22:51:48

The Ohio high school football season is back. In one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory, there are plenty of storylines entering Friday night. FirstStarFootballReport.com founder Dav...

Former La Salle punter Drue Chrisman talks Ohio State from 2019-08-20T17:14:32

Ohio State redshirt junior punter Drue Chrisman believes this season is a significant opportunity to showcase his talents as the nation’s premier punter. Chrisman, the 2016 La Salle High School gr...

GCL South commissioner Tom Gamble discusses the upcoming football season from 2019-08-12T20:06:38

Greater Catholic League South division commissioner Tom Gamble joins the WCPO High School Insider to discuss the upcoming football season and the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown schedule. Gamble,...

Indian Hill, Sycamore football coaches discuss upcoming season from 2019-08-08T21:42:22

The WCPO High School Insider Podcast had a special live episode at the Kenwood Towne Centre Chick-fil-A (7875 Montgomery Road) at 3 p.m. Thursday. Indian Hill football coach Tony Arcuri and Sycam...

OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass discusses new school year from 2019-08-07T14:55:22

Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass joined the WCPO High School Insider Podcast Wednesday morning to discuss a variety of topics related to high school sports. ...

Previewing the Elder, Oak Hills football seasons from 2019-08-06T23:56:03

The WCPO High School Insider Podcast held a special live episode at the Western Hills Chick-fil-A. Elder football coach Doug Ramsey and Oak Hills coach Kyle Prosser along with players from the res...

Beechwood, Covington Catholic football coaches discuss upcoming season from 2019-08-01T22:14:46

The return of Kentucky high school football is very near. With the start of the regular season just three weeks away, the WCPO High School Insider Podcast is taking a road trip to the Fort Wright ...

The return of high school football from 2019-07-31T19:29:25

The WCPO High School Insider Podcast is back. And that means the school year is right around the corner. With official Ohio high school football practice starting Thursday, Roger Bacon coach Mike ...

Princeton 2020 football standouts Darrion Henry, Jaheim Thomas talk recruiting from 2019-05-01T17:16:51

Princeton 2020 defensive end Darrion Henry and 2020 linebacker Jaheim Thomas are among the state's top college football recruits for this upcoming season. With scholarship offers that range from ...

Jerry Snodgrass discusses his first year as the OHSAA Executive Director from 2019-04-25T01:37:51

Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass discussed a wide-range of topics as the school year concludes this spring. Snodgrass concluded his first year as the execut...

Former Princeton standout Darius Bazley prepares for the NBA Draft from 2019-04-18T17:08:06

Jaxson Hayes isn't the only area high school product preparing for the NBA Draft.

Former Princeton standout Darius Bazley made national headlines last spring when he announced his decision...

Former Winton Woods standout Mike Edwards prepares for the NFL Draft from 2019-04-17T20:03:52

University of Kentucky safety Mike Edwards is one of a handful of area products who hope to hear their name called during the NFL Draft April 25-27 (ABC, Channel 9).

Edwards, a 2014 Winton...

Coach Larry Cox discusses his new start at Talawanda from 2019-04-10T19:11:34

Larry Cox is remaining a head football coach in Butler County, but he’s moved to Oxford to lead the Talawanda Brave this fall.

The longtime former Lakota West head coach was named the Tala...

OHSAA Hall of Fame Official Jon Sagers discusses the officiating shortage from 2019-04-08T16:00:03

Ohio High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame official Jon Sagers is one of the most recognizable faces in the Greater Cincinnati High School sports scene.

The Delhi Township residen...

Former Iowa State and Mount Healthy standout David Montgomery talks NFL Draft from 2019-04-03T20:41:04

Former Iowa State and Mount Healthy High School football standout David Montgomery is preparing for the NFL Draft later this month.

He ran a 4.57 in the 40-yard dash in last week's Pro Day...

Moeller basketball coach Carl Kremer discusses undefeated season from 2019-03-25T18:45:26

The undefeated Moeller basketball team entered some rarefied air Saturday night by winning the Division I state title. Moeller coach Carl Kremer joins the WCPO High School Insider Podcast to discu...

Previewing Moeller and Purcell Marian in the state hoops tournament from 2019-03-19T08:30

Moeller and Purcell Marian will represent the Cincinnati area in the 97th state boys’ basketball tournament this week at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus.

Purcell Marian (24-4) plays C...

Mount Notre Dame coach Dr. Scott Rogers discusses state hoops title from 2019-03-18T20:28:42

The Mount Notre Dame basketball team tied a state record by winning its seventh state championship Saturday night in Columbus. The Cougars (27-2) outscored Pickerington Central 20-2 in the fourth ...

Previewing the OHSAA state girls' basketball tournament from 2019-03-13T18:46:35

The Mount Notre Dame basketball team has an opportunity at Ohio high school girls’ basketball history this weekend in Columbus.

MND (25-2) is aiming for its seventh state title and could b...

Walnut Hills girls' hoops coach Adam Lazar discusses the regional tournament from 2019-03-06T23:42:15

Walnut Hills girls' basketball coach Adam Lazar discusses Wednesday's Division I regional tournament games as his team prepares to play Centerville at 8 p.m. at Kettering Fairmont. Mount Notre Dame...

How the all-district hoops teams are selected; looking ahead to the Ohio high school baseball season from 2019-02-27T21:47:16

The baseball season is right around the corner.

Mason baseball coach Curt Bly discusses the upcoming Ohio high school season, which starts March 23. Bly discusses the Comets, who reached t...

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and the Elder Sports Stag from 2019-02-22T21:44:05

Kyle Rudolph returned to Price Hill Thursday night.

The Minnesota Vikings tight end and former Elder High School football and basketball standout returned to his alma mater in front of a s...

Loveland football coach Andy Cruse ready to turn around Tigers from 2019-02-20T22:59:44

Former Miami University and Turpin High School standout wide receiver Andy Cruse was officially named the Loveland High School head football coach Tuesday night.

Cruse, the Moeller specia...

Moeller acting head coach Todd Naumann discusses Crusaders' football after Doug Rosfeld joins Bengals from 2019-02-13T20:31:26

The Moeller football program was certainly in the spotlight this week.

Doug Rosfeld, the GCL South coach of the year, made significant headlines Monday morning after he decided to leave th...

GMC football and National Signing Day from 2019-02-06T21:50:25

As the Sharonville Convention Center hosts the annual Greater Miami Conference football ceremony, we speak with the coaches and players in the 10-team conference.

WCPO’s Mike Dyer and Keen...

Moeller basketball coach Carl Kremer discusses the undefeated Crusaders from 2019-01-30T21:35:43

The Moeller basketball team has won 36 consecutive games and is the area favorite to reach Columbus in March. Each season is a new journey, but the Crusaders are certainly hoping history repeats at...

Behind the scenes at the La Salle High School athletics at the 35th annual sports stag from 2019-01-24T00:33:22

National Baseball Hall of Famer Robin Yount was the featured guest at La Salle High School’s 35th Annual Sports Stag Wednesday night.

We discuss La Salle athletics with head basketball coa...

Ken Griffey Sr. and the Roger Bacon Sports Stag from 2019-01-18T01:49:22

Ken Griffey Sr. will always remember how his first full Major League Baseball season coincided with Marty Brennaman’s first season in the Reds broadcast booth.

Griffey discussed Brennaman ...

Former Elder basketball standout Ryan Custer continues to persevere from 2019-01-16T20:14:54

Ryan Custer continues to be an inspiration to everyone around him.

The former Wright State University and Elder High School basketball player remains hopeful despite his partial paralysis ...

An offseason of football coaching changes from 2019-01-09T20:17:38

The most significant area high school football offseason for coaching changes in recent memory isn’t finished yet.

The New Year opened with at least three well-known coaching vacancies - L...

Wyoming football coach Aaron Hancock talks state championship from 2018-12-03T21:34:02

The Wyoming High School football team became the area’s first Ohio team since 2013 to go undefeated and win a state championship.

The Cowboys completed a memorable season with a 42-14 win ...

Colerain, Wyoming in state finals from 2018-11-28T20:13:48

Four area high school football teams are in the state finals this weekend.

With Colerain (Division I) and Wyoming (Division IV) traveling north to Canton, Covington Catholic (5A) and Beech...

Talking state football semifinals and the start of hoops from 2018-11-21T22:19

With six area football teams remain in the state semifinals this weekend, it's now or never for three Ohio and three Northern Kentucky programs.

WCPO's Mike Dyer and Keenan Singleton discu...

Former NFL fullback Marc Edwards reflects on the Ohio Mr. Football Award from 2018-11-12T23:54:34

Former NFL fullback Marc Edwards is still the only area player to win the Ohio Mr. Football Award.

Although the area hasn’t seen another player win Ohio’s top individual football honor sin...