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    Miami (Ohio) guard Peter Suder, center, dives for the ball next to Massachusetts guard Marcus Banks, left, in the second half of a basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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    Commentary: Does Miami belong in the NCAA tournament? Let the debate begin
    The Miami University men's basketball team hoists the Mid-American Conference trophy after beating Toledo 74-72 on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Millett Hall. JEREMY MILLER / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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    Commentary: Miami has earned the right to play in the NCAA tournament
    Stebbins High School senior Aubrey Fritz dribbles down the floor during their 52-42 victory over Northmont in a Division II district semifinal game on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at Fairborn's Skyhawk Arena. MICHAEL COOPER / STAFF
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    High school basketball: With March in full swing, the celebrations will only get louder
    FILE - United States' Mookie Betts, center, scores against Colombia on Mike Trout's two-run single during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game in Phoenix, Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
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    Cooper: The World Baseball Classic is the most underrated tournament in sports
    Former Cedarville High School football coach Jim Villinger celebrates on the sidelines in this 2001 file photo. Villinger was inducted into the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1998. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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    Cooper: Remembering Coach V
    Dayton and Saint Louis stand for the national anthem on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. David Jablonski/Staff
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    Cooper: The saddest weekend of the year?
    Dayton and Saint Louis stand for the national anthem on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. David Jablonski/Staff
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    Cooper: A lot at stake this weekend Dayton, Wright State and Miami
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    OPINION: Local small businesses struggle under local big business policy
    Cooper: Conference championships will make for great theater
    Dayton and George Washington stand for the national anthem on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/Staff
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    Cooper: Flyers, Raiders, RedHawks making basketball season a lot of fun
    The Kenton Ridge High School boys basketball team beat Tecumseh 69-58 on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in Springfield. MICHAEL COOPER / STAFF PHOTO
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    Cooper: Holiday tournaments will take place across the Miami Valley
    St. Henry senior quarterback Charlie Werling runs as Marion Local's Jacob Muhlenkamp tries to tackle during a touchdown run late in the second quarter of a Division VII, Region 28 championship on Friday, Nov. 21 at Mercy Health/Wapak VFW Field in Wapakoneta. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    Cooper: St. Henry is all alone in Canton
    Middletown defeated Lebanon 31-0 in their playoff football game Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 at Barnitz Stadium in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Cooper: Will weather play a factor in Week 14?
    Springfield defensive players and Wayne offensive players eye a loose football in the first half on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Heidkamp Stadium in Huber Heights. The play was rule dead, so there was no fumble. David Jablonski/Staff
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    Cooper: Week 13 is full of intriguing matchups
    Badin High School senior Colt Long dribbles past Carroll sophomore Tadeas Fedorisin during their Division III regional semifinal match on Wednesday at Williamsburg High School. The Rams won 1-0 in penalty kicks. CHRIS VOGT / CONTRIBUTED
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    Cooper: Area teams seeking to stay alive in the postseason
    Troy traveled to Tippecanoe for a Miami Valley League game on Friday, Oct. 17 at Tipp City Park. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Cooper: Can you believe it’s Week 10 already?
    Tippecanoe junior quarterback Larkin Thomas runs during a Miami Valley League game against Sidney on Thursday, Sept. 25 at Tipp City Park. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Cooper: Week 9 is loaded with key matchups
    Wayne's Logan Doty runs against Fairmont on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Roush Stadium in Kettering. David Jablonski/Staff
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    Cooper: Conference races start to take shape in Week 8
    Springfield's Daquan Shaw (#9), left, and 	
Christopher Summers Jr (#16) celebrate after their team scores a touchdown during a game against Centerville on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Springfield High School. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    Cooper: Another fun slate of high school, college football on tap this weekend
    Wayne's Logan Doty runs against Fairmont on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Roush Stadium in Kettering. David Jablonski/Staff
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    Cooper: Week 6 brings several key conference matchups
    Fairmont students cheer during a game against Centerville on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Roush Stadium. David Jablonski/Staff
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    Cooper: Several key matchups highlight Week 5 of the high school football season
    Fairmont students cheer during a game against Centerville on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Roush Stadium. David Jablonski/Staff
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    Cooper: A big weekend for Cincinnati
    Joshua and Roshan Patel (center) cut a ribbon surrounded by family members to celebrate the opening of a dual-branded Mariott near the Mall at Fairfield Commons, Sept. 5, 2025. The family owns and operates Scarlet and Gray Hospitality.  BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Dual-branded Mariott at Beavercreek mall opens for business
    Hamilton and Badin face off on week one of high school football Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 at Virgil M. Schwarm Stadium in Hamilton. Badin won 38-20. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Cooper: Football season kicks into full gear this weekend
    The Tippecanoe High School football team beat Bellbrook 21-0 on Friday, Aug. 22 at Miami Valley South Stadium. NICK FALZERANO / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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    Cooper: Labor day marks the beginning of football season
    Alter's Drew Cripps tries to avoid Fairmont's Chase Ford during Thursday night's game at Roush Stadium. JEFF GILBERT/CONTRIBUTED
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    Cooper: The Road to Canton begins today
    Stebbins hosted Tecumseh in the final preseason scrimmage of the season on Thursday night at Edmundson Stadium in Riverside. MICHAEL COOPER / STAFF PHOTO
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    Cooper: Week 0 is a conundrum for prep football coaches
    A Kenton Ridge High School football player carries their flag onto the field during their game against Northwestern earlier this season. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY MICHAEL COOPER
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    Cooper: ‘Nothing like’ high school sports
    The Monroe High School football team kicks off its second season under coach Mark Mueller on Friday, Aug. 22, at home against Goshen. AJ FULLAM / CONTRIBUTED
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    Cooper: Friday Night Lights are finally here
    Former Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Dave Lapham was recently selected for induction into the Bengals Ring of Honor. CINCINNATI BENGALS / CONTRIBUTED
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    Hartman: Where will Reds go in second half?
    Springfield native Aaron Scott Jr. in the Ohio State football spring game 2025 in Columbus, Ohio, April 12, 2025
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    8 Buckeyes among local HS grads on EA Sports College Football 26 rosters
    Brookville's Megan Luebke dribbles the ball during their basketball game against Madison Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at Madison High School. Madison won 37-32. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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