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A Covington track and field athlete signs with Ohio State for gymnastics

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May 6, 2024

A Covington track and field athlete signs with Ohio State for gymnastics

Covington senior Kerrington Baham started her love of gymnastics when she was 7, and she doesn’t plan to stop any time soon.

Baham recently signed with Ohio State for gymnastics, while fellow Covington senior Mikayla Berry signed to play Division III volleyball for SUNY Morrisville in upstate New York.

Baham was born in Mason, Ohio, but her parents moved to St. Tammany Parish when she was eight months old.

“Maybe when I was in third or fourth grade, finding out I was born in Ohio, I started having a fascination with the state. Before deciding on a college and what sport, I had made some Instagram posts before reaching out to Ohio State, and they followed my posts. That resulted in my official visit in February,” Baham said.

“I got to watch the gymnastics team practice and met with the team. About a week after I returned home, Ohio State offered me a scholarship.”

Baham took up dance at age six and started competing in gymnastics the following year, joining Northshore Gymnastics in Mandeville. She’s a member of the Flairs.

Baham continued to excel at gymnastics, becoming a state champion in the floor exercise in 2023 and the vault in 2022.

“My favorite event is the floor exercise,” Baham said. “It’s my go-to event. I consider myself a powerful gymnast, where others may be considered more graceful. I also like the vault.”

Baham also excelled in track and field, lettering all four years at Covington and receiving several Division I offers. As a junior, she won the triple jump and earned a runner-up finish in the long jump at the state meet. She qualified in both events again this year but decided not to compete as she focuses on a future gymnastics career.

Berry was also a multisport athlete, but her volleyball hustle drew the interest of SUNY Morrisville coach Fred Wallace.

“Coach Wallace said he liked my effort on video, so he contacted me, offering me a spot, saying I’m the first person he’s recruited from the South,” Berry said. “I’m so excited to become part of the program. They’re graduating some seniors, so this is an important recruiting class. Coach has set up group chats for the new players to get to know each other before arriving on campus, which has been fun.”

Lions’ first-year coach Brennon Coker said Berry showed her leadership by stepping into whatever position the team needed.

“Unfortunately, Mikayla missed a large part of her senior season with injuries,” Coker said. “She really bought into my coaching philosophy and helped take some of the younger players under her wing. She’s a good overall leader who handles everything in a positive manner.”

Berry said she’s ready for the challenge of college volleyball.

“I have always loved volleyball,” Berry said. “Six payers on the court playing together trying to achieve success is special. You must rely on your defense, the setter and the bench as a support system. It’s like being a member of one giant family. I’ll push myself, striving to continue working hard so I can have more special moments with my new college teammates.”

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Ohio State men’s basketball fights back in 89-88 double OT win over West Virginia

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December 13, 2025

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Ohio State men’s basketball fights back in 89-88 double OT win over West Virginia

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio State’s game-winning play over West Virginia in the second overtime period Saturday night was simple: give the ball to Bruce Thornton and get out of his way.

The result was an 89-88 double overtime win in the Cleveland Hoops Showdown at Rocket Arena.

It took so much to get to this moment.

The Buckeyes did all they could in regulation to overcome a 14-point deficit, while awaiting their top player in Thornton to come through.

His teammates did the dirty work to keep them in the game. From their defense creating transition points, matching the Mountaineers’ physical brand of ball.

Once extra time came after the first 40 minutes expired, Thornton took care of the rest in the two overtime periods.

He delivered bucket after another.

None more important than the final one.

A tightly covered Thornton took it down to the top of the key before finding a mismatch and looking to take it to the hole. A defender cut off his path, however, forcing Thornton to operate elsewhere in the paint.

Thornton used his pivot foot wisely before finding an opening for a fadeaway jumper and knocking it down.

Twelve of his 21 points came in the overtime periods.

Ohio State fought to the end and earned a win over a hard-nosed Big 12 opponent.

Center Christoph Tilly did his best to limit the Mountaineers’ big men, while adding 14 points and 11 boards of his own.

Freshman big man Amare Bynum was a pivotal spark off the bench with 17 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.

Point guard John Mobley Jr. finished with 17 points and delivered the 3-point shot in the final seconds of the second half to give them their first lead since the 9:00 mark of the first half.

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Is Ohio State football playing today? What’s next for Buckeyes in playoff schedule | Sporting News

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December 13, 2025

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Is Ohio State football playing today? What’s next for Buckeyes in playoff schedule | Sporting News

It’s a college football Saturday, but Dec. 13 is just a little bit different.

Ohio State and all its other College Football Playoff competitors will be on the couch.

The Army-Navy game highlights the day.

There’s also the first bowl game, the LA Bowl between Boise State and Washington.

And the FCS Playoffs roll on, as well.

Is Ohio State playing today?

No, Ohio State isn’t playing on Saturday, Dec. 13.

The CFP isn’t underway, and the Buckeyes have a bye in that even when it gets started.

When is Ohio State’s next game?

Ohio State won’t play again until Dec. 31.

That’ll be the Cotton Bowl.

They don’t know their opponent yet, either. It’ll depend on the CFP opening round matchup between Miami and Texas A&M.

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No. 2 Ohio State Wins Top 10 Battle over No. 9 Wolfpack, 26-10 | Ohio State

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December 12, 2025

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No. 2 Ohio State Wins Top 10 Battle over No. 9 Wolfpack, 26-10 | Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 2 Ohio State (8-0) remained undefeated with a 26-10 win over visiting No. 9 NC State (5-3) Friday at the Covelli Center.

How it Happened

125 – (1) Vincent Robinson (NCST) def. Brendan McCrone (OSU), MD, 12-3

Robinson opened the scoring with a takedown followed by a McCrone escape to send the bout to the second with NC State up 3-1. McCrone chose top to open the second after Robinson deferred choice. Robinson got the reversal to lead 5-2 after a McCrone escape. Robinson added a takedown to lead 8-2 after five minutes. Starting neutral, Robinson made it 11-2 with a takedown. McCrone escaped but with a point for riding time, Robinson won by major decision, 12-3.

133 – (2) Ben Davino (OSU) def. Zach Redding (NCST), D, 7-1

After two minutes, Davino scored the opening takedown for a 3-0 lead to go to the second. Davino chose bottom to start the second and quickly escaped for a 4-0 lead. Davino added a late takedown to lead 7-0 after two periods. Redding escaped to start the third to make it 7-1 Buckeyes. That’s the way if ended for a Davino win by decision, 7-1.

141 – (1) Jesse Mendez (OSU) def. (6) Ryan Jack (NCST), TF, 21-6

Mendez went on top 3-1 with a takedown and Jack escape. Mendez added another takedown on the edge of the mat to finish the period up 6-1. Mendez added three takedowns quickly to jump to a 15-4 advantage. Another pair of takedowns ended the match for a Mendez win by technical fall, 21-6.

149 – (6) Ethan Stiles (OSU) def. (7) Koy Buesgens (NCST), D, 4-3

There was no scoring in the opening the period. Stiles chose bottom to open the second and took the 1-0 lead with an escape for the only points of the middle period. Buesgens evened the bout at 1-all with an escape to open the third. Stiles was awarded a takedown that was challenged by NC State but upheld after video review for a 4-1 lead for the Buckeyes. Buesgens scored a late reversal but Stiles held on for a 4-3 win by decision.

157 – (4) Brandon Cannon (OSU) def. (11) Jackson Arrington (NCST), MD, 9-1

Cannon struck first with a late takedown for a 3-0 lead. Cannon chose bottom to start the second after Arrington deferred. Cannon scored a reversal for a 5-0 advantage after five minutes. The third period started neutral before a Cannon takedown made it 8-0. Arrington earned an escape but with a point for riding time, Cannon got the win by major decision, 9-1.

165 – (19) Will Denny (NCST) def. (11) Paddy Gallagher (OSU), SV-1, 6-5

Denny got on the board first with a takedown at the edge of the mat. Gallagher escaped to make it 3-1 Wolfpack at the end of the opening period. Gallagher closed the gap with an escape early in the second before taking the lead with a takedown to make it 5-4 after a Denny escape. The third started with Denny choosing bottom. He tied it at 5-all with an escape. The match then went to sudden victory. Denny got the win by decision, 6-5 when Gallagher was called for stalling.

174 – (5) Carson Kharchla (OSU) def. (3) Matthew Singleton (NCST), D, 8-4

Neither wrestler scored in the opening three minutes. Kharchla got the reversal for the first points of the match. Singleton then escaped to make it 2-1 Buckeyes. Kharchla scored a takedown to make it 5-2 after a Singleton escape. Singleton chose bottom to start the third and escaped to cut it to 5-3. Kharchla quickly added a takedown for an 8-4 advantage and a win by decision.

At 174, No. 5 Carson Kharchla (Ohio State) earns an 8–4 decision over No. 3 Matthew Singleton (North Carolina State). pic.twitter.com/Zz1SBQeaIT

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184 – (6) Dylan Fishback (OSU) def. Don Cates (NCST), MD, 12-1

Fishback opened the scoring with a takedown at the edge of the circle. Cates escaped before another Fishback takedown made it 6-1 before the end of the first. Fishback upped the lead with an early escape before adding another takedown for a 10-1 lead. Fishback finished off the match to win by major decision, 12-1.

197 – (14) Luke Geog (OSU) def. Cason Howle (NCST), MD, 17-4

Just a minute into the bout Geog scored the opening points with a takedown. Howle escaped before Geog added a takedown and a four-point nearfall to lead 10-1 after three minutes. Howle added an escape point to open the second. Geog, leading 10-2, escaped to open the third before adding a takedown for a 14-3 advantage. Another takedown got the win by major decision, 17-4.

HWT – (2) Isaac Trumble (NCST) def. (3) Nick Feldman (OSU), D, 5-1

Trumble jumped to a 3-0 lead with a takedown and built nearly 90 seconds of riding time before a Feldman escape make it 3-1. Trumble escaped to open the second to take a 4-1 lead into the third. Trumble finished off the match with a 5-1 win by decision with a point for riding time.

Up Next:

Ohio State will travel to Nashville Dec. 21 for the 2025 Collegiate Duals where they will take on Little Rock and No. 3 Iowa State.

Wt.	No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 9 NC State	OSU	NCST
125	(1) Vincent Robinson (NCST) def. Brendan McCrone (OSU), MD, 12-3	0	4
133	(2) Ben Davino (OSU) def. Zach Redding (NCST), D, 7-1	3	4
141	(1) Jesse Mendez (OSU) def. (6) Ryan Jack (NCST), TF, 21-6	8	4
149	(6) Ethan Stiles (OSU) def. (7) Koy Buesgens (NCST), D, 4-3	11	4
157	(4) Brandon Cannon (OSU) def. (11) Jackson Arrington (NCST), MD, 9-1	15	4
165	(19) Will Denny (NCST) def. (11) Paddy Gallagher (OSU), SV-1, 6-5	15	7
174	(5) Carson Kharchla (OSU) def. (3) Matthew Singleton (NCST), D, 8-4	18	7
184	(6) Dylan Fishback (OSU) def. Don Cates (NCST), MD, 12-1	22	7
197	(14) Luke Geog (OSU) def. Cason Howle (NCST), MD, 17-4	26	7
HWT	(2) Isaac Trumble (NCST) def. (3) Nick Feldman (OSU), D, 5-1	26	10
	Attendance: 3,895