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How Carter Lowe developed into Ohio State’s first offensive line commit of 2025 class
It did not take long for Toledo Whitmer High football coach Eric Brown to realize the potential offensive lineman Carter Lowe had. All Brown had to do was look at Lowe, who grew into a 6-foot-6, 300-pound tackle who had the attention of college football programs across the country.
But Brown says he knows size alone doesn’t mean much. And with Lowe, Brown said, Whitmer has a lineman who works relentlessly.
“I quickly realized how crazy his work ethic was and how willing he was to work to actually get to that next level,” Brown said. “Not just to say, ‘Oh, he has potential,’ but to say, ‘Man, this guy’s going to be a dude.’ ”
Ohio State bought into Lowe’s potential and became one of his first Power Five offers. And Lowe bought into Ohio State’s potential for his development, committing to the Buckeyes’ 2025 class Jan. 27 over Michigan, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
Chris Lowe, Carter’s father, has also bought into his son’s potential. That potential, he said, stems from pairing “God-given athleticism” with a work ethic. Carter does not have to be pushed to be successful.
“You can take anybody and, with that size and with that mobility, they still won’t be able to do what Carter does,” Chris Lowe said. “It’s the will that he has. It’s God-given. And when he puts his mind to it, he just goes.”
Carter Lowe develops into offensive line weapon
Carter Lowe has already had firsthand experience of what development at Ohio State looks like.
Lowe worked one-on-one with Ohio State offensive line coach Justin Frye the summer before his junior season. At an OSU recruiting camp, Frye taught Lowe everything from foot positioning to hand and foot placement to learning how important agility and movement is for an offensive tackle.
Chris Lowe said his son talked with Frye on a regular basis, with Frye breaking down film from that camp session as if Carter was already an Ohio State player.
“When coach Frye is breaking down film … he’s intense,” Chris Lowe said. “When I say intense, I see why he’s coaching because he loves the game, he loves teaching and putting people in a position to learn the game and to be better.
“Carter listens (and) does it to a point where you can see the difference and he can feel the difference.”
Basketball was Lowe’s first love, and he played both AAU and for his school team. Chris Lowe said his son never really wanted to play football.
But after a ninth-grade football season in which Chris said he son looked like “a newborn deer” on the field, Carter’s love for sport clicked.
“Here’s a young kid that we couldn’t get him to play football,” Chris said. “And then when he started to play football, he just was going through the motions the first year a little bit, just learning the game and everything. Now colleges are hounding him.”
Carter is listed as the No. 79 player in the country per 247Sports’ composite rankings and is the ninth-best offensive tackle in the 2025 class.
Lowe grew into a utility weapon for Whitmer up front as a tight end and offensive tackle while remaining a focal point blocker for running backs to follow.
“His pass sets are unreal,” Brown said. “He moves so well for his size. He moves people from point A to point B, and he kind of gives us the ability to move him around.”
Relationships brought Carter Lowe to Ohio State’s 2025 class
Even before Lowe’s recruitment escalated, his father made one thing clear.
“Relationships are everything,” Chris said.
Relationships are what brought Carter Lowe to Ohio State, and he joined the Buckeyes as their first offensive line commitment of the 2025 class.
“I wanted him to get somewhere where he’s accepted and not tolerated,” Chris said. “You have some programs, you know, you’re just there. But I want him to get somewhere where he’s taught, where he’s trained to the point where he’s pushing himself and they’re pushing him to get to the next level.”
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s law requiring children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps must be restored, a divided panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
The decision comes as a blow to NetChoice, which has won court victories against identical digital identification laws in other states, including Arkansas, Louisiana and Georgia. The trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies said the Ohio decision went against “clear national consensus” and that it intended to keep fighting.
“An unconstitutional law protects no one, and we remain focused on ensuring the First Amendment rights of Ohioans are protected,” said Paul Taske, director of the NetChoice Litigation Center.
Netchoice brought suit against Ohio’s law in 2024, arguing that it was overly broad, vague and represented an unconstitutional impediment to free speech.
The Cincinnati-based Sixth Circuit’s panel disagreed. In a 2-1 decision, it found that the law was not unconstitutional and sent it back to a lower court to have a block on the law’s enforcement vacated.
“At bottom, the Act imposes a parental consent requirement,” Judge Eric Clay wrote in the lead opinion. “That requirement constitutes a marginal burden that precisely targets the multi-faceted problem that Ohio has identified: Children’s unsupervised assent to terms and conditions for use of platforms that take advantage of and harm them.”
Judge Alice Batchelder concurred, writing that “a statute is not vague just because it has a wide berth.”
Known as the Social Media Parental Notification Act, the Ohio law was part of an $86.1 billion state budget bill that Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law in July 2023.
The administration pushed the measure as a way to protect children’s mental health, with then-Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, now a U.S. senator, saying at the time that social media was “intentionally addictive” and harmful to kids.
The law requires companies to get parental permission for social media and gaming apps and to provide their privacy guidelines so families know what content would be censored or moderated on their child’s profile.
Republican Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson called Thursday’s ruling “a win for Ohio families.”
“The court agreed that parents –- not social media companies –- should get a say in what kids see online,” he said in a statement. “We have an obligation to keep our children safe, and today, the most dangerous place for our kids is the internet. This decision gives parents the tools to be involved and provide oversight.”
Piketon, Ohio (WSAZ) – Folks in southern Ohio are waking up to power outages and road closures.
Route 32 in Pike County is down to one westbound and one eastbound lane due to debris on the roadway.
Drivers are also dealing with tree limbs on roadways.
The Athens County 911 dispatcher told WSAZ that it’s not believed a tornado touched down, but there is storm damage.
The dispatcher said storm damage from flooding and trees being knocked down has affected US 50.
Power outages are being reported in Athens, Pike, Vinton, Scioto and Meigs Counties and even as far south as Boyd County, Ky.
If you’re in a tornado warning area, you’re urged to get to the lower part of your home.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Clarence Burley, II, affectionately known as “Lil Man,” entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 60, at Summa Health Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio.
Born on May 22, 1966, in Youngstown, Ohio, Clarence was the beloved son of Clarence L. Burley and Jacqueline Wilkinson-Burley.
He attended Ursuline High School and graduated with the Class of 1984.
Clarence was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent many years employed at Classic Optical Corporation as a Lens and Frame Specialist. Known for his skill and precision, he was recognized as one of the top lens shapers during his tenure with the company. He also worked for Goodwill Industries, where his exceptional work ethic earned him recognition and awards for outstanding service.
A devoted fan of the Oakland Raiders, Clarence enjoyed football, boxing, roller skating, and bowling. In his younger years, he was also an accomplished swimmer. He loved life and cherished spending time with family and friends. Whether enjoying a cruise vacation, visiting the lake to admire the water, debating sports statistics from A to Z, or simply sharing laughter with loved ones, Clarence brought joy wherever he went.
Known for his impeccable style, Clarence was often dressed to perfection. He was especially proud of his many Cadillacs, but none more than his beloved Cadillac Seville, affectionately known as “the baby caddy.” He could often be found cruising through the city, listening to music and enjoying the ride. His infectious smile, strength, humor, and generous spirit will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved him.
In 1999, Clarence met the love of his life, the former Cathy Winphrie. Their friendship blossomed into a lasting bond, and they were united in holy matrimony in 2015. Together they shared a life filled with love, companionship, and cherished memories.
Clarence leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Cathy Burley; his children, Shannie (Meisha) Burley of Atlanta, Georgia; DeShawn Burley (fiancée Ziah) of Warren, Ohio; Eddie W. Matthews; and Montell Cochrane; his beloved grandchildren, Zaira, DeShawn, Jr., Deondra, Audrionna, Eddie, Jr., Quiara, Azel, Anyia, Marquel, Aiden, Adalese, Meadow, and Amatureas; five great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Eula Winphrie; brothers-in-law, James (Jamie) Winphrie and Timothy (Kori) Winphrie; sisters-in-law, Regina Winphrie and Azella Burley; niece Helleenia Winphrie; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence L. Burley and Jacqueline Wilkinson-Burley; his brother, Wesley Burley; and his grandmother, Carrie Davis.
Though Clarence’s earthly journey has ended, his legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the family he loved, and the countless memories he leaves behind. His strength, perseverance, laughter, and love will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know him.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”2 Corinthians 5:8
A homegoing celebration will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 20, 2026 at Jerusalem Baptist Church , a visitation with the family will be 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gregory-Martin Funeral Home. For additional information, please call (330) 743-4098.
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