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Ohio State’s men’s lacrosse teams hosts Johns Hopkins on Sunday
Ohio State’s men’s lacrosse team has faced a brutal stretch so far this year, as they are playing the third toughest schedule in the country. Things won’t get any easier on Sunday when they host Johns Hopkins, who come to Columbus as the fifth-ranked team in the country.
With tonight’s battle with the Blue Jays, the Buckeyes will have played four of the top-five teams in this week’s USILA poll this season, and six of the top 10 teams. Despite playing so many tough opponents, Ohio State is still 6-6 on the year and tied with Michigan, Rutgers, and Penn State for third in the Big Ten. In their last game, the Buckeyes lost 8-7 to Maryland, who was ranked ninth in the country at the time.
Tonight’s meeting will be the 18th all-time between the two schools. Johns Hopkins holds a 10-7 edge in the series, but Ohio State has had the upper hand since becoming conference foes with the Blue Jays, posting a 7-5 record. Last year these teams met in Baltimore, with Johns Hopkins winning 17-8. The last time these two teams met in Columbus was back in 2022, with Ohio State defending their home turf with a 12-10 victory.
Even though Ohio State won’t be playing their last regular season home game of the year, the Buckeyes will be honoring their senior class on Sunday. There will be a ceremony starting at approximately 6:05 p.m. ET to honor the 15 seniors on this year’s team. The senior class has won 30 games in their Ohio State careers, including four wins over Michigan. Along with the victories, the seniors were part of the 2022 team that made the NCAA Tournament, which was Ohio State’s first appearance in the tournament since 2017.
This year’s Ohio State squad relies heavily on a very stout defense. The Buckeyes are only allowing 9.42 goals per game, which leads the Big Ten and is ranked seventh in the country. Freshman Caleb Fyock has started 11 games in goal for Ohio State this year, posting a 9.27 goals against average, which is fifth-best in the country. After growing up in Maryland, Fyock will be fired to take on a team from his home state.
Along with how good the Buckeyes have been at keeping the ball out of their net, Ohio State has done a great job at taking the ball away from their opponents this year. The 107 turnovers the Buckeyes have caused are the team’s most since 2012. Senior Marcus Hudgins leads the team with 19 caused turnovers this year, which ranks third in the Big Ten. Ohio State also tops the Big Ten with 33.67 ground balls per game.
On the offensive end, Alex Marinier became the first Ohio State player to score 20 goals this year, and is leading the team with 22 goals. The junior’s best performance of the year came two weeks ago when he scored a career-high five goals in a 14-8 win at Rutgers. Marinier leads the team with 24 points on the season.
Sitting just behind Marinier is Ed Shean, who has dished out a team-high 10 assists as part of his 23 points this year. Ben Mayer is nearing the 20-goal mark this season, as he enters tonight’s game with 18 tallies. Gannon Matthews, Jack McKenna, and Shean are the other Buckeyes who have scored at least 10 goals this season.
Johns Hopkins enters tonight’s contest on a three-game winning streak, beating Rutgers, Michigan, and Penn State during that span. Even in their three losses, the Blue Jays have been impressive, losing to Denver and Navy in overtime, and 14-13 to Syracuse last month. Despite being a fixture in the NCAA Tournament, Johns Hopkins hasn’t been able to win it all since back in 2007, the last of their nine NCAA Tournament titles since 1972.
Ohio State’s defense is going to have their hands full against a Blue Jays offense that can put goals on the scoreboard. Leading the charge for Johns Hopkins is Garrett Degnon, who has scored 34 goals so far this season. The graduate student has been on a tear pretty much all season, scoring at least three goals in the last six games, and nine games overall. Jacob Angelus is leading the team in overall points with 29 assists and 47 points overall. Johns Hopkins has six players with at least 10 goals this season.
The Buckeyes can’t afford to allow Johns Hopkins to build an early lead, since Ohio State is a team that lacks the offensive firepower to play from behind. Not only do the Blue Jays have more scoring weapons that you’ll see from Ohio State, but they also have a strong goalie. Chayse Ierlan has played all but four minutes this year for the Blue Jays, allowing just under 10 goals per game. What the Buckeyes need to do is try and build a multiple goal lead and then rely on their defense to keep Johns Hopkins at bay.
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
TV: Big Ten Network
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City of Marion
336 Silver St., Marion; Jeffery A. Hallie to Cassidy Manley and Jamal Tyre Manley; $100,000.
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395 Park St., Marion; Robin Hirsch to Christian Jaimes Mejia; $165,500.
1007 Fariwood Avenue, Marion; Sherry D. Smith, Jerry L. Winget and Vickie L. Pinyerd to Tami S. McCarty; $149,900.
302 Silver St., Marion; Heaven M. Daniel to US Bank National Association; $44,100.
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618 Irey Avenue, Marion; Keith A. Radebaugh to Brittany Marie Crampton; $125,000.
1138 Independence Avenue, Marion; Marion County General Surgery LLC to Independence Avenue Medical LLC; $215,000.
1950 Linda St., Marion; Ralph W. Smith Jr. and Betty J. Smith to Dawn Comer; $116,000.
555 Avondale Avenue, Marion; Angela R. Rivers to Prospect Endeavors LLC; $75,000.
523 Mary St., Marion; Frank Hoffman and Robin Hoffman to Crystal A. Bonsel and John H. Thacker; $175,000.
436 Thompson St., Marion; Shovel City Investment LLC to Duel Patrick Davidson; $47,500.
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691 Bennett St., Marion; Steven Higgins, Larry Higgins Jr. and Shawn Patrick Higgins to Kyle R. White; $200,000.
Richland Township
5544 Tittlebaugh Road, Marion; John E. Morgan, Rebecca Sue Morgan, Bridget Corcoran and Patrick Corcoran to John E. Morgan and Rebecca Sue Morgan; $87,340.
Pleasant Township
2.345 acres on Gooding Road, Marion; 533 Farm Holdings LLC to Thomas Savage and Lissa Savage; $250,000.
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Prospect Township
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Tully Township
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Why artists are dropping out of the Great American State Fair
Musicians cancel appearances at the Great American State Fair after questions over Freedom 250 and claims the July Fourth event is nonpartisan.
As several states pull out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., questions are coming up closer to home — Is Ohio still participating?
Massachusetts and North Carolina won’t participate in the fair, according to USA TODAY. Reports also indicate that Connecticut, Illinois, Maine and Oregon are also expected to skip the event, with some states citing a combination of financial and political concerns as reasons for opting out.
Here’s what we know about Ohio’s role in the event so far.
Is Ohio skipping the 2026 Great American State Fair?
Ohio has confirmed its participation with a booth titled “Ohio: The Heart of it All,” which showcases state parks and childhood development. The governor’s office began the planning process for the booth in February, shortly after the Great American State Fair was announced, said Lisa Peterson director of communications in the governor’s office.
The Great American State Fair, organized by Freedom 250, is a 16-day exposition that will be displayed on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10.
Additionally, Ohio will host a stop from the “Freedom Truck,” a traveling exhibit tied to Freedom 250. The exhibit will appear at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Organizers describe the Freedom Truck as a mobile museum that visits existing fairs and community events, not a version of the Great American State Fair itself.
When does the ‘Freedom Truck’ stop in Ohio?
The Freedom Truck is scheduled to be at the Ohio State Fair from July 27 through Aug. 10, 2026 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
The exhibit includes interactive and historical exhibits about the founding of the United States, according to organizers.
The mobile museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, with the final day closing at 6 p.m.
What is the Great American State Fair?
The Great American State Fair is a 16-day event planned for June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Organized by Freedom 250, the fair is part of a broader effort to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with state exhibits, food, entertainment and cultural programming, according to USA TODAY.
President Donald Trump announced he will headline the Freedom 250‑organized Great American State Fair and hold an “America Is Back” rally, the publication reports.
America250 vs. Freedom 250: What’s the difference?
The Great American State Fair is part of Freedom 250, a Trump-backed initiative to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.
That effort is different from America250, the official, congressionally-authorized program coordinating nationwide commemorations. Meanwhile, America 250‑Ohio, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, is the official state-level partner to the national America250 effort.
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