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Who was the best high school athlete in Greater Columbus last week? Your votes decide

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May 27, 2024

Who was the best high school athlete in Greater Columbus last week? Your votes decide

Dispatch.com readers can now vote for their favorite high school athletes of the week on their desktop, the Dispatch.com mobile web or Dispatch app once per hour by scrolling down to ballots listed below.

Deadline is 4 p.m. Friday.

Last week’s winner: Horizon Science Academy’s Temidayo Owoyemi named Athlete of the Week

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High school Athlete of the Week

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center high school Athlete of the Week voting occurs each week during high school sports competition and recognizes athletes across all sports.

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If you can’t see the ballot when you scroll to the bottom of this story, try refreshing the link or clearing the cache in your browser. Voters can cast one vote per hour per device. You do not have to be a subscriber to vote.

Please do not email your votes; they will not count. Nominations and votes are not the same things.

Please be aware: The Dispatch’s voting system recognizes only one vote per WiFi IP address, so consider taking your phone off WiFi to vote each hour if you’re sharing it with multiple people.

Athletes were nominated over the past few weeks for the vote starting Monday, May 27.

Please do not email your votes; they will not count. Nominations and votes are not the same things.

Athletes are on this week’s ballot based on information made available to The Dispatch, and nominations made over the past week.

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Once athletes win during the regular season, they’re not eligible to be back on the ballot until the postseason. If athletes haven’t won in the regular season, they can be nominated more than once.

Student of the Week: Who was the central Ohio high school stood out the most? Your vote decides

The Dispatch staff reserves the right to remove ballots or athletes from the ballot where voting irregularities have occurred.

Have any questions? Email sports editor Brian White at bwhite1@dispatch.com.

Please do not email your votes; they will not count. Nominations and votes are not the same things.

Here are this week’s Athlete of the Week candidates:

Jacie Clifton, Logan Elm softball: Had two hits and four RBIs, including a three-run home run, in a 7-3 win over Dover on a Division II regional final.

Anna Conrad, Fairfield Union track and field: Won the 1,600 meters (5:06.84) and joined Sarah Lepi, Averey Cottrill and Abigail Pike on the first-place 1,600 relay (4:00.02) at the Division II regional meet.

Isabel Evans, Northridge track and field: Won the 100 hurdles (14.18) and 300 hurdles (43.42) at the Division II regional meet.

Dawayne Galloway, Marion-Franklin track and field: Won the 100 (10.56), joined Nazsir Jackson, Aaris Billingsley and Taliq Black on the first-place 400 relay (42.02) and ran on the second-place 800 relay (1:28.63) with Jackson, Billingsley and Terry Black (1:28.63) at the Division II regional meet.

Henry Lessard, Bexley tennis: Won the Division II singles championship to complete a 26-1 freshman season. In bringing Bexley its sixth all-time singles title and first since 1986, he went 7-0 in three-set matches.

Chayse Lipscomb, Fairfield Union track and field: Won the 110 hurdles (14.25) and 300 hurdles (37.36) ) at the Division II regional meet.

Olivia Pace, Westerville Central track and field: Won the 100 meters (12.06), 200 (24.27) and long jump (18 feet, 7 inches) and anchored the first-place 400 relay (46.67) at the Division I regional meet.

Avery Stratton , Teays Valley softball: Was 3 for 4 with two singles and the game-winning home run and pitched three innings, striking out four in an 8-7 win over Marysville to help the Vikings win their first district title since 2018.

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Northeast Ohio Weather: High wind, very warm, showers, and storms today

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January 9, 2026

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Northeast Ohio Weather: High wind, very warm, showers, and storms today

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A powerful cold front will be tracking through today.

A second system impacts the area tomorrow.

It is very warm and very windy today. High temperatures forecast to be above 60 degrees in many towns before the cold front blows through.

Temperatures tumble through the 50s and into the 40s later this afternoon.

We have showers and a few thunderstorms in the area. The risk of rain will end behind the front. A south wind shifts west and could gust over 45 mph at times today.

Colder and much less wind tonight with a mostly cloudy sky. Early morning temperatures tomorrow will be in the 30s.

The system tomorrow will track across the Great Lakes and will be centered north of us Saturday night.

Moisture gets drawn up from the south. Showers develop by afternoon.

The rain isn’t expected to be heavy with less than .25″ in the forecast. High temperatures make it into the 40s.

Colder Saturday night and blustery. Southwest winds could gust to around 30 mph at times.

A window is there Sunday for snow showers and lake-effect.

It’ll be very windy on Sunday. West winds could gust over 45 mph at times. Afternoon temperatures around 30 degrees.

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Ex-Ohio State DB Marshon Lattimore arrested on possible weapons charge

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January 8, 2026

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Ex-Ohio State DB Marshon Lattimore arrested on possible weapons charge

Former Ohio State defensive back Marshon Lattimore was arrested on Jan. 7 in Lakewood, Ohio, and now awaits possible charges of carrying a concealed weapon and improperly handling firearms in a vehicle, according to multiple reports.

Lattimore, currently on the Washington Commanders, was booked into jail but later released. The police report lists a 9mm Glock as evidence, per ESPN.

Police say Lattimore was arrested because he failed to inform the investigating officer that he had a firearm in the vehicle when asked.

In a statement to 3News, the Commanders said, “We have been made aware of the arrest and are gathering more information. We have informed the NFL League office and have no further comment at this time.”

Lattimore played for the Buckeyes in 2015 and 2016. He was selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He has made the Pro Bowl four times and was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2017.

In 2021, Lattimore was arrested in Cleveland and initially charged with a felony for receiving a stolen firearm. The charge was dismissed, but Lattimore pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon. He received one year of probation and a suspended 180-day jail sentence, according to ESPN.

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This rising sophomore has an important offseason ahead of him for Ohio State football

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January 8, 2026

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This rising sophomore has an important offseason ahead of him for Ohio State football

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The conversation around Ohio State football’s championship aspirations often centers on offensive firepower, but a sophomore cornerback might play an important role in helping the Buckeyes accomplish their goals next season.

Devin Sanchez arrived in Columbus as the nation’s top cornerback recruit, and after a freshman season where he earned meaningful snaps in critical moments, the expectations have escalated.

No longer is it enough for Sanchez to be a reliable contributor. He must take a step toward becoming a true lockdown corner who can eliminate one side of the field.

“Is Devin Sanchez ready to be the dude because he’s going to have to be,” co-host Stefan Krajisnik said on Buckeye Talk. “I don’t mean is he ready to be a reliable starter — I mean it’s time… to be a dude. I don’t think it’s putting unrealistic expectations on a guy like Devin Sanchez to be an All-Big Ten first team caliber-type guy.”

The coaching staff has demonstrated their belief in Sanchez’s potential by giving him high-leverage opportunities against elite competition as a true freshman. Against Texas last season, while other freshmen barely saw the field, Sanchez was trusted in critical moments – a telling sign of the program’s expectations.

Next season’s rematch with Texas will provide an opportunity to see how much progress Sanchez has made since the last time he faced the Longhorns.

As co-host Andrew Gillis put it, “Is he ready to announce himself to the world as lock down?”

The transformation starts now. Co-host Stephen Means made it clear that spring practice represents a crucial development period.

“We should be walking away from spring practice thinking that’s the best cornerback in the Big Ten and his only competition is (Oregon’s) Brandon Finney,” Means said. “That should be the goal for Devin.”

What makes Sanchez’s development so critical is how it affects the entire defensive structure. If he can become that elite cornerback who eliminates one side of the field, it changes what Ohio State can do with their other 10 defenders. It allows for more aggressive pressure packages, more safety help to other areas, and ultimately, a more disruptive defense.

For Ohio State fans, Sanchez’s development represents one of the most fascinating storylines to follow this offseason. His progression from promising freshman to elite sophomore could be the difference between a playoff appearance and a national championship.

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