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Baseball

Talawanda no-hit in loss to Little Miami

Talawanda no-hit in loss to Little Miami

Little Miami High School shut out the Talawanda Brave on April 7, throwing a no-hitter through six innings in a 16-0 win in Oxford.
Guest Apr 9, 2026
JV Head Coach Evan Kennel giving a glove to pitcher Jack Segall after a 2025 game

Coach Kennel: Turning persistence into purpose

"Evan Kennel is starting his fifth season coaching in Talawanda’s baseball program this spring and his first season as a junior varsity head coach."
Guest Apr 8, 2026
Talawanda varsity baseball team for the school year 2024-2025

Talawanda baseball enters new era

After a long run in the smaller Southwest Ohio Conference (SWOC), Talawanda now joins the 13-team Southwestern Buckeye League (SWBL).
Guest Mar 4, 2026
A group of older kids participating in Talawanda's girls' basketball camp discuss their scrimmage

Talawanda High School holds summer sports camps

Talawanda High School’s summer sports camps serve to both introduce elementary students to new sports and help older kids prepare to compete at a high school level.
Kethan Babu Jun 8, 2025
30 years later, friends and family remember the impact of three student deaths on their lives

30 years later, friends and family remember the impact of three student deaths on their lives

30 years ago, a car accident took the life of three Talawanda teens. Today, their friends and family still remember them and the impact they had on the community.
Sean Scott Apr 22, 2025
Black and white portait of Walter “Smokey” Alston in a baseball cap

Local Legends: Smokey and the pennant

Legendary baseball manager Walter "Smokey" Alston made his home in Darrtown. His family had roots across Butler County.
Brad Spurlock Aug 28, 2024

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