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COLUMBUS – As a top-25 overall recruit and the third-ranked receiver in the 2023 recruiting class, the fact that Ohio State freshman wide receiver Carnell Tate is already turning heads during camp is hardly a surprise given his immense talent.

Urbana first singles player Corynn Ryan (pictured) returns a shot during a match with visting Piqua on Wednesday. Piqua won the match, 5-0.

A 3 on 3 basketball tournament for players in grades 5-12 will be held in West Liberty as part of the Labor Day Festival on Sept. 4.

Urbana defeated Belmont, 25-8, 25-16, 25-10, in non-league volleyball on Tuesday.

Owen Powell had a hat trick as Graham beat Emmanuel Christian, 6-3, in non-league boys soccer on Monday.

Mechanicsburg defeated visiting Greenon, 163-181, in OHC boys golf on Monday.

MECHANICSBURG – Senior quarterback Jayden Roland threw for 2 touchdowns and ran for 2 more as Mechanicsburg opened the football season with a 38-7 win over Kenton Ridge in non-league action Friday night.

WL-S beat Northeastern, 5-1, in OHC boys soccer.

Unbeaten Mechanicsburg upended Southeastern, 159-173, and Madison Plains, 159-218, in OHC boys golf on Thursday.

COLUMBUS – Who will start at the two offensive tackle positions for Ohio State has been almost as persistent a question as who will be the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback with the season opener at Indiana a little over two weeks away.