Media Service Award Recipients
Central District | East | Northeast | Northwest | Southeast | Southwest
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CENTRAL DISTRICT
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| 2021-22 |
None
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| 2020-21 |
None
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| 2019-20 |
Steve Blackledge (Columbus Dispatch) and Zach Fleer (270 Hoops) |
| 2018-19 |
Rob McCurdy (Marion Star) and Steve Ruach (Lancaster WFCO (90.9) Radio)
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2017-18
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Dave Weidig (Newark Advocate) and Jeff Ruth (Marion WMRN Radio) |
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2016-17
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None
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2015-16
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Thomas Wilson (Lancaster Eagle-Gazette)
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2014-15
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None
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2013-14
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Matt Barnes (Columbus WCMH-TV) and Dave Purpura (Columbus This Week Newspapers)
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2012-13
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Rob Whalen (WDCM Radio, Marion) and Jarrod Ulrey (This Week News)
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2011-12
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Jerod Smalley (TV 4) and Aaron Blankenship (This Week News)
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2010-11
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Dan Fronczak (Columbus WBNS-TV) and Kurt Snyder (Newark Advocate)
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2009-10
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Bob Whitman (Columbus Citizen Journal) and Dave Bevington (Mt. Vernon WMVO Radio)
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2008-09
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Mark Znider (Columbus Dispatch) and Mindy Drayer (Columbus WCMH TV)
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2007-08
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Bob Putnam (Marion Star) and Angela Pace (Columbus WBNS TV)
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2006-07
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Matt McCoy (Columbus WTVN) Brian McClean (Columbus Suburban News)
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2005-06
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Paul Batterson (Columbus ThisWeek Newspapers) and Joe Weasel (Columbus WCMH-TV)
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2004-05
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Randy Rhinehart (Columbus WMNI Radio & Central Ohio Sports TV) and Charles Farmer (Columbus Post)
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2003-04
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Dave Bevington (Mount Vernon WMVO Radio) and Rick Thomas (Columbus Dispatch)
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2002-03
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Brian Rapp (Columbus Suburban News) and Steve Rosenberger (WHTH/WNKO-Radio, Newark)
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2001-02
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Tim Miller (Marysville Journal-Tribune) and Jeff Ruth (WMRN-Radio, Marion)
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2000-01
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Gary Henery (Sunbury News) and Dom Tiberi (WBNS-TV, Columbus)
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1999-2000
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Denny McPherson (Marion Star) and Dick Schorr (WHOK-Radio, Lancaster)
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1998-99
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Ray Stein (Columbus Dispatch) and Jimmy Crum (WCMH-TV, Columbus)
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1997-98
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Steve Blackledge (Columbus Dispatch) and Larry Larson (WTVN-Radio, Columbus; ThisWeek Newspapers, Columbus)
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EAST DISTRICT
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| 2022-23 |
Charlie Jones (Big Time Sports TV) & David Kinder (Zanesville WHIZ)
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| 2021-22 |
Todd Reed (Minerva News Leader)
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| 2020-21 |
Jeff Harrison (Caldwell Journal-Leader)
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2019-20
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Rob Metzger (Steubenville WTOV Channel 9)
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| 2018-19 |
Roger Metzger (New Philadelphia Times Reporter)
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2015-16
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None
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2014-15
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None
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2013-14
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None
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2012-13
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None
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2011-12
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None
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2010-11
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None
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2009-10
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None
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2008-09
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None
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2007-08
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None
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2006-07
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None
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2005-06
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Jim Barstow (Coshocton Tribune) and John Nese (Steubenville WSTV-Radio)
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2004-05
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Don Wagner (New Philadelphia Times Reporter, Dover WJER-Radio, and Uhrichsville WBTC-Radio)
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2003-04
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None
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2002-03
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None
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2001-02
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Bill Phillips, Steubenville WTOV 9
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2000-01
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Dave Weidig (Zanesville Times-Recorder) and Mark Lonsinger (WKLM-Radio, Millersburg)
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1999-2000
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Rich Gibson (Martins Ferry Times Leader) and George Kellas (WTOV-TV, Steubenville)
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1998-99
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Frank Shepherd (Coshocton Tribune) and Tom Thompson (WTNS-Radio, Coshocton)
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1997-98
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Cal Pokas (Martins Ferry Times Leader) and Matt Ritzert (WJER-Radio, Dover)
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NORTHEAST DISTRICT
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| 2021-22 |
Matt Goul (Cleveland.com)
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| 2020-21 |
none
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| 2019-20 |
none
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2018-19
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Chad Krispinsky (WKBN-TV Youngstown) and Tim Rogers (Canton Repository & Beacon Journal)
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2016-17
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Jim Thomas (Canton Repository) and P.J. Ziegler (Cleveland Fox 8 TV)
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2015-16
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Dave "Dino" DeNatale (ESPN Cleveland Radio 850) and Mike Plant (Wooster Daily Record)
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2014-15
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Tim Gebhardt (Elyria Chronicle Telegram) and Greg Gulas (Youngstown Vindicator)
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2013-14
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Michael Beaven (Akron Beacon Journal), David Bacon (Classic Teleproductions), Michael Bacon (Classic Teleproductions)
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2012-13
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Kristen Davis (Cleveland Plain Dealer), Bill Tilton (Varsity Chalk Talk, ESPN Cleveland and Willoughby News-Herald), Guy Trinetti (Willoughby WELW Radio), and Don Ursetti (North Canton WHLO Radio)
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2011-12
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Aaron Dorksen (Wooster Daily Record), Mike Keating (Alliance Review), Denny Leibert (Youngstown Clear Channel Radio) and Glenn Moore (Cleveland.com)
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2010-11
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Mike Ackelson (Youngstown WFMJ-TV), Ray Horner (Akron WAKR), Bob Fortuna (Cleveland Plain Dealer) and Mike Peticca (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
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2009-10
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Mike Breckenridge (Wooster WQKT), Bob Karlovec (Cleveland WKNR), Tim Warsinskey (Cleveland Plain Dealer), Joe Scalzo (Youngstown Vindicator)
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2008-09
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Mike Cairns (Cleveland Plain Dealer), Tom Gaffney (Akron Beacon Journal), Harry Paidas (Alliance WDPN Sports Radio) and Bill Sullivan (Youngstown Vindicator)
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2007-08
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Tim Alcorn (Elyria WEOL Radio), Dave Burcham (Warren Tribune Chronicle), John Kampf (Willoughby News Herald) and Brad Sellers (Sports Time Ohio)
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2006-07
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Scott Davis (Canton City Schools TV), Todd Porter (Canton Repository), Carey Sheldon (Ashtabula WFUN) and Bill Castrovince (Youngstown WYTV)
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2005-06
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Chris Miller (Cleveland WEWS-TV), Tim Rogers (Cleveland Plain Dealer), Jim Campbell (Youngstown WKBN) and Ron Firth (Lisbon Morning Journal)
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2004-05
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Jim Isabella (Cleveland Sun Newspapers and Cleveland WKNR-Radio), Eddie Dwyer, (Cleveland Plain Dealer), Dana Balash (Youngstown WFMJ-TV) and Karl Pearson (Ashtabula Star Beacon)
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2003-04
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Mike Brown (Alliance Review), Paul Heyse (Elyria Chronicle-Telegram), Jim Johnson (Canton WHBC-Radio) and Wally Mintus (Elyria WEOL-Radio)
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2002-03
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Persh Rohrer (Ravenna Record-Courier); Arana Lynch (Cleveland Call & Post); Jim Donovan (WKYC-TV, Cleveland); Don Gardner (WKBN-TV & Radio, Youngstown)
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2001-02
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Terry Pluto (Akron Beacon Journal) and John T. Caparanis (WBBW-Radio, Youngstown)
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2000-01
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Don Friedman (Cleveland Plain Dealer) and John Telich (WJW-TV, Cleveland)
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1999-2000
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Bob Stewart (Canton Repository) and Dan Coughlin (WJW-TV, Cleveland)
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1998-99
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Dick Zunt (Cleveland Plain Dealer) and Roy Bates (WQKT-Radio, Wooster)
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1997-98
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Bob Curry (Youngstown Vindicator) and Mike Massa (WVIZ-TV, Cleveland)
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NORTHWEST DISTRICT
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| 2023-24 |
Mark Kunz (Toledo BCSN) and Joshua Morgret (Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune) |
| 2022-23 |
Gary Rasberry (Celina Daily Standard)
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| 2021-22 |
Aaron "Mathews" Molaski (WTLW/WOSN TV 44)
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| 2020-21 |
None |
| 2019-20 |
None |
| 2018-19 |
Pat Magers (Advertiser-Tribune) and Ted Radick (Findlay Courier) |
| 2017-18 |
Jeff Ratliff (Northwest Signal) and Jon Kerns (BAS Broadcasting) |
| 2016-17 |
Joe Nugent (Toledo WTVG-TV 13 ABC) and Larry Phillips (Richland Source) |
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2015-16
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None
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2014-15
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Larry Stine (Ashland Times Gazette)
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2013-14
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None
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2012-13
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None
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2011-12
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Kenny Stabler (Van Wert WKSD Radio) and Charlie Warnimont (Putnam County Sentinel)
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2010-11
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Jamie Baker (Findlay Courier) and Andy Lynch (Lima WTLW)
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2009-10
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Jeff Alan (Mansfield WMFD-TV) and Mark Wulfhorst (Celina WKKI Radio)
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2008-09
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Dan Cummins (Toledo WTOL) and Chuck Ridenour (Shelby Daily Globe)
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2007-08
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Jim Naveau (Lima News) and Jim Radke (Bucyrus WCBO)
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2006-07
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Tim Tichy (Toledo WNWO-TV) and Bruce Hefflinger (Defiance Crescent-News)
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2005-06
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Scott Cottos (Fostoria Review Times) and Mike Schepp (Lima ESPN 940-Radio, Lima WTLW-TV and Lima WUZZ)
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2004-05
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Gary Ogle (Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum) and Mark Fogg (Sandusky WLEC-Radio)
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2003-04
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Steve Junga (Toledo Blade) and Larry Christy (Archbold WMTR-Radio)
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2002-03
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Dave Kleck (WNDH-Radio, Napoleon) and Tom Usher (Lima News)
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2001-02
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John Fryman (Bryan Times) and Mike Green (WMFD-TV, Mansfield)
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2000-01
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Dave Hanneman (Findlay Courier) and Vince Koza (WLIO-TV, Lima)
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1999-2000
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Duane Schooley (Toledo Blade) and Jerry Reidling (WFRO-Radio, Fremont)
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1998-99
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Moe Brubaker (Napoleon Northwest Signal) and Ralph Guarnieri (WKKI-Radio, Celina)
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1997-98
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Butch Wagner (Sandusky Register) and Mike Mullen (WIMA-Radio, Lima)
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SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
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| 2022-23 |
Kevin Dunigan (BMG Media), Ken Smith (WRAC Radio C103) |
| 2021-22 |
Print: Kevin Wiseman (The Athens Messenger), Mark Carpenter (Adams County Peoples Defender). Radio: Chuck Greenslate (WNXT Portsmouth), Mark Williams (WNXT Portsmouth), Danny Dobbs (WVNU Greenfield). On-Line: Derrick Webb (Southern Ohio Sports Authority).
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2019-20
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Phil Gray (Chillicothe Gazette),Tom Beard (WKKJ Radio Chillicothe), Dale Hamilton (WNXT/WPAY Radio Portsmouth)
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2018-19
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None
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2017-18
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None
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2016-17
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Mark Hunter (WATH Athens), Kent Sanborn and Tony Shotsky
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2015-16
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None
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2014-15
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None
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2013-14
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None
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2012-13
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None
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2011-12
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None
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2010-11
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None
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2009-10
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Don Bowles (West Union WRAC Radio)
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2008-09
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Bill Robinson (Marietta Times), Dan Dobbins (Jackson WKOV) and Dan Morrow (Jackson WKOV)
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2007-08
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Craig Dunn (Logan Daily News) and Dan Ramey (Chillicothe WKKJ)
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2006-07
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Pete Wilson (Jackson County Telegram) and John Wharff (Marietta WMOA)
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2005-06
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Roger Gray (Portsmouth WNXT-Radio)
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2004-05
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Harold “Buzz” Fisher (Jackson Times Journal and Jackson WKOV-Radio) and Joe Edwards (Nelsonville WAIS and Nelsonville WSEO-Radio)
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2003-04
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Bob Willis (Jackson WKOV-Radio and Wellston Telegram) and Dave Harris (Pomeroy Daily Sentinel)
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2002-03
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None
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2001-02
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None
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2000-01
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Randy Heath (Jackson) and Larry Herges (WATH/WXTQ-Radio, Athens)
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1999-2000
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Jim Myers (Logan Daily News) and Ernie Blankenship (WSRW-Radio, Hillsboro)
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1998-98
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Hobert Wilson Jr. (Gallipolis Daily Tribune) and Mike Smith (WKKJ/WBEX-Radio, Chillicothe)
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1997-98
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Tom Metters (Athens Messenger) and Jim Smith (WNXT-Radio, Portsmouth)
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SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
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| 2023-24 |
Melanie Laughman (Cincinnati Enquirer) and John Cummings (Miami Valley Newspapers) |
| 2022-23 |
Joe Danneman (Fox 19) and Anthony "Tony" Tribble (Freelance Photographer) |
| 2021-22 |
Bill Idle (Brookville Star) and Scott Springer (Cincinnati Enquirer)
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| 2020-21 |
None due to Covid
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| 2019-20 |
David Miller (Loveland Magazine) and Garth Shanklin (Clermont Sun)
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2018-19
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John Bombatch (Xenia Gazette) and Dale Barger (Greenville Daily Advocate)
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| 2017-18 |
Wade Linville (Brown County Press) and Elise Jesse (Cincinnati WLWT-TV) |
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2016-17
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David Fong (Troy Daily News) and Debbie Juniewicz (Dayton Daily News) |
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2015-16
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Rick Cassano (The Journal-News) and Marc Pendleton (Dayton Daily News)
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2014-15
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Eric Frantz (J.J. Huddle) and Matt Hammond (Bellefontaine Examiner)
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2013-14
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Rob Kiser (Piqua Daily Call) and Mark Slaughter (Cincinnati WCPO-TV)
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2012-13
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Dirk Allen and George Vogel |
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2011-12
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Jack Kramer (ScoresBroadcast.com) and Scott Ward (Greenville WTGR)
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2010-11
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Mike Dyer (Cincinnati Enquirer) and Ron Nunnari (Englewood Independent)
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2009-10
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Jack Pohl (Dayton WDTN-TV) and Chick Ludwig (Dayton Daily News)
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2008-09
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Enos Pennington (New Richmond Local Sports Radio) and Richard Crawford (Clermont Sun Newspapers)
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2007-08
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Sonny Fulks (Piqua WPTW) and Jerry Nardiello (Middletown Journal)
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2006-07
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Ken Barhorst (Sidney Daily News) and Tom Archdeacon (Dayton Daily News)
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2005-06
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Tom Groeschen (Cincinnati Enquirer) and Roger Barber (Wilmington WSWO-Radio and Wilmington WKFI-Radio)
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2004-05
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Ron Jackson (Dayton Daily News) and Omar Williams (Dayton WDTN-TV) and Guy Fogle (Dayton WDTN-TV)
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2003-04
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John Popovich (Cincinnati WCPO-TV) and Tom Gamble (Cincinnati WLW/WCKY-Radio)
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2002-03
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Jack Gordon (WPFB-Radio, Middletown) and Joe Neves (WPTW-Radio, Piqua)
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2001-02
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Bill Liermann (WKFI/WSWO-Radio, Wilmington) and Kert Radel (WMOH-Radio, Hamilton)
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2000-01
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Mark Huber (Wilmington News-Journal) and Mike Hartsock (WHIO-TV, Dayton)
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1999-2000
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Don McDermott (Greenville Daily Advocate) and Dave Schutte (Cincinnati Enquirer)
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1998-99
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Dave Long (Dayton Daily News) and Duane Bachman (WPTW-Radio, Piqua)
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1997-98
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Ted Landis (Brookville Star) and Warren Johnson (WPFB-Radio, Middletown)
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