It has not been unusual for Columbus Academy girls lacrosse player Courtney Deena to hear an opposing coach shout things like "shut her down" the last few years, although those phrases usually were said in vain.
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Phylicia Johnson of the Pickerington High School Central girls basketball team signed May 13 to play at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.
MOREDeVon Price of the Pickerington High School North boys basketball team signed a letter of intent May 16 to play at Division II St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind.
MOREAfter winning OCC-Ohio Division championships each of the last three seasons by comfortable margins, the Pickerington High School North boys track and field team has put together a strong enough regular season to be considered the heavy favorite again.
MOREChris Robbins is in his first season as Pickerington High School North boys lacrosse coach, but it hasn't taken him long to figure out what makes his team's next opponent tick.
MOREJunior setter James Klamo had 19 assists, nine digs, four aces, two kills and a block to help power the Pickerington High School North boys volleyball team to a 25-20, 16-25, 25-17, 25-19 win over host Westerville South in a Division I East Region tournament first-round match May 11.
MORETwo Pickerington High School North boys singles players and four doubles players smiled briefly after winning OCC-Ohio Division tennis championships May 11 at Reynoldsburg.
MOREThe Pickerington High School North baseball team won 23 of 26 regular-season games, so there wasn't much of a chance for the Panthers to lose stride.
MOREThe Pickerington High School North girls volleyball team will be under new leadership next season.
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