Jake Corrigan brings you his in-depth reports weekday mornings on Power 105. Listen to Jake at 7:05 and 8:05am. Also be sure to check out Jake Corrigan, Rob Schreier and Justin Sampson every evening weekdays from 6:05 to 7pm on our sister station 970 WATH for The Sports Fan brought to you by J&K Contracting. And...you do not want to miss the Power 105 sports teams coverage of Athens County High School football and basketball games on the Game Of The Week!
The Athens County Game of the Week returns to Power 105 tonight as Wahama heads to Federal Hocking for the biggest game in Stewart in a few years. The Lancers are 5-1 on the season and riding high behind a stellar defense. However, the defending TVC-Hocking champs have not lost in conference since joining the league. The game can be heard on Power 105 with pregame at 7:15 and kickoff at 7:30.
The Athens Bulldogs look to continue their five game winning streak as they head to Albany to battle Alexander tonight in an Athens County clash. The Bulldogs are riding high behind an unrelenting offensive attack featuring senior wide receivers Tyler McIntosh and Skylar Schwartzel. The Spartans are coming off a close win to open league play and sit at 3-3 and would love to pull the upset at home. The game can be heard on 970 WATH with pregame at 7:15 and kickoff at 7:30.
Elsewhere in Athens County, Nelsonville-York heads to Wellston and Trimble visits Eastern.
In area high school volleyball last night, Nelsonville-York came back to beat Athens, 3-2.
In NFL action last night, St. Louis handled Arizona, 17-3.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was named the AFC offensive player of the month yesterday. Green leads the conference in catches with 27 and is second in yards with 428. Green also has three touchdowns and averages 15.9 yards a catch. This is the first time a Bengal has taken home the honor since Carson Palmer did in 2005. Cincinnati battles Miami on Sunday. The game can be heard on 970 WATH with pregame at 11:30 and kickoff at 1.
The NHL announced some more cancellations yesterday, wiping out the first two weeks of the regular season in wake of the lockout. The lockout is now into its 19th day and the NHL has not made it clear whether these games will be made up if a deal can be reached in the near future. In total the NHL knocked out 82 games from October 11th to October 24th, starting with next Thursday, which was slated to be the start of the season.
The Boston Red Sox announced the firing of manager Bobby Valentine yesterday. Valentine led the red Sox to a record of 69-93 this season, which was the organization’s worst season in 50 years. Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell is reportedly at the top of the Red Sox wish list.
A reminder that the undefeated Ohio Bobcats return home tomorrow as they take on the Buffalo Bulls. The game can be heard on Power 105 with pregame coverage starting at 10:30 with the Bobcat Insider and kickoff at noon.
On your radio dial tonight, it’s the Sports Fan presented by J&K Contracting. That’s on 970 WATH and it’s from 6:06 to 7.
