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BSF Podcast Season 5, Episode 1: New Ottawa Hills coach Brandon Carter
February 1, 2023
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Marion Local blanks Columbus Grove for record 11th shutout of season
November 27, 2022
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Clash of Titans: Trip to state championship at stake for LC, South Range
November 23, 2022
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Columbus Grove dominates Columbia with state power Marion Local looming
November 20, 2022
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Regional championship, Final 4 berth on line for Archers and T-Birds
November 17, 2022
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LC vs. Elmwood: the immovable object vs. the unstoppable force
November 16, 2022
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Altimus returns from injury, guides Archers to regional finals
November 13, 2022
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Gamecast replay of Liberty Center’s 34-0 win over Coldwater
November 12, 2022
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Black Swamp Football/LC Tigers Sports Live Gamecast: Coldwater vs. Liberty Center
November 11, 2022
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Central Catholic vs. Highland a rematch of epic 2021 playoff game
November 10, 2022
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2022 OHSAA Football Regional Semifinals Preview – Martin RPI
November 10, 2022
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SPECIAL PLAYOFF OFFER: JOIN OUR WEBSITE FOR ONE YEAR FOR $5
November 5, 2022
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Central Catholic scores three times in final quarter to beat Avon Lake
November 5, 2022
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Archers continue historic season, reach first regional semifinal in program history
November 5, 2022
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Area D-VII recap: Antwerp moves on; P-G sets up rematch with McComb
October 29, 2022
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Playoff preview: LC facing a reigning state semifinalist in first round
October 26, 2022
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Eastwood back atop NBC with rugged Region 18 playoffs on deck
October 20, 2022
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With first GMC bullseye, Archers shooting for playoff success
October 20, 2022
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LC has outright NWOAL title and top seed in Region 18 in sights
October 20, 2022
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NBC and playoff implications at stake for Genoa’s visit to Elmwood
October 14, 2022
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Assessment of area conferences going into second half of season
September 22, 2022
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Another big road test for Cougars; Perrysburg trying to stay on roll with AW looming
September 21, 2022
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Annual GMC slugger Tinora awaits tussle with Antwerp squad thirsty for GMC success
September 15, 2022
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NWOAL’s main event: Archbold, LC meet again with stakes high
September 14, 2022
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Toledo Christian goes toe-to-toe with Michigan 8-man power
September 2, 2022
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Van Wert next foe on tough WBL road to start year for Defiance
September 2, 2022
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Scrappiness to be on display with St. Marys visiting Defiance
August 25, 2022
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Good buddies Garlock, Schafer bringing teams together for big early-season clash
August 25, 2022
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O-G excited for chance to take on Kirtland and its nation-leading 54-game winning streak.
November 26, 2021
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Region 18 championship: O-G meeting Elyria Catholic at Clyde
November 18, 2021
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Region 22 championship: LC and Carey to collide for state semifinal berth
November 18, 2021
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Black Swamp Football Podcast Episode 70: Regional Championship Edition
November 18, 2021
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Scouting reports: Looking ahead to three area regional championships
November 15, 2021
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Roth boot, power rushing attack lead LC to shocking win over No. 1 Archbold
November 14, 2021
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Central Catholic storms back with 17 points in final 6:30 to shock Highland, 23-20
November 13, 2021
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Playoff preview: Central Catholic to square off with Medina Highland for regional championship berth
November 12, 2021
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The Rematch: LC to take another shot at powerful Archbold in Defiance
November 11, 2021
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Central Catholic romps over St. John’s, advances to regional semifinals
November 5, 2021
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Preview: Defending state champion Van Wert next up for Wauseon
November 4, 2021
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Black Swamp Football Podcast Episode 68: Week 2 of the 2021 playoffs
November 4, 2021
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Special playoff edition of the Black Swamp Football Podcast
October 29, 2021
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Black Swamp Football Podcast Episode 66: Week one of the 2021 playoffs
October 28, 2021
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No. 1 Archbold looking for another outright NWOAL crown; PH trying to play spoiler
October 21, 2021
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TRAC championship implications at stake when Central visits Fremont Ross
October 14, 2021
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Audio from Tuesday’s Kickoff Show with Defiance coach Travis Cooper
October 13, 2021
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Archbold to meet Wauseon with stakes again huge for NWOAL rivals
October 13, 2021
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Central Catholic takes major step in remaining king of hill in TRAC
October 9, 2021
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Henry County rivals set for elimination game in NWOAL championship hunt
October 7, 2021
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Kickoff Show audio from interview with former OHSAA executive director Jerry Snodgrass
October 6, 2021
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First-place TRAC tussle: Whitmer, Central Catholic face big stakes again
October 6, 2021
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Anthony Wayne takes giant step to returning to top of NLL heap
October 2, 2021
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Breakdown and predictions of conference championship races
September 30, 2021
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Week after surviving scare at Leipsic, Grove hopes to continue NWC winning streak
September 30, 2021
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PH trying to keep pace with Archbold; Wauseon looking to remain in NWOAL title hunt
September 30, 2021
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Edon storms back from 21-8 deficit in final quarter to beat Fort Loramie, 24-21
September 25, 2021
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NWC newcomer Leipsic hosting fellow conference unbeaten Columbus Grove
September 23, 2021
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O-G and Van Wert to meet while being part of logjam atop WBL standings
September 23, 2021
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Second half of season presents major test for PH, starting with Bryan
September 23, 2021
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Week 6 Kickoff Show: Audio from Columbus Grove head coach Andy Schafer
September 21, 2021
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LC heads to Archbold with NWOAL, Region 22 implications on the line
September 16, 2021
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Central Catholic romps over Findlay with potent passing game, defense
September 11, 2021
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Preseason NWOAL favorite Wauseon visiting fellow title contender LC
September 9, 2021
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Archbold puts 10-game NWOAL winning streak, back-to-back league crowns on line at Bryan
September 9, 2021
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Pair of 2-1 GMC foes open league play with Tinora at Antwerp
September 9, 2021
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Schedule switch for Edon, Bombers to tangle with traditional power St. Paul
September 9, 2021
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Episode 59 of the Black Swamp Football Podcast: Week 3 recap and lookahead to week 4
September 9, 2021
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Big night in LC: Kip Kern Field to be dedicated, 2-0 Tigers hosting 2-0 Otsego
September 2, 2021
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Episode 58 of the Black Swamp Football Podcast: Recap of week 2 and preview, predictions of week 3
September 2, 2021
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Special episode of the Black Swamp Football Podcast: Dedication of Kip Kern Field
August 31, 2021
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Lichtenberg magic! New St. John’s maestro leads game-winning drive capped by TD to Toler
August 28, 2021
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Rams trying to bounce back; Wauseon looking for another win over GMC
August 26, 2021
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Henry County neighbors return to gridiron: Napoleon hosting LC
August 26, 2021
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Defiant Defiance turns away multiple Napoleon chances for 7-0 victory
August 20, 2021
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Pound town on corner of Domersville, Banner School Roads as rugged Tigers, Rams renew acquaintances
August 19, 2021
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Fracas at ‘The Fred’: Napoleon invading Defiance as Maumee River rivals return to gridiron
August 18, 2021
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Black Swamp Kickoff Show Week 1 with Travis Cooper of Defiance
August 17, 2021
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LC icon Kip Kern to forever adorn field inside Rex Lingruen Stadium
April 18, 2021
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Podcast episode No. 49: Central Catholic middle linebacker Gio DeSantis
February 9, 2021
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Podcast episode No. 47: Former OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass
January 22, 2021
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Podcast Episode No. 45: Recap of Coldwater win over Grove and look back at 2020 season
November 19, 2020
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Coldwater takes down Columbus Grove for another state berth
November 15, 2020
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Grove underclassmen playing for “family” mentality created by seniors
November 13, 2020
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MAC power stands in way of state final berth for Columbus Grove
November 13, 2020
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Reynolds’ halftime speech ignites second-half Columbus Grove surge
November 8, 2020
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Grove and Fairview set up for colossal clash in Region 22 championship tilt
November 6, 2020
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Black Swamp Football Show: Former teammates now on opposite sidelines for championship clash
November 5, 2020
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Expect offensive fireworks when Grove squares off with Archbold
October 30, 2020
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Avon Lake visiting Central Catholic in dandy Region 6 quarterfinal clash
October 29, 2020
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Comparing Remaining Playoff Field vs. Traditional Computer Rating Playoffs (Divisions IV, V and VI)
October 18, 2020
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Comparing remaining playoff field vs. traditional computer rating playoffs
October 17, 2020
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Antwerp coach Jason Hale joins the Black Swamp Football Show
October 12, 2020
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Hicksville opens playoffs at home with rematch vs. Tinora on the line
October 8, 2020
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Black Swamp Football Podcast: Playoff game predictions and state champion picks
October 8, 2020
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Archbold claims back-to-back NWOAL titles on late 2-point conversion
October 3, 2020
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