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The Athens Messenger is a multi-media news organization and commercial printing facility that serves Athens County, Ohio and parts of the surrounding seven counties in southeastern Ohio.Established in 1848,
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Ohio completes comeback, usurps Jacksonville State in 4OT thriller
18+ hour, 20+ min ago (1273+ words) Ohio's Kendall Bannister (20), DJ Walker (2) and Barry Dillon (8) celebrate after a stop during the Bobcats' 29-27 four overtime home victory against Jacksonville State on Saturday night. Midweek MACtion games are still a ways away, but you wouldn’t know it watching Ohio’s…...
Skate Jam to turn wheels up at Athens Skate Park
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (708+ words) The sixth annual Skate Jam will be held at the Athens Skate Park behind the Athens Community Center at 701 E. State St. on Saturday from 2-9 p.m. In addition to skateboarding and scooter riding, attendees can also enjoy live music and food. ATHENS,…...
Game of the Week Preview: Athens @ Alexander
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (717+ words) Alexander's Trenton Mash (12) and Colt Newton (19) celebrate after a touchdown during the Spartans' 49-18 home win over Federal Hocking earlier this season. ALBANY — The Friday night fun is about to begin. After a series of non-conference clashes to start the fall,…...
Bulldogs lose 1-0 to Lancaster, snap three-game win streak
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (559+ words) Athens junior Sebastian Osterland (18) dribbles the ball upfield during the Bulldogs' 1-0 road defeat against Lancaster on Saturday night. The loss snapped Athens' three-game winning streak. LANCASTER — The Athens Bulldogs (4-2-2) defense and goalkeeper Enzo Servedio turned in one of the strongest…...
Ohio soccer falls to Indiana | Ohio University | athensmessenger.com
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (432+ words) Ohio's Jaimason Brooker (7) dribbles the ball upfield during the Bobcats' 3-2 home defeat to Indiana this weekend at Chessa Field. The Ohio soccer team (2-3-0) returned to action Sunday afternoon, falling to Indiana (3-2-1), 3-2, at Chessa Field. Overall, Ohio scored two goals on…...
Ohio starts strong, shows flashes despite 49-21 defeat at Nebraska
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (1083+ words) Ohio's Tyler Gillison (9) tackles Nebraska's Jamal Rule (25) during the Bobcats' 49-21 road defeat at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday afternoon. LINCOLN, Neb. — Ohio’s season opener on Saturday provided plenty of highs and lows. The Bobcats (0-1) began their 2026 campaign with…...
Thomas tosses 3 TDs as Athens rides second-half surge to 38-10 win
1+ week, 1+ day ago (929+ words) Athens’ Treymane Scott gestures towards the sideline during the Bulldogs’ 38-10 home victory over Marietta on Friday night. Scott was the leader of a strong defensive performance by the hosts. Athens’ Jaxon Warner (3) breaks a tackle during the Bulldogs’ 38-10 home victory…...
Game of the Week Preview: Marietta @ Athens | Local Sports
1+ week, 4+ day ago (637+ words) Athens’ Briar Thomas (9) and Frank Campbell (50) celebrate in the end zone during the Bulldogs’ 71-0 domination of Alexander last season. Thomas and the rest of the Bulldogs will make their 2026 home debut on Friday against Marietta. THE PLAINS — The Bulldogs are…...
Athens achieves first win behind four-score outing
1+ week, 5+ day ago (791+ words) Athens' Amina Patterson (14) races past Chillicothe's Amelia Barron (17) during the Bulldogs' 4-2 home victory on Monday night. THE PLAINS — Sometimes, there really is no place like home. After struggling mightily in their four-game road trip to start the season, a return…...
DuCoin’s late goal leads Ohio field hockey over Saint Louis, 2-1
1+ week, 5+ day ago (471+ words) Members of the Ohio field hockey team celebrate after a goal during the Bobcats' 2-1 victory over Saint Louis on Sunday afternoon. The Ohio field hockey team (1-1) closed out the opening weekend of play on Sunday afternoon, defeating Saint Louis (0-2), 2-1, at…...