Fall Sports

Autumn comes around and brings with it Halloween, pumpkin-flavored things and, of course, the start of fall sports seasons. From football to field hockey, there is no shortage of dynamic and exciting games to watch both online and in person across Ohio University’s campus.

My first ever sports story was a volleyball recap. It wasn’t anything special, but it showed me a new type of journalism I had never experienced before. There was something about the roar of students in The Convo that made me realize how fun being involved in sports media could be. Since that first story, I’ve come back to The Convo for many volleyball games, both as a spectator and as a journalist. I’ll always have a soft spot for the sport, and I can’t wait to keep covering it.

A volleyball game in progress with players on both sides and a referee preparing to serve the ball.
Female volleyball players from Ohio team celebrating on the court with one player shouting joyfully, wearing white and green uniforms, while others are in black and green uniforms, in an indoor volleyball arena.
Women volleyball players in white jerseys with green accents jumping and preparing to block or hit the ball at the net during a match.
A woman with long wavy hair wearing a black t-shirt and green pants stands near a volleyball net during a game or practice in a sports arena. There are other people and rows of seats in the background.
Two female volleyball players in white and green uniforms at the net during a match.
A female volleyball player in a white and green uniform extends her arm to hold a volleyball during a game, with spectators visible in the background.
Group of female volleyball players from Ohio team celebrating during a match.
Two female volleyball players jumping near the net with their arms raised, preparing to block or spike the ball during a match.
Women volleyball players celebrating on a volleyball court with a logo, some wearing white and green uniforms and others in navy blue and orange uniforms.
Two female volleyball players in white and green uniforms during a match, with one player hitting the ball and the other preparing to receive.
A group of female volleyball players in white uniforms with green accents, celebrating together on the court.
Women volleyball players competing at the net during a match, with one player from the team wearing a green and white jersey and two players from the team wearing navy blue jerseys.

Last year, I got to go with The Post’s sports editors to cover the Mid-American Conference Pro Day. The high-stakes environment, inflamed by the presence of several NFL recruiters, was truly a spectacle. Being a part of that process and feeling the palpable hope and anticipation in Walter Field House was truly special.

A shirtless man with curly dark hair participates in an athletic drill, leaning to one side with one hand on the ground and one leg extended, around orange cones, while several observers watch in the background.
A shirtless man with short brown hair and a beard looking ahead in a neutral indoor setting.
A group of football players sitting on chairs in a locker room or team area, with a coach talking to them. The coach is holding a water bottle and standing beside a green turf field inside a sports facility.
A shirtless man sprinting on an indoor sports field, possibly during training or practice.
A young male athlete holding a football in an indoor training facility, wearing a black sleeveless shirt with 'Pro Day' and a logo on it.
A young male football player with long curly hair and no shirt is sprinting during a workout or practice session on indoor turf. He appears to be in motion, running towards the left side of the image.
A shirtless male athlete running on an indoor field with orange cones, while several people observe and record the activity.
A woman with short dark hair, wearing large hoop earrings and a denim jacket with white lettering, watches a sports game from behind in an indoor stadium.
A shirtless football player running on a field with a football, with NFL banners and logos in the background.
A shirtless athlete is running on an indoor track during a training session or drill, with a small group of people watching and taking notes in the background.
An indoor athletic event showing a shirtless young athlete bending down to start a race, surrounded by officials and spectators. The scene takes place on a green turf with orange cones marking the track lanes.
A male athlete in green shorts and a black tank top jumping over a hurdle during indoor training, with spectators and other athletes watching in the background.