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Thomas Wilson

2 years

I empathize with those with mental health issues and understand its importance. We need to do more, which is why I am choosing to speak out.

Mental health is no joke: My story of growing up in chaos and coming out on the other side

I empathize with those with mental health issues and understand its importance. We need to do more, which is why I am choosing to speak out.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

5 years

I cried twice in my high school sports career ... after my last football game and after my last basketball game, because I knew I would never put on a uniform again. The feeling of wishing you had one more game never leaves you.

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6 years

I’m amazed at how many players don’t ride the bus home after games. When did that become a thing? Bus rides home with your teammates are some of the memories you will have when you look back to your playing days.

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4 years

Anyone that complains about a six-game High school football season should just stop. It’s better than the alternative of no games. Ask any player right now how happy they are.

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4 years

A lot of people may not get it, but if you ever played high school football, you understand what today’s decision meant.

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6 years

Lancaster upsets Pickerington Central 31-30. #eghss

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4 years

Breaking News: After 23 years as Lancaster head football coach, Rob Carpenter has decided to retire. Just finished up with a long interview with him. Story coming shortly.

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@twil2323

3 years

I was informed today that I have been nominated by the Ohio Associated Press for Best Sports Writer and Best Sports Columnist. I am beyond grateful and humbled and never take what I get to do for granted. I love what I do.

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@twil2323

5 years

Found out yesterday I was awarded First Place as Best Sports Columnists by the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors. Humbled and honored. I love what I do and never take it for granted. I truly enjoy telling people's stories.

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@twil2323

4 years

Was informed today I am finalist for Best Sports Columnist in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors’ Newspaper contest. Truly honored and grateful. I love what I do and never take it for granted.

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@twil2323

4 years

BREAKING NEWS: In a letter released this evening, the Fairfield Department of Health has revised their previous statement of no in-person school and no sports, and now recommending all Fairfield County School districts follow guidelines from Ohio Department of Health.

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@twil2323

4 years

BREAKING NEWS: In a letter sent today, The Fairfield County Department of Health (FDA) is recommending that all Fairfield County Schools not return to in-person class in the fall of 2020 and school sports, band and other extra-curricular activities not to be played.

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2 years

Liberty Union pitcher Jacob Miller has been invited to attend the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday in Los Angeles, which means they expect him to be a high pick. I will have pre-draft story in Friday’s Eagle-Gazette. ⁦ @Jmills_9 ⁩ ⁦ @LULions ⁩ ⁦ @lulionbaseball ⁩

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@twil2323

5 years

A good day: Was just informed I am up for the Ohio Associated Press award for Best Sports Columnist. Very grateful.

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@twil2323

4 years

Unreal, people complaining about where the state football finals are going to be played. Are you kidding me? Ask the players if they care where they are playing? They are overjoyed just to be playing. Interesting how quick people forget the season almost didn't happen.

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@twil2323

5 years

Parents need to do their kids a favor and let them ride the bus home via @EagleGazette

Parents need to do their kids a favor and let them ride the bus home

Parents need to do their kids a favor and let them ride the bus home after games.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

5 years

Coaches should be applauded for what they do, not undermined via @EagleGazette

Coaches should be applauded for what they do, not undermined

High school coaches should be applauded for what they do, not undermined by people outside the program

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

4 years

Regardless of why the OHSAA parted ways with @Jerry_Snodgrass , at least in my opinion, he was a true advocate for student-athletes and was in a thankless job. He will be missed. Thank you Jerry for all you did for high school sports.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

6 years

When will high school coaches learn? You can't report your games only when you win. Win or lose, you need to report your stuff.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

5 years

Do you think a player should get voted Player of the Year just because they are a senior? Good is good, and if a junior or sophomore has better numbers and are better, they should get the vote.

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@twil2323

4 years

Sophie Mazgay was a bright light and inspired so many people in such a short time via @EagleGazette

Sophie Mazgay was a bright light and inspired so many people in such a short time

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

4 years

Huge congrats to a Lancaster’s Pam Bosser: named Central Ohio Athletic Director of the Year by the Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.

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@twil2323

4 years

I can't imagine what the Amanda-Clearcreek community, especially family and friends, are going through. It is heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this unthinkable tragedy.

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@twil2323

7 years

Fairfield Union’s Colin Woodside getting the game ball from Brian Young. Woodside broke Young’s all-time scoring record. He has now scored 1,387 career points. Record stood for 30 years. Congrats Colin! #eghss

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@twil2323

6 years

When a coach takes a player out of game, it amazes to watch them walk off the floor, look up at the clock, head down because they are being taken out. Body language .., come on, get over yourself. It's not all about you!

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@twil2323

2 years

High school athletes, you will miss the sport you are playing once you graduate, but what you will miss more than anything else are the relationships, the camaraderie, and the locker room. Don't take it for granted. That is stuff you can't get back.

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@twil2323

4 years

With all the excitement of high school football starting, the powers that be need to make a decision today, one way or another. The damage, mentally, to the athletes is undeniable. They have waited long enough.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

6 years

Congrats to Lancaster baseball coach ⁦ @LHSCoachConn ⁩ who picked his 100th career win tonight. Dealt with a lot of coaches throughout my career and he is at the top of the list. First-Class personified. Great coach and even better human being.

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@twil2323

6 years

Final: Lancaster 35, Pickerington North 21 Gales get at least a share of occ title #eghss

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@twil2323

6 years

How many individuals single-handily lead a school to a state runner-up finish? @hope_purcell did today,scoring 31 points by herself with two titles, 3rd & 4th place finishes. Unheard of. Outstanding! #eghss

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

7 years

Very humbled and honored and never take it for granted. Won 2nd place for Ohio Associated Press Best Sports Feature Writer.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

5 years

Not trying to overstate this, but the more senior athletes I talk to, the more my heart breaks for them.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

3 years

Very grateful to be honored today by the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors: second place for Best Sports Columnist and third place for Best Sports Writer. Love what I do and never take for granted.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

1 year

Today marks the 30th year for me covering high school sports. Thank you to the athletes and coaches for letting me tell your stories. It has been one heck of a ride and I can’t wait to get started for next school year. I love what I get to do and never take it for granted.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

2 years

Congrats to Bloom-Carroll football team: Division III State Runner-up. Outstanding season. Made school history. ⁦ @bloomcarroll_fb ⁩ ⁦ @BCBulldogsports ⁩

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@twil2323

2 years

Best high school soccer game I have ever covered. Two overtimes and 34 penalty kicks. Bloom-Carroll tops Whitehall in D-II tournament. Unreal! @BCBulldogsports

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@twil2323

2 years

Bloom-Carroll is headed to the Division III state championship game. Bulldogs top Tippecanoe 35-12. ⁦ @bloomcarroll_fb ⁩

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

6 years

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jaakko Naayers. What a great young man who will be missed by all who knew him. Please keep the Naayers family in your prayers.

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@twil2323

6 years

Lost first three games, everyone counted Lancaster out. Gales just won their sixth straight game. Like coach said, How do you like me now? Gales clinch share of OCC championship, 35-21 win over Pick North. This is how winning feels. #eghss

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@twil2323

4 years

Bloom-Carroll is headed to Final Four after beating St. Clairsville 40-0.

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@twil2323

3 months

I was just informed I am nominated for Best Sports Columnist in Ohio by the Associated Press Media Editors. Very grateful and humbled. I love what I get to do and never take it for granted.

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@twil2323

5 years

Talk about toughness. Listen to Lancaster’s Elise Johnson talk about what to was like to run most of the 3,200 with only one shoe. She still finished second. Outstanding! @elisenj12

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@twil2323

6 years

High Jump State Champ! Congrats to Lancaster’s @hope_purcell with Personal record jump of 5-foot-9. Outstanding! #eghss

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

6 years

Sadden to hear the passing of Lancaster assistant football coach Cory Miller. He will be greatly missed.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

5 years

Big-time congrats to Lancaster baseball coach Corey Conn for being named as the Division I Central District Coach of the Year and Ohio Capital Conference-Ohio Division Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year. Gales are 44-13 last two seasons. @LHSCoachConn #eghss

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

6 years

Congrats to Lancaster! This is what winning a District Championship feels like. First time in 25 years. Gales top Upper Arlington 8-5. Headed to Sweet 16! #eghss

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@twil2323

2 years

Huge congrats to Liberty Union’s Jacob Miller for drafted by the Miami Marlins. Huge things ahead for him. ⁦ @Jmills_9 ⁩ ⁦ @lulionbaseball ⁩ ⁦ @LULions ⁩ ⁦ @ety_austin ⁩

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@twil2323

4 years

Sorry to hear the passing of coach Del Barr. He was an outstanding coach who truly cared about his players and an even better person.

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@twil2323

2 years

Huge congrats to Lancaster softball coach Allie Kinniard for being named OCC Coach of the Year. In her first year, she’s led the Lady Gales to a 25-1 record, No. 2 state ranking, league & district titles, spot in regional final. ⁦ @lanc_softball ⁩ ⁦⁦ @lancastergales ⁩

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

2 years

Good night from the Convo! Not my most flattering photo, but that’s a wrap on season 30 of covering HS basketball. Continually grateful I get to do this for a living. Thank you all for following and reading my stuff. I appreciate it more than you know.

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@twil2323

3 years

The All-Ohio baseball teams were released yesterday, and the fact that Liberty Union pitcher @Jmills_9 is not All-Ohio. Are you kidding me? Why even have the team if one of the top pitchers in the country is not on the team.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

4 years

I’ve covered a lot of high school football games, but never had the sky look like this. Unreal.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

2 years

Huge congrats to former Lancaster basketball coach Jack Greathouse. The basketball court at LHS is now named Jack Greathouse Court. Outstanding! ⁦ @lancastergales ⁩

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@twil2323

2 years

In life in general, why can't people be happy for someone else's success, regardless if it is a person or a team? I don't get it. People and teams have success for a reason. They work hard, they sacrifice and they put the time in, so why try to tear them down because of it?

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@twil2323

3 years

Can someone explain to me, how a team goes 14-0 and wins their league, but yet they don't have a player on first team all-league, only one on 2nd team and one on honorable mention. The coaches who vote should be ashamed.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

4 months

That is a wrap on my 31st year of covering high school sports. What a way to end it with a state championship! I still love what I get to do and never take it for granted. Thank you for those who support me and read my stuff.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

4 years

I have written a lot of stories in my career, but in transcribing my interviews for a story I'm writing on the passing of Amanda-CC student Sophie Mazgay, is different. Just listening to them describe her gives me goosebumps. Her story will be in Monday's Eagle-Gazette.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

7 years

Being only only one reporter I can only be one place at a time. But it amazes me when parents complain about coverage yet their coach never reports game results.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

4 years

Stopped in the office today and this was on my desk. I’m especially proud and humbled to win this award because of the subjects I wrote about. I am grateful for my job and never take it for granted.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

6 years

Congrats Lancaster-Division I District Champs! Outstanding! #eghss

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

7 years

Breaking News: Lancaster City Schools today announced the plan to upgrade Fulton Field from grass field to Synthetic Turf. Estimated cost is $875,000 and should be completed by Aug. 1. #eghss

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@twil2323

6 years

Lancaster football team has nothing to be ashamed of. Hardest working group I’ve seen. 0-3 start then won six in a row against big-time competition. Ohio Capital Conference-Ohio Division Co-Champions. Outstanding! #eghss

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

3 years

Breaking News: Bloom-Carroll’s coach Wade Bartholomew told his players today that he is stepping down as their head coach. He compiled a 68-25 record in eight seasons, 58-15 last six yrs. led BC to 2 straight state semifinal appearances, 5 MSL-Buckeye titles, 6 playoff berths.

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@twil2323

2 years

Huge congrats to Lancaster track thrower’s coach Jack Cheek. He was honored tonight at the Fulton Relays with a permanently placed stone with his name on it. Many of his former throwers came back for his recognition. Well deserved. ⁦ @lancastergales ⁩

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

5 years

Five Lancaster Hall of Famers: the Carpenters: Jonathan, Bobby, Georgie, Rob and Nathan. @Bcarp3 @GeoCarpenter48

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

4 years

This is Awesome!

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#cometogether

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Thomas Wilson

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5 years

One thing is for sure, all of these athletes that made it to the state level and not being able to compete will forever be thinking: What If? Winning a state title puts you in elite company, almost legendary status. They will never get that opportunity and it's unfortunate.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

2 years

Congrats to the Lancaster softball team(25-1). Reese Piston’s walk-off home run the bottom of the 7th inning wins it 1-0 over Gahanna. Lady Gales headed to regional finals for first time in school history. They one step away from reaching the state tourney. ⁦ @lanc_softball ⁩

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@twil2323

5 years

Congrats to Lancaster athletes for signing to play at the next level. Great kids on and off the field. Outstanding!

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@twil2323

3 years

From starting the season with zero varsity experience to winning an outright OCC Championship! The culture is real for Lancaster baseball and it all starts with @LHSCoachConn . Congrats Golden Gales. Third consecutive OCC title. 2018, 2019, 2020. @lancastergales

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@twil2323

6 years

This what winning feels like Lancaster 5, Dublin Jerome 4. Gales headed to the District Final. Huge comeback victory! #eghss

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@twil2323

6 months

Breaking News:: for the first time in school history the Lancaster softball team is ranked No. 1 in the state in the Ohio High School Softball Coaches Association poll. @lanc_softball @lancastergales

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@twil2323

3 years

My man @Jmills_9 had a night: 7 innings, 0 hits, 0 BB, kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk - and if you don’t want to count the Ks - he had 21 strikeouts in 2-0 win over Circleville. Outstanding! @LULions

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@twil2323

4 years

BREAKING NEWS: Pending board approval on Tuesday, Bryan Schoonover will be hired as Lancaster's new football coach.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

4 years

With the news today with schools not opening back up and spring sports now being canceled, it is a sad day for all athletes. It’s a shame they won’t get to compete after all the hard work they put in. I still plan to preview Our teams because the athletes deserve it.

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@twil2323

5 years

All they do is Win! Lancaster secures share of Ohio Capital Conference-Ohio Division Championship with 3-2 win over Gahanna. Back-to-Back OCC titles. 19-3 overall, 10-3 in league. #eghss

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@twil2323

4 months

Huge congrats to the Liberty Union Softball team for winning the 2024 Division III State Championship. ⁦ @LUSOFTBALL1 ⁩ ⁦ @LULions ⁩ ⁦ @shaun_hoch ⁩

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@twil2323

6 years

Congrats to Lancaster’s Logan Agin who won his Semifinal Match 4-3 and will wrestle for at state title tomorrow. #eghss

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@twil2323

5 years

Wow! Fisher Catholic denies Berne Union the tying run in the bottom of the 7th and wins 4-3. #eghss

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@twil2323

2 years

My man ⁦ @Jmills_9 ⁩ was amped up today, and with MLB scouts behind the backstop, hit 99 on the gun in District final win. No-hitter and 14 strikeouts in five innings. ⁦ @lulionbaseball ⁩ ⁦ @LULions ⁩

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@twil2323

5 years

All they do is Win. Lancaster baseball improves to 11-0 overall, 3-0 in the OCC-Ohio Division. #eghss

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@twil2323

2 years

Front page of today’s Eagle-Gazette: Former Liberty Union standout pitcher Jacob Miller, who was drafted by the Miami Marlins, giving back to his community by donating $1,000.00 to Baltimore Youth Baseball Association. Outstanding! ⁦ @Jmills_9 ⁩ ⁦ @LULions ⁩

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@twil2323

2 years

Breaking News: Miller drafted by the Miami Marlins with the seventh pick in the second round of the MLB Draft via @EagleGazette @Jmills_9 @lulionbaseball @LULions @ety_austin

Jacob Miller drafted by the Miami Marlins with the 46th pick in the MLB Draft

Jacob Miller drafted by the Miami Marlins with the 7th pick in the second round of the MLB Draft.

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Thomas Wilson

@twil2323

7 months

The winter season is officially over for me. This marks my 10th year covering winter sports at the Eagle-Gazette. Thank you to everyone who follows me and reads my stuff. I appreciate it more than you know, and never take it for granted. I love what I get to do.

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@twil2323

6 years

Congrats to Fairfield Christian senior Celeste Mershimer on becoming the Knights’ all-time girls’ leading scorer with 1,601 points. She passed Leah Custer. @mershimer_c #eghss

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@twil2323

5 years

I am grateful to be recognized by Fairfield Union Local Schools. Thank you very much. Means more than you know.

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It was an honor to recognize @twil2323 for his hard work and dedication to the schools of Fairfield County. Congratulations on being named to the @OHschoolboards Media Honor Roll!

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Thomas Wilson

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7 years

Congrats to Lancaster's Hope Purcell State Champion in the D-I long Jump (19-01). #eghss

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@twil2323

6 years

Cannot think of a more deserving coach to win a league championship than @LHSCoachConn . Lancaster has been part of the OCC since 1997 and he gives Gales their first baseball league championship. Outstanding! Congrats, Coach. @lhscoachcrist #eghss

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7 years

Second place at Ohio Associated Press awards for "Best Sports Writer." Humbled and honored.

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@twil2323

5 years

Wow! What a gutsy performance by Lancaster’s @elisenj12 who lost her shoe early in the race and to run the 3,200 with one shoe and finished second in D-I district to advance to the regional. #eghss

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@twil2323

4 months

Let the party begin. Liberty Union is your 2024 Division III State Champion. Lions top South Range 5-3. ⁦ @LUSOFTBALL1 ⁩ ⁦ @LULions ⁩ ⁦ @PHochradel_2025 ⁩ ⁦ @shaun_hoch ⁩ ⁦ @SuzieShultz ⁩

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@twil2323

6 years

Making History! Congrats to the Lancaster Baseball team for winning an Ohio Capital Conference Championship for the first time In School History. Finish in first-place tie with Pickerington Central. Resiliency and hard pay off #elevate @LHSCoachConn #eghss

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@twil2323

6 years

For the first time in 10 years Lancaster Girls Track and field team can call themselves Fulton Relay Champions. Congrats! #eghss

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4 years

Not to beat a dead horse, but it was only the first day of spring sports, and already getting calls and emails from parents wondering why their kid's game results weren't in the roundup of results. Simple answer: Your Coach Did Not Report It! Coaches, just turn your stuff in.

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5 years

Lancaster baseball has nothing to be ashamed of. Finished season with 26-4 record, OCC-Ohio Division title, Central District Division I title back-to-back seasons. 45-14 record last two years and senior class finished with 76 wins last 4 years. #eghss

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3 years

Congrats to Lancaster’s @LHSCoachConn for being named as the Ohio Capital Conference-Buckeye Division Coach of the Year. Well deserved! @lancastergales

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@twil2323

5 years

All they do is Win. Lancaster baseball improves to 26-3 with 1-0 win over Bradley. Golden Gales win back-back District Championshipa. Outstanding! #egjse

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@twil2323

2 years

History-Making Win! Congratulations to the Lancaster girls soccer team for winning their first-ever Ohio Capital Conference Championship. Lady Gales defeat Pickerington Central, 1-0. ⁦ @lancastergales ⁩

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@twil2323

2 years

Congrats to Liberty Union baseball team: Division III Regional Champions and headed to the Final Four next week in Akron. ⁦ @lulionbaseball ⁩ ⁦ @LULions ⁩ ⁦ @Jmills_9 ⁩ ⁦ @ety_austin ⁩

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7 years

Sad day for Lancaster football: long-time equipment manager Bill Sampson passed away last night. He will be missed, and on personal note, I so enjoyed all of our conversations at football practice. He was a great man. #eghss

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