Ohio State has had success recruiting higher-end California prospects for some time and the results are already significant on the field.  But what

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DOWNEY, Calif. - The battle for Makai Buchanan has already started but now it’s heating up more than ever.  Ohio State remains the frontrunner. But a

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It was 7 a.m. Wednesday morning and Ohio State quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler was already on the Temecula (Calif.) Chaparral field eyeballing Dane

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DOWNEY, Calif. - The St. Pius X Showcase was held early Wednesday morning, starting even before the sun came up at 6 a.m., but it was still

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