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Brian Plasters

Reporter

Brian Plasters covers a wide range of sports at the Springfield News-Sun: high school football in the fall, boys basketball in the winter and softball in the spring. He's also the outdoors writer, and reports on everything from hunting to fishing to camping in Springfield. His beats cover Clark, Champaign and north Greene counties.

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Tough D not enough for Urbana in loss to Eastmoor

11:47 PM Friday, November 4, 2011

COLUMBUS — Urbana’s defense was good. But Eastmoor’s was better.

Eastmoor Academy recovered an Urbana fumble in the end zone and returned a punt for another score, and that was all it would need in a 14-0 Division III, Region 10 playoff win against the Hillclimbers on Friday at Archie Griffin Field.

Cougars beat Arrows to keep playoff hopes alive

12:14 AM Saturday, October 29, 2011

By Brian Plasters

Staff Writer

NEW CARLISLE — Even if the Cougars don’t play another football game in the 2011 season, they have a lasting memory to propel them to 2012.

Braves set up perfect showdown

12:07 AM Saturday, October 22, 2011

SPRINGFIELD — On Senior Night at Dave Long Memorial Stadium, it was the oldest Shawnee Braves who took charge right away.

Wildcats punchless against Beavercreek

12:01 AM Saturday, October 15, 2011

SPRINGFIELD — Beavercreek fullback Zach Smith didn’t score a touchdown Friday night, but he was able to do the next best thing: Control the clock and control the game as Springfield lost to the Beavers 13-0 at Evans Stadium.

Braves’ ground game takes control in win over Knights

12:02 AM Saturday, September 24, 2011

SPRINGFIELD — It’s been a familiar theme for the Shawnee High School football team at its best: Pound the center of the opponent’s defense, then line up and do it again.

Central interceptions halt Triad’s comeback

1:07 PM Saturday, September 17, 2011

SPRINGFIELD — Everything looked good for Catholic Central when Brad Kelley caught a long pass from Brian Kelly, made a move between two Triad defenders, dropped the football and scooped it up to score a 56-yard touchdown.

Sycamore back burns winless Wildcats

11:58 PM Friday, September 9, 2011

SPRINGFIELD — On Cincinnati Sycamore’s first play from scrimmage Friday night, quarterback Kyle Sess pitched the ball to Markus James, who sprinted for a 68-yard touchdown run.

Southeastern scores in all facets to beat Northwestern

11:59 PM Friday, August 26, 2011

SPRINGFIELD — After one quarter, the Southeastern High School football team had 7 yards of offense.

Good thing, then, for the Trojans that a game is four quarters, not one.

Wildcats’ DePriest ready for Under Armour game

11:29 PM Saturday, January 1, 2011

SPRINGFIELD — Trey DePriest is finished with high school, but area fans have one more chance to see him play prep football before he leaves for the University of Alabama.

Boys basketball: Title races heat up in January

9:03 PM Thursday, December 30, 2010

It’s been a good season, so far, for area high school boys basketball teams. We’ll miss 2010, but here’s what we can look forward to in 2011.

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