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  "id": 1841247,
  "title": "Steven Wright: High School Football: Youth movement emerges as Badin chases 9th straight league title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/steven-wright-high-school-football-youth-movement-emerges-as-badin",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T01:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steven-wright-high-school-football-010400664.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Badin Rams, a high school football team competing in the Greater Catholic League Co-Ed, are seeking to defend their record eighth consecutive league title. Head coach Nick Yordy expressed concern over the loss of several seniors, but emphasized the impressive performance of the younger players. Senior Emmett Sackenheim, who stated that some people doubt their abilities, is determined to prove his detractors wrong. The team's strong bond and camaraderie are crucial as they strive to maintain their winning tradition. Four players on this year's roster have also performed well in the baseball team's 2025 OHSAA Division III state championship. Key players to watch include Chase Even, Hudson Heid, Logan Karwisch, LT King, Gabe Miyahara, Chance Retherford, Emmett Sackenheim, and Jackson Turner. The Badin Rams are set to face several opponents in the upcoming season, including Hamilton, Dixie Heights, Edgewood, Bishop Hartley, La Salle, Chaminade Julienne, Fenwick, Carroll, Alter, and McNicholas.",
  "summary": "The kings of the Greater Catholic League Co-Ed captured a share of an eighth consecutive league title last season. Two entire graduating classes – 2022 and 2025 – with no crossovers between them were both able to make their way through all four years winning league titles each year. Those are lofty expectations for the newest set of incoming freshmen this year. “Every year we lose some good ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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