Anchor Intro: Today the Kent State Baseball Team began a double header at 3 o’clock… and normally a game at this time on a weekday would cause a dip in attendance, but today was different. TV2 Reporter Max Fleck has the story on what faculty member is planning on making sure the ballpark stays full. [bbrvideo]BBR_Fleck_S8_WarrenBringsPride[/bbrvideo] Today the Golden Flashes began a double header at 3’clock, and at a time that could usually signify playing in front of empty…
ANCHOR INTRO: Throwing a baseball in your backyard could start a tradition. A baseball tournament came to Kent State University Saturday to play a couple of innings. One family takes the game of baseball to heart. Our own Thea Emroll stepped on the baseball field to see this family in action. [bbrvideo]BBR_EMROLL_S7_FAMILY[/bbrvideo] Play ball! The baseball season is in full swing for the Ohio Bombers Baseball Team. This team plays in a special tournament all by itself. Sixty-five teams from all…
Anchor Intro: It hasn’t taken Jimmy Hall long to earn a name for himself on the court here at Kent. But what you may not know is how he ended up here. TV2 Reporter Max Fleck has the story [bbrvideo]BBR_Fleck_S3_JimmyHall[/bbrvideo] NAT SOUND: Jimmy Hall! The roar of the crowd is something Jimmy Hall has gotten used to in his first year at Kent State. But for the player averaging 15 points a night, his career began at Hofstra, where things…
Anchor One: A Buckeye Legend turned felon turned family man visited Kent last night. Anchor Two: TV2 Reporter Max Fleck has his story and how he’s now affecting the people who listen to him. [bbrvideo]BBR_Fleck_S2_TragedyToTriumph[/bbrvideo] NAT SOUND of 2002 National Championship In one play, Maurice Clarett was able to establish himself as a Buckeye legend, but when you achieve fame that young, you may not be mature enough to handle it. Maurice Clarett: If I wanted to…
Anchor: The Portage Trails Conference is home to hundreds of student athletes. Anchor Two: But some of the sports these athletes play may take you by surprise. Our Max Fleck has a look at one of those sports, and what separates it from the rest. [bbrvideo]BBR_Fleck_S1_BowlingGivesOpportunity[/bbrvideo] It’s well documented that the citizens of Portage County love their football. You could almost call it a way of life. Nine times out of 10 the stands will be packed and…
Anchor: While the PTC may be know for football in the Fall, there is one sport that manages to draw huge crowds despite being under the radar. Co-Anchor: TV2’s Max Fleck has one that sport is, and what makes it so special [bbrvideo]BBR_Fleck_P4_BowlingProvidesOpportunity[/bbrvideo] While the residents of Portage Countys love of sports like football and basketball is well documented, one sport is still able to garner waves of fans while being a bit off the radar… bowling. …
Anchor: Sports in Portage County couldn’t be any bigger, if you’ve been to Mogadore during football season you know exactly what I’m talking about. But one sport flies under the radar and provides all kids the chance to be athletes. TV2’s Max Fleck has more. [bbrvideo]BBR_P3_Fleck_BowlingPortageCounty[/bbrvideo]