The next couple of weeks will determine if Ridgedale can repeat as the softball champions of the Northwest Central Conference.

Neil Johnson, a former Dublin Jerome athlete, now works as the director of quantitative research and development for the Houston Rockets ... With an Ohio State degree, a background in the sport ...

Toledo needs a win at home against Ohio to keep its hopes alive of making a third straight MAC Championship appearance. The last time Ohio and Toledo played was in the 2022 MAC Championship.

Ohio Bobcats (16-15, 10-8 MAC) vs. Toledo Rockets (17-14, 10-8 MAC) Cleveland; Thursday, 1:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -3.5; over/under is 160.5 BOTTOM LINE: Toledo and Ohio meet ...