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Nick McWilliams

Nick McWilliams, Sports Director

Nick McWilliams is the Sports Director of Y-City News. A graduate of The Ohio State University, he spent the last two years covering Ohio State football and men's basketball in Columbus. Once the sports editor for The Lantern, Ohio State's student newspaper, Nick is a native of New Philadelphia, Ohio. In addition to football and basketball, Nick also has experience covering baseball and wrestling.

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Tri-Valley senior quarterback Luke Fargus attempts a deep pass to wide receiver Rob Wachter in the first half of Friday nights 13-3 loss to Wadsworth.

Tri-Valley scrappy to the end in 13-3 playoff loss

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
November 10, 2018
How will senior Luke Fargus fair against Wadsworth with Aiden Fritter out?

Tri-Valley dealing with loss of Aidan Fritter, elite Wadsworth offense

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
November 8, 2018
John Glenns miscues in the passing game, paired with Indian Valley quarterback Cade Williams big night, led to a 16-14 loss for the Muskies

John Glenn comes up short, 16-14, in opening round playoff battle

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
November 4, 2018
Tri-Valley is moving on in the OHSAA playoffs

Tri-Valley dispels the Magics, 10-0

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
November 2, 2018
Can Joseph Clifford and Ben Larson use their height and speed advantage to lead John Glenn against the Braves?

John Glenn looking to recreate last year’s playoff magic

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
November 2, 2018
The Muskingum womens volleyabll team looks to defend against an Otterbein scoring attempt in an OAC tournament semi-final matchup.

Muskingum picks up fifth-set barn-burner win to advance to OAC tournament final

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
November 1, 2018
Can Tri-Valleys linebacker corps match up against star Barberton running back Kyree Young.

Tri-Valley with big test looming against Barberton running back Kyree Young

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
November 1, 2018
Muskingum sophomores Brynn Guist (32) and Erin Dickson block Wilmington freshman Karrah Woods attempt.

Muskingum womens volleyball looking for redemption against Otterbein

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 31, 2018
Sheridan, Tri-Valley and John Glenn made the cut, but who will survive?

What to expect in the playoffs

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 30, 2018
Senior offensive lineman Jeremiah Hollins (right) and junior running back Gaige Barnett (left) celebrate with senior running back JC Curtis (center) following a touchdown in the Blue Devils 41-7 win over Marietta.

Seniors end 2018 season on high note with 41-7 victory for Zanesville

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 26, 2018
Sheridan looks to be a virtual lock along with John Glenn, but where do the rest of the Muskingum Valleys teams fall in the latest playoff rankings?

Tri-Valley and Philo on the edge, John Glenn and Sheridan holding strong in playoff standings

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 24, 2018
John Glenn solidified their playoff standing once again with their fifth-straight win.

Monday Muskingum County football flashback: Week 9

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 22, 2018
Joseph Clifford looks for room on the opening kickoff of the Muskies game against New Lexington. They went on to win, 34-0.

Big first quarter from Clifford, stout defense drive John Glenn to 34-0 victory over New Lexington

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 19, 2018
Can the John Glenn offense find success Friday night?

John Glenn’s playoff hopes hang in the balance against New Lexington

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 18, 2018
Zanesville goalie Rhyle Antonentz rings the victory bell at Sulsberger Stadium following a sectionals win over Tri-Valley Wednesday night.

Zanesville edges Tri-Valley, 1-0

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 17, 2018
Maysvilles Jared Stephenson shoots the ball in the second half of a sectional game against Indian Creek. The Panthers won, 4-1.

Maysville trounces Indian Creek, 4-1, to advance in sectionals

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 16, 2018
How did Tri-Valleys loss affect their playoff spot, and where does Philo fall in the latest playoff outlook?

Local playoff outlook for Muskingum Valley teams

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 16, 2018
West Muskingum falls, Rosecrans rolls in OHSAA sectionals

West Muskingum falls, Rosecrans rolls in OHSAA sectionals

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 15, 2018
Philo took down Maysville in dramatic fashion, while John Glenn pulled off the upset of the year.

Monday Muskingum County football flashback: Week 8

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 15, 2018
Philo wide receiver Carson Stottsberry looks for space to run against Maysville defender Quentin Stottsberry. The Philo receiver played a crucial part in the teams win.

Philo out muscles Maysville, 14-13, for vital late-season victory

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 12, 2018
Muskingum womens soccer wins 20th United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award

Muskingum womens soccer wins 20th United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 12, 2018
Maysville coach Craig Clarke talks to some of his players during Thursday evening walkthroughs.

Old-school rivalry grudge match between Philo and Maysville

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 11, 2018
Who will run a more successful offense — Maysville or Philo?

Philo vs. Maysville: A tale of two very different (yet similar) styles

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 9, 2018
Jacob Rhodes (left) and Ethan Heller (right) have been the epitome of a dynamic duo this season.

Heller and Rhodes a “dynamic duo” even in loss

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 8, 2018
Aiden Fritter watches the Tri-Valley defense after helping give the Scotties a 13-7 lead over Sheridan. Tri-Valley eventually won, 20-19.

Aidan Fritter comes into his own against Sheridan

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 8, 2018
Tri-Valley pestered Ethan Heller all night, but how did other local defenses fare?

Monday Muskingum County football flashback: Week 7

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 8, 2018
Blake Kendricks (No. 21) had a sack and an interception Friday night, playing an integral part in Tri-Valleys win.

Defense, Blake Kendrick play key role in Tri-Valley victory

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 6, 2018
Sheridans Ethan Heller is chased down by Tri-Valley defenders Garrett French and Blake Kendrick during the Scotties 20-19 victory over the Generals in Dresden Friday night.

Tri-Valley asserts more MVL dominance with 20-19 overtime win over Sheridan

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 5, 2018
Tri-Valley versus Sheridan is shaping up to be the best game all season.

Tri-Valley and Sheridan ready for biggest MVL game of the year

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 4, 2018
Ethan Heller and Luke Fargus can provide plenty of bombs throughout any game, but who will best the other this Friday night?

Battle of gunslingers in Tri-Valley vs. Sheridan

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 3, 2018
Muskingum sophomores Brynn Guist (32) and Erin Dickson block Wilmington freshman Karrah Woods attempt.

Muskingum womens volleyball dominates at home for 11th-straight win

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 2, 2018
John Glenn boys golf team district tournament results

John Glenn boys golf team district tournament results

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 1, 2018
John Glenn took West Muskingum to woodshed Friday, but what about the rest of the area teams?

Monday Muskingum County football flashback: Week 6

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
October 1, 2018
John Glenn wasted little time taking care of business against a heavily outmatched West Muskingum team.

John Glenn blasts past West Muskingum, 76-0

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 28, 2018
Evan Williams is poised for a big game both in the air and on the ground for the Muskies.

John Glenn vs. West Muskingum set for Friday

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 27, 2018
Muskingum forward Mitchell Corey (left) celebrates with freshman Blake Weatherholt (right) following Weatherholts game-winning shot in the last mintue of double-overtime. Muskies beat Washington & Jefferson, 2-1.

Weatherholt nails last second, 2OT game-winner for Muskingum

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 27, 2018
Cole Thomas of Maysville attempts a free kick in the Panthers 3-0 win Tuesday night.

Maysville takes down West Muskingum, 3-0

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 26, 2018
The Muskingum University womens soccer team were one of four teams for the university that were undefeated over the weekend. Credit: Muskingum Athletics Communications

Four Muskingum University sports combine for perfect weekend

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 24, 2018
Philo and Tri-Valley put forth a fierce fight in the Game of the Week, but they were not the only teams with good performances Friday.

Monday Muskingum County football flashback: Week 5

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 24, 2018
Tri-Valley wide receiver Carson Simpkins trots to the end zone for his first of two fourth-quarter touchdowns against Philo.

Tri-Valley pushes past Philo 28-14 following weather delay, big fourth quarter

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 22, 2018
Jordan Pantaleo scored three touchdowns against Zanesville, but can he repeat that game against a stout Philo defense?

What to watch: Philo’s physicality, Pantaleo’s burst

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 21, 2018
Fast start for Muskingum womens volleyball

Fast start for Muskingum womens volleyball

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 21, 2018
Philo is as physical of a team as Tri-Valley has faced all season, but they will need more than toughness on their side as well to beat the 4-0 Scotties.

Philo and Tri-Valley battling for conference positioning

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 20, 2018
The Joseph Clifford effect

The Joseph Clifford effect

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 19, 2018
Call him Mr. Clutch: Colton Stotts impressive through four games

Call him Mr. Clutch: Colton Stotts impressive through four games

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 18, 2018
Week 4 in Muskingum County was drama filled, just like this Evan Williams fumble late in the fourth quarter against Philo.

Monday Muskingum County football flashback: Week 4

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 17, 2018
Friday night fiasco for Philo and John Glenn

Friday night fiasco for Philo and John Glenn

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 15, 2018
Philos smashmouth rushing and opportunistic defense put the Electrics on the cusp of the Muskingum Valley League conference lead.

Philo picks up grueling 15-13 MVL victory over John Glenn

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 15, 2018
Philo and John Glenn preparing for crucial MVL bout

Philo and John Glenn preparing for crucial MVL bout

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 13, 2018
Thomas Wibbeler has been lighting up the statsheet in his senior season. Credit: Joe Maiorana, Impact Action Sports Photography

Thomas Wibbeler sets multiple records in 51-50 loss to Marietta

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 12, 2018
Morgans Carver Myers notched the only goal of the day against John Glenn.

Morgan boy’s soccer tops John Glenn on Myers’ goal

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 11, 2018
Kevin Fell is 3-0 at Tri-Valley, but hes not pleased with the amount of penalties called against his team in Week 3.

Kevin Fell upset by Tri-Valley drawing plenty of laundry against Zanesville

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 11, 2018
Tri-Valley took down Zanesville with help from Luke Fargus, but there was plenty of action throughout the county.

Monday Muskingum County football flashback: Week 3

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 10, 2018
Credit: Muskingum Athletics Communications

Two lacrosse positions appointed at Muskingum University

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 10, 2018
Tri-Valley comes back from halftime deficit to edge Zanesville, 34-26

Tri-Valley comes back from halftime deficit to edge Zanesville, 34-26

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 8, 2018
New Ohio State tennis facility to be named after Zanesville graduate Ty Tucker

New Ohio State tennis facility to be named after Zanesville graduate Ty Tucker

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 6, 2018
Tri-Valley senior quarterback Luke Fargus will be the x-factor against Zanesville Friday night.

Tri-Valley, Zanesville ready to rumble Friday night

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 6, 2018
Zanesville assistant coach Nate Brownrigg looking forward to his return to Tri-Valley

Zanesville assistant coach Nate Brownrigg looking forward to his return to Tri-Valley

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 5, 2018
Muskingum County football flashback: Week 2

Muskingum County football flashback: Week 2

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 4, 2018
John Glenn dismantles Cambridge, 45-7

John Glenn dismantles Cambridge, 45-7

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
September 1, 2018

John Glenn not worrying about ‘other sideline this week’

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
August 30, 2018
Muskingum University quarterback Brody Hahn attempts a pass during the 2017 season. Credit: Muskingum Athletics Communications

Muskingum University football captains named

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
August 28, 2018
Monday Muskingum County football flashback

Monday Muskingum County football flashback

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
August 27, 2018
Casey Cassell looks for space against a Newark defender. He would eventually score from 40 yards out for the game-winning touchdown.

Zanesville ‘Noks’ Newark, 32-27

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
August 25, 2018
Grandstaff anxious to see what Zanesville can do against Newark

Grandstaff ‘anxious’ to see what Zanesville can do against Newark

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
August 22, 2018
Energy high at Muskingum University football camp

‘Energy’ high at Muskingum University football camp

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
August 14, 2018
With a new season upon the state of Ohio, the OHSAA is hoping new rules in place will lower concussions in young athletes.

OHSAA hopes new rules bring ‘safer game’ with less concussions

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
August 10, 2018
Drug Free Muskingum will be set up under a green and white striped tent throughout the duration of the fair.

[Photo] Drug Free Muskingum to educate at fair

By Jessica Johnston, Reporter
August 10, 2018
Muskingum County Fair kicks off Sunday, starting with clean slate

Muskingum County Fair kicks off Sunday, starting with ‘clean slate’

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
August 9, 2018
A semi overturned off Exit 164, located on U.S. 70 around 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Semi overturned off Interstate 70

By Jessica Johnston and Nick McWilliams
August 6, 2018
Zanesvilles art community growth reflected by 10th annual Y-Bridge Arts Festival

Zanesville’s art community growth reflected by 10th annual Y-Bridge Arts Festival

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
August 2, 2018
Great Clips helping raise money to battle cancer with Light the Night Walk

Great Clips helping raise money to battle cancer with Light the Night Walk

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
August 1, 2018
Muskingum University quarterback Brody Hahn attempts a pass during the 2017 season. Credit: Muskingum Athletics Communications

Brody Hahn prepared for challenge of new system

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
July 30, 2018
Dartavious Stanford helping lead culture change at Capital

Dartavious Stanford helping lead ‘culture’ change at Capital

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
July 28, 2018

Furry Friend Friday: Meet Grover

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
July 27, 2018
Erik Ieuter looking for growth in first season with Muskingum

Erik Ieuter looking for growth in first season with Muskingum

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
July 26, 2018
$25,000 grant for John & Annie Glenn Museum renovations

$25,000 grant for John & Annie Glenn Museum renovations

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
July 23, 2018
Scholarship Central fulfilling AmeriCorps positions with three recent college grads

Scholarship Central fulfilling AmeriCorps positions with three recent college grads

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
July 18, 2018
Commissioners hold budget hearing

[Video] Commissioners hold budget hearing

By Jessica Johnston, Reporter
July 12, 2018
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House fire off Wayne Avenue

By Jessica Johnston and Nick McWilliams
July 11, 2018
New jail designs presented at county commissioners meeting

[Video] New jail designs presented at county commissioners meeting

By Jessica Johnston, Reporter
July 9, 2018

New Concord fireman’s festival has third generation flair

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
July 2, 2018
Red Cross blood drive in memory of Tyler Herron

Red Cross blood drive in memory of Tyler Herron

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 29, 2018
Former Zanesville football player and current Rutgers assistant coach Noah Joseph addresses a group of football players from four local high schools on Thursday night.

Zanesville holds suicide prevention event for student athletes at Sulsberger Stadium

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 29, 2018
Village of Roseville residents without power

Village of Roseville residents without power

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 26, 2018
Zanesville implementing Riddell InSite technology next season

Zanesville implementing Riddell InSite technology next season

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 26, 2018
Former John Glenn quarterback Justin Heacock waits for a snap in the first quarter of the Muskingum County - Licking Valley All-Star Game. Heacock had one touchdown in Muskingum Countys win.

Three times as sweet for John Glenn’s Justin Heacock

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 25, 2018
Caine Martin (Zanesville) carries the ball for the Muskingum Valley All-Stars against the Licking County All-Stars on Friday night. Muskingum Valley won, 28-13.

Muskingum Valley tops Licking County, 28-13

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 22, 2018
Special Olympic torch brought to Zanesville by Law Enforcement Torch Run

[Video] Special Olympic torch brought to Zanesville by Law Enforcement Torch Run

By Jessica Johnston, Reporter
June 21, 2018
From paranormal investigators, history buffs to everyday families, the Historic Licking County Jail attracts all kinds of people with a bevy of events.

Historic Licking County Jail blends history and community

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 20, 2018
John Glenn softball coach Randy Larrick was recognized during a board meeting Thursday evening.

East Muskingum School District recognizes Randy Larrick’s 500th win

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 15, 2018

[Video] Muskingum County Sheriff’s Department approved for $15,000 equipment purchase

By Jessica Johnston, Reporter
June 14, 2018
President of the West Muskingum athletic boosters Sean Brady (left) poses with the check issued by the group to the school district with Board of Education President Ab Vousden.

West Muskingum planning gym floor makeover

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 13, 2018
New Concord gets money for Village Hall renovations

New Concord gets money for Village Hall renovations

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 12, 2018
New Concord Village Council asking for help with Celebrate New Concord

New Concord Village Council asking for help with Celebrate New Concord

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 11, 2018

Ohio Flags of Honor stops in Zanesville to remember the fallen

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 8, 2018

Maysville’s basketball camp molding the future

By Nick McWilliams, Sports Director
June 6, 2018
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