County residents provide enthusiastic support for high school sports. The Hayes High School Pacers play in the Ohio Capital Conference, while the Buckeye Valley Barons play in the Mid-Ohio Conference and the Olentangy Braves and Big Walnut Eagles do battle in the Central Buckeye League.

Ohio Wesleyan competes in the North Coast Athletic conference, hosting some of the top Division III teams in the country. The Battling Bishops have had nationally-ranked teams in men's soccer, football, baseball, golf, basketball and lacrosse, and in women's field hockey, swimming, cross country and track.

Down the road, Ohio State sizzles with Big Ten excitement. OSU also hosts the state high school basketball championships.

For the pro sports enthusiast, Ohio offers the NFL's Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, and baseball's Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds -- all just two-and-a-half hours away. Close to home, the Columbus Clippers are the cream of AAA baseball, playing in magnificent Cooper Stadium. A professional soccer team has also been tapped for Columbus, and the Columbus Blue Jackets ice hockey team has generated a lot of enthusiasm and excitement for area hockey fans.

Recreation Unlimited, located in Ashley in the northern part of the county, is a nonprofit organization providing recreation experiences for disabled individuals. Summer camping sessions form the core of the Recreation Unlimited program, but other activities -- bowling, snow skiing, field trips, parties, sporting events -- are held throughout the year.

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