Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Ossian Heat drops two games
The Ossian Heat lost two games Monday in the second day of pool play in the Cooperstown Dream Park Tournament series in Cooperstown, N.Y., to drop their pool record to 2-2 before the single elimination tournament begins.
The Heat lost 17-13 to the Oak Mountain Stealers from Alabama. The Heat trailed 17-9 going into the last inning but fell short. The Heat had 12 hits and the Stealers 15, including four home runs. Nathan Allison led the Heat going 4 for 4, including his third home run of the week, and three RBIs. Brandon Burch and Bray Wilson each added two hits. Burch also stole two bases. Graham Denney was the losing pitcher in relief.
The Colorado Braves shut out the Heat 5-0 in the second game. Hunter Ingle and Garrett Mohler each had two hits, including a double by Mohler. Reggie Hayes was the losing pitcher.
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BMS cross country to start conditioning
Bluffton Middle School cross country conditioning will begin Monday, July 27 at the White Bridge east of Bluffton at the intersection of River Road and 450 East from 8-9:30 a.m. All students entering grades 6-8 are welcome to attend. All participants must have a completed physical on file at the middle school before beginning conditioning. All interested parties should bring a water bottle and a beach towel. For more information, call Bev Balash at 565-3278 or 223-5529.