Melanie Laughman

Enquirer assistant sports editor, who joined the company in 1992. See our digital high school sports content at

[Summit Athletics @SCDAthletics]

𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘✍🏻
Congratulations to our five Silver Knight student-athletes that signed to continue their education and athletic careers at the NCAA level on National Signing Day!

#GoKnights⚔️

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[Melanie Laughman @mlaughman]

National Signing Day - Please consider tagging me in your Signing Day ceremonies or emailing details to [email protected]. #cincySigningDay

[Enquirer Sports @ENQSports]

These Cincinnati girls soccer teams reached 2026 OHSAA state finals https://t.co/rwHazofkYg

[Melanie Laughman @mlaughman]

Party's not over yet for 3 state-bound Cincinnati girls soccer teams #cincysoccer @setonhsports @Mason_W_Soccer @suabulldogad @SUABULLDOGS @bphelps_IH @ihbravesad @MMontWSoccer @mmontad @Enquirer @ENQSports https://t.co/BDwsyyNaGK

[Melanie Laughman @mlaughman]

Indian Hill’s Emma O’Brien and Allie McCauley discuss 2-1 state semifinal win over Bexley. #cincysoccer @bphelps_IH @ihbravesad @IHBravesSoccer @CSouderSports @ENQsports
https://t.co/QsqIsVhkX8

[James Weber @JWeberSports]

FINAL: St Ursula falls to Hudson 3-2 in DII state semis. Gutsy effort against the undefeated Explorers (21-0)

[James Weber @JWeberSports]

Mariemont beats West Branch 3-0 in D4 semis. Warriors play for the title Friday at noon! @ByAlexHarrison @mlaughman

[Brendan Connelly @BConnellysports]

FINAL: Seton 3, Mason 0

Saints are into their second straight state championship game, will presumably face Strongsville.

Comets’ season ends at 16-4-2 and their fourth trip to state. #cincysoccer

[Chase Souder @CSouderSports]

FINAL: Indian Hill 2, Bexley 1

The Lions gave the Braves a serious scare at the end, but Indian Hill holds on to advance to the state finals! Indian Hill remains unbeaten at 18-0-4.

[James Weber @JWeberSports]

St. Ursula scores with 16 minutes left and trails 3-2. Hudson had only allowed 10 all year before tonight.

[Brendan Connelly @BConnellysports]

Seton 2, Mason 0 with 20:00 left.

Saints in total control. Every header, every deflection, every tackle. #cincysoccer

[James Weber @JWeberSports]

6 minutes in. Matilda Miller gets one back for St Ursula for her 16th, but Hudson scores right away on a rebound. 3-1, Hudson with 34 minutes to play

[Chase Souder @CSouderSports]

Indian Hill goal! Ivy Wilkes’s shot is deflected, and Claire Frazier comes along to pick up the rebound score. Braves lead Bexley, 1-0, with 35 minutes remaining in the game.

[Chase Souder @CSouderSports]

HALF: Indian Hill 0, Bexley 0

Though we’re scoreless, it was a wild five minutes to end the half. Braves nearly converted off of a free kick, then Lions immediately got a dangerous look and a corner kick on the other end. Fun game so far.

[Brendan Connelly @BConnellysports]

HALF: Seton 1, Mason 0

Comets’ best chance came with about six minutes left on a Hailey Hommel breakaway. Kara Buck deflected it out, then smothered a Liana Kim effort. #cincysoccer

[Melanie Laughman @mlaughman]

@TimRecognition Thanks. We had it up immediately.

[Melanie Laughman @mlaughman]

This week's @Enquirer / @BeaconOrtho Athlete of the Week ballots are ready #cincyfb #cincysoccer #cincyvb #cincyxc @JWeberSports @BConnellysports @ByAlexHarrison @CSouderSports
https://t.co/kqCCzt3V1U

[Melanie Laughman @mlaughman]

This @OHSAASports cross-country state meet gallery is now final with more photos added this morning #cincyxc @GeoffSportsPics @ENQSports https://t.co/SlgrcoEmFk

[Enquirer Sports @ENQSports]

See regional final boys soccer photos of St. X, Badin, Wyoming, SCD https://t.co/LzE3mhZklb

[Dublin Jerome Athletics @jeromeceltics]

⚽️ | OHSAA BOYS REGIONAL FINAL SOCCER UPDATE

Celts- 3
Sycamore- 2

Final

Back-to-Back Regional Champs! Celts punch their ticket to the OHSAA State Final 4!!!

Great season, Aves!