Dave Purpura

@dp_dispatch

High school sports reporter, Columbus Dispatch. Columbus native, University of Toledo grad. I could be anywhere in central Ohio or beyond at any given time.

Pickerington, Ohio dispatch.com/staff/55679300… Joined July 2013

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Dave Purpura @dp_dispatch 17h

UA takes a 1-0 lead 6:25 in on a Charlie Rogers goal. Assist Caroline Overmyer.

Dave Purpura @dp_dispatch 17h

Stationed here at Thomas Worthington for the field hockey state final between Columbus Academy (18-2-1) and Upper Arlington (16-5-1). We get started at 1.

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Dave Purpura @dp_dispatch 17h

Stationed here at Thomas Worthington for the field hockey state final between Columbus Academy (18-2-1) and Upper Arlington (16-5-1). We get started at 1.

Dave Purpura @dp_dispatch 1d

Jamier Brown and Wayne host Hilliard Darby in a Division I, Region 2 semifinal next week.

Steven Wright @Steven_Wright_ 1d

Incredible stat line for Wayne's Jamier Brown against Beavercreek in the regional quarterfinals:
3 rec, 193 yds, 2 TD
Catches of 75 (TD), 28, and 90 (TD).
Also had his only punt return go for 37 yards.
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Dave Purpura @dp_dispatch 1d

Updates here for games across central Ohio tonight, including mine from @cwtouchdownclub at @NewAlbanyFB in Division II, Region 7.

Columbus Dispatch Preps @DispatchPreps 2d

🧵🏈 High school football regional quarterfinals
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Dave Purpura @dp_dispatch 2d

Pre-game reading starts below. Inside 90 minutes to kickoff of tonight's games.

Columbus Dispatch Preps @DispatchPreps 2d

5 things to watch tonight
📝: @dp_dispatch | @DispatchFrank
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