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Oakwood Schools has announced Matt Morrison as its next varsity baseball head coach, pending approval by the Oakwood Board of Education at its October meeting.

Morrison brings more than 15 years of baseball coaching experience to the program, including 12 years as a head coach. He previously served as a head coach at Dayton Christian, Calvary Christian in Kentucky, Middletown Madison and Dunbar.

Morrison played college baseball at Miami University Middletown and Cedarville University.

“Coach Morrison has over 15 years of baseball coaching experience,” Oakwood Schools Athletic Director Tyler Rhodus said. “Coach Morrison has extensive knowledge and experience working in high school athletics, which brings a unique and valuable perspective to the Oakwood baseball program. I am excited to have Coach Morrison leading the Oakwood baseball program and have the utmost confidence that he will create a culture that is instilled in hard work, commitment, and positive attitude and effort.”

Morrison said he is excited for the opportunity to take over the Lumberjacks’ program.

“I’m incredibly excited and thankful for the opportunity to lead the Oakwood baseball program,” Morrison said. “I’m honored to serve the student-athletes at Oakwood and look forward to coaching, mentoring, and helping them grow both on and off the field. We will respect and honor the foundation that has been built before us, recognizing the players, coaches, and families who have helped shape this program. Our goal is not to forget the past, but to build upon it. Go Jacks!”

Morrison is a 2011 graduate of Cedarville University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in sport management. He lives locally and currently teaches at Dunbar High School.

Morrison will meet with Oakwood students and families in grades 9-12 interested in playing baseball this spring during a brief introduction Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

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Bellbrook has emerged as the early leader in the Southwestern Buckeye League Southwestern Division girls tennis race, while Oakwood and Waynesville remain unbeaten atop the Buckeye Division.

The Golden Eagles are 10-1 overall and 3-0 in the Southwestern Division, led by an unbeaten trio in league singles play. Tori Brown is 10-1 overall at first singles, Elizabeth Heiner is 10-1 at second singles and Lucy Volesky is 9-2 at third singles. All three are 3-0 in SWBL matches.

Franklin (6-3, 2-1) remains in the Southwestern race behind Delia Nau, who owns an 11-1 record at second singles, and Millie Nau, who is 10-2 at third singles.

Talawanda is 4-4 overall but 1-0 in league play. Monroe stands at 5-4 and 1-2, followed by Ross (2-3, 1-2) and Edgewood (1-4, 0-3).

The Buckeye Division features a tighter race. Oakwood and Waynesville are both 3-0 in league play, while Brookville is 7-1 overall and 3-1 in the division.

Brookville has received strong play throughout its lineup. Lorelai Wells is 9-3 at second singles and Kira Volk is 10-2 at third singles. The doubles combinations of Ellie Dafler and Kinley Ebbing and Mina Volk and Chloe Thomas are each 10-1.

Madison’s Allyson Crim has produced one of the division’s top individual starts with an 8-1 overall record and 4-0 league mark at first singles.

Carlisle is 6-3 overall and 2-2 in the Buckeye, while Valley View and Eaton are each 1-3 in league play and Madison is 0-4.

With several head-to-head division matches still ahead, Bellbrook has established the early advantage in the Southwestern, while Oakwood, Waynesville and Brookville remain at the center of the Buckeye race.