MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The River States Conference has suspended all athletic related activities including all competition, informal or organized practice, and participation in NAIA championships effective March 13 at noon through March 31st. Further direction will be provided as soon as it is available.
For the health and safety of RSC student-athletes, coaches, support staff, and the general public, the RSC Commissioner and Council of Presidents feel this is the best course of action at this time.
The RSC will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments, and leadership will work closely with our member institutions to determine the best path forward for future competition.
The River States Conference features 12 member institutions from five states – Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The RSC sponsors championships in 17 sports throughout the year.
Articles of Interest
2020 Men's Soccer Schedule Released
Published: June 4, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Men's Soccer program is set
to begin a new era in the Fall of 2020, as newly announced head coach George
Arroyo will take over the team for his first season. Coming off a 2019
campaign in which the Trailblazers made the conference tournament, Arroyo is
confident the team is ready to improve and move up within the RSC. "I think I
speak for everyone in saying we're excited about the upcoming schedule.
Except for one, we faced each of these teams last season, so it gives us an
opportunity to gauge our improvement in many areas. We play in a
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Men's Soccer program is set
to begin a new era in the Fall of 2020, as newly announced head coach George
Arroyo will take over the team for his first season. Coming off a 2019
campaign in which the Trailblazers made the conference tournament, Arroyo is
confident the team is ready to improve and move up within the RSC. "I think I
speak for
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio Christian University Men's Soccer program is set
to begin a new era in the Fall of 2020, as newly announced head coach George
Arroyo will take over the team for his first
Catching Up With Coach: Jake Warren
Published: May 26, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Lady Trailblazer soccer program has been the model of
consistency over the past five years. Reaching the conference tournament for
four consecutive seasons, the Lady Trailblazers have seen success at multiple
levels, all under the leadership of Jake Warren, the squad's head coach.
Recently, Coach Warren reflected on the 2019 season, saying farewell to a
talented senior class, and the expectations for 2020. Q: Looking back at
2019-20, a year in which you made it to the second round of the RSC
Tournament, what will you remember most about that team? A: "Last season
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Lady Trailblazer soccer program has been the model of
consistency over the past five years. Reaching the conference tournament for
four consecutive seasons, the Lady Trailblazers have seen success at multiple
levels, all under the leadership of Jake Warren, the squad's head coach.
Recently, Coach Warren reflected on the 2019 season, saying farewell to a
talented senior
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Lady Trailblazer soccer program has been the model of
consistency over the past five years. Reaching the conference tournament for
four consecutive seasons, the Lady
Arroyo Named Head Coach Of Men's Soccer Program
Published: May 15, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following a comprehensive search, Ohio Christian
University is pleased to announce George Arroyo as the new head coach for the
men's soccer program. Arroyo will begin immediately in preparation for the
2020 Fall schedule set to start in August.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following a comprehensive search, Ohio Christian
University is pleased to announce George Arroyo as the new head coach for the
men's soccer program. Arroyo will begin immediately in preparation for the
2020 Fall schedule set to start in August.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following a comprehensive search, Ohio Christian
University is pleased to announce George Arroyo as the new head coach for the
men's soccer program. Arroyo will begin immediately
Trailblazers Boast 24 RSC Spring Scholar Athletes
Published: May 11, 2020
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2020 River States Conference Spring Sports Scholar
Athlete list released last week boasted 24 Trailblazer
student-athletes. To be named, student-athletes must have a 3.25
grade-point average or higher, have at least two semesters of attendance
prior to the current term, participate in an RSC sport and be nominated by
their institution. The NAIA sponsors a similar award program of the
NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athlete, which is awarded to juniors and seniors with
a 3.50 GPA or higher.
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2020 River States Conference Spring Sports Scholar
Athlete list released last week boasted 24 Trailblazer
student-athletes. To be named, student-athletes must have a 3.25
grade-point average or higher, have at least two semesters of attendance
prior to the current term, participate in an RSC sport and be nominated by
their institution. The NAIA sponsors a similar
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The 2020 River States Conference Spring Sports Scholar
Athlete list released last week boasted 24 Trailblazer
student-athletes. To be named, student-athletes must have a 3.25
2020 RSC Champions of Character List Revealed
Published: May 9, 2020
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The River States Conference is proud to announce the 2020
RSC Champions of Character Team for all Spring Sports
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The River States Conference is proud to announce the 2020
RSC Champions of Character Team for all Spring Sports
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- The River States Conference is proud to announce the 2020
RSC Champions of Character Team for all Spring Sports
Archived Articles of Interest
Trailblazer Athletics: The Ultimate Host Weekend
Published: September 26, 2018
A flurry of athletics activity ensued over the weekend on Ohio Christian
University's (OCU) campus as OCU hosted a regional training for referees, a
local clinic for school-aged children looking to improve their
softball skills, and some sporting events as well. In addition to playing
host, the conference recognized one OCU athlete as Women’s Soccer Offensive
Player of the week. Details of this weekend's activities follow:
Ohio Christian University hosts 2018-19 Referee In-Service
On Sunday, September 23, OCU had the unique privilege of hosting the 2018
Fall Men's Basketball In-
A flurry of athletics activity ensued over the weekend on Ohio Christian
University's (OCU) campus as OCU hosted a regional training for referees, a
local clinic for school-aged children looking to improve their
softball skills, and some sporting events as well. In addition to playing
host, the conference recognized one OCU athlete as Women’s Soccer Offensive
Player of the week. Details of
A flurry of athletics activity ensued over the weekend on Ohio Christian
University's (OCU) campus as OCU hosted a regional training for referees, a
local clinic for school-aged children looking to
Samuel Church Testimonial
Published: September 17, 2018
Samuel Church came to Ohio Christian University (OCU) looking to make a
difference. Growing up in Toledo, OH in a struggling economy, Samuel
experienced his family digging deep to overcome the challenge. “There
weren’t expectations of rising and doing anything big, but I decided not to
settle for that,” he recalls.
Samuel focused his energy and effort on athletics where he excelled, and OCU
recruited him to join the track team. When he visited the campus in
Circleville, OH, he was unsure what the future held. But, he remembers,
“Everyone knew my name in about ten minutes, and they
Samuel Church came to Ohio Christian University (OCU) looking to make a
difference. Growing up in Toledo, OH in a struggling economy, Samuel
experienced his family digging deep to overcome the challenge. “There
weren’t expectations of rising and doing anything big, but I decided not to
settle for that,” he recalls.
Samuel focused his energy and effort on athletics where he excelled, and OCU
Samuel Church came to Ohio Christian University (OCU) looking to make a
difference. Growing up in Toledo, OH in a struggling economy, Samuel
experienced his family digging deep to overcome the
