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MVL Track: Plenty of strong performances highlight the league meet
NEWTON TOWNSHIP — The postseason is nearing, and there were many stellar performances during the Muskingum Valley League Track and Field Championships on Friday at the Maysville Athletic Complex. The John Glenn girls won another team title with 173 points, besting Sheridan's 99 1/2 in the Big School Division, while Meadowbrook was fourth overall and the Small School Champion with 67 points. ...
Wind and rain didn't stop two middle schoolers from winning the ZDGA's first event of 2024.
ZANESVILLE — The youngest pairing in the field did the most damage at the annual Zanesville District Golf Association 2-person better ball event on Saturday at par-71 Jaycees. River View middle schoolers Gavin Gress and Colton Gress topped the 23-team field with a 4-under-par 67, becoming the youngest players to earn a ZDGA tournament win in its 47-year history. ...
Baseball Game Preview: Philo Leaves Home
The Philo Electrics will head out on the road to challenge the Steubenville Big Red at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches. On Saturday, it was close, but Philo sidestepped Maysville for a 4-3 win. That's two games straight...
'I've dreamed about it': Brandon Alexander chasing boxing dream after winning UBO title
ZANESVILLE — Boxing has opened numerous opportunities for Brandon Alexander. From traveling the world, meeting renowned boxers and competing for titles, Alexander's years of dedication and persistence have been rewarded. His latest accomplishment has him on the cusp of achieving a lifelong goal. ...
Wayne's walk-off sends John Glenn to the district tournament
NEW CONCORD — John Glenn missed out on a couple key scoring chances when Muskie batters were unable to drop down bunts in key situations. With no outs and the bases loaded, Muskies coach Steve Cowgill elected to give it one more go in the seventh inning with senior Sarah Wayne at the plate. ...
Barnesville prevails over West Lafayette Ridgewood
Barnesville dismissed West Lafayette Ridgewood by an 8-3 count for an Ohio high school softball victory at West Lafayette Ridgewood High on May 10. Check out our complete girls softball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article....
Softball Recap: West Muskingum falls despite strong effort from Katlynn Foster
If West Muskingum was riding high off their 12-3 takedown of West Holmes last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The West Muskingum Tornadoes took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Steubenville Big Red on Friday. Katlynn Foster...
Thursday Roundup: Teams dodged the rain like Frogger, but Tri-Valley softball survived
DRESDEN — Kylan Brock drove in six runs for the Scotties, who took advantage of 16 walks in a 23-0 mercy of visiting Galloway Westland on Thursday in a Division I first-round district game at Kenny Wolford Park. Brock had two doubles and four singles as the Scotties scored 22 runs in the first three innings. Caity Journey drove in three runs with a double and two singles, Paiton Murphy plated three with a triple and single...
Softball Recap: Coshocton falls despite strong effort from Mallorie Stamper
If Coshocton was riding high off their 10-0 takedown of Union Local last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Coshocton Redskins lost 9-2 to the Meadowbrook Colts on Friday. The loss continues a trend for Coshocton in their matchups with Meadowbrook: they've now lost seven in a row.
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