John Marshall Monarchs snaps 16-game losing streak to Wheeling Park with big win, finishes regular season 7-3

WHEELING WV (WTRF) – The Wheeling Park Patriots welcomed in back yard rival the John Marshall Monarchs for the final week of the regular season on Friday Nov. 6. The Monarchs took the 21-14 win over the Patriots. This win by John Marshall snapped the 16-game losing streak to their rivals. Their last win against […]

Main Street Bank ‘Fantasy in Lights’ Parade returns to Wheeling November 20

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Parade will return to downtown Wheeling on Friday, Nov. 20. The parade, organized by the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce, will run from 6 to 8 p.m. along Market and Main streets. The event will include floats, characters, dancers, marching bands and other participants. […]

Barnesville Shamrocks moves on to semifinals after win over Martins Ferry 35-18

BARNESVILLE OH (WTRF) – The number two seeded Barnesville Shamrocks welcomed in the number seven seed of the Martins Ferry Purple Riders for the OHSAA Region 17 quarterfinals on Friday Nov. 6. Barneville took the 35-18 win over Martins Ferry. Martins Ferry finishes the season 10-2 overall. Barnesville moves on to the Region 17 semifinal […]

Mingo Junction to receive federal funding for local projects

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — Mingo Junction is among the communities selected to receive federal dollars aimed at jump-starting local “Opportunity Zone” projects, funding that is intended to spur economic development and support revitalization efforts. In Mingo Junction, some of the plans tied to the funding focus on...

Wheeling Festival of Trees returns to Oglebay to raise funds for local causes

WHEELING, W.Va. — A longtime Wheeling holiday tradition is returning this week as the Festival of Trees opens at Oglebay’s Pine Room, featuring decorated trees and festive displays donated to raise money for local causes. This year’s Festival of Trees runs from through Nov. 14. Organizers say every...

Twice as nice: Wheeling Central defeats Lincoln 2-0 for second straight state championship

BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Wheeling Central Catholic girls soccer team captured the program’s first state championship in 2025. The Maroon Knights clearly weren’t satisfied. In a rematch of last year’s title game, Wheeling Central again got the better of Lincoln, this time utilizing a pair of goals from standout junior Loni Kusic to top the Cougars, 2-0, on Saturday at Carter Stadium at Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex.

Monroe Central dominates Newcomerstown in playoff game to advance to regional semifinal

WOODSFIELD, Ohio (WTRF) – The Monroe Central Seminoles played at home against the Newcomerstown Trojans in the Division VI Region 23 quarterfinals. The Seminoles cruised to a 49-8 victory over the Trojans. Monroe Central advances to the regional semifinal where it will face River on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.

Williams Rallies Unbeaten Indian Valley Past West Muskingum 35-28

Top-seeded Indian Valley watched a 27-7 lead disappear Friday night, then leaned on senior quarterback Ryker Williams one more time to beat West Muskingum 35-28 in a Division IV, Region 15 quarterfinal in Gnadenhutten. Williams scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 4-yard run with 6:32 remaining, according to The Times-Reporter. Indian Valley looked in complete […]

Shadyside holds out on the road against Eastern after a miraculous fourth quarter comeback

REEDSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Shadyside Tigers (10-2) traveled to Reedsville to take on the Eastern High School Eagles (8-3) in a second round playoff matchup. The Tigers looked to continue their momentum after taking down South Gallia 41-6 in the first round. On the other side, the Eagles looked to hold steady after taking a week off thanks to their first round bye.

Football Friday Forecast: What to expect under the lights

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – It’s another Football Friday across the Ohio Valley as Ohio high school teams prepare for the second round of playoff football, while West Virginia teams gear up for their final regular-season matchups. However, the weather will look a little different compared to recent weeks, with rain chances, gusty winds and cooler […]

Top-Seeded Steubenville Overpowers Jackson 47-17 at Harding Stadium

Top-seeded Steubenville played like it at Harding Stadium. The Big Red overpowered No. 9-seeded Jackson 47-17 on Friday, Nov. 6, in a Division III, Region 11 regional quarterfinal, according to the statewide scoreboards published by The Columbus Dispatch, the Mansfield News Journal and the Ironton Tribune. Jackson’s Ironmen made the long trip up the Ohio […]

Claymont Upsets Johnstown 35-19 for Second-Ever Playoff Win, Reaches Semifinal

A week after winning the first playoff game in school history, Uhrichsville Claymont has a second one — on the road, against a higher seed. No. 5 Claymont upset No. 4 Johnstown-Monroe 35-19 on Friday night in a Division IV, Region 15 regional quarterfinal at Johnstown. The final was listed by the Newark Advocate in […]

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Santa arrives at The Highlands

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Hundreds of area kids, along with their families, packed the parking lot at Bass Pro Shops to officially welcome Santa Claus to the Highlands. Families braved the chilly temperatures as Santa made his much-anticipated arrival accompanied by fire trucks, marching bands and, of course, reindeer. Outside the store, he stopped […]

Late touchdown pass propels Glenville State past Wheeling, 38-34

WHEELING -- Triston Walker's 29-yard touchdown reception from JD Sherrod late in the fourth quarter here Saturday afternoon at Bishop Schmitt Field proved to be the difference as Glenville State held off Wheeling, 38-34, in a Mountain East Conference affair. The Pioneers (2-8, 1-6) of first-year head coach Jake Casteel...

Steubenville Big Red put on a show in front of packed house against Jackson winning 47-17, advance in playoffs

STEUBENVILLE, OH (WTRF) – The Steubenville Big Red defeated the Jackson Ironmen 47-17 in the quarter final round of the OSHAA Region III – Section 11 playoffs. The number one seeded Big Red have a 9-2 record this season and will face off against the fifth seeded Dover High School next week on Friday Nov. […]

Game Preview No. 10: Football Heads to the Panhandle to Face Wheeling

GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Football hits the road to the eastern panhandle as the Pioneers take on Wheeling at 1 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 7). GSU is looking to snap their seven-game losing skid and spoil the Cardinals Mountain East Conference championship hopes. THE JAKE CASTEEL SHOW. Watch...