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Unioto utilizes late hits in win over Circleville, locks down second consecutive district title
ATHENS — Alexis Book knew she had a hit in the works. The senior felt it as she stepped to the plate for the third time Friday in the bottom of the fifth inning of Unioto's district final against Circleville. She made contact in her first two at-bats, but was sent back down after flying out in both attempts. As the old saying goes, third time's the charm. ...
Athens' track and field shines at Divsion II District meet
POMEROY — Athens’ girls track and field had a record setting day at the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division II District meet held at Meigs over the past few days. A litany of Bulldogs were able to finish in the top four of the finals, qualifying for the Regional meet. The team placed second overall. Results: In the 100 meter dash, Bella Sutton (12.86) placed third while Jesse...
Williamstown dynasty continues: Girls track team brings home fifth straight state championship
CHARLESTON — The second day of the West Virginia state track meet at Laidley Field, much like the first, included heaps of success for local athletes on the girls side. In Class A, Williamstown compiled 134 points to claim its fifth straight girls state title in a row, adding to the dynasty.
Marietta Bantam League team made historic run in 1973
MARIETTA — Spring has sprung and as is the case each and every spring, the Marietta Ball Fields are the place to be as many area youngsters are getting their first taste of our national pastime as they participate in the Marietta Bantam League. What started on these same...
Patriot boys 4×4 team wins state title
CHARLESTON — Parkersburg South’s boys managed a 10th place showing here Saturday in the Class AAA portion of the state track meet held at Laidley Field thanks in part to a victorious effort in the 4×4. Lead leg Anthony Ott gave the Patriots of head coach Jason...
Trouble with the curve: Sheridan's offense never found traction in the district finals.
ATHENS — Sheridan had more lives than a truck load of alley cats for 20 outs on Friday against Circleville Logan Elm. Getting the 21st unscathed proved elusive. Down to their final strike with runners on second and third, the Braves got a two-out single from Lucy Caplinger that sent the tying and go-ahead runs home off Sheridan ace Cora Hall.
All-star team meets, reflects on what remarkable 1973 season meant to them
MARIETTA — More than 50 years have past, but the memories are still vivid for many of the members of the 1973 Marietta Bronco League team that made it all the way to the World Series in Mexico City, Mexico. Many of the members of that team got together...
Ohio Bobcats’ Defense Still Talented After Losing Nearly All Of Its D-Line & Linebackers
Ohio had two linebackers ranked in the top 10 in the MAC in tackles last season. Bryce Houston and Keye Thompson were some of the most productive defenders in the league. Houston has since graduated and Thompson transferred to Pittsburgh. Both were voted first-team all-conference last season. They were part of a defense that led the MAC in total defense (273.9 yards per game) and scoring defense (15.8 points per game).
Softball: Ohio's second season under Jenna Hall brings hopeful future to program
Ohio’s 2024 season ultimately came to an end last week without a Mid-American Conference trophy in hand or an NCAA Tournament appearance on the horizon. Despite ending the season on a loss, second-year Ohio coach Jenna Hall and the entire program have set a steady foundation for prolonged success to come.
‘You never know:’ Local athletes hope to shine at state track meet
PARKERSBURG — Although area big school programs aren’t expected to bring back any team hardware from the annual state track meet that begins this afternoon at Laidley Field in Charleston, there are a plethora of thinclads who should be able to find their way to the podium. A...
Stout defense helps guide Athens to a Sectional championship blowout of Meigs
THE PLAINS — Beating a divisional rival twice in a season is hard enough, it’s not often that you get the opportunity to complete a three-game sweep on the year. For an Athens team that ran rampant through the Tri-Valley Conference-Ohio this year, it was just another day on the diamond. Behind a complete game effort from Noah Sincoff on the mound and some nifty defense behind him, the Bulldogs were able to smother Meigs en route to a 7-1 victory in the Sectional championship...
Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements
Tickets are now on sale for the Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 induction banquet. The banquet will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Grand Pointe Center in Vienna. Tickets are $50 per person and the deadline for purchase is May 26. Tickets can...
Baseball Game Recap: Belpre Takes a Loss
Belpre fell victim to Portsmouth and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 10-0 to the Portsmouth Trojans. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Belpre's shutout was a dramatic turnaround. For Portsmouth's part, Dace Click tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned...
The 29th annual Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis football game is getting closer
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The 29th annual Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis football game is getting closer. While the game is a showcase for the best football players in the Mid-Ohio Valley, it also is a feature for some of the best cheerleaders, as well. Returning for the third year to...
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