11.7.26 Video - Ian Bush returns to Cameron, caps WVU wrestling shutout of Mercyhurst

The No. 23 West Virginia University wrestling team dominated Mercyhurst, 52-0, to open dual competition at Cameron High School in Cameron, W.Va., on Saturday. West Virginia (1-0) had no issues in the first dual of the season as it rolled past Mercyhurst with five bouts ending by fall. Redshirt sophomore...

Alycia Clark named Jefferson County Special Olympics coordinator

STEUBENVILLE, OH (WTRF) – Alycia Clark has long been part of the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities in various capacities, but this time she is taking on a new role as Jefferson County Special Olympics Coordinator. Clark, of Steubenville, said the post holds a special significance for her and she was excited to be […]

Barnesville ousts Martins Ferry to set up Division V regional clash with Girard

BARNESVILLE −Barnesville senior Trey Toliver spent the regular season rewriting the Shamrock record books. On Friday, Nov. 6, he added another historic chapter – and gave Martins Ferry a full-strength reminder of why he's one of the state's premier running backs. Entering the OHSAA Division V, Region 17 postseason as Barnesville's all-time leading rusher with 5,458 yards and 95 career touchdowns, Toliver put on a clinic, racking up 276 yards and four touchdowns on 28 carries to lead the second-seeded Shamrocks to a 35-18 victory over Purple Riders at Shamrock Stadium. The victory kept Barnesville's perfect season intact at 11-0 and punched their ticket into the regional semifinals. More than an impressive opening act in the OHSSA football postseason, Friday's performance from the dynamic Toliver served as a stark redo. Back on Oct. 10 at Martins Ferry, the Purple Riders gave Barnesville all they could handle in a tight 25-21 decision, holding Toliver to a rare off night of 160 yards on 26 carries. Round 2 between the Buckeye 8 Conference foes was a completely different story. Martins Ferry had contained Toliver once, but in the high-stakes atmosphere of the OHSAA postseason, the Purple Riders got the full, unrelenting dose

Wheeling Central caps regular season with 35-33 win at Williamstown

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Four Maroon Knights found the end zone and the team rallied after the loss of starting quarterback Nico Kusic to injury to deny Williamstown a perfect regular season, 35-33 in the regular season finale for both teams. In a back-and-forth contest where neither team led by...

Shadyside Rallies From 19 Down in Final Minutes to Stun Eastern 27-26

REEDSVILLE, Ohio — With 9:40 left in its season, Shadyside trailed Reedsville Eastern 26-7. What happened next will be retold in Belmont County for years: Eastern fumbled on three consecutive plays, the Tigers pounced on every one of them, and Shadyside scored 20 unanswered points to stun the Eagles 27-26 on Friday night in a […]

Bethlehem Apostolic Temple hosts charity basketball game to fund holiday outreach

Wheeling, WV — Buckets and community spirit filled the gym at Wheeling University as players took the court to raise money for holiday giveaways. The Bethlehem Apostolic Temple hosted a charity basketball game to benefit the church’s Thanksgiving and Christmas giveaways. Players raised money for the effort before everyone hit the court for a game aimed at helping people in need. News9’s Tanner Mountz and Jaime Baker also took part.

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.

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.

No. 4 Hilltoppers Bounce Back to Defeat No. 2 Washburn, Split Weekend in Florida

LAKELAND, Fla. — The No. 4-ranked West Liberty University men's basketball team responded to a season-opening setback with an impressive performance Sunday night, knocking off No. 2 Washburn, 91-85, at Jenkins Field House to finish 1-1 at the Small College Basketball tournament. The Hilltoppers (1-1) established control early, taking...

Hilltoppers Come Up Short in Season Opener at Florida Southern

LAKELAND, Fla. — The West Liberty University men's basketball team opened the 2026-27 season Saturday afternoon with a 109-92 loss to Florida Southern at Jenkins Field House. The Hilltoppers (0-1) finished with 64 points in the paint, 19 second-chance points and 12 steals, but Florida Southern (1-0) used 14...

Samargia, Bryan Earn Top-Eight Finishes at Mount Union Invitational

Alliance, Ohio - West Liberty had two individual placewinners Saturday at the Mount Union Invitational, led by Zander Samargia's sixth-place finish at 141 pounds and Ben Bryan's seventh-place showing at 197 pounds. Samargia opened the tournament with a 10-3 decision over Youssef Abdelsalam of Seton Hill before advancing with an...

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 […]

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 […]

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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...

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...

Patterson Breaks Career Rushing Record in Hilltoppers' Double-Overtime Loss

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — Hunter Patterson made more history Saturday afternoon, breaking West Liberty University's career rushing record, but the Hilltoppers came up just short in a 41-35 double-overtime loss to Charleston at West Family Stadium on Senior Day. West Liberty (7-3) rallied to force overtime with a touchdown...

Brooke takes down rival Weir in blowout 45-6

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Brooke Bruins welcomed in rival, Weir High Red Riders for the final week of the regular season on Friday Nov. 6. The Bruins defeated the Riders 45-6. Brooke finishes the regular season 5-5 as they await playoff seeding. Weir High finished the season 0-10 overall.

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 […]

Wheeling Central Lady Maroon Knights punch their ticket to WVSSAC State Final

BECKLEY WV (WTRF) – The top seeded Wheeling Central Lady Maroon Knights faced the fourth seeded James Monroe Mavericks in the WVSSAC AA-A State Semi Final on Thursday Nov. 5. In this rainy battle, the Knights came out on top 6-nil over the Mavericks. Wheeling Central moves on to...