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Warren track teams sweep TSL Championships
VINCENT — On Tuesday, the Warren Warriors swept the boys and girls Twin State League track championship for the second straight time. Given that the league has only been around for two seasons, no team has claimed a track title in the TSL besides the Warriors. Warren won on...
‘Back the Blue’ Bowling Benefit Tournament being held this weekend in Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #79 is hosting the ‘Back the Blue’ Bowling Benefit Tournament this weekend in Parkersburg. The first day of the event will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Pike Street Lanes, in Parkersburg, W. Va.
Student Athlete of the Week: Sophie Huffman
WATERFORD, Ohio (WTAP) - Sophie Huffman is a senior softball, basketball, and volleyball player for the Waterford Lady Wildcats. She understands what it means to be a student athlete by prioritizing school work over sports. “Being a student athlete means that you’re in school and you’re also playing a sport,”...
Makenna Long heading to Salem University to continue volleyball career
VINCENT, Ohio (WTAP) - Warren High School senior Makenna Long is turning in her Warrior blue and white, for some Tiger green and white as she has made the decision to sign with Salem University in West Virginia to continue her career on the volleyball court. Makenna concluded her Warren...
Danny Bunch takes over for Fred Sauro as ’Jackets head girls basketball coach
WILLIAMSTOWN — When Danny Bunch moved his family from Calhoun County to Williamstown more than five years ago, he did not have the intention of resurrecting his coaching career. When the Williamstown girls basketball program was seeking a replacement on an interim basis for the long-time veteran Fred Sauro,...
Parkersburg South defense stifles Vincent Warren
Defense dominated as Parkersburg South pitched a 10-0 shutout of Vincent Warren for a West Virginia high school baseball victory at Parkersburg South High on April 22. Check out our complete boys baseball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality...
Pieters powers No. 13 Kingsway past Williamstown - Softball recap
Jessa Pieters went 2-for-2 with her second home run of the season and four RBIs as Kingsway, No. 13 in the NJ.com Top 20, remained undefeated with a 12-0 win over Williamstown in Woolwich. Reese Whitzell had three hits and also drove in four runs for the Dragons, who scored...
Grady Hesson leads Fort Frye past Marietta, 6-1
MARIETTA — Fort Frye freshman pitcher Grady Hesson pitched to contact and let his defense do the talking with several web gems in the mix while throwing a complete game as the Cadets defeated Marietta, 6-1, Tuesday at Legion Field. Marietta managed eight hits against Hesson, but the right-hander...
Parkersburg South offense arrives: Patriots defeat Big Reds, 14-3
PARKERSBURG – In a game that started slowly on offense for both teams, Parkersburg South hit its stride in a road rivalry matchup against Parkersburg, scoring 13 runs in three innings to force an end to the game. After six innings, the Patriots won by a final of 14-3. Both teams went three up and three down in the first inning. South scored the first run of the day in the second, coming by way of Jaiden Vargas making it home on a Parkersburg error.
Four-run seventh inning lifts Tomcats over Cadets 6-3
BEVERLY — Playing a group of road games in a row can be a bit draining to some teams, but it can make the victories so much sweeter. After a road stretch that began last week and included four games in six days, the Trimble baseball team was able to grab a nice victory as they defeated Fort Frye 6-3. The Tomcats came from behind to snatch the victory, putting...
Eastern’s Edwards tosses complete game as Tomcats fall 7-3
REEDSVILLE — Long seasons can be compared to roller coasters, with the ebbs and flows of a season taking a team to great heights as well as low lows. Despite winning eight of their last nine games entering the week, the Trimble baseball team began a three-game losing streak, with the most recent loss coming Friday at Eastern. Coming off back-to-back shutout losses, Trimble (7-7) were able to get three...
Trimble falls 15-6 after offensive explosion from Eastern
REEDSVILLE — When teams see the ball really well, it tends to show up on the scoreboard. Despite jumping out to a quick 4-0 lead, the Trimble softball team fell victim to an offensive explosion after Eastern put together 15 runs on 17 hits in a game where their offense couldn’t be stopped. Trimble (3-8) struggled at the plate, scoring six runs but only able to accrue four hits in...
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