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Marietta’s FFA team led by a family of coaches since 78′
SALEM, Ohio — For the last several decades, Allen and Scott Moore have been responsible for leading Marietta’s FFA team. The father’s and son’s coaching legacy started with Allen in the late 1970s and transitioned to Scott in 2008. The Marietta FFA team holds two state...
Student Athlete of the Week: Cayden Mackey
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Cayden Mackey is a senior baseball player for the Parkersburg South Patriots. He knows what it takes to be a student athlete by putting his best effort in the classroom and on the field. “A student athlete is somebody that is expected to do more than...
Grant Hussey Becomes All-Time Home Run King at WVU
In the top of the first inning in tonight's Backyard Brawl against the Pitt Panthers, West Virginia first baseman Grant Hussey slapped a three-run homer down the left field line to give the Mountaineers a 4-0 lead. A few innings later, in the top of the fifth, Hussey was at it again. The Parkersburg, WV native hit a bullet over the Clemente wall at PNC Park in right field, pushing the lead to 10-0.
Golfers make the cut: 4 individuals advance at U.S. Open qualifier
VIENNA — Golfers from across the Mountain State, the nation and beyond competed at Parkersburg Country Club on Monday for four spots in the next qualifying stage of the U.S. Open, which will be played on June 13-16 at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. The top three finishers on...
Marietta baseball falls to Logan in extras on senior night
MARIETTA – It was a wet one on Tuesday when the Marietta Tigers hosted Logan for a baseball game at Don and Sue Schaly Field on senior night. Sixteen errors between both teams made for a game where no out was certain. The Tigers spent most of the game playing from behind before tying it up to force extras and losing 8-7 after eight innings.
Washington Township breaks tie in fifth, edges Williamstown - Baseball recap
Washington Township broke a 5-5 tie in the bottom of the fifth inning to win a back-and-forth game with rival Williamstown 6-5 in Sewell. Jack Fitzpatrick belted his fourth home run of the season and drove in three, while Hayden Sowers added two hits and an RBI. Winning pitcher Connor...
Yellowjackets send four singles players to state tournament
CLARKSBURG — It was deja vu all over again for the Williamstown tennis program during Tuesday’s Class AA/A Region II Tournament. Similar to the previous day when the Yellowjackets captured team titles in both the girls and boys division, the script was rewritten during the singles tournament for both brackets.
Parkersburg holds signings for two soccer players
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg hosted signings for two soccer teammates who will continue their careers at the Division II and Division III level. The first signing involved Connor Gribble who will head to West Liberty University to play soccer for the Hilltoppers. The senior midfielder was first team All-State...
4-peat for ’Jacket boys tennis; Williamstown girls also regional champs
SHINNSTON — Two different sites. Same results. The Williamstown tennis program rolled through the team competition of the Class AA/A Region II phase by securing a pair of championships on Monday. At Lincoln High School, the Williamstown boys won a fourth straight regional title after defeating Moorefield 4-0 in...
Parkersburg South takes down Linsly
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg South scored five unearned runs off losing pitcher Rhyder Dlesk here Wednesday evening at Hank Greenburg Field as the Patriots doubled up Linsly, 8-4, to sweep the season series. Cade Mackey survived a 35-pitch first inning and finished with four hitless frames. He allowed three runs,...
Marietta shuts out Stewart Federal Hocking
Defense dominated as Marietta pitched a 19-0 shutout of Stewart Federal Hocking in an Ohio high school softball matchup on April 29. 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. Take a...
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