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MVL Track: Plenty of strong performances highlight the league meet
NEWTON TOWNSHIP — The postseason is nearing, and there were many stellar performances during the Muskingum Valley League Track and Field Championships on Friday at the Maysville Athletic Complex. The John Glenn girls won another team title with 173 points, besting Sheridan's 99 1/2 in the Big School Division, while Meadowbrook was fourth overall and the Small School Champion with 67 points. ...
'I've dreamed about it': Brandon Alexander chasing boxing dream after winning UBO title
ZANESVILLE — Boxing has opened numerous opportunities for Brandon Alexander. From traveling the world, meeting renowned boxers and competing for titles, Alexander's years of dedication and persistence have been rewarded. His latest accomplishment has him on the cusp of achieving a lifelong goal. Alexander claimed the vacant Universal Boxing...
Things to do: Demolition drag race returns to National Trail Raceway on Saturday in Hebron
Come to the National Trail Raceway to enjoy the Hillbilly Nationals Demo Derby Drag Race. It's similar to a regular drag race except the cars must hit at least twice after the 100-foot mark and before the 1/8th mile before crossing the finish line. What could go wrong? Racer gates open at 2 p.m., spectator gates open at 3 p.m., with racing scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $15 per person when purchased online,...
Zanesville comes up short in matchup with Marietta
Marietta collected a solid win over Zanesville in a 10-6 verdict for an Ohio high school baseball victory at Zanesville High on May 10. In recent action on May 4, Zanesville faced off against Zanesville West Muskingum and Marietta took on Beverly Fort Frye on May 6 at Beverly Fort Frye High School.
Baseball Game Preview: Newcomerstown Leaves Home
The Newcomerstown Trojans will head out on the road to face off against the Bishop Rosecrans Bishops at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Newcomerstown is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak. Newcomerstown lost 12-1 to Caldwell on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Bishop Rosecrans fought the good fight in their extra-innings...
Softball Recap: West Muskingum falls despite strong effort from Katlynn Foster
If West Muskingum was riding high off their 12-3 takedown of West Holmes last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The West Muskingum Tornadoes took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Steubenville Big Red on Friday. Katlynn Foster...
Weekend Roundup: Philo baseball rallies past Maysville to advance
DUNCAN FALLS — Philo, the 13th seed, walked it off by scoring three times in the bottom of the seventh inning to rally past 10th seed Maysville 4-3 in Saturday's Division II sectional game. The Electrics (9-14-1) advanced to play at third seed Steubenville at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Eli Roush hit an RBI double...
Morgan's ambush started early against Philo. Now the Raiders are eyeing another district
McCONNELSVILLE — Between an outburst from the offense and another stellar showing from ace Malayni Clemens, host Morgan left little doubt against visiting Philo on Wednesday. Given the history between the neighboring rivals, it was quite a change of pace. The Raiders scored three times in the first inning and blew it open late...
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