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Roundup: Williamstown girls win opener
KIDWELL — Williamstown outscored host Tyler Consolidated 22-3 in the first quarter and never looked back en route to a 69-25 win Friday night. The Yellowjackets (1-0) got 17 points from Faith Pickens and 16 from Riley Landis. Freshman point guard Quinn Bunch added 11 points in her first varsity game.
Williamstown high school gets excited for upcoming state championship
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Saturday Williamstown high school will be going to their third state championship game in hopes to win their second in a row. They will be taking on Greenbrier West this Saturday at Wheeling Island stadium. Athletic Director, Jill Bryant, says she has noticed the football team...
Williamstown Yellowjackets Eyeing Back-to-Back State Championships Against Greenbrier West
• The Williamstown Yellowjackets are aiming to win their fourth ever state title and repeat as state champions for the first time in program history. • The team's head coach, Chris Beck, emphasizes the importance of putting together a complete effort in the championship game.
Road to Wheeling: Greenbrier West in title game under former Cav great
PARKERSBURG, W. Va. (WCHS) — For the third time in school history, Greenbrier West will be playing for a state championship this weekend. Inside Wheeling Island Stadium Saturday night, the Cavaliers take on defending state champion Williamstown for the Class A crown. It marks the final game of the season for West Virginia high school football in 2023.
Road to Wheeling: Williamstown aims for a second straight win on the Island
PARKERSBURG, W. Va. (WCHS) — The final game of West Virginia high school football in 2023 will once again be for the Class A state championship. Saturday night, defending state champion Williamstown meets Greenbrier West. For the Yellowjackets, the mission is to bring home a fourth title in school history.
Enhancements on offense have helped Williamstown and Greenbrier West to the Class A final
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The teams with the second-highest scoring offense and second-best scoring defense will share the field in the Class A title game. Greenbrier West is allowing 6.6 points per game in Kelly Vaughan’s first season as head coach. A combination of scheme and fundamentals have yielded impressive results.
Special opportunity: Williamstown looks to repeat as state champions vs. Greenbrier West
WILLIAMSTOWN — The Williamstown Yellowjackets are very aware of the opportunity in front of them. When WHS (13-0) takes on Greenbrier West (13-0) at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Class A state championship game in Wheeling, the ‘Jackets will be going for their fourth ever state title. They also are looking to repeat as state champs for the first time in program history.
Marietta mauls Athens, 68-23, in season-opener
The Marietta Tigers looked more like a team in mid-season form than one in their season opener Friday night at Sutton Gymnasium. Marietta erupted for 24 first quarter points and rolled to a 68-23 win over the Athens Bulldogs in the first game of the year for both teams. The...
St. Marys holds off Ravenswood for 68-58 win
SAINT MARYS, W.Va. (WTAP) - The St. Marys Lady Devils had their season opener against the Ravenswood Devilettes where they survived a Ravenswood second half rally for the 68-58 win. The Lady Devils are coming off a season where they went 17-8. Addie Davis led the way for St. Marys...
Warriors start season in dominant fashion
VINCENT — As the old adage goes, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” While that may be true, a win to start the year can kickstart a season filled with success. After Warren’s 69-28 dismantling of Morgan on Friday, things are looking bright for the Warriors.
Ohio High School Boys Basketball Schedule, Live Streams in Perry County Today - December 1
We have high school basketball competition in Perry County, Ohio today, and information on how to watch these matchups is available right here. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game Time: 7:15 PM ET on...
Midseason adversity helped shape this year’s Yellowjackets
WILLIAMSTOWN — Williamstown will take a perfect 13-0 record into Saturday’s Class A state championship game against Greenbrier West. The Yellowjackets dominated throughout the season, outscoring opponents 654-139. However, there were a couple weeks where their perfect season was nearly upended. In Week 5, Marietta visited from across...
Marietta Lady Tigers Triumph Over Martins Ferry in Season Opener
Catch the thrilling season opener between Martins Ferry and Marietta Girls Basketball teams. Witness the intense back-and-forth action, impressive three-point shots, and a strong finish that led to an opening night victory. A must-watch for every basketball enthusiast!
Lucille Pratt Commits to West Virginia University's Rowing Team
Join Lucille Pratt, a talented rower from Parkersburg South, as she signs with West Virginia University's rowing team. Discover why she chose the Mountaineers and hear her thoughts on leaving her high school team and representing her state at the collegiate level.
Waterford erases early deficit, beats Eastern 52-31
WATERFORD – Spotting a team eight points wasn’t in the gameplan for the Waterford girls basketball season-opener on Thursday night. Yet, the Wildcats put a stop to Eastern’s momentum three minutes into the contest and played with a purpose the rest of the game and defeated the Eagles, 52-31.
Discovery World on Market to Host Indoor Ice Rink for Winter Season
Get ready for some winter fun at Discovery World on Market's indoor ice rink! Learn about the motivation behind this exciting initiative, how it was made possible, and its importance to the community. Don't miss the grand opening this Sunday!
VIDEO – Brady Shoulders on Lyons Season-Opening Win
The two-time defending 2nd Region champions got the season started Tuesday night with a big 103-69 win over Vienna. Brady Shoulders finished the night with 23 points and he spoke with YSE about the win and how the Lyons are dealing with the big-time preseason expectations for their team.
Waterford ‘Tree of Dreams’ program gives resident a visit from Walleye players and game tickets
Ginny Storey, a resident at The Waterford at Levis Commons. had a dream come true through the facility’s “Tree of Dreams” program. She wished for a day to be spent at a Toledo Walleye game. Storey was a hockey mom – her sons played hockey throughout their...
Madison Lynn signs with Marietta College for basketball
VINCENT, Ohio (WTAP) - Warren senior Madison Lynn will go from Vincent to Marietta to continue her basketball career. Madison signed to Marietta College at a ceremony with her friends, family, coaches, and teammates. At Warren, the senior was a two-time Athlete of the Week winner and won Female Athlete...
Federal Hocking suffers first loss of season in conference clash against Belpre
BELPRE — As it is in all aspects of life, everything usually doesn’t fall exactly how you expect it to. Following two dominant victories to get the new season started, Federal Hocking girls basketball faulted on Thursday, falling 63-49 in a Tri-Valley Conference-Hocking battle against Belpre (2-0, 1-0 TVC-Hocking). Having been so efficient in almost every aspect of the game over the first couple of contests, the Lancers (2-1, 0-1 TVC-Hocking) finally had to deal with the ball not falling in their favor in this...