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‘Jackets claim hardware: Williamstown girls doubles team wins state
CHARLESTON — After falling short of the three-peat last season, Williamstown’s boys tennis team climbed back to the top of the mountain with a win against Winfield to clinch the state title. The Yellowjackets also earned a championship in the class AA/A girls doubles tournament courtesy of Akhia Miller and Claire Strobl.
Making it official: Parkersburg’s Addison Gherke signs with Marshall
PARKERSBURG – Marshall University made an immediate impact and trumped any other schools in mind. Monday afternoon inside Stadium Field on the campus of Parkersburg High School, Big Red girls track and field member Addison Gherke signed her National Letter of Intent to become a Thundering Herd next season.
Mid-Ohio Valley rowers compete in Michigan regatta
MILFORD, Mich. — Marietta, Parkersburg and Parkersburg South had a combined 17 shells reach the finals of the Midwest Scholastic Rowing Association Regatta on Sunday. More than 50 teams competed at the Kathryn Bennett Race Course inside of the Kensington Metropark. PHS led the way with eight shells advancing...
The Toss Around: Chris Copen
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - Chris Copen is a junior pitcher for the Belpre Golden Eagles. He’s enjoyed a terrific season on a Belpre team who has won two of its last three games and gets ready for the postseason next week. On this WTAP Sports Toss Around, Chris talks...
Baseball Game Recap: Williamstown Takes a Loss
Williamstown lost against Owen County back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Williamstown Demons fell 5-1 to the Owen County Rebels. Williamstown has struggled against Owen County recently, as their game on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup. For...
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