Wheeling Central caps regular season with 35-33 win at Williamstown

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Four Maroon Knights found the end zone and the team rallied after the loss of starting quarterback Nico Kusic to injury to deny Williamstown a perfect regular season, 35-33 in the regular season finale for both teams. In a back-and-forth contest where neither team led by...

Patterson Breaks Career Rushing Record in Hilltoppers' Double-Overtime Loss

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — Hunter Patterson made more history Saturday afternoon, breaking West Liberty University's career rushing record, but the Hilltoppers came up just short in a 41-35 double-overtime loss to Charleston at West Family Stadium on Senior Day. West Liberty (7-3) rallied to force overtime with a touchdown...

Brooke takes down rival Weir in blowout 45-6

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Brooke Bruins welcomed in rival, Weir High Red Riders for the final week of the regular season on Friday Nov. 6. The Bruins defeated the Riders 45-6. Brooke finishes the regular season 5-5 as they await playoff seeding. Weir High finished the season 0-10 overall.

Hilltoppers Come Up Short in Season Opener at Florida Southern

LAKELAND, Fla. — The West Liberty University men's basketball team opened the 2026-27 season Saturday afternoon with a 109-92 loss to Florida Southern at Jenkins Field House. The Hilltoppers (0-1) finished with 64 points in the paint, 19 second-chance points and 12 steals, but Florida Southern (1-0) used 14...

Toronto gets playoff win on their home turf against Strasburg-Franklin

TORONTO, OHIO (WTRF) – The Toronto Red Knights welcomed in the Strasburg-Franklin Tigers for the Region 27 quarterfinal on Friday Nov. 6. The Red Knights beat the Tigers 20-13. Toronto’s record moves to 10-1 as they face Danville in the semifinal next week on Friday Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m. A site for the game […]

Santa arrives at The Highlands

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Hundreds of area kids, along with their families, packed the parking lot at Bass Pro Shops to officially welcome Santa Claus to the Highlands. Families braved the chilly temperatures as Santa made his much-anticipated arrival accompanied by fire trucks, marching bands and, of course, reindeer. Outside the store, he stopped […]

Wheeling Nailers vs. Worcester Railers - Nov. 7, 2026

Samargia, Bryan Earn Top-Eight Finishes at Mount Union Invitational

Alliance, Ohio - West Liberty had two individual placewinners Saturday at the Mount Union Invitational, led by Zander Samargia's sixth-place finish at 141 pounds and Ben Bryan's seventh-place showing at 197 pounds. Samargia opened the tournament with a 10-3 decision over Youssef Abdelsalam of Seton Hill before advancing with an...

Steubenville Big Red put on a show in front of packed house against Jackson winning 47-17, advance in playoffs

STEUBENVILLE, OH (WTRF) – The Steubenville Big Red defeated the Jackson Ironmen 47-17 in the quarter final round of the OSHAA Region III – Section 11 playoffs. The number one seeded Big Red have a 9-2 record this season and will face off against the fifth seeded Dover High School next week on Friday Nov. […]

Pioneers Prevail with Resilient 38-34 Win at Wheeling

WHEELING, W.Va. – The Glenville State Football team prevailed Saturday (Nov. 7) afternoon with a resilient 38-34 win at the league's second-place team, Wheeling. The Pioneers totaled nearly 400 yards of total offense and converted seven third downs to end their seven-game skid and move to (2-8, 1-6 MEC).

Top-Seeded Steubenville Overpowers Jackson 47-17 at Harding Stadium

Top-seeded Steubenville played like it at Harding Stadium. The Big Red overpowered No. 9-seeded Jackson 47-17 on Friday, Nov. 6, in a Division III, Region 11 regional quarterfinal, according to the statewide scoreboards published by The Columbus Dispatch, the Mansfield News Journal and the Ironton Tribune. Jackson’s Ironmen made the long trip up the Ohio […]

Worthington Christian defeats St. Clairsville to advance to states

ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) – The St. Clairsville Red Devils went up against the Worthington Christian Warriors in the Division IV Region 14 final. The Warriors managed to edge out the Red Devils in a 1-0 win to win the regional title. St. Clairsville ends its season with a record of 19-3.

First Steubenville International Film Festival draws crowds, showcases 58 films

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The first-ever Steubenville International Film Festival drew bigger-than-expected crowds over a two-day run Friday and Saturday at the Sycamore Youth Center, giving up-and-coming filmmakers a chance to showcase their work. Organizers said the center sold hundreds of tickets and welcomed audiences of all ages. The...

Late touchdown pass propels Glenville State past Wheeling, 38-34

WHEELING -- Triston Walker's 29-yard touchdown reception from JD Sherrod late in the fourth quarter here Saturday afternoon at Bishop Schmitt Field proved to be the difference as Glenville State held off Wheeling, 38-34, in a Mountain East Conference affair. The Pioneers (2-8, 1-6) of first-year head coach Jake Casteel...

Game Preview No. 10: Football Heads to the Panhandle to Face Wheeling

GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Football hits the road to the eastern panhandle as the Pioneers take on Wheeling at 1 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 7). GSU is looking to snap their seven-game losing skid and spoil the Cardinals Mountain East Conference championship hopes. THE JAKE CASTEEL SHOW. Watch...

Once Upon a Child holds baby shower in Ohio County

TRIDELPHIA, W.VA (WTRF) – A local group is celebrating with growing families in the area during the holiday season. Once Upon a Child held a baby shower this afternoon at the Highlands Event Center from 3:00-5:00. Sunday’s event was to supply valuable resources, expert support, help create a community connection while also giving away door […]

Steubenville runs past Jackson in regional quarterfinals

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Despite both playing football for over a century, the Steubenville Big Red (9-2) and the Jackson Ironmen (8-4) had never faced off until the 2026 Region 11 quarterfinals. In their first matchup, Steubenville’s run game made a strong impression, rushing for 386 yards and powering the Big Red to a dominant 47-17 win.