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Martins Ferry claims Buckeye Local Panther Classic title

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CONNORVILLE — Martins Ferry held off Indian Valley and Steubenville to win the team title at the annual Buckeye Local Panther Classic wrestling tournament Saturday night. The Purple Riders amassed 222 points which was 19 better than the Braves and 21.5 ahead of Big Red. Martins Ferry ...

WLU hold off Charleston, 89–84 with balanced scoring

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WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty (17-3, 12-1 MEC) edged Charleston Golden Eagles, 89–84, in a hard-fought Mountain East Conference matchup Saturday night at the ASRC. The Hilltoppers relied on balanced scoring and efficiency at the free-throw line, converting 26-of-31 attempts, to secure the ...

Union Local wins first OVAC Bill Hinegardner Dual Meet title

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WELLSBURG — For the first time in more than three decades Union Local is atop the OVAC Dual Meet championship podium. Friday night inside the Brooke County Wellness Center at Brooke High School, the top-seeded Jets showed why they were the top dogs with wins over No. 3 Oak Glen (40-31) and ...

Shadyside retains its OVAC Class 1A/2A Dual Meet title

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WELLSBURG — During Chase Kinemond’s high school wrestling career at Shadyside, the Tigers built quite a tradition of winning championships, be it the OVAC Ron Mauck Class 1A/2A title or the OVAC Class 2A Dual Meet title. Now, the former Tigers three-sport standout is leading his alma ...