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Barnesville continues dominance over UL, retains Milk Cow Award

MORRISTOWN — For nearly two decades, Barnesville has owned possession of the coveted ‘Milk Cow Award,’ the trophy presented to the winner of the annual Barnesville-Union Local dual wrestling meet. Nothing has changed in western Belmont County as the youthful Shamrocks flexed their ...

Vinskovich scores 1,000th point in Jets win vs. Indian Valley

GNADENHUTTEN — Union Local’s Laken Vinskovich needed nine points on Wednesday to reach 1,000 in her high school career. Vinskovich scored 22 in a road win vs. the Indian Valley Braves to eclipse the millennial milestone during a 62-32 drubbing in girls basketball action. Vinskovich was ...

Nailer’s defenseman Brent Johnson named to 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic

WHEELING — The Wheeling Nailers, in conjunction with the ECHL, are excited to announce that defenseman Brent Johnson has been named as an ECHL All-Star for the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic in Allen, Texas. The game will be played on Monday, Jan. 19 at Credit Union of Texas Event Center, ...

Ohio State’s Caleb Downs declares for NFL draft

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Safety Caleb Downs is the latest Ohio State standout to declare for the NFL draft. The two-time AP first-team All-American announced his decision on Wednesday during the “Downs 2 Business” podcast with his brother, Josh Downs, a wide receiver with the Indianapolis ...

Ohio State junior WR Carnell Tate declares for NFL draft

(AP) — Ohio State standout wide receiver Carnell Tate announced on Tuesday he is leaving school early to declare for the NFL draft. Tate announced his decision on social media. The junior had 51 receptions for 875 yards and nine touchdowns this season as he became a deep threat in the ...