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High School Roundup: Central Tops River; Red Devils Shutout Potters

Local Sports September 30, 2026

WHEELING -- The Maroon Knights volleyball team won for the 16th time in 20 tries Tuesday by toppling River in four sets, 25-11, 25-22, 22-25 and 25-14. Leading the Knights on the stat sheet was Remy Peters with 16 kills and two aces. Sophomore Teagan Peters posted 12 kills and two aces. Junior Chloe Groome turned in a solid all-around match with five aces, five kills, 25 assists and 12 digs. Senior Olivia Stephens posted 17 digs and five aces. Jackie Maxwell charted five kills and junior Morgan Miehle added four kills, three aces and 10 digs. Leading River’s offense Tuesday was ...

Rich Rodriguez Provides Updates On New WVU Football Transfers, Player Injuries Ahead Of Iowa State

Local Sports September 30, 2026

MORGANTOWN — On his radio show Monday night and during his Tuesday press conference, Rich Rodriguez provided a couple of updates regarding the timetable for potential reinforcements for West Virginia football. Former Georgia nickel/safety JaCorey Thomas and former Utah running back NaQuari ...

Sidney Crosby Knows He Won't Play Hockey Forever. On The Eve Of His 22nd Season, It's Hard To Tell

Local Sports September 30, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It is the next-to-last day of September on the eve of Sidney Crosby's 22nd season. His team's opener across the state in Philadelphia less than 36 hours away looms. And there the longtime Pittsburgh Penguins captain is on a random early fall Tuesday, doing what he has ...

Martins Ferry Wins 16th Straight To Open Season, Sweeps Park

Local Sports September 30, 2026

MARTINS FERRY – With Homecoming in the rear view mirror and a match with Beaver Local on Wednesday for the Buckeye 8 championship, Martins Ferry remained focused on one match at a time Tuesday. The state-ranked Purple Riders (16-0) earned their 11th sweep of the season with a 25-11, 25-23 ...

Ohio State's Defense Searching For Answers Ahead Of Trip To Iowa

Local Sports September 30, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Defense is often the topic when a team is getting set to play at Iowa. The 14th-ranked Hawkeyes have developed a reputation as a consistent force on that side of the ball, and the 2026 version looks no different through four games for the undefeated Hawkeyes, who host ...

The Fast Get Faster: MLB Pitchers Again Set Fastball Velocity Record By Averaging 94.8 mph

Local Sports September 30, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Fastball velocity in Major League Baseball hit a record high for the sixth straight season and batting averages remained near all-time lows in this era of pitching dominance. Four-seam fastballs averaged 94.8 mph this year, according to MLB Statcast, up from 94.5 mph last ...