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UL grad, Kemp, honored by MEC

WEST LIBERTY — Hannah Kemp arrived at West Liberty University after a successful prep running career at Union Local. However, the true freshman entered her initial cross country season with none of what she accomplished in high school in mind. “I had a clean slate,” Kemp said. “I told myself I had no expectations and I just needed to run.” And she’s not only ran. She’s ran really well, too. “The season has been a great experience so far as it’s definitely been a season of ‘new beginnings,’” Kemp relayed. “I really enjoy the distance running ...

1969 WVU grid squad OV driven

MORGANTOWN - It remains as one of the most impressive seasons in WVU football history. It was 1969 and the Mountaineers rolled to a 10-1 record. The lone blemish was to rival Penn State. The exclamation point on that brilliant campaign was a 14-3 Peach Bowl win over ACC champion South Carolina. The Mountaineers were coached by Jim Carlen while a young Bobby Bowden was the offensive coordinator. Such success could not have come to fruition if not for a Blue & Gold roster that boasted a heavy Ohio Valley flavor. Four starters were local products. Bellaire’s Mike Sherwood was the ...

Shadyside 100th season celebration brings back a lot of memories

SHADYSIDE — Friday night was one of those events you wish never had to end. Whether it was the reminiscing, the stories, the memories, the old faces or just the catching up, there was something for everyone, but especially for those who graduated from Shadyside High School. Upwards of 230 former Tiger football alumni returned to Fleming Field to help the school and community celebrate the cherished 100th season of football. Whether it was one of the two trips to the state title game, the three regional titles, one of the 14 OVAC titles or simply who scored the most important ...

Holzopfel succeeding in two sports at WU

WHEELING — Playing one sport at the collegiate level is a challenge. Playing two would seem nearly impossible. So far, it’s worked out quite well for Buckeye Local graduate Emily Holzopfel, who is a member of the golf and women’s basketball teams at Wheeling University. Holzopfel — one of the most highly decorated athletes to come from Buckeye Local, claimed her first award — after several in high school — at the collegiate level when she was named the Wheeling University Female Athlete of the Week. Holzopfel earned that distinction after her strong showing at the ...

A Rose like none other

BELLAIRE - He was the Green Pied Piper. No one could attract people to St. John Central like Mike Rose. The most successful football coach in school history was a lightning rod for migration to the Fighting Irish Nation. Rose served as St. John Central head football coach for just three seasons (1997-99). He bled Green, however, for all 56 years of his life...a life that ended sadly and all too soon. He was laid to rest Monday. Rose guided the Fighting Irish grid program to unparalleled heights. Despite not taking over until Aug. 1 in 1997, he led the Green gridders to an 8-2 ...

Otto earns honor at Mercyhurst U.

MERCYHURST, Pa. — Alyssa Otto finished her brilliant high school career with 145 goals, which ranks fourth all-time in Ohio prep history. The St. Clairsville graduate has picked up right where she left off at the collegiate level. Now a freshman at Mercyhurst University, Otto is currently the team leader with six goals and was recently named the school’s female athlete of the week. Actually, Otto is among the team leaders in numerous offensive categories. Along with the goals, she’s tallied 11 total points. She’s taken 21 shots and 12 of those have been on goal. Otto has ...