INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Joanna Bernabei McNamee has been a winner all her basketball life.McNamee led Weirton Madonna to three straight state basketball tournament appearances, including a state championship her senior season as the Lady Dons rolled to a 24-2 record in 1992.The dynamic point guard ...

MARTINS FERRY - The high school coaching profession is a tough business. Coaches are hanging up their whistles much quicker these days.Jeff Sabatino recently coached the final game of his illustrious career. It came when Martins Ferry dropped a heartbreaker to state-rated Garaway in the ...

BARNESVILLE - Shamrock Stadium hosted its first football game in 1935.More than 80 years later, not only has it withstood the test of time, but the home to Barnesville High football has now become a national award-winner.Shamrock Stadium has been tagged as the 2015 Field of Excellence. The ...

The OVAC Wrestling Coaches Association recognizes the Ohio and West Virginia Wrestlers of the Year at the end of every mat sport season.Dr. Bill Welker, who conceived and initiated the award in 1988, chairs a committee of five Ohio Valley wrestling dignitaries that selects the honorees. The ...

As the high school baseball season draws closer and closer, there are certainly a number of area coaches - St. Clairsville's Tom Sliva withstanding - that are happy they don't have to face Michael Jacob this spring.The talented left hander is busy making his presence felt at the Division I ...

MOUNDSVILLE - Adrian College is enjoying a brilliant women's hockey season. A John Marshall High graduate is a major reason for the Michigan-based school's success.Kristin Lewicki has been nothing short of sensational for the Bulldogs this year. Her brilliant play has helped Adrian record a ...