NEW MARTINSVILLE - Saturday was a good day to be Dave Tallman.Whether you were Dave Tallman Sr. or Dave Tallman Jr., you came out a winner at Ohio University Eastern.The elder Tallman is head boys' basketball coach at Magnolia High School. He is one of the best in the business. That is ...

LAKE CITY, SC - Matt Apicella was a superb baseball player in his prep days at Shadyside.He was named all-Ohio in 1994 for his sparkling diamond performance as a Tigers' senior. He went on to play at Muskingum University.After finishing his degree at The Ohio State University, Apicella went ...

WHEELING - Is it a sport or not? That is a question central to cheerleading.Regardless of the answer, the OVAC presents a cheering competition second to none. The 25th annual event plays out Saturday at WesBanco Arena.The tourney is under the expert and meticulous direction of Libby Shepherd. ...

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the term hero as follows:"Hero" is defined as a man or woman admired for his or her achievements and personal qualities.I am concerned about some of the so-called societal and athletic heroes of which American's youth are exposed to today. But what ...

COLUMBUS - The investigation into St. John Central's alleged transgressions has been ongoing since the football season.The Ohio High School High Athletic Association, however, appears to be nearing a conclusion and then issuing a ruling.Speaking to The Times Leader during the OHSAA's Media ...

MARTINS FERRY -He is famous for all his gridiron exploits, and they were countless. Fred Bruney was more than just football - he was a dedicated family man.Bruney is regarded as one of the finest football players ever produced at Martins Ferry High- and with the Purple grid tradition - that ...