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Buckeye Local To Induct Two Into Ring Of Honor

YORKVILLE – On Friday, the Buckeye Local Football Alumni will recognize two who have stood out in Buckeye Local football history for their efforts on the gridiron. Nathan Schaal, a 2009 Buckeye Local graduate; and the late Dick Thurnes, coach for the former Buckeye South High School, will be the next to be inducted to the alumni group’s Ring of Honor at a ceremony to be held at 6:30 p.m. before the Panthers’ home game against River High School. As part of the Panthers’ defensive line, Schaal set the school’s record for sacks and earned numerous regional honors. Thurnes ...

Seminoles Visit Big Reds For First Time In Star-Filled Matchup

BELLAIRE — Two teams coming off banner starts to their seasons will clash Friday on Nelson Field as Monroe Central (1-0) visits the Bellaire Big Reds (1-0) in a game with a lot of star-power. Bellaire is coming off of a 43-13 victory over Buckeye Local, a game where star senior Raekwon ...

High School Roundup: Central Earns Third-Straight Shutout To Start Season

WHEELING — The Maroon Knights boys soccer squad made it three wins in a row, all by virtue of a shutout, to open the season thanks to a 6-0 victory against invading Weir on Wednesday evening. Central struck early in the first half when Junior JD Schoolcraft scored less than three minutes ...

WOTC Plans Fall Millie Mulhern Youth Tennis

The Wheeling Oglebay Tennis Club (WOTC) will offer the Millie Mulhern Youth Tennis program during the month of September for students ages 7 to 14. Beginners through advanced players from public, private, parochial, or home-school settings are welcome to attend. All sessions will be held at ...

NFL Ends The Pro Bowl Game, But Players Will Still Be Honored As Pro Bowlers

ATLANTA (AP) — The Pro Bowl is no more, the NFL announced Wednesday, ending an exhibition of the league's top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951. The game wasn't played in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that was the only pause in the postseason ...