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Barnesville pair wraps up season with trip to states

CANTON — The curtain closed on an exceptional swim season for the Barnesville Shamrocks on Thursday when two Shamrock aquanauts ventured to Canton’s C.T. Branin Natatorium for the OHSAA Division II State Swim and Diving Meet. Barnesville was represented by Liv McCrate and Antoni Schuerle. ...

Bridgeport shocks Monroe Central in Ohio Division VI Sectional opener

WOODSFIELD — There will be a new Ohio Division VI boys basketball state champion. Bridgeport’s William Drake made a layup with two seconds remaining Friday night as the visiting Bulldogs (17-6) stunned defending state champion Monroe Central, 56-55, on Junior Winland Court in a sectional ...

River Pilots boys survives and advances in overtime, 49-47

HANNIBAL — River High’s memorable tournament history has produced some wild finishes over the years, but the Pilots latest at the R.L. Potts gymnasium, might be one for the books. Or at least a closer look at the book. Coach Mark Romick’s third-seeded crew escaped over Conotton ...

CoFL completes Northern Division with Indianapolis

WHEELING — The Continental Football League (CoFL) today announced the Indianapolis Capitols as the fourth and final franchise in the league’s Northern Division, completing the inaugural Northern lineup ahead of the CoFL’s 2026 launch. The Indianapolis Capitols (also known as the Caps) ...

Wheeling Central completes undefeated regular season with win vs. Washington

WHEELING — To achieve a perfect regular season, the Wheeling Central Maroon Knights had to face one of the biggest challenges on their schedule. Against the Washington Patriots, ranked No. 4 in the most recent Class AAAA coaches poll, the Maroon passed their big test with flying colors ...

Wheeling whips Wings, 7-2

WHEELING — Friday night was absolute dominance by the Wheeling Nailers, as they bounced back into a tie for first place in the North Division by clobbering the Kalamazoo Wings, 7-2 at WesBanco Arena. Craig Armstrong scored twice, and Ryan McAllister pitched in with three points, as 15 of ...