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Park overcomes obstacles to play Division I hoops

BALTIMORE — David Park enjoyed a superb prep basketball career. After thousands of miles, several stops and many hurdles, the Wheeling native is finally realizing his dream - that of playing Division I basketball. Park helped lead Wheeling Central to the West Virginia Class A state ...

A lot of intriguing matches could develop at OVAC

The weather outside is usually frightful this time of the year, but the action inside downtown Wheeling’s WesBanco Arena Thursday through Saturday should be delightful as the 65th annual Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Ron Mauck Wrestling Tournament sets up shop for three days. Parkersburg ...

Plenty of blame to go around in Steelers loss

PITTSBURGH -- To be perfectly honest, it wasn't supposed to end like this for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After all, they did go 13-3 in the regular season, won the AFC North in a runaway and owned the second seed in the conference, meaning they had a bye. It was supposed to be a second ...

Two Park gridders conclude careers in all-star fashion

TAMPA — The Blue-Grey All-American Bowl is a showcase of the nation’s best senior prep football players. The Ohio Valley, specifically Wheeling Park, was represented quite well in the Jan. 6 grid extravaganza. Patriots’ quarterback Cross Wilkinson and wide receiver Nate Phillips were ...

Regan tabbed for third Hall of Fame honor

WHEELING — Jim Regan has netted an elite hat trick. The successful Wheeling Jesuit men’s soccer coach has been selected for induction into the West Virginia Soccer Association Hall of Fame - Class of 2018. The latest honor marks the third hall of fame Regan will have on his impressive ...

OVAC Tourney shaping up to be one of best ever

The 65th annual Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Ron Mauck wrestling tournament could be one of the best ever. Less than three weeks away, several teams and individuals have already showed their dominance on the mat. Parkersburg South has captured six tournament overall championships since ...