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Off The Tee: Scramble to benefit Harmony House a success

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — There are a lot of golf scrambles held throughout the spring and summer in the Ohio Valley to benefit great causes. Gulfport and Stingray teamed for their annual event last month at Belmont Hills Country Club and last Tuesday they presented the proceeds to the Harmony House Children’s Advocacy Center in St. Clairsville. All told, the event, which drew some 50 teams in the two-flight tournament, was able to donate $21,364. “All of the money stays in Belmont County,” Harmony House Director Debra Hawkins said. “It covers services that aren’t covered ...

NFHS holds section meeting in Wheeling

WHEELING — Though it might sometimes be tough to tell, education-based athletics are doing quite well in the United States. Participation numbers are up for boys and girls sports across America, according to National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS) Executive Director Bob Gardner. “I think the fact that (participation) numbers are up, it reaffirms the value that students and their parents see in school-based programs,” Gardner said. “We believe so strongly in that and it’s one of the things we continue to work at to make sure young people take advantage ...

WVU’s McKivitz earns another accolade

Another week and another accolade for West Virginia redshirt sophomore Colton McKivitz. The Mountaineers’ starting offensive tackle continued to impress during the victory at Kansas last Saturday. West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen announced that the entire offensive line was the offensive champion of the week. However, PFF College Football named McKivitz as one of its two Big 12 offensive tackles of the week. McKivitz graded out at 82.9 percent, according to the formula used by the site, which is well known in analzying draft prospects. Once again, McKivitz was ...

Running legend returning to race in Wheeling in November

WHEELING - The Lois Stobbs Memorial Veterans Day 10K Run & Walk is set for Saturday, Nov. 4, boasting a special feature. The eighth annual event is dedicated to honoring local fallen heroes. Money received over and above race expenses is donated to the West Virginia Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America. This year’s race welcomes back a running legend to the Friendly City. Patti Catalano Dillon is regarded as one of the greatest distance runners in U.S. history. She is also a familiar face in Wheeling as she won the Elby’s Big Boy Distance Race in 1980 and 1981. Hugh ...

Off The Tee: Ohio postseason begins

The quest for the coveted golf state championship in Ohio begins this week. Area teams will take part in the sectional tournaments, beginning Monday. The Division II schools will play at River Greens in West Lafayette that day, while the Division III schools will tee it up at the Cambridge Country Club on Wednesday. The Eastern District girls teams and individuals will play on Tuesday at Carroll Meadows. In Division III, the Eastern District will send six teams and six individuals to the district tournament, which will be held on Monday, Oct. 2 at River Greens. The field ...

Wheeling Central selects second HOF class of inductees

WHEELING — Halls of Fame are the ultimate reward for greatness. Wheeling Central’s athletic tradition is deeply steeped in success. That was reflected in its inaugural Hall of Fame class enshrined last October. The original class featured coaches Jim Foti, Jim Thomas, Skip Prosser and Earl Haberfield. Athletes inducted were Bill Gompers, Lenny Pavlic, Dick Miller, Neil Habig, Rick Nau, John “Butch? Erb, Suzie Dailer and Jackie Ernst-Reinbeau. Impressive indeed. The Maroon Knights’ athletic greatness is now being reinforced by the second class of Hall of Fame honorees, ...