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Sports Columns

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...