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Sports Columns

No end to worthy OVAC Hall of Fame candidates

WHEELING — The stars came out Saturday night as WesBanco Arena played host to the 13th annual OVAC Hall of Fame induction ceremony. And while 12 classes — encompassing more than 200 honorees— have already been enshrined, the latest inductees took their rightful place in the OVAC Hall ...

Wheeling Legion Post 1 built for continued baseball success

WHEELING — A season to remember. Make that two seasons to remember. Wheeling Post 1's American Legion baseball team enjoyed another brilliant summer of success. Post 1 finished the campaign with a sparkling 32-13 record. Those 32 wins encompassed an impressive second-place finish in ...

OFF THE TEE: Lee Ann Scramble returns to the links on Aug.

The Lee Ann Scramble had developed into one of the premier events of the summer season, but had been removed from the calendar for the last few years. It’s back again and is once again honors Lee Ann Schambach The event is slated for Aug. 28 at Belmont Hills Country Club with a 10 a.m. ...

Valley products have added motivation

SHADYSIDE — Regardless of what football training camp you’re thinking or talking about someone is there with something extra to prove. Whether it’s an undrafted free agent in an NFL camp, a walk-on at a college program or a newcomer to a high school program, each level has certain ...

Off the Tee: Area players continue to shine in junior golf tournaments

As prep golf season begins in earnest this week, area players got a solid tuneup at the annual Belmont Hills Junior Golf Tournament, which was hosted by the Barnesville Golf Parents at the challenging, par 72 Belmont Hills Country Club. Bridgeport’s Matt Herink fired a 7-over, 79 to win ...

Grid coaches speak out on mercy rule

  PARKERSBURG -- The Ohio High School Athletic Association implemented a football mercy rule in 2014. It keeps the clock running when a team is up by 30 or more points in the second half. Now after years of clamoring for a similar rule in West Virginia, the WVSSAC has adopted ...