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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 individuals who have additional motivation each day when they step foot on the practice field. In talking to a former area prep standout this week, even college players, who are on scholarship, continue to have additional chips on their shoulder because, quite simply, they’re from the Ohio ...

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 the massive Edgar Martin Beast of the East Classic, a regional tournament win and, most importantly, a second straight state championship. Prior to last year, Wheeling had not captured a state crown since 1988. Former Wheeling Park High head coach Mark Delbrugge assumed the Post 1 coaching ...

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 with glowing credentials. The OVAC Hall of Fame covers all bases. Enshrinees included athletes, coaches, an official, media member, family and contributor. Not to be left out were five legends — individuals from schools that were not members of the OVAC when their careers played out. One of ...

Prep football season begins on Thursday

WHEELING - The wait is nearly over. While the OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star game provided us an appetizer, the main course of prep football will be served up beginning Thursday. A pair of regular-season games will be staged that night at Harding Stadium in Steubenville. Most of the OVAC schools will debut Friday with a few more doing the same on Saturday. For passionate grid fans, it is the best time of the year. Prep football re-energizes the Ohio Valley. Optimism currently abounds with each team. Everyone is 0-0, harboring playoff hopes. The 2015 season played out as a ...

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. shotgun start. The entry fee is $85 per person or $340 per team. The cost includes lunch at the turn and dinner afterward, which will be provided by Outback Steakhouse. The top three teams will receive prizes. The scramble benefits the Lee Ann Foundation, which was established shortly after Lee ...

Jeffries claims another BHCC championship

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Adam Jeffries is a champion once again. The St. Clairsville High graduate and Alderson Broaddus University senior won his third consecutive Belmont Hills Country Club championship last weekend on the par 72 layout. Not only did Jeffries have to contend with a solid ...