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Sports Columns

St. C.’s Vucelich wins the Elks Junior Tourney

Three East Ohio junior golfers enjoyed strong showings at the annual Wheeling Elks Lodge #28 junior golf tournament, which was held last Wednesday at Oglebay Park's Crispin Course.St. Clairsville's Brendan Vucelich claimed the top prize in the event by shooting a round of 78, including a solid ...

Wilkinson poised for expanded role as Wheeling Park’s QB

WHEELING - Last summer at this time, Cross Wilkinson was not certain he would be a starter.To say much has changed in a year's time for the Wheeling Park junior would be a major understatement. His football stock has skyrocketed.Wilkinson did win the starting quarterback battle with the ...

Wheeling native lands dream job at Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG - These are the best of times for Eric McCoy.The Wheeling native has realized a professional dream. Moreover, he is scheduled to be a father for the first time in the coming months.McCoy, 30, was recently named head girls' soccer coach at Parkersburg High. He has served as the Big ...

Park grad chosen for Texas League ASG

MIDLAND, Tx - Corey Walter is living the life that many only dream of when they're growing up.The Wheeling Park graduate played major college baseball at West Virginia University, heard his name called in the Major League Baseball Draft and is now playing professionally in the Oakland Athletics ...

OFF THE TEE: Scramble to benefit Zambori set for Oct. 1

Time and time again, people of the Ohio Valley rally around families and people in need when they're dealing with adversities.Martins Ferry native Bryan Woodford is doing his part to help the Zambori Family by organizing a golf scramble to benefit 5-year old Leo Zambori, who has been diagnosed ...

Wolfe overcomes tough early life to become NFL star

WINTERSVILLE - Lifetime Achievement Awards don't often go to 26-year-olds. Derek Wolfe, however, is not your typical 26-year-old.These are the best of times for the former Beaver Local High football star. Wolfe played a key role for the menacing Denver defense in the Broncos' Super Bowl 50 win ...