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Perdue, Meholovitch Lead Pack In Belmont County Championships

MORRISTOWN — Bigger stages there may be, but there remains something special about the Belmont County Championships, where six local cross country teams linked up to go for the gold Wednesday on a course winding behind Union Local High School. Bellaire’s girls and St. Clairsville’s ...

Union Local Seeks Measure Of Revenge Against Visiting Wheeling Central

MORRISTOWN — Last year, when Union Local visited Wheeling Central, it was a good one— a 26-19 Maroon Knights win. This year, location is different, with UL playing host this time ‘round, the day of the week is different, with a Thursday date instead of Friday, and the teams are ...

Huskies And Ferry Meet For Extra-Special Hall Of Fame Game

CADIZ – Harrison Central (1-3) will celebrate Hall of Fame Night on Friday when Martins Ferry visits in high school football action. However, it will also be a homecoming of sorts. The last time Purple Riders’ head coach Justin Kropka coached a game on Wagner Field, he was the head coach ...

Big Red Looking For Revenge vs. Highly-Rated Braves

GNADENHUTTEN - Last week, Big Red found itself on the road in a battle of teams ranked No. 1 in their respective divisions by MaxPreps. This week, after a big win, they are back in the same scenario. After earning a hard-fought victory over at the time Division V leading Youngstown Cardinal ...

Fort Frye, Marietta Top First Two-Tiered OVAC Girls Golf Championship

WHEELING – It’s been quite a month for Wheeling Park’s Ellie West. The Patriots freshman golf sensation fired a sizzling 32 on the back nine holes at the Crispin Golf Course Wednesday to earn medalist honors with an even par 71 (39-32) during the first-ever OVAC Girls Class 4A-5A ...

Gridiron Preview: Barnesville Hosts Monroe Central In Thursday Night Lights Special

BARNESVILLE – In another Thursday Night Lights, a pair of neighboring rivals will clash when Barnesville hosts Monroe Central at Shamrock Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7. The Shamrocks (4-0) and Seminoles (3-1) will be meeting for the 28th time, with Barnesville holding a slight, 16-11, advantage. All told, Barnesville is 44-24-2 all-time against Monroe Central/Woodsfield. The Green Machine has won seven straight and eight of nine in the series, including 48-7 last year at Monroe Park. Prior to the Shamrocks recent dominance, the Seminoles strung together eight consecutive victories ...