×

Local Sports

Linsly’s Jaxon Murray To Play Baseball At Ohio State University

WHEELING – From Beallsville to Linsly to Ohio State. That’s the path Jaxon Murray has taken to fulfill a lifetime dream. The Cadets’ senior signed his NCAA Division I National Letter of Intent to play baseball for the Buckeyes Friday surrounded by family, friends, classmates and ...

Chirpas’ Homer Leads Purple Riders Over Edison

RICHMOND - One swing of the bat changed the outcome of the game. Trailing Edison 1-0 in the top of the fifth inning, Martins Ferry standout shortstop Giana Chirpas launched a two-run home run over the fence in left field lifting the Purple Riders to a 2-1 victory against the Wildcats Friday ...

MLB’s Rookie Class Is Making An Impressive Impact In Early Season Games

PHOENIX (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin stepped to the plate on Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks and ripped a 110.1 mph laser high off the center-field wall at Chase Field, cruising into second base for a double. D-backs manager Torey Lovullo's jaw dropped ...

OVAC Bill Van Horne Coach Of The Year Finalists Revealed

WHEELING – The prestigious OVAC Bill Van Horne Coach of the Year Award has been narrowed down to some very worthwhile candidates. The selection process started with seven nominations and was voted down to the final five by a committee of OVAC media and other representatives. The award, named ...

Weir Back On Track After 14-7 Win vs. Indian Creek

WINTERSVILLE — A day after getting shut down in the OVAC championship, the Weir High softball team’s heated back up. The Red Riders bounced back with a 14-7 victory on the road at Indian Creek for a season sweep of the Redskins, and pounded out 14 hits in the process a day after being ...