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Snyder’s Go-Ahead Swing Gives Martins Ferry Senior Day Win

MARTINS FERRY — On a day where the Martins Ferry Purple Riders honored their senior class, it was a swing of the bat from a sophomore that lurched them ahead in a 5-3 victory over Monroe Central. Tied 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth, Martins Ferry loaded the bases for sophomore Clayton ...

Steelers Take Penn State QB Drew Allar In Third Round Of NFL Draft

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike McCarthy built his reputation in the NFL on mentoring young quarterbacks. He won't lack for opportunities in his first season coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh — which is still waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide if he wants to run it back in 2026 — ...

High School Roundup: John Marshall Splits With St. Clairsville

MOUNDSVILLE — The John Marshall Monarchs baseball team split their back-to-back with the St. Clairsville Red Devils with a 10-7 home victory on Friday. John Marshall scored nine runs in the first inning, chasing St. C.’s starting pitcher. Niko Jacob pitched the final five winnings, ...

Hilltoppers Return Home For Key MEC Series Against Fairmont State

WEST LIBERTY – The West Liberty University baseball team returns to Kovalick Field this weekend for a four-game Mountain East Conference series against Fairmont State, with doubleheaders scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. West Liberty enters the series at 12-25 overall and 10-10 in MEC play, ...