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Local wrestlers fare so-so after first day of state

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COLUMBUS — It was a so-so day for the Eastern District during Friday’s opening day of the 89th annual Ohio High School Athletic Association’s boys state wrestling tournament inside Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center on the campus of Ohio State University. Of the 35 ...

District 12 Basketball HOF’s Class of 2026 announced

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Two coaches who achieved success guiding their school’s boys’ and girls’ teams along with a quartet of talented players have been selected to the District 12 Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Named to this year’s class as coaches are Dan Lietke of Fort Frye and Doug Fisher ...

Gauthier ties shutout record in 4-0 blanking of Thunder

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WHEELING — Taylor Gauthier has edited the record book for the Wheeling Nailers once again. On Friday night at WesBanco Arena, the club’s all-time record holder in career wins tied the record for most career shutouts. Gauthier denied all 29 shots by the Adirondack Thunder to earn his ninth ...

Wheeling Central Halted In State Semis By Williamstown

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CHARLESTON — The second half spelled trouble for the No. 3 Wheeling Central Maroon Knights on Friday in their WVSSAC State Tournament Semifinal matchup vs. No. 2 Williamstown, as the Knights saw a 10-point halftime lead turn into a 53-42 loss by the final buzzer inside the Charleston ...

Nailers & Penguins trade with Rush & Wranglers

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WHEELING — The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced a set of transactions, which all take effect immediately. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have acquired forward Blake Bennett from the Calgary Wranglers. In a separate transaction, Wheeling has ...