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Martins Ferry track teams have some talent

2022 Spring Sports Preview

By SETH STASKEY Times Leader Sports Editor MARTINS FERRY — The Martins Ferry track teams had their fair share of ups and downs last season. Head coach Greg Steele believes if the hard work that his Purple Riders have demonstrated in the preseason continues, his teams can be a surprise this spring. “Overall, our attitudes have been outstanding and we’ve received great leadership from our seniors,” Steele said. “Our major goal, for both teams, is to advance more athletes to the regional and hopefully a few to the state meet. With the continued hard work of our athletes, ...

Harrison Central track looks to make season-long strides

2022 Spring Sports Preview

By SETH STASKEY Times Leader Sports Editor CADIZ – The Harrison Central track teams are excited to continue to utilize their state-of-the-art facility and expect to make season-long strides. The Huskies girls team underwent a coaching change with Ty Kenny taking over for Willy Walker, while Luke Turner returns as the boys coach. GIRLS Kenny takes over a squad that has a solid blend of experience and newcomers, but he must figure out how to replace a bulk of the team’s scoring thanks to Jasmine Arnold, Thea Haney and Abbi Kelly’s graduation. “The girls have been working ...

Bridgeport track teams has new faces

2022 Spring Sports Preview

By SETH STASKEY Times Leader Sports Editor BRIDGEPORT – Head coach Robert Newhart hopes the influx of some new faces along with some talented returnees will lead to a successful season of Bridgeport track and field this spring. “Our returning athletes have done a great job of stepping up and taking leadership roles and responsibilities,” Newhart said. “We have a number of first timers who are eager to begin competing.” BOYS The Bulldogs will be led by distance ace John Tully who placed in the OVAC. He will compete in all three long distances. The other boys on the ...

Returning state qualifiers set to lead Bellaire track

2022 Spring Sports Preview

By SETH STASKEY Times Leader Sports Editor BELLAIRE — There has been a target placed directly on the center of the Bellaire boys track team’s back. Head coach Shawn Valloric knows it and he’s OK with it. The 15th year head coach expects nothing less when he surveys the roster he has. “We have a pretty solid group back, but we have to be able to concentrate on the little things,” Valloric said. “We can’t allow ourselves to get outworked.” Leading the way for the Big Reds is senior Colt Sechrest. The standout in both the throwing circles, Sechrest finished as ...

Beallsville track numbers are up

2022 Spring Sports Preview

By SETH STASKEY Times Leader Sports Editor BEALLSVILLE — Numbers, experience and excitement are up with the Beallsville boys track team and husband and wife coaching duo Mason and Tori Lang begin yet another season. BOYS The Blue Devils will boast one of the area’s premier 100 meter sprinters in senior Brandon Louden. He was a regional finalist in that event and also the small-school OVAC champion and the district champion. He will also compete in the 200 and high jump. Sophomore Marky Louden returns and will take part in the sprints and shot put, while sophomore Chandler ...

Union Local softball looking to clear next step

2022 Spring Sports Preview

By KIM NORTH Times Leader Sports Writer MORRISTOWN -- Union Local surprised a lot of people last spring when it advanced to the Division III District championship game. Because of that, the Jets won't sneak up on anyone this season as they return a good portion of the roster. The team, however, did get a late start due to the girls basketball team reaching the D-III Final Four this year, but according to veteran head coach Melissa Lahna the girls are ready to go. "Coming off a Final Four basketball season, these girls are excited to get on the field and make this season one ...