June 2, 2013 WHEELING — Three members of Hurricane’s state champions and three members of John Marshall’s season-long, top-ranked team highlight the West Virginia Class AAA All-State softball squad, announced... more »»

May 24, 2013 VIENNA — It wasn’t like quite crossing Niagara Falls on a wire, but the Buffalo softball team walked a tightrope and managed to win its third consecutive Class A state title by the slimmest of all... more »»

May 15, 2013 MORRISTOWN — Linsly added an EOBL title to go along with its OVAC crown by topping Harrison Central in the EOBL Championship at Union Local High School. more »»

June 8, 2013 COLUMBUS — It’s amazing the difference in emotions in just a week’s time. A week ago, area competitors in Division II were racking up berths in the state track meet left and right. more »»

June 2, 2013 CHARLESTON — Coaching in his eighth state tournament in the last 12 years without a title to speak of, Charleston Catholic coach Bill Mehle had seen his club lose in nearly every way imaginable in... more »»

June 2, 2013 WHEELING — Three members of Hurricane’s state champions and three members of John Marshall’s season-long, top-ranked team highlight the West Virginia Class AAA All-State softball squad, announced... more »»

April 6, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Timely hitting and aggressive baserunning can prove to be a deadly combination for a baseball team. more »»

April 12, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Maddy Gulan and Tori Knight both had two hits and drove two in as Steubenville Catholic beat Buckeye Trail. more »»

April 16, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Kordell Antill struck out 11 and walked none as Monroe Central downed Beallsville. At the plate, Antill had two singles and two RB. more »»

April 27, 2013 HANNIBAL — Rosie Romick hit a double and drove in two runs as River beat Buckeye Trail. Mackenzie Marshall also doubled for the Pilots (15-8), while Hailee Bowers had two hits and drove in a run. more »»

April 29, 2013 MOUNDSVILLE — Bailey McGrath singled, homered and worked a complete-game five hitter as he led Bridgeport past Bishop Donahue. more »»

April 30, 2013 OLD WASHINGTON —Mackenzie Marshall and Haylee Bowers each drove in three runs as they led River past Buckeye Trial. Winning pitcher Monica Curtis and Gabby Goudy each singled twice and drove in a run. more »»

May 1, 2013 MARTINS FERRY — Shaye DeLeonardis struck out five on the way to spinning a two-hit shutout as Martins Ferry (14-6) took down rival Bellaire (17-4). more »»

May 1, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Half the field is set. The tickets for nine events to Saturday’s OVAC Track and Field Championship Meet are set. more »»

May 1, 2013 WHEELING — When it comes to postseason play, any mistake can be costly. more »»

May 2, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Cal Giffin OVAC Track and Field Championship continued Wednesday evening at Red Devil Stadium with Classes 1A/2A and 4A wrapping up their qualifying rounds. more »»

May 2, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Cal Giffin OVAC Track and Field Championship continued Wednesday evening at Red Devil Stadium with Classes 1A/2A and 4A wrapping up their qualifying rounds. more »»

May 2, 2013 CAMERON — Ryan Busby blasted a grand slam in the sixth as St. Clairsville beat Cameron. Daulton Freeman and Michael Jacob both had two hits for the Red Devils. more »»

May 2, 2013 BELLAIRE — Austin Schambach doubled among two hits as Brooke beat Bellaire. Russell Schwertfeger, Heath Hildreth and Kelaen Welch had two hits and two RBI apiece for the Bruins. more »»

May 2, 2013 BELLAIRE — Austin Schambach doubled among two hits as Brooke beat Bellaire. Russell Schwertfeger, Heath Hildreth and Kelaen Welch had two hits and two RBI apiece for the Bruins. more »»

May 2, 2013 NEW MARTINSVILLE — Linda Hall fanned eight as Cameron beat Paden City to advance to the sectional championship. more »»

May 3, 2013 WHEELING — There’s a different feel this year in Bishop Donahue’s dugout at Valley Fork. Actually, make that every dugout the Bishops enter in 2013. There’s no Dino. more »»

May 3, 2013 NEW MARTINSVILLE — Playing at Hydro Field on Thursday afternoon, there was no need for Magnolia to have to board a bus to travel to its sectional game against Cameron, so driving it was just about... more »»

May 3, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — All of the invitations have been sent out. more »»

May 3, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — All of the invitations have been sent out. more »»

May 3, 2013 WINTERSVILLE — Paige Geanangel scattered four singles and struck out 14 as Indian Creek blanked Bellaire (17-4). Brey Mays pounded two triples and a single for the Redskins (14-3). more »»

May 3, 2013 CADIZ — Katie Ellzy tossed a two-hitter, striking out 10, as Harrison Central blanked Barnesvill. more »»

May 3, 2013 MARTINS FERRY — T.J. Jacob had a double and two RBI as Martins Ferry edged Harrison Central. Robert Vargo added a single and an RBI for the Purple Riders, while Mike Oberdick tripled. more »»

May 3, 2013 BELLAIRE — Nick Patrone threw a two-hitter, fanning 12 and walking two, as Bellaire topped Indian Creek. Patrone hit a homer and got three RB. more »»

May 3, 2013 MORRISTOWN — Brandon Winesickle doubled and drove in three runs as Union Local edged Barnesville. Justin Riley and Tristan Bruce both added two hits for the Jet. more »»

May 3, 2013 WELLSBURG — Bub Haddox laced a double, two singles and had two RBI as Oak Glen topped Brooke. more »»

May 3, 2013 TORONTO — Tyler Owens had three singles and Blaze Glenn and Nate Stewart each had two as Toronto routed Bridgeport. Bailey McGrath had two hits for the Bulldogs. more »»

May 3, 2013 WHEELING — Wheeling Central coach Rick Magruder has a nice pair of right arms. more »»

May 3, 2013 WELLSBURG — Kelaen Welch hit a home run among three hits and drove in three as Brooke beat Steubenville. more »»

May 3, 2013 SHENANDOAH — David Brown had four hits and drove in six as Barnesville defeated Shenandoah. more »»

May 4, 2013 MARTINS FERRY — Marcus Sutton tripled and doubled among three hits and drove three in as Martins Ferry beat Meadowbrook. more »»

May 4, 2013 OLD WASHINGTON — River scored two runs in the fourth and that’s all it needed as the Pilots beat Buckeye Trail. Cole Islay and Cody Caldwell doubled for River (7-12), while Craig Hupp added two hits. more »»

May 4, 2013 MARTINS FERRY — Lauren Figura homered among two hits and drove in three as St. Clairsville beat Martins Ferr. more »»

May 4, 2013 BEALLSVILLE — Ashley Hadzima hit a home run among two hits with three RBI as Bridgeport beat Beallsville. more »»

May 4, 2013 BEALLSVILLE — Ashley Hadzima hit a home run among two hits with three RBI as Bridgeport beat Beallsville. more »»

May 4, 2013 NEW MARTINSVILLE —Mallory Chapman stuck out a total of 18 batters and hit a solo home run in Game One as Magnolia beat Cameron for the sectional crown. more »»

May 5, 2013 BELLAIRE — Hannah Absalom picked up two victories in the circle Saturday as St. John swept Bellaire, 5-2 and 5-1, in prep softball action in the All-American Village. more »»

May 5, 2013 GLEN DALE — Jeremy Betras slapped two singles, a double and knocked in two runs as John Marshall rallied from a three-run, first-inning deficit to best Cameron. more »»

May 5, 2013 WELLSBURG — Chad Harper doubled, singled and knocked in a run as Brooke edged Indian Creek. more »»

May 7, 2013 CAMERON — The ‘‘Routt’’ was on Monday in Camero. more »»

May 7, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Marcus Sutton had a double, two singles and three RBI as Martins Ferry topped Steu-benville Cath-olic. Ethan Baire added two singles for the Purple Riders. more »»

May 7, 2013 CONNORVILLE — Shadyside scored five runs in the fourth inning and made it hold up in besting Buckeye Local. Cody Hudson, Austin Dorris, Luke Nardo and Jared Brooks all had two singles for the Tiger. more »»

May 7, 2013 BELLAIRE — Hannah Absalom tossed another no-hitter, striking out 12 and walking one as St. John blanked Buckeye Trail. Absalom aided her own cause with a triple, double and three RBI. more »»

May 8, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Barnesville scored two in the eighth to best St. Clairsville. Dylan MacMillan laced three singles for the Shamrocks. more »»

May 8, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Nick Ivkovich tossed a three-hitter, striking out eight and walking one, as Steubenville Catholic blanked Bellaire. more »»

May 8, 2013 TORONTO — Kayla Brown doubled and Toronto scored eight runs in the middle innings to best Bridgeport. more »»

May 9, 2013 WHEELING —Craig Vega has been waiting for the chance to compete. The John Marshall junior didn’t get a chance to at the OVAC meet due to illness. more »»

May 9, 2013 WEIRTON — There will be a new West Virginia Class A state baseball champion in 2013. more »»

May 9, 2013 RICHMOND — Josh Pasek tripled among three hits as Edison defeated Carrollton. more »»

May 9, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Jesse Roe hit two homers and drove in three as Buckeye Trail beat Monroe Central. C.J. Beaver also hit a home run for the Warriors and drove in a run. more »»

May 9, 2013 CADIZ — Nick Staten doubled and drove in a run as Harrison Central defeated Shadyside. more »»

May 9, 2013 BRIDGEPORT — Jon Kreiter scored Bailey McGrath on a fielder’s choice in the third as Bridgeport beat Toronto. McGrath and Q.J. Williams went 3-for-3 for the Bulldogs. more »»

May 9, 2013 BARNESVILLE — David Brown hit a double and a triple with an RBI as Barnesville beat Union Local. more »»

May 9, 2013 CAMERON — Magnolia advanced to the sectional championship as it blanked Cameron. more »»

May 9, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Kierstyn Czuchran tripled and doubled among three hits with three RBI as Buckeye Local beat Steubenville. more »»

May 9, 2013 RICHMOND — Molly McCoy doubled twice as Edison beat Cardinal Mooney. Mikayla Tice fanned seven for the Wildcats (16-9). more »»

May 10, 2013 WHEELING — Ethan Jacobs and Michael Grove both doubled and drove in a run as Wheeling Park survived a late Brooke rally to win Game 1 of the Best-of-3 series, 5-3, in West Virginia Class AAA Region... more »»

May 10, 2013 RICHMOND — Chance Wilkins had three hits and drove three in as Edison beat Barnesville. Alec Jones doubled among two hits for the Wildcats (20-3), while Josh Pasek also doubled. more »»

May 10, 2013 RICHMOND — Chance Wilkins had three hits and drove three in as Edison beat Barnesville. Alec Jones doubled among two hits for the Wildcats (20-3), while Josh Pasek also doubled. more »»

May 10, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Josh Figurski doubled among three hits and brought in four as Buckeye Local blanked Shadyside. more »»

May 10, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Josh Figurski doubled among three hits and brought in four as Buckeye Local blanked Shadyside. more »»

May 10, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Angelina McKeever hit two doubles with an RBI as Shadyside beat Buckeye Local. more »»

May 12, 2013 CAMBRIDGE —Bellaire earned a return trip to Don Coss Field inside City Park at 5 Tuesday afternoon to face top-seeded Fort Frye by virtue of a victory against West Muskingum in a game that lasted 68... more »»

May 12, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Of the 11 runs scored there was only one earned and it took nine innings to decide the third game of a Division III sectional tripleheader as Monroe Central topped second-seeded Martins... more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Top-seeded S. more »»

May 15, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Prep softball fans won’t want to miss Thursday’s doubleheader at the Junior Sports Complex. more »»

May 15, 2013 RICHMOND — Buckeye Local is one step away from another title. more »»

May 15, 2013 RICHMOND — Buckeye Local is one step away from another title. more »»

May 15, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Shadyside and River will meet for the third time this season after both advanced in Division IV sectional softball tournament action Tuesday afternoon at the Mead Township Park Complex. more »»

May 15, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Shadyside and River will meet for the third time this season after both advanced in Division IV sectional softball tournament action Tuesday afternoon at the Mead Township Park Complex. more »»

May 15, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Four Bellaire errors led to five unearned runs for Fort Frye in the Cadets’ victory at Don Coss Field. Fort Frye will face the winner of today’s S. more »»

May 15, 2013 RICHMOND — Edison tuned up for Friday’s district semifinal against Cambridge by topping Union Local. more »»

May 16, 2013 TORONTO — There isn’t a single kid on Toronto’s roster that was alive the last time the Red Knight’s failed to win a Division IV Sectional title. more »»

May 16, 2013 BRIDGEPORT — Frontier jumped on top in the first without the benefit of a hit. Four walks, four stolen bases and two Bridgeport errors enabled the Cougars to take a 2-0 edg. more »»

May 16, 2013 HANNIBAL —Kam Brown tripled among two hits and drove in four as River beat Beallsville. Craig Hupp added two hits with two RBI for the Pilots (9-15), while Jarrett Armann had three hits. more »»

May 17, 2013 WHEELING — Ever since his team lost in last year’s sectional championship against John Marshall, Mike McLeod couldn’t wait for his Wheeling Park squad get a chance at redemption. more »»

May 17, 2013 RICHMOND — Indian Creek has accomplished another one of its goals. more »»

May 17, 2013 WEIRTON — As the West Virginia Region One, Section One title game between Bishop Donahue and Wheeling Central headed into the seventh inning, a feeling of hope came about Bishops coach Bob Kleeh. more »»

May 17, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Thursday night’s Division IV sectional softball tournament co-final ended in the truest of walk-off fashions. more »»

May 17, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE —Two quality teams with similar styles of play went back-and-forth on a roller coaster of momentum before No. more »»

May 17, 2013 BRIDGEPORT — Down to its final two outs, second-seeded Steubenville Catholic rallied for a victory against Bridgeport Thursday night in Division IV sectional action on Niekro Diamond at Perkins Field. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 18, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — A couple of costly fielding miscues and one controversial call brought an end to Edison’s stellar baseball season Friday. more »»

May 22, 2013 NEW PHILADELPHIA — Shadyside’s struggles in Division IV Eastern District softball tournament continued Tuesday nigh. more »»

May 25, 2013 BYESVILLE — The immediate area will certainly be well-represented in boys track when the regional meet opens Thursday in Division II. more »»

May 25, 2013 BYESVILLE — The immediate area will certainly be well-represented in boys track when the regional meet opens Thursday in Division II. more »»

May 25, 2013 BYESVILLE — Area thinclads returning to practice this week now have their sights set on a trip to Columbus. more »»

June 2, 2013 ATHENS — St. Clairsville won the Ohio Division II Eastern Regional team track and field boys’ title Saturday at The Plains High School with 48 points, beating second-placed Cambridge by six points. more »»

June 2, 2013 WHEELING — Three members of Hurricane’s state champions and three members of John Marshall’s season-long, top-ranked team highlight the West Virginia Class AAA All-State softball squad, announced... more »»

June 8, 2013 COLUMBUS — The chase for the coveted Ohio State Track and Field Championship is wrapping up. more »»

June 8, 2013 COLUMBUS — The chase for the coveted Ohio State Track and Field Championship is wrapping up. more »»

June 8, 2013 COLUMBUS — The chase for the coveted Ohio State Track and Field Championship is wrapping up. more »»

June 8, 2013 COLUMBUS — The chase for the coveted Ohio State Track and Field Championship is wrapping up. more »»

June 8, 2013 COLUMBUS — It’s amazing the difference in emotions in just a week’s time. A week ago, area competitors in Division II were racking up berths in the state track meet left and right. more »»

May 13, 2012 WELLSBURG — One of the most improbable West Virginia Class AAA Region One, Section One, baseball tournaments played in recent memory finally had a probable ending after all. But it was far from eas. more »»

February 19, 2013 MIDDLEBOURNE — Dylan Reynolds set a school mark for assists in a season as Tyler Consolidated thumped Hundred. more »»

April 10, 2013 PINE GROVE — Colin Bates had two hits but it wasn’t enough as Valley fell to Clay-Battelle. Brandon Stoneking added a hit and drove in two for the Lumberjacks (1-6). more »»

April 16, 2013 KIDWELL — Mallory Chapman hurled a one-hitter in the first game and Erinn Clegg tossed a two-hitter in the nightcap as Magnolia swept a doubleheader from Tyler Consolidated. more »»

April 16, 2013 PINE GROVE — Brandon Stoneking did the job on the mound and at the plate in leading Valley past Paden City. Stoneking went the distance, striking out 10 and walking non. more »»

April 16, 2013 WEIRTON — Mitch Viakley doubled among two hits and drove in three as Weir beat Linsly. Chris Russell added a triple for the Red Riders (6-7), while Cody Knight and Kamari Washington hit a double. more »»

April 18, 2013 PADEN CITY — Evan Davis singled in Koty Martin in the fourth inning of the opener for the game’s lone run, then Tyler Consolidated turned it up a couple notches in the second game to earn a sweep of... more »»

April 22, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Kelsey Loy spun a one-hitter and helped her own cause with a single and an RBI as OVAC Tournament-bound Paden City past Parkersburg Catholic. more »»

April 23, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville scored 12 runs over three at-bats to claim a nine-run victory against the Red Riders in a continuation of a rain suspended game from April 10, and then pounded out 15... more »»

April 23, 2013 NEW MARTINSVILLE — Jake Starkey fired his first career no-hitter Monday as Magnolia ran its winning streak to 16 with a 14-0 victory against Tyler Consolidated. more »»

April 23, 2013 PINE GROVE — Mark Walker slapped four singles and drove in two runs as Cameron topped Valle. more »»

April 24, 2013 WEST LIBERTY — The OVAC Tennis Championships featured boys’ doubles Tuesday at West Liberty University under sunny skies and warm temperatures. more »»

April 26, 2013 WHEELING — Sometimes it’s hard to get high school kids to focus. Just ask their teachers. more »»

April 26, 2013 KIDWELL — Haylee Bowers, Mikayla Cieszeski, and Madi Taylor each enjoyed multi-hit games as they led River past Tyler Consolidated. more »»

April 26, 2013 WEIRTON — Evan Magers singled twice, doubled and drove in six runs as he led John Marshall past Weir. more »»

April 26, 2013 PADEN CITY — Hunter Kaschke hit a three-run home run in the top of the first inning and finished with three hits and five RBI as Bishop Donahue topped Paden Cit. more »»

April 27, 2013 WEST UNION — Brandon Stoneking pitched a one-hitter and struck out 17 as Valley beat Doddridge. more »»

April 27, 2013 TORONTO — Steubenville Catholic scored four runs in the second and two more in the third and that’s all the Crusaders needed to best Toronto. more »»

April 27, 2013 WEIRTON — Tory Fuscardo struck out five and walked one as Madonna topped Conotton Valley. The Blue Dons will face Bishop Donahue in the finale of the OVAC championship games at 4 p.m. more »»

April 27, 2013 MOUNDSVILLE — Paden City lacked one important aspect coming into its OVAC Class 1A semifinal with Bishop Donahue: experience. more »»

April 27, 2013 CHARLESTON — Tyler Consolidated’s girls scored 93 points to finish third in Class A Dodriddge County won the event with 121 points, followed by Clay-Battelle with 101. more »»

April 27, 2013 WELLSBURG — Oak Glen won three relays and was second in the other en route to winning the boys’ championship. The Golden Bears finished with 154 points. more »»

April 27, 2013 WELLSBURG — Oak Glen won three relays and was second in the other en route to winning the boys’ championship. The Golden Bears finished with 154 points. more »»

April 27, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Taylor Cosper ended with three doubles and drove in a run as Paden City swept Jefferson County Christian Myah Charkawi had four hits and brought two in during the first game for the... more »»

May 1, 2013 KIDWELL — Tiffany Smith, Devan Moore and Martina Parrish (double) had two hits apiece to help Tyler Consolidated (7-13) take down Valley. more »»

May 1, 2013 KIDWELL — Tiffany Smith, Devan Moore and Martina Parrish (double) had two hits apiece to help Tyler Consolidated (7-13) take down Valley. more »»

May 1, 2013 BELLAIRE — Craig Hupp drove in three while Chad and Cole Isaly and Eric Dierkes plated two apiece to lead River to a rout of St. John. Jonathan Bossell drove in the Fighting Irish run. more »»

May 1, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Kordell Antill did it with his arm (complete-game, one-hitter) and his bat (single, double, RBI) as Monroe Central (10-9) got the better of Shenandoah (8-5). more »»

May 1, 2013 WHEELING — When it comes to postseason play, any mistake can be costly. more »»

May 2, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Cal Giffin OVAC Track and Field Championship continued Wednesday evening at Red Devil Stadium with Classes 1A/2A and 4A wrapping up their qualifying rounds. more »»

May 2, 2013 CALDWELL — Petter Frontz doubled and drove in a run as Monroe Central beat Caldwel. more »»

May 2, 2013 NEW CUMBERLAND — Mykelti McGaffic had two hits and drove three in as Oak Glen beat Weir in Game . more »»

May 2, 2013 NEW CUMBERLAND — Mykelti McGaffic had two hits and drove three in as Oak Glen beat Weir in Game . more »»

May 2, 2013 NEW MARTINSVILLE — Linda Hall fanned eight as Cameron beat Paden City to advance to the sectional championship. more »»

May 2, 2013 WHEELING — Wheeling Central used a six-run first inning en route to victory against Madonna to advance to the sectional championshi. more »»

May 3, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — All of the invitations have been sent out. more »»

May 3, 2013 BELLAIRE — Steubenville Catholic only laced four hits, but it made them count against pitcher Hannah Absalom and St. John in posting a 3-2 victory at Amanda’s Field in prep softball action Thursday. more »»

May 3, 2013 HANNIBAL — River scored two runs in the fourth and that’s all the Pilots needed to edge Monroe Central. Haylee Bowers laced two doubled and drove in a run for the Pilots (17-8). more »»

May 3, 2013 HANNIBAL — River scored two runs in the fourth and that’s all the Pilots needed to edge Monroe Central. Haylee Bowers laced two doubled and drove in a run for the Pilots (17-8). more »»

May 3, 2013 KIDWELL — Darren Heintzman had a double, two singles and two RBI as Tyler Consolidated topped Calhoun County. Koty Martin added two doubles, a single and two RBI for the Silver Knight. more »»

May 3, 2013 HANNIBAL — Kam Brown laced two singles and knocked in three runs as River topped Valley. Cody Caldwell and Logan Lucas each added a single and an RBI for the Pilots. more »»

May 3, 2013 HANNIBAL — Kam Brown laced two singles and knocked in three runs as River topped Valley. Cody Caldwell and Logan Lucas each added a single and an RBI for the Pilots. more »»

May 3, 2013 MORRISTOWN — Brandon Winesickle doubled and drove in three runs as Union Local edged Barnesville. Justin Riley and Tristan Bruce both added two hits for the Jet. more »»

May 3, 2013 WELLSBURG — Bub Haddox laced a double, two singles and had two RBI as Oak Glen topped Brooke. more »»

May 3, 2013 TORONTO — Tyler Owens had three singles and Blaze Glenn and Nate Stewart each had two as Toronto routed Bridgeport. Bailey McGrath had two hits for the Bulldogs. more »»

May 3, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Eric Ward and tanner Burkhart both drove in three runs as Monroe Central scored eight runs in the sixth. Kordell Antill and Jacob Black each added two hits for the Seminoles. more »»

May 3, 2013 TORONTO — Madonna made two costly mistakes in Friday’s OVAC Class 1A championship game and, despite an outstanding pitching performance by junior Luca Fuscardo, dropped a 2-1 decision to Bishop... more »»

May 3, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Wheeling Central boys’ tennis team is the Class AA/A Region I champion for a second consecutive year. more »»

May 4, 2013 OLD WASHINGTON — River scored two runs in the fourth and that’s all it needed as the Pilots beat Buckeye Trail. Cole Islay and Cody Caldwell doubled for River (7-12), while Craig Hupp added two hits. more »»

May 4, 2013 PINEGROVE — Albert McGuane hit a walk off home run in the bottom of the fifth as Valley beat East Richland. more »»

May 4, 2013 WEIRTON — Mitch Viakely doubled among three hits with three RBI as Weir beat Indian Creek. more »»

May 5, 2013 BELLAIRE — Hannah Absalom picked up two victories in the circle Saturday as St. John swept Bellaire, 5-2 and 5-1, in prep softball action in the All-American Village. more »»

May 5, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Jacob Black doubled, singled and knocked in three runs as Monroe Central blanked St. John. Tanner Burkhart added a double and two RBI for the Seminoles. D.J. more »»

May 5, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Logan Lucas had three singles and two RBI and Chad Isaly ripped two singles and knocked in a run as River topped St. John. Cody Caldwell added a double and two RBI for the Pilots. more »»

May 5, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Logan Lucas had three singles and two RBI and Chad Isaly ripped two singles and knocked in a run as River topped St. John. Cody Caldwell added a double and two RBI for the Pilots. more »»

May 5, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Seth Alleman’s solo blast in the fourth highlighted Monroe Central’s victory against River. Alleman also singled and finished with two RBI. Black had two singles and an RBI. more »»

May 7, 2013 CAMERON — The ‘‘Routt’’ was on Monday in Camero. more »»

May 7, 2013 MINGO — Cole Yeater doubled and drove in two runs Monday as Indian Creek downed Toronto, 3-1, in prep baseball action. more »»

May 7, 2013 MIDDLEBOURNE — There was a very distinct difference between Valley coach Jim West’s and Tyler Consolidated coach Rob Jones’ thoughts on their teams’ sectional baseball game played in the rain at... more »»

May 7, 2013 MIDDLEBOURNE — There was a very distinct difference between Valley coach Jim West’s and Tyler Consolidated coach Rob Jones’ thoughts on their teams’ sectional baseball game played in the rain at... more »»

May 7, 2013 BELLAIRE — Hannah Absalom tossed another no-hitter, striking out 12 and walking one as St. John blanked Buckeye Trail. Absalom aided her own cause with a triple, double and three RBI. more »»

May 8, 2013 WEIRTON — Wheeling Central exploded for five runs in the second inning, tacked on another in the sixth and outlasted Madonna 6-4 Tuesday night to put themselves in the driver’s seat of the West... more »»

May 8, 2013 TORONTO — Kayla Brown doubled and Toronto scored eight runs in the middle innings to best Bridgeport. more »»

May 9, 2013 WEIRTON — There will be a new West Virginia Class A state baseball champion in 2013. more »»

May 9, 2013 WEIRTON — Oak Glen beat rival Weir High 11-1 in five innings Wednesday at Bowman Field. The squads will be back at it on the same dirt at 4 p.m. toda. more »»

May 9, 2013 WEIRTON — Oak Glen beat rival Weir High 11-1 in five innings Wednesday at Bowman Field. The squads will be back at it on the same dirt at 4 p.m. toda. more »»

May 9, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Michael Jacob hit two triples as St. Clairsville blanked East Liverpool. Malik Gummber had two hits and an RBI for the Red Devils. more »»

May 9, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Jesse Roe hit two homers and drove in three as Buckeye Trail beat Monroe Central. C.J. Beaver also hit a home run for the Warriors and drove in a run. more »»

May 9, 2013 BRIDGEPORT — Jon Kreiter scored Bailey McGrath on a fielder’s choice in the third as Bridgeport beat Toronto. McGrath and Q.J. Williams went 3-for-3 for the Bulldogs. more »»

May 9, 2013 BARNESVILLE — David Brown hit a double and a triple with an RBI as Barnesville beat Union Local. more »»

May 9, 2013 CAMERON — Zach Heasley and Luke Cooper each hit two-run homers as Paden City ended Cameron’s season. Logan Routt had a two-run homer for the Dragons. more »»

May 10, 2013 CHARLESTON — State championship dreams remain alive today for 15 Ohio Valley netters as the West Virginia High School Tennis Championships enter Day 2. more »»

May 10, 2013 CHARLESTON — State championship dreams remain alive today for 15 Ohio Valley netters as the West Virginia High School Tennis Championships enter Day 2. more »»

May 10, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — John Linn hit a home run among two hits and drove two in as Steubenville beat St. Clairsville. more »»

May 10, 2013 WINERSVILLE — Jonathan Woodbury doubled among three hits and drove three in as Indian Creek beat Harrison Central. more »»

May 10, 2013 NEW MANCHESTER — Alec Swiger doubled and drove in three as Oak Glen edged Weir. Trey Smith doubled among two hits for the Golden Bears, while Derek Haddox doubled. more »»

May 10, 2013 NEW MANCHESTER — Alec Swiger doubled and drove in three as Oak Glen edged Weir. Trey Smith doubled among two hits for the Golden Bears, while Derek Haddox doubled. more »»

May 10, 2013 MORRISTOWN – Only darkness could halt Union Local’s rally against Steubenville Catholic. more »»

May 10, 2013 MORRISTOWN – Only darkness could halt Union Local’s rally against Steubenville Catholic. more »»

May 10, 2013 WINTERSVILLE — Paige Geanangel doubled among two hits as Indain Creek blanked Harrison Central. Paige DeMattio added an RBI double for the Redskins (16-3), while Alexis Monroe hit a double. more »»

May 10, 2013 TORONTO — Hannah Absalom fanned 10 and doubled as St. John beat Toronto. Morgan DeLuca laced three hits for the Fighting Irish, while Caitlin Sliva added a doubl. more »»

May 10, 2013 TORONTO — Hannah Absalom fanned 10 and doubled as St. John beat Toronto. Morgan DeLuca laced three hits for the Fighting Irish, while Caitlin Sliva added a doubl. more »»

May 12, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Michael ‘‘Zuke’’ Jacob continued his string of impressive performances, received plenty of offense and thus the St. more »»

May 12, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Michael ‘‘Zuke’’ Jacob continued his string of impressive performances, received plenty of offense and thus the St. more »»

May 12, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Winning pitcher Alex McCom struck out eight and helped herself at the plate with three singles and two RBI as Steubenville Catholic quieted Toronto. more »»

May 12, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Winning pitcher Alex McCom struck out eight and helped herself at the plate with three singles and two RBI as Steubenville Catholic quieted Toronto. more »»

May 12, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Of the 11 runs scored there was only one earned and it took nine innings to decide the third game of a Division III sectional tripleheader as Monroe Central topped second-seeded Martins... more »»

May 12, 2013 By RICK THORP Staff Writer CHARLESTON — Madison Juszczak must have felt like she was walking the red carpet at a Hollywood premiere Saturday. After winning the West Virginia Class AA-A No. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 14, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Top-seeded S. more »»

May 14, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Top-seeded S. more »»

May 15, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Prep softball fans won’t want to miss Thursday’s doubleheader at the Junior Sports Complex. more »»

May 15, 2013 RICHMOND — Edison tuned up for Friday’s district semifinal against Cambridge by topping Union Local. more »»

May 16, 2013 SHADYSIDE — The further a team advances in the postseason, the more contributions it needs from up and down its batting order. It’s no secret that S. more »»

May 16, 2013 SHADYSIDE — The further a team advances in the postseason, the more contributions it needs from up and down its batting order. It’s no secret that S. more »»

May 16, 2013 RICHMOND — The Indian Creek softball team wasn’t perfect, but the Redskins were still able to get the job done. more »»

May 16, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Ryan Rosnick had a visitor in his classroom Monday morning at Monroe Central. more »»

May 16, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Ryan Rosnick had a visitor in his classroom Monday morning at Monroe Central. more »»

May 16, 2013 TORONTO — There isn’t a single kid on Toronto’s roster that was alive the last time the Red Knight’s failed to win a Division IV Sectional title. more »»

May 16, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Alex Young and Sean Smith both tripled among two hits and drove in a run but it wasn’t enough as Carrollton beat Indian Creek. more »»

May 16, 2013 HANNIBAL —Kam Brown tripled among two hits and drove in four as River beat Beallsville. Craig Hupp added two hits with two RBI for the Pilots (9-15), while Jarrett Armann had three hits. more »»

May 17, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — It’s been so long since the host St. more »»

May 17, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — It’s been so long since the host St. more »»

May 17, 2013 RICHMOND — Indian Creek has accomplished another one of its goals. more »»

May 17, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Thursday night’s Division IV sectional softball tournament co-final ended in the truest of walk-off fashions. more »»

May 17, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE —Two quality teams with similar styles of play went back-and-forth on a roller coaster of momentum before No. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 18, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — The bigger the games get, the more magnified mental mistakes become. Monroe Central learned that the hard way Friday afternoon at Don Coss Field inside City Park. more »»

May 18, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Saturday’s Division II sectional co-championship game between Harrison Central and Carrollton just about had it all. more »»

May 21, 2013 NEW PHILADELPHIA — For the first time since 2007, St. John Central has won a Division IV Eastern District semifinal softball tournament game. more »»

May 22, 2013 NEW MANCHESTER — It was Vincent (Bub) Haddox Day on Tuesday at the Oak Glen Field of Dreams. more »»

May 22, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Lightning caused Tuesday’s Ohio Division IV district semifinal game between Steubenville Catholic and Tuscarawas Central Catholic to be delayed for half an hour. more »»

May 22, 2013 WARSAW — Sophomore Kelsey Brass smashed an RBI single to right field to lift Dover to a 2-1 ninth-inning victory and an Ohio Division II district title against Indian Creek for a second consecutive... more »»

May 23, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Steubenville Catholic came to Belmont County with the idea of putting immediate pressure on the St. Clairsville Red Devils on Wednesday afternoon. more »»

May 23, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Steubenville Catholic came to Belmont County with the idea of putting immediate pressure on the St. Clairsville Red Devils on Wednesday afternoon. more »»

May 23, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Don’t be surprised if Justin Clifford tries to petition the OHSAA to move the Division II, Region 7 semifinal baseball game to Vaccaro Field. more »»

May 24, 2013 NEW PHILADELPHIA — The Strasburg jinx continues. For the seventh time in eighth meetings, the Tigers have ended a fine softball season by St. John. more »»

May 25, 2013 NEW MANCHESTER — It was cold and windy at the Oak Glen Field of Dreams baseball diamond, and it must have seemed even colder for the Golden Bear baseball team as they could manage just one hit in a... more »»

May 25, 2013 BYESVILLE — The immediate area will certainly be well-represented in boys track when the regional meet opens Thursday in Division II. more »»

May 25, 2013 BYESVILLE — The immediate area will certainly be well-represented in boys track when the regional meet opens Thursday in Division II. more »»

May 25, 2013 BYESVILLE — The immediate area will certainly be well-represented in boys track when the regional meet opens Thursday in Division II. more »»

May 25, 2013 BYESVILLE — The immediate area will certainly be well-represented in boys track when the regional meet opens Thursday in Division II. more »»

May 25, 2013 BYESVILLE — Area thinclads returning to practice this week now have their sights set on a trip to Columbus. more »»

May 25, 2013 BYESVILLE — Area thinclads returning to practice this week now have their sights set on a trip to Columbus. more »»

May 25, 2013 BYESVILLE — Area thinclads returning to practice this week now have their sights set on a trip to Columbus. more »»

May 30, 2013 LANCASTER — Bloom-Carroll defeated Steubenville Catholic, 19-9, Wednesday at Lancaster High School in a Division III regional semifinal softball game. more »»

May 31, 2013 ZANESVILLE — Behind a gutsy pitching effort, timely hitting and rock-solid defense, Harrison Central is one victory away from the Division II state baseball tournamen. more »»

June 2, 2013 ATHENS — St. Clairsville won the Ohio Division II Eastern Regional team track and field boys’ title Saturday at The Plains High School with 48 points, beating second-placed Cambridge by six points. more »»

June 2, 2013 ATHENS — St. Clairsville won the Ohio Division II Eastern Regional team track and field boys’ title Saturday at The Plains High School with 48 points, beating second-placed Cambridge by six points. more »»

June 2, 2013 ATHENS — St. Clairsville won the Ohio Division II Eastern Regional team track and field boys’ title Saturday at The Plains High School with 48 points, beating second-placed Cambridge by six points. more »»

June 6, 2013 CADIZ — The Harrison Central baseball team is entering unchartered waters. more »»

June 8, 2013 COLUMBUS — The chase for the coveted Ohio State Track and Field Championship is wrapping up. more »»

June 8, 2013 COLUMBUS — The chase for the coveted Ohio State Track and Field Championship is wrapping up. more »»

June 8, 2013 COLUMBUS — It’s amazing the difference in emotions in just a week’s time. A week ago, area competitors in Division II were racking up berths in the state track meet left and right. more »»

June 8, 2013 COLUMBUS — It’s amazing the difference in emotions in just a week’s time. A week ago, area competitors in Division II were racking up berths in the state track meet left and right. more »»

June 8, 2013 COLUMBUS — It’s amazing the difference in emotions in just a week’s time. A week ago, area competitors in Division II were racking up berths in the state track meet left and right. more »»