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High School Sports

Central Basketball Moving to Class AA

WHEELING — Announced Friday by the WVSSAC, Wheeling Central’s boys and girls basketball teams will be moving down to Class AA for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. The Maroon Knights competed in Class AAA the past two seasons following the sport’s expansion to four classifications in ...

Kelley Values the Versatility of West Virginia’s Backs

Whether it was at quarterback or running back, University head coach John Kelley was seeking versatility when he and his staff put together their backfield options for the 75th OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Game. When you consider quarterback Santino Arlia along with running backs Isaac Ball, ...

Wheeling Central Hall of Fame Adds 3

WHEELING — The Wheeling Central Catholic High School Athletic Hall of Fame is primed to induct its 2022 class. All of the honorees will be feted during the Maroon Knights’ sixth Hall of Fame Brunch on Saturday, Sept. 10, sponsored by the Robinson Automotive Group at the CCHS Great ...

Rick DeLuca Retires From Ohio Valley Sportswriting

Rick DeLuca considers himself one of the lucky ones. And who could argue? During a career in Ohio Valley sports journalism that’s stretched more than 50 years, DeLuca has seen — and covered — basically everything there is to cover. “It’s been a great time,” DeLuca said. “It’s ...

Ohio Backs Fit Coach McKenzie’s System Well

When building the rosters for the 75th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Football Game, it would be easy to just load up on the players who earned the most accolades. Beaver Local’s Mike McKenzie, who will guide the Ohio squad in the July 23 game at Wheeling Island Stadium, had a perfect ...

Wildthings Rally to Down Jefferson County, 5-3

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County Teramana Post 33 has been hitting the ball better of late. The problem Thursday, however, was after the second inning, the hits became scattered. Post 33 jumped out to an early two-run lead, but saw the visiting Wheeling Wildthings score five-straight runs ...