WHEELING — It may sound cliche, but athletes are always told to be ready when your number is called. Since Jacob Rine took over quarterback duties two months ago from an injured Curtis McGhee III, he has been there to manage the game, rely on his teammates and not do too much. But in the ...
There looks to be a dynasty on the rise in New Manchester. The Oak Glen girls’ soccer team is making a name for itself not only in the Ohio Valley, but throughout West Virginia. Last season the Golden Bears broke through behind Maggie Kovalcik. Kovalcik may be gone, but the future looks ...
FLORENCE, Ala. — Missy Tiber is in her seventh year at the helm of the University of North Alabama women’s basketball team. And if early returns are any indication, the campaign will be another rousing success for the Bellaire native and her Lions. The former Big Reds hoop standout led ...
WHEELING — Throughout its dominating run through the playoffs, Martinsburg has put up points with ease as well as putting them up quickly. Saturday, during the West Virginia Class AAA championship game, it was no different. The Bulldogs scored five touchdowns in the final 3:16 of the first ...
WHEELING — Going into Saturday’s Atlantic Regional championship match again Gannon, Wheeling University hardly played from behind, let alone drop a set. The Cardinals winners of 43 straight sets dating back to Oct. 22, went up against a tough Golden Knights team. The first set had ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Rasheen Dunn scored nine of his 13 points in the second half including the winning free throws with five seconds remaining and St. John’s handed West Virginia its first defeat, 70-68, on Saturday in Madison Square Garden for the Red Storm’s fourth straight win. Dunn shot ...
MORGANTOWN — Strong swims by Abby Turner, Jenna Bopp and Lacie Langmyer propelled Wheeling Park’s girls swimmers to a first-place finish Saturday at the Mohawk Invitational. The Patriot boys finished fifth following a disqualification in the opening event, the 200 medley relay. The ...
ELKINS — The No. 14-ranked West Liberty University men forced 25 turnovers and drained 14 3-pointers Saturday in running away to a 103-73 victory against Davis & Elkins at the McDonnell Center. Pat Robinson led the Hilltoppersí scoring parade with 21 points, six rebounds and three ...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Fields and J.K. Dobbins spent the first half scratching their heads. Then, Ohio State’s dynamic duo — and teammates —- reverted to their previously impressive form. Fields threw three touchdown passes in the second half, Dobbins ran for 172 yards and a ...
To be the tops when it comes to anything in sports is a major accomplishment. You eclipsed a mark and set a new standard that those after you will be chasing. Jacob Estep has done that at Wheeling Central, leaving behind a legacy that future classes will try to live up to. Estep had a ...
WHEELING — When it comes to the playoffs in West Virginia, teams that claim one of the top four seeds have the luxury of playing on their home field at least three times in order to get to Wheeling Island Stadium. Having the home field advantage can be very beneficial. Teams can sleep in ...
WHEELING — They did it their way. Bridgeport’s power run game rushed for 269 yards on 62 carries as the Indians pulled out a 21-14 victory over Bluefield in Friday’s West Virginia Class AA state championship at Wheeling Island Stadium. “îWe won this game on the line of ...
WHEELING — Winning the first set of a volleyball match is something that can quickly put you on the right path to victory. When you are playing a team such as Wheeling University, which has not lost a set since Oct. 22, it becomes even more crucial. Friday night fifth-seeded Millersville ...
BARNESVILLE — As he was watching the game go on, St. Clairsville coach Ryan Clifford honestly believed his team had done a pretty decent job guarding Barnesville senior Luke Powell. Clifford then looked up at the side panel of the scoreboard inside the Barnesville High School gymnasium and ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry spoiled Phil Kessel’s return to Pittsburgh, turning aside all 33 shots to post his second consecutive shutout as the Penguins edged the Arizona Coyotes 2-0 Friday night. Kessel helped Pittsburgh to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2016 and 2017 before ...
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer KNOCKOUT POOL: Green Bay imported some snow to New Jersey and did right by us. This time we venture to the Lone Star state for the TEXANS. No. 30 Detroit (plus 13) at No. 10 Minnesota Vikings are super annoyed at losing tight games to good teams. ...
Championship weekend rarely produces the type of upsets that throw the national championship race into turmoil. Heading into this year’s slate of conference title games, a case could be made that No. 1 LSU (No. 2 CFP), No. 2 Ohio State (No. 1 CFP) and No. 3 Clemson (No. 3 CFP) have all done ...
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their 14th straight victory, a 119-91 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Antetokounmpo, on his 25th birthday, made 11 of 20 shots and had his 21st double-double of the ...
WHEELING — The Wheeling Nailers started their three-in-three home weekend in fine fashion on Friday night, as they took down the Kalamazoo Wings, 6-2 at WesBanco Arena. Brandon Hawkins led the offensive attack with the team’s first hat trick of the regular season, and was complemented by a ...
MARTINS FERRY — Jaizen Miles bucketed 18 points and Logan Smith tallied 17 as Martins Ferry downed Union Local 57-47 on Friday night. Cade Latham drained four 3-pointers and scored 14 points to lead Union Local. Buckeye Local 67, Edison 64 RICHMOND — Jake Mayle poured in 16 points to ...
