JM Faces Tough Test Against Top-Ranked Parkersburg South

MOUNDSVILLE — It may only be week 5 in West Virginia, but John Marshall coach Mark Cisar thinks Friday’s game against undefeated Parkersburg South might as well be a playoff game. “This is a week 5 playoff game,” Cisar said. “We’re 2-2 and it’s a huge opportunity for us if we ...

Weir, UL Both Expecting To Be Challenged

WEIRTON — Two programs that are in the midst of a resurgence are on a collision course Friday night at Jimmy Carey Stadium when Union Local visits Weir High, and each expects the other to be their toughest challenge yet. The Jets, who come in 5-0, have made an impressive turnaround the past ...

St. Clairsville Wins OVGL Championsip

WHEELING — St. Clairsville did once again what it’s done basically all season and that’s win a golf tournament. The Red Devils got their final, official tuneup before Monday’s Division II sectional at Cadiz Country Club at Oglebay Park’s sun-drenched Crispin Course Wednesday by ...

St. C. Clashes With Harrison For Coal Bucket

CADIZ — Not a lot more needs to be said around the Harrison Central and St. Clairsville football teams this week other than … it’s ‘Coal Bucket’ week. Friday night at Wagner Field in Cadiz will mark the 22nd straight season the Huskies and Red Devils will meet for more than ...

OVAC Museum Committee Honored

The OVAC Museum Committee was recently recognized for its efforts in maintaining the museum cases throughout the year with the presentation of a plaque. From left are committee members Dr. Dan Doyle, Dr. Bill Welker, Doug Huff, WesBanco Arena Director Denny Magruder, Linda Myers, Tom Myers and ...

Linsly Tops Fort Frye in 5

WHEELING — It took the full five sets, but Linsly came out on top of Fort Frye Wednesday, 17-25, 25-23, 28-25, 16-25 and 25-9. Ava Gainer stood out for the hosts with 22 kills and 47 assists. London Podobnik supplied 31 assists of her own while Rumer Beazel had 11 kills and Avery Sadlowski recorded 10. GOLF Fort Frye Takes Triangular MOUNDSVILLE — The Cadets of Fort Frye won by two strokes in a girls’ golf match at the Moundsville Country Club Wednesday. Fort Frye shot 215, two better than host John Marshall’s 217. FF sophomore Denay Layton shot 46 on the nine-hole course ...