High School Sports

Wheeling Central Girls Blast Weir

WHEELING - The Lady Maroon Knights launched their quest for another trip to the WVSSAC Class AA State Tournament in quick and impressive fashion Friday night on Skip Prosser Court. Wheeling Central blasted Weir High by an 87-40 count. The outcome was never in doubt as the hosts dominated from the outset, building a 32-11 lead after the opening quarter as the Lady Red Riders turned the ball over on their first eight possessions. The regional victory was the 18th in 23 starts for Coach Roberta Olejasz’s well-drilled squad. The Maroon Knights will now play host to Doddridge on ...

Two-Time OVAC Ron Mauck Champ Finishes 4th Nationally

WHEELING – A two-time OVAC Ron Mauck Wrestling Tournament champion recently returned from the 88th annual National Prep Tournament after an appearance on the podium. Brock Humphrey, a 113-pound sophomore at Linsly, finished fourth in his weight class in the event held inside the Stabler Athletic Convention Center at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. Humphrey wrestled seven matches, winning five. Both losses came to Eric Bocanegra of Blair Academy in Blairstown, N.J. “He was pretty good,” the No. 4 seed Humphrey, who entered the tournament ranked No. 19 by FloWrestling, ...

Barnesville Pair Wraps Up Season With Trip To States

CANTON — The curtain closed on an exceptional swim season for the Barnesville Shamrocks on Thursday when two Shamrock aquanauts ventured to Canton’s C.T. Branin Natatorium for the OHSAA Division II State Swim and Diving Meet. Barnesville was represented by Liv McCrate and Antoni ...

River Survives And Advances In Overtime

HANNIBAL - River High’s memorable tournament history has produced some wild finishes over the years, but the Pilots latest at the R.L. Potts gymnasium, might be one for the books. Or at least a closer look at the book. Coach Mark Romick’s third-seeded crew escaped over Conotton Valley, 49-47 in overtime, as a last gasp ‘3’ from the corner by the visitors bounced off the rim at the final horn to send the large home crowd to storm the floor. How the Pilots reached OT can only be described as something never seen in a game as River swished a ‘trey’ at :04 to tie it at ...

High School Roundup: Cameron Advances Over Blue Eagles; Valley Falls To Top-Seeded Blue Devils

CAMERON — The Cameron Dragons started their postseason with a 52-40 victory over Magnolia on Thursday in a WVSSAC Class A Region I girls basketball matchup. With the victory, Cameron, seeded No. 4 in the Region, will play for a spot in the upcoming state tournament against No. 1 St. Marys, who defeated Valley in their own regional game Thursday. Kendra Thomas led the way for the Dragons against Magnolia, scoring 22 points and going 9-10 from the foul line. Emma Francis scored 11 and Macey Bertram scored nine for Cameron. Kaylee Yost scored 22 of her own for the Blue Eagles, ...