High School Sports

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, Daminn Cunningham, Adam Dolata and Cody Martos, the head coach for the West Virginia squad believes he found it. “Arlia can really sling it, but the scouting reports from other coaches is if you can’t protect him, he can run with it, too,” Kelley said. “As for the running backs, we have a nice ...

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 Hall. Only a limited number of tickets are available for this event and are $25 per person. They can be purchased by contacting the school at 304-233-1660 or stopping by between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the month of August. The brunch begins at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. The Hall ...

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 been wonderful. I honestly would have wanted to change anything.” Actually, there is one thing that DeLuca, 70, would probably change if he could. “If I could go another 50 years, I would,” DeLuca said. Unfortunately, DeLuca has come to grips with the fact that he won’t be able to do ...

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 storm when he and his coaching staff began selecting their roster. Those players with the most accolades actually fit quite well into the system the Beavers’ brass plans to employ. McKenzie has announced the quarterbacks will be Monroe Central’s Malachi Rose-Burton and St. Clairsville’s Drew ...

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 ...

Post 34 Changes Fortune in Win Over Post 3

WELLSBURG — After struggling at the plate recently, Wellsburg Post 34 decided to change up its pre-game routine prior to Wednesday’s home game against Moundsville Post 3. The change worked, as Post 34 pounded out 12 hits in a 14-7 win at Brooke High School in game that ended just in the ...