High School Sports

Smith Quickly Takes Over for Yourkovich

CADIZ — As it pertains to coaching positions, things can certainly happen quickly. Chace Smith will clearly attest. Smith was hired as the new girls basketball coach at Harrison Central during Thursday afternoon’s Harrison Hills School District special board of education meeting. He takes over for highly successful head coach Nick Yourkovich, who stepped down just days ago to accept an assistant principal’s position at Harrison Central. “I honestly didn’t see this coming,” Smith said. “Nick and I had several conversations about summer plans, open gyms and things and ...

24-Year-Old Foldi Replaces Departed Clifford

CADIZ — Aaron Foldi will not be trying to re-invent the wheel at Harrison Central. The 24-year-old simply wants to add his own style to the foundation that already exists inside the Huskies’ basketball program. Foldi was formally hired as the new Harrison Central boys basketball coach Thursday afternoon during a special meeting of the Harrison Hills Board of Education. He takes over for Justin Clifford, who had a highly successful 12-year stint as the head coach, but stepped down to become the Director of Athletics at St. Clairsville earlier this month. “I am definitely very ...

JM’s Journey Ends in Title Game

SOUTH CHARLESTON — The result wasn’t exactly what the John Marshall team was hoping for but the journey will never be forgotten. The Monarchs won the first game on Thursday by a 10-5 count over Lincoln County to secure a spot in the WVSSAC Class AAA State Championship against ...

Oak Glen Ousted by Herbert Hoover

SOUTH CHARLESTON — The power pitching duo of Maddie McKay and Lizzie Kell was a sight to see in the WVSSAC Class AA State Softball Tournament. However, the Golden Bears’ run fell short in an elimination game on Thursday morning in a 7-4 loss to Herbert Hoover at “The Rock” in South ...

Huskies Fall In Eastern District Final

CADIZ — A quick glance at the linescore from Thursday’s Division III Eastern District baseball championship game shows just one error for host Harrison Central. However, that fielding blunder is one that will live in Huskies’ baseball infamy because it not only allowed two runs to cross ...

Red Knights Fall to Hiland, Finish as District Runners-Up

MINERVA — Considering it had only one senior and started a host of freshmen and sophomores throughout the season, the Toronto baseball team accomplished a lot this spring. However, it’s list of accomplishments came to close on Thursday as the Red Knights had to settle for the East ...