Park’s Leggett Named OVAC Coach of the Year

WHEELING — The Wheeling Park wrestling team was virtually unbeatable during the 2021-22 season, winning multiple championships in convincing fashion. For all the success the Patriots enjoyed, head coach Brian Leggett was named the OVAC Bill Van Horne Coach of the Year Monday night inside ...

Ferry Softball Rallies Again

CADIZ — It’s safe to say that none of the players on Martins Ferry’s softball team have ever heard Yogi Berra’s famous quote. However, they proved once again Monday that a high school softball game isn’t over until the 21st out is recorded. Such was the case as the top-seeded Purple ...

Tyler Tops Williamstown 15-5

WILLIAMSTOWN — The Silver Knights kept their season alive Monday with a 15-5 victory over Williamstown to force a decisive Class A Section 2 championship later today. Tyler scored six runs in the top of the first and third innings to take a commanding 12-2 lead. Three more runs in the top of the fifth truncated the affair with a 15-5 mercy-rule ending. Hayden Brown and Ty Walton each drove in four runs for the Knights as Brown hit two doubles and Walton smacked a home run. Zade Billings added two more RBI. Alec Chaplin pitched four innings on the mound, allowing four runs while ...

Dream Realized

Staff ReportLOS ANGELES — Michael Grove showed every young baseball player out there what can be achieved if you work hard enough for it.On Sunday, the Wheeling Park and West Virginia University alum lived out his childhood dream when he made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers after ...

Shadyside Opens Tourney Play With 3-0 Victory

By SETH STASKEY For The Intelligencer SHADYSIDE — Shadyside began what it hopes will be a lengthy tournament journey Saturday at sun-splashed Fleming Field. Behind impressive pitching and just enough offense, the top-seeded Tigers dispatched Tuscarawas Central Catholic, 3-0, to advance to Wednesday’s Division IV sectional co-final where they will take on the winner of Steubenville Catholic and Conotton Valley. The Crusaders were leading the Rockets 13-6 when the game was suspended until Monday after a couple of stoppages due to weather. “We adjusted at the plate after a ...

Central Lacrosse Is On To State Championship

WHEELING — The title is within reach for the Wheeling Central lacrosse team. The Maroon Knights upended George Washington 11-7 on Saturday for the WVSLA Western Region Championship at the 16th Street Field. Central will travel to Davis & Elkins College on Saturday to take on Spring Mills for the state championship game. Leading the Knights to victory was John Emmerth with four goals, an assist and nine shots on goal. Braxton Anderson, T. Ryncarz and Ethan Taylor each netted two goals, while Nate Woods added one and three assists. Anderson also turned in three ...