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Wheeling Central Cruises To Victory vs. Red Riders

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WEIRTON - The Weir baseball team needed to bring its A-game against Wheeling Central, however, that was easier said than done. Wheeling Central tallied five runs in the top of the first inning, and the Maroon Knights did not look back en route to a 10-1 victory Wednesday evening up at the Weir High Baseball Field. "They are a pretty good team," Weir (5-8) head coach Dave Cowden said. "They put the bat on the ball. Those weren't cheap runs. Unfortunately, one of their players ran over our catcher, and both players were thrown out. They are a pretty good team. Their pitcher did a good ...

Wheeling Park Shocks Unbeaten Martins Ferry

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WHEELING – For the second consecutive season, Wheeling Park has shocked Martins Ferry in softball action at the Wheeling Park Athletic Complex high atop the Friendly City. The Patriots (6-5) took advantage of some uncharacteristic defensive mistakes by the previously undefeated Purple ...

Slow-Starting Shadyside Storms Past Bellaire

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NEFFS - Shadyside used a fourth-frame explosion en route to a 14-4 six-inning triumph over Bellaire at scenic and chilly John Blacker Field on Tuesday afternoon. The Tigers found themselves on the short end of a 4-1 score after three innings. The Orange & Black, however, made the most of three Big Red errors, two walks and a hit-batter to seize control with a seven-run fourth. Shadyside added three runs in each of the fifth and sixth innings to seal the deal. The win evened the Tigers at 3-3 on the year. They return to action Thursday, hosting Steubenville Catholic Central. “We ...

WVU-Ohio State Will Play Volleyball At Wheeling Park

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WHEELING – The West Virginia University volleyball team will conclude its three-game spring schedule with a match against Ohio State on Sunday, April 19, at the ‘Palace on the Hill’ inside Wheeling Park High School. The Mountaineers dropped their opening match, 3-0, at Pitt on March 29, and will play Ohio University on Friday at Parkersburg South High School. The first serve is set for 6:30 p.m. The Bobcats have a pair of Ohio Valley products on their roster in Union Local’s Torre Kildow and Shadyside’s Gentry Brown, both juniors. “I received a phone call from someone at ...