May 24, 2013 VIENNA — The Wheeling Park softball team wasn’t expected to make it to the state tournament this year and they knew i. more »»

May 24, 2013 VIENNA — It wasn’t like quite crossing Niagara Falls on a wire, but the Buffalo softball team walked a tightrope and managed to win its third consecutive Class A state title by the slimmest of all... more »»

May 15, 2013 MORRISTOWN — Linsly added an EOBL title to go along with its OVAC crown by topping Harrison Central in the EOBL Championship at Union Local High School. more »»

May 16, 2013 RICHMOND — The Indian Creek softball team wasn’t perfect, but the Redskins were still able to get the job done. more »»

May 23, 2013 NEW MARTINSVILLE — It’s hard enough to beat Magnolia when Kyle Elliott is on the hill. But when you spot him a five-run lead in the first inning it’s virtually impossible. That’s exactly what St. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 17, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE —Two quality teams with similar styles of play went back-and-forth on a roller coaster of momentum before No. more »»

May 22, 2013 NEW PHILADELPHIA — Shadyside’s struggles in Division IV Eastern District softball tournament continued Tuesday nigh. more »»

May 15, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Four Bellaire errors led to five unearned runs for Fort Frye in the Cadets’ victory at Don Coss Field. Fort Frye will face the winner of today’s S. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 16, 2013 HANNIBAL —Kam Brown tripled among two hits and drove in four as River beat Beallsville. Craig Hupp added two hits with two RBI for the Pilots (9-15), while Jarrett Armann had three hits. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 17, 2013 BRIDGEPORT — Down to its final two outs, second-seeded Steubenville Catholic rallied for a victory against Bridgeport Thursday night in Division IV sectional action on Niekro Diamond at Perkins Field. more »»

May 17, 2013 RICHMOND — Indian Creek has accomplished another one of its goals. more »»

May 14, 2013 By TONY VIOLA Staff Writer WHEELING — John Marshall softball seniors Morgan Watson and Athena Sayrie have taken different paths to get to where they are today. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 18, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — A couple of costly fielding miscues and one controversial call brought an end to Edison’s stellar baseball season Friday. more »»

May 23, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Don’t be surprised if Justin Clifford tries to petition the OHSAA to move the Division II, Region 7 semifinal baseball game to Vaccaro Field. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 22, 2013 WARSAW — Sophomore Kelsey Brass smashed an RBI single to right field to lift Dover to a 2-1 ninth-inning victory and an Ohio Division II district title against Indian Creek for a second consecutive... more »»

May 13, 2012 WELLSBURG — One of the most improbable West Virginia Class AAA Region One, Section One, baseball tournaments played in recent memory finally had a probable ending after all. But it was far from eas. more »»

April 10, 2013 PINE GROVE — Colin Bates had two hits but it wasn’t enough as Valley fell to Clay-Battelle. Brandon Stoneking added a hit and drove in two for the Lumberjacks (1-6). more »»

April 16, 2013 KIDWELL — Mallory Chapman hurled a one-hitter in the first game and Erinn Clegg tossed a two-hitter in the nightcap as Magnolia swept a doubleheader from Tyler Consolidated. more »»

April 16, 2013 PINE GROVE — Brandon Stoneking did the job on the mound and at the plate in leading Valley past Paden City. Stoneking went the distance, striking out 10 and walking non. more »»

April 16, 2013 WEIRTON — Mitch Viakley doubled among two hits and drove in three as Weir beat Linsly. Chris Russell added a triple for the Red Riders (6-7), while Cody Knight and Kamari Washington hit a double. more »»

April 18, 2013 PADEN CITY — Evan Davis singled in Koty Martin in the fourth inning of the opener for the game’s lone run, then Tyler Consolidated turned it up a couple notches in the second game to earn a sweep of... more »»

April 22, 2013 PARKERSBURG — Kelsey Loy spun a one-hitter and helped her own cause with a single and an RBI as OVAC Tournament-bound Paden City past Parkersburg Catholic. more »»

April 23, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville scored 12 runs over three at-bats to claim a nine-run victory against the Red Riders in a continuation of a rain suspended game from April 10, and then pounded out 15... more »»

April 23, 2013 NEW MARTINSVILLE — Jake Starkey fired his first career no-hitter Monday as Magnolia ran its winning streak to 16 with a 14-0 victory against Tyler Consolidated. more »»

April 23, 2013 PINE GROVE — Mark Walker slapped four singles and drove in two runs as Cameron topped Valle. more »»

April 24, 2013 WEST LIBERTY — The OVAC Tennis Championships featured boys’ doubles Tuesday at West Liberty University under sunny skies and warm temperatures. more »»

April 24, 2013 WHEELING — Trevor Stewart struck out three in relief and also doubled in a run to help Wheeling Park (19-2) to a victory against Union Local. more »»

April 26, 2013 WHEELING — Sometimes it’s hard to get high school kids to focus. Just ask their teachers. more »»

April 26, 2013 KIDWELL — Haylee Bowers, Mikayla Cieszeski, and Madi Taylor each enjoyed multi-hit games as they led River past Tyler Consolidated. more »»

April 26, 2013 MARTINS FERRY — Mike Oberdick smacked two doubles and drove one in as Martins Ferry outlasted Union Local. more »»

April 26, 2013 WEIRTON — Evan Magers singled twice, doubled and drove in six runs as he led John Marshall past Weir. more »»

April 26, 2013 PADEN CITY — Hunter Kaschke hit a three-run home run in the top of the first inning and finished with three hits and five RBI as Bishop Donahue topped Paden Cit. more »»

April 27, 2013 RICHMOND — Cassidy Jarvis and Kayli Stewart each hit a home run among two hits as Edison defeated Union Local. Molly McCoy hit two doubles and drove in a run for the Wildcats (11-8). more »»

April 27, 2013 WEST UNION — Brandon Stoneking pitched a one-hitter and struck out 17 as Valley beat Doddridge. more »»

April 27, 2013 TORONTO — Steubenville Catholic scored four runs in the second and two more in the third and that’s all the Crusaders needed to best Toronto. more »»

April 27, 2013 WEIRTON — Tory Fuscardo struck out five and walked one as Madonna topped Conotton Valley. The Blue Dons will face Bishop Donahue in the finale of the OVAC championship games at 4 p.m. more »»

April 27, 2013 MOUNDSVILLE — Paden City lacked one important aspect coming into its OVAC Class 1A semifinal with Bishop Donahue: experience. more »»

April 27, 2013 CHARLESTON — Tyler Consolidated’s girls scored 93 points to finish third in Class A Dodriddge County won the event with 121 points, followed by Clay-Battelle with 101. more »»

April 27, 2013 WELLSBURG — Oak Glen won three relays and was second in the other en route to winning the boys’ championship. The Golden Bears finished with 154 points. more »»

April 27, 2013 WELLSBURG — Oak Glen won three relays and was second in the other en route to winning the boys’ championship. The Golden Bears finished with 154 points. more »»

April 27, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Taylor Cosper ended with three doubles and drove in a run as Paden City swept Jefferson County Christian Myah Charkawi had four hits and brought two in during the first game for the... more »»

May 1, 2013 KIDWELL — Tiffany Smith, Devan Moore and Martina Parrish (double) had two hits apiece to help Tyler Consolidated (7-13) take down Valley. more »»

May 1, 2013 KIDWELL — Tiffany Smith, Devan Moore and Martina Parrish (double) had two hits apiece to help Tyler Consolidated (7-13) take down Valley. more »»

May 1, 2013 BELLAIRE — Craig Hupp drove in three while Chad and Cole Isaly and Eric Dierkes plated two apiece to lead River to a rout of St. John. Jonathan Bossell drove in the Fighting Irish run. more »»

May 1, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Kordell Antill did it with his arm (complete-game, one-hitter) and his bat (single, double, RBI) as Monroe Central (10-9) got the better of Shenandoah (8-5). more »»

May 1, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Half the field is set. The tickets for nine events to Saturday’s OVAC Track and Field Championship Meet are set. more »»

May 1, 2013 WHEELING — When it comes to postseason play, any mistake can be costly. more »»

May 2, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Cal Giffin OVAC Track and Field Championship continued Wednesday evening at Red Devil Stadium with Classes 1A/2A and 4A wrapping up their qualifying rounds. more »»

May 2, 2013 CALDWELL — Petter Frontz doubled and drove in a run as Monroe Central beat Caldwel. more »»

May 2, 2013 NEW CUMBERLAND — Mykelti McGaffic had two hits and drove three in as Oak Glen beat Weir in Game . more »»

May 2, 2013 NEW CUMBERLAND — Mykelti McGaffic had two hits and drove three in as Oak Glen beat Weir in Game . more »»

May 2, 2013 NEW MARTINSVILLE — Linda Hall fanned eight as Cameron beat Paden City to advance to the sectional championship. more »»

May 2, 2013 WHEELING — Wheeling Central used a six-run first inning en route to victory against Madonna to advance to the sectional championshi. more »»

May 3, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — All of the invitations have been sent out. more »»

May 3, 2013 BELLAIRE — Steubenville Catholic only laced four hits, but it made them count against pitcher Hannah Absalom and St. John in posting a 3-2 victory at Amanda’s Field in prep softball action Thursday. more »»

May 3, 2013 HANNIBAL — River scored two runs in the fourth and that’s all the Pilots needed to edge Monroe Central. Haylee Bowers laced two doubled and drove in a run for the Pilots (17-8). more »»

May 3, 2013 HANNIBAL — River scored two runs in the fourth and that’s all the Pilots needed to edge Monroe Central. Haylee Bowers laced two doubled and drove in a run for the Pilots (17-8). more »»

May 3, 2013 KIDWELL — Darren Heintzman had a double, two singles and two RBI as Tyler Consolidated topped Calhoun County. Koty Martin added two doubles, a single and two RBI for the Silver Knight. more »»

May 3, 2013 HANNIBAL — Kam Brown laced two singles and knocked in three runs as River topped Valley. Cody Caldwell and Logan Lucas each added a single and an RBI for the Pilots. more »»

May 3, 2013 HANNIBAL — Kam Brown laced two singles and knocked in three runs as River topped Valley. Cody Caldwell and Logan Lucas each added a single and an RBI for the Pilots. more »»

May 3, 2013 MORRISTOWN — Brandon Winesickle doubled and drove in three runs as Union Local edged Barnesville. Justin Riley and Tristan Bruce both added two hits for the Jet. more »»

May 3, 2013 WELLSBURG — Bub Haddox laced a double, two singles and had two RBI as Oak Glen topped Brooke. more »»

May 3, 2013 TORONTO — Tyler Owens had three singles and Blaze Glenn and Nate Stewart each had two as Toronto routed Bridgeport. Bailey McGrath had two hits for the Bulldogs. more »»

May 3, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Eric Ward and tanner Burkhart both drove in three runs as Monroe Central scored eight runs in the sixth. Kordell Antill and Jacob Black each added two hits for the Seminoles. more »»

May 3, 2013 TORONTO — Madonna made two costly mistakes in Friday’s OVAC Class 1A championship game and, despite an outstanding pitching performance by junior Luca Fuscardo, dropped a 2-1 decision to Bishop... more »»

May 3, 2013 PARKERSBURG — The Wheeling Central boys’ tennis team is the Class AA/A Region I champion for a second consecutive year. more »»

May 4, 2013 OLD WASHINGTON — River scored two runs in the fourth and that’s all it needed as the Pilots beat Buckeye Trail. Cole Islay and Cody Caldwell doubled for River (7-12), while Craig Hupp added two hits. more »»

May 4, 2013 PINEGROVE — Albert McGuane hit a walk off home run in the bottom of the fifth as Valley beat East Richland. more »»

May 4, 2013 WEIRTON — Mitch Viakely doubled among three hits with three RBI as Weir beat Indian Creek. more »»

May 4, 2013 WEIRTON — Mitch Viakely doubled among three hits with three RBI as Weir beat Indian Creek. more »»

May 4, 2013 MARTINS FERRY — Lauren Figura homered among two hits and drove in three as St. Clairsville beat Martins Ferr. more »»

May 5, 2013 BELLAIRE — Hannah Absalom picked up two victories in the circle Saturday as St. John swept Bellaire, 5-2 and 5-1, in prep softball action in the All-American Village. more »»

May 5, 2013 CONNORVILLE — Zach Jacobs did the job on the mound and at the plate for St. Clairsville (12-8) against Buckeye Local. Jacobs struck out eight and laced a double and two singles. more »»

May 5, 2013 WELLSBURG — Chad Harper doubled, singled and knocked in a run as Brooke edged Indian Creek. more »»

May 5, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Jacob Black doubled, singled and knocked in three runs as Monroe Central blanked St. John. Tanner Burkhart added a double and two RBI for the Seminoles. D.J. more »»

May 5, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Jacob Black doubled, singled and knocked in three runs as Monroe Central blanked St. John. Tanner Burkhart added a double and two RBI for the Seminoles. D.J. more »»

May 5, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Logan Lucas had three singles and two RBI and Chad Isaly ripped two singles and knocked in a run as River topped St. John. Cody Caldwell added a double and two RBI for the Pilots. more »»

May 5, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Seth Alleman’s solo blast in the fourth highlighted Monroe Central’s victory against River. Alleman also singled and finished with two RBI. Black had two singles and an RBI. more »»

May 7, 2013 CAMERON — The ‘‘Routt’’ was on Monday in Camero. more »»

May 7, 2013 MINGO — Cole Yeater doubled and drove in two runs Monday as Indian Creek downed Toronto, 3-1, in prep baseball action. more »»

May 7, 2013 MIDDLEBOURNE — There was a very distinct difference between Valley coach Jim West’s and Tyler Consolidated coach Rob Jones’ thoughts on their teams’ sectional baseball game played in the rain at... more »»

May 7, 2013 MIDDLEBOURNE — There was a very distinct difference between Valley coach Jim West’s and Tyler Consolidated coach Rob Jones’ thoughts on their teams’ sectional baseball game played in the rain at... more »»

May 7, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — St. Clairsville scored three runs in the ninth inning to edge Steubenville. The Red Devils and Big Red combined for 34 hits and 10 error. more »»

May 7, 2013 BELLAIRE — Hannah Absalom tossed another no-hitter, striking out 12 and walking one as St. John blanked Buckeye Trail. Absalom aided her own cause with a triple, double and three RBI. more »»

May 8, 2013 WEIRTON — Wheeling Central exploded for five runs in the second inning, tacked on another in the sixth and outlasted Madonna 6-4 Tuesday night to put themselves in the driver’s seat of the West... more »»

May 8, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Barnesville scored two in the eighth to best St. Clairsville. Dylan MacMillan laced three singles for the Shamrocks. more »»

May 8, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Nick Ivkovich tossed a three-hitter, striking out eight and walking one, as Steubenville Catholic blanked Bellaire. more »»

May 8, 2013 TORONTO — Kayla Brown doubled and Toronto scored eight runs in the middle innings to best Bridgeport. more »»

May 9, 2013 WEIRTON — There will be a new West Virginia Class A state baseball champion in 2013. more »»

May 9, 2013 WEIRTON — Oak Glen beat rival Weir High 11-1 in five innings Wednesday at Bowman Field. The squads will be back at it on the same dirt at 4 p.m. toda. more »»

May 9, 2013 WEIRTON — Oak Glen beat rival Weir High 11-1 in five innings Wednesday at Bowman Field. The squads will be back at it on the same dirt at 4 p.m. toda. more »»

May 9, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Michael Jacob hit two triples as St. Clairsville blanked East Liverpool. Malik Gummber had two hits and an RBI for the Red Devils. more »»

May 9, 2013 WOODSFIELD — Jesse Roe hit two homers and drove in three as Buckeye Trail beat Monroe Central. C.J. Beaver also hit a home run for the Warriors and drove in a run. more »»

May 9, 2013 BRIDGEPORT — Jon Kreiter scored Bailey McGrath on a fielder’s choice in the third as Bridgeport beat Toronto. McGrath and Q.J. Williams went 3-for-3 for the Bulldogs. more »»

May 9, 2013 BARNESVILLE — David Brown hit a double and a triple with an RBI as Barnesville beat Union Local. more »»

May 9, 2013 CONNORVILLE — Stone Romano hit a home run among two hits as Steubenville Catholic beat Beaver Local. more »»

May 9, 2013 CAMERON — Zach Heasley and Luke Cooper each hit two-run homers as Paden City ended Cameron’s season. Logan Routt had a two-run homer for the Dragons. more »»

May 10, 2013 CHARLESTON — State championship dreams remain alive today for 15 Ohio Valley netters as the West Virginia High School Tennis Championships enter Day 2. more »»

May 10, 2013 CHARLESTON — State championship dreams remain alive today for 15 Ohio Valley netters as the West Virginia High School Tennis Championships enter Day 2. more »»

May 10, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — John Linn hit a home run among two hits and drove two in as Steubenville beat St. Clairsville. more »»

May 10, 2013 NEW MANCHESTER — Alec Swiger doubled and drove in three as Oak Glen edged Weir. Trey Smith doubled among two hits for the Golden Bears, while Derek Haddox doubled. more »»

May 10, 2013 NEW MANCHESTER — Alec Swiger doubled and drove in three as Oak Glen edged Weir. Trey Smith doubled among two hits for the Golden Bears, while Derek Haddox doubled. more »»

May 10, 2013 MORRISTOWN – Only darkness could halt Union Local’s rally against Steubenville Catholic. more »»

May 10, 2013 MORRISTOWN – Only darkness could halt Union Local’s rally against Steubenville Catholic. more »»

May 10, 2013 TORONTO — Hannah Absalom fanned 10 and doubled as St. John beat Toronto. Morgan DeLuca laced three hits for the Fighting Irish, while Caitlin Sliva added a doubl. more »»

May 10, 2013 TORONTO — Hannah Absalom fanned 10 and doubled as St. John beat Toronto. Morgan DeLuca laced three hits for the Fighting Irish, while Caitlin Sliva added a doubl. more »»

May 12, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Michael ‘‘Zuke’’ Jacob continued his string of impressive performances, received plenty of offense and thus the St. more »»

May 12, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Michael ‘‘Zuke’’ Jacob continued his string of impressive performances, received plenty of offense and thus the St. more »»

May 12, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Winning pitcher Alex McCom struck out eight and helped herself at the plate with three singles and two RBI as Steubenville Catholic quieted Toronto. more »»

May 12, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Winning pitcher Alex McCom struck out eight and helped herself at the plate with three singles and two RBI as Steubenville Catholic quieted Toronto. more »»

May 12, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Of the 11 runs scored there was only one earned and it took nine innings to decide the third game of a Division III sectional tripleheader as Monroe Central topped second-seeded Martins... more »»

May 12, 2013 By RICK THORP Staff Writer CHARLESTON — Madison Juszczak must have felt like she was walking the red carpet at a Hollywood premiere Saturday. After winning the West Virginia Class AA-A No. more »»

May 14, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Top-seeded S. more »»

May 14, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Top-seeded S. more »»

May 15, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Prep softball fans won’t want to miss Thursday’s doubleheader at the Junior Sports Complex. more »»

May 15, 2013 RICHMOND — Edison tuned up for Friday’s district semifinal against Cambridge by topping Union Local. more »»

May 16, 2013 SHADYSIDE — The further a team advances in the postseason, the more contributions it needs from up and down its batting order. It’s no secret that S. more »»

May 16, 2013 SHADYSIDE — The further a team advances in the postseason, the more contributions it needs from up and down its batting order. It’s no secret that S. more »»

May 16, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Ryan Rosnick had a visitor in his classroom Monday morning at Monroe Central. more »»

May 16, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Ryan Rosnick had a visitor in his classroom Monday morning at Monroe Central. more »»

May 16, 2013 TORONTO — There isn’t a single kid on Toronto’s roster that was alive the last time the Red Knight’s failed to win a Division IV Sectional title. more »»

May 16, 2013 HANNIBAL —Kam Brown tripled among two hits and drove in four as River beat Beallsville. Craig Hupp added two hits with two RBI for the Pilots (9-15), while Jarrett Armann had three hits. more »»

May 17, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — It’s been so long since the host St. more »»

May 17, 2013 SHADYSIDE — Thursday night’s Division IV sectional softball tournament co-final ended in the truest of walk-off fashions. more »»

May 17, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE —Two quality teams with similar styles of play went back-and-forth on a roller coaster of momentum before No. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — Aspen Matlock had been waiting three long years to get back to the top of the podiu. more »»

May 18, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — The bigger the games get, the more magnified mental mistakes become. Monroe Central learned that the hard way Friday afternoon at Don Coss Field inside City Park. more »»

May 21, 2013 NEW PHILADELPHIA — For the first time since 2007, St. John Central has won a Division IV Eastern District semifinal softball tournament game. more »»

May 22, 2013 NEW MANCHESTER — It was Vincent (Bub) Haddox Day on Tuesday at the Oak Glen Field of Dreams. more »»

May 22, 2013 CAMBRIDGE — Lightning caused Tuesday’s Ohio Division IV district semifinal game between Steubenville Catholic and Tuscarawas Central Catholic to be delayed for half an hour. more »»

May 23, 2013 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Steubenville Catholic came to Belmont County with the idea of putting immediate pressure on the St. Clairsville Red Devils on Wednesday afternoon. more »»

May 24, 2013 NEW PHILADELPHIA — The Strasburg jinx continues. For the seventh time in eighth meetings, the Tigers have ended a fine softball season by St. John. more »»

May 25, 2013 NEW MANCHESTER — It was cold and windy at the Oak Glen Field of Dreams baseball diamond, and it must have seemed even colder for the Golden Bear baseball team as they could manage just one hit in a... more »»