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Lady Eagles blank Belpre, 10-0
TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — No power shortage for the Lady Eagles. The Eastern softball team blasted three homeruns Monday night en route to a 10-0 mercy rule victory over Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division foe Belpre. The Lady Eagles (14-9, 13-2 TVC Hocking) gained the early lead as senior Tori Goble hit a two run homerun with one out in the opening inning. EHS added to its lead in the fifth frame, scoring three runs highlighted by a two ...
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Eagles shutdown Marietta, 9-0
MARIETTA, Ohio —It’s not always how you start but rather how you finish. The Eastern baseball team scored nine runs in the final two innings of Monday night’s 9-0 victory over host Marietta in Washington County. After five scoreless frames the Eagles (17-3) broke through in a big way, scoring eight runs on seven hits and three MHS errors. EHS added one more run in the seventh frame to seal the 9-0 triumph. Josh Shook earned the victory ...
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Meigs senior Allyson Davis, left, crosses home plate during the third inning of Tuesday night's Division III sectional semifinal softball contest against Ironton at Salisbury Field in Rocksprings, Ohio. (Bryan Walters/photo)
Lady Marauders tame Ironton, 10-1
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — And here we go again. For the second consecutive postseason, the Meigs softball team is headed to Wheelersburg in search of a district berth following a convincing 10-1 victory over visiting Ironton Tuesday night in a Division III sectional semifinal contest at Salisbury Field in Meigs County. The seventh-seeded Lady Marauders (14-7) never trailed in the contest, as the hosts jumped out to early leads of 3-0 after one ...
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River Valley freshman Cory Williams (1) slides into home under the Chesapeake pitcher Noble (18) while Ashley Gilmore (2) looks on during the Lady Raiders 10-0 victory Tuesday night in Cheshire. (Alex Hawley/photo)
Lady Raiders rout Chesapeake, 10-0
CHESHIRE, Ohio — Starting postseason play with a bang. The sixth seeded River Valley softball team took a 10-0 victory over visiting Chesapeake in the sectional-semi final in Gallia County. The Lady Raiders (16-11) wasted little time getting on the board as Chelsea Copley, Noel Mershon and Cory Williams each scored in the home half of the first inning. Bethany Gilbert scored on a Copley sacrifice in the second frame, while Amanda Eddy dro...
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Lady Marauders sweep Vinton County, 10-0
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — The Meigs softball team celebrated Senior Night in style Monday evening after earning a six-inning 10-0 victory over visiting Vinton County in a Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division matchup at Salisbury Field in Meigs County. The Lady Marauders (13-7, 6-3 TVC Ohio) honored seniors Kayla Graham, Tess Phelps, Kim Casci, Allyson Davis, Harley Fox, Liddy Fish and Haley English with a win in their regular season home finale, t...
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Members of the Wahama baseball team pose with the sectional trophy after defeating Calhoun County in two games Saturday in Mason.
Wahama burns Red Devils for sectional crown
MASON, W.Va. — Back in familiar territory. For the fifth consecutive year the Wahama baseball team is headed to regional play. The White Falcons defeated visiting Calhoun County 8-5 in game one and 13-1 in game two. In the opening contest Wahama (17-11) jumped of to the early lead as Dakota Sisk scored on an error after tripling. The Red Devils (2-21) tied the game in the top of the third but the White Falcons scored four runs in the thir...
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Point Pleasant junior Allison Smith, left, sprints with the baton following an exchange with Brooke Grimm during the final leg of the 4x200m relay event held at OVB Track and Field on April 23 in Point Pleasant, W.Va. (Bryan Walters/photo)
Point Pleasant advances 17 to AAA state meet
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — It’s going to be a busy two days for the Point Pleasant track and field program this weekend at Laidley Field. PPHS had a total of 17 athletes qualify for state in 19 events Wednesday night in the Class AAA Region 4 track and field championships held at Hurricane High School in Putnam County. Both the Big Blacks and Lady Knights advanced to the state meet in four separate relay events and also qualified in at least ni...
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Lady Raiders fall to Ironton, 12-5
IRONTON, Ohio — So much for gracious hosts. The River Valley softball team fell to the non-conference host Ironton Saturday in Lawrence County by a count of 12-5. The Lady Tigers marked one run in the top of the first inning but River Valley (15-1) marked two runs in the top of the third to take the lead. Ironton retook the lead with a pair of runs in the bottom of the third, and added four runs in the home half of the third. The Lady R...
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Wahama track sending 13 to state meet
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — It’s going to be a busy two days for the Wahama track and field program next weekend at Laidley Field. Wahama had a total of 13 athletes qualify for state in 12 events Thursday night in the Class A Region 4 track and field championships held at the Erickson All-Sports Athletic Facility at Parkersburg South High School in Wood County. Both the White Falcons and Lady Falcons qualified for six state events apiece, with t...
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Lady Eagles hold off Waterford, 4-3
TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio —Connect four. The Eastern softball team earned it’s fourth consecutive victory Thursday night with a 4-3 victory over Tri-Valley Conference Hocking division guest Waterford in Meigs County. Waterford (9-10, 6-6 TVC Hocking) got on the board first, scoring one run in the top of the first an EHS error. The Lady Eagles (11-9, 10-2) answered in the home half of the first when senior Tori Goble hit a solo homerun. Easte...
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GAHS tennis wins SEOAL title outright
CENTENARY, Ohio — It’s going to be pretty tough to top this one. The Gallia Academy tennis team wrapped up an unprecedented unbeaten regular season in style Thursday night after defeating visiting Chillicothe 3-2 to win the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League championship outright on Senior Night in Gallia County. The Blue Devils completed the 2013 campaign with a perfect 17-0 match record, which also included an 8-0 mark in SEOAL play. It ...
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Southern sweeps Lady Falcons, 12-1
HEMLOCK, Ohio — No shortage of offense. The Southern softball team marked 14 hits Thursday night en route to a 12-1 victory over Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division foe Miller in Perry County. The Lady Tornadoes (15-9, 12-3 TVC Hocking)got things going in the top of the first inning, as Maggie Cummins singled home Ali Deem and Hannah Hill and later scored on a Baylee Hupp sacrifice. Autumn Porter, Caitlyn Holter and Deem each scored in...
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Blue Devils sweep Jackson in SEOAL finale, 17-7
CENTENARY, Ohio — A Senior Night to remember. Gallia Academy baseball capped its historical three-year reign over the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League in style Thursday night following a 17-7 victory over visiting Jackson in the league finale for both squads at Bob Eastman Ball Field in Gallia County. The Blue Devils (22-3, 9-1 SEOAL) matched the school record for wins in a season, set just one year ago when GAHS advanced to the Division...
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Tornadoes trounce Miller, 10-0
HEMLOCK, Ohio — A pitching gem. Southern senior Adam Pape threw a complete game no-hitter Thursday night and allowed just one base runner during the Tornadoes 10-0 victory over Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division host Miller. After being sent away in order in the first inning Southern (21-5, 15-0 TVC Hocking) got things going in the second inning as Colten Walters and Pape each scored. The Tornadoes scored three times in the third inni...
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White Falcons soar past Hannan, 14-1
MASON, W.Va. — One down, two to go. The Wahama baseball team moved one step closer to regional play following a 14-1 victory over visiting Hannan in five innings Thursday night in a Class A Region 4, Section 3 semifinal at Bachtel Stadium in Mason County. The White Falcons (15-11) led 1-0 after an inning of play, then the hosts sent 22 hitters to the plate over the next two frames — allowing WHS to secure a commanding 14-0 advantage throu...
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Lady Pointers pound River Valley, 17-0
CHESHIRE, Ohio — South Point spoils senior night. The South Point softball team clinched a share of the Ohio Valley Conference title Thursday night when the Lady Pointers defeated host River Valley 17-0 in Gallia County. Prior to the game RVHS honored seniors Noel Mershon and Ashley Cheesebrew. South Point (17-3, 8-1 OVC) marked three runs in the top of the first, and added one more to go up 4-0 over the Lady Raiders (15-10, 4-6). The Lad...
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Point Pleasant assistant coach Bill Buchanan, left, walks with PPHS baseball skipper James Higginbotham following the conclusion of Wednesday's Game 1 loss at Winfield. Buchanan is retiring after 30-plus years as a head coach and assistant coach with the PPHS athletic department. (Bryan Walters/photo)
Point Pleasant knocked out by Generals, 3-2
WINFIELD, W.Va. — In another evenly-played game with Winfield, a pair of Point Pleasant errors ultimately made the difference again. The Big Blacks handed host Winfield an unearned run in the first, then both teams played even the rest of the way Thursday night during a 3-2 Winfield victory in a Class AAA Region 4, Section 1 championship game at the Leon McCoy Athletic Facility in Putnam County. Point Pleasant (18-14) — which surrendered ...
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Meigs track and field teams take fifth at TVC Ohio meet
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — The Meigs boys and girls track and field teams both finish fifth at the Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division meet held Thursday night in Meigs County. The Lady Bulldogs took the top spot with 186.5 points, while Vinton County was runner-up with 115 points. Alexander was third with 88 points, the Lady Buckeyes finished fourth with 72.5 points, Meigs scored 48 points and finished fifth, while Wellston rounded out the six te...
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Point Pleasant senior Sarah Hussell belts out a double during the seventh inning of Thursday night's AAA Region 4 softball semifinal against St. Albans. (Bryan Walters/photo)
St. Albans shuts downs Lady Knights, 6-0
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Everything was going smoothly for the Point Pleasant softball team through five innings of play Thursday night. Then, the Lady Knights ran into a few bumps the rest of the way and ultimately lost their wheels. Visiting St. Albans — which had one hit through five frames — plated three runs apiece in the sixth and seventh innings to secure a 6-0 victory over the Lady Knights in a Class AAA Region 4 semifinal in Mason C...
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Wahama senior Kelsey Billups (11) prepares to tag Buffalo freshman Amanda Christy (14) while Lady Falcons freshman Rachel Roque (right) looks on during the Lady Bison 13-4 victory over WHS in Hartford Thursday night. (Alex Hawley/photo)
Buffalo bounces Lady Falcons, 13-4
HARTFORD, W.Va. — The Lady Bison keep rolling. The Buffalo softball team earned its 17 consecutive victory Thursday night with a 13-4 triumph over host Wahama in the Class A Regional semi-final in Mason County. The Lady Bison (29-4) didn’t waste anytime as Ali Burdette doubled and scored on the Chelsey Parkins triple in the top of the first inning. Parkins came around to score to put BHS ahead 2-0. Wahama (21-13) freshman Rachel Roque beg...
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