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After Nightmare Beginning, St. Clairsville Post 159 Excited to “Make Noise” in States
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO (WTRF)– St. Clairsville plays Wayne County Friday in Lancaster to begin their state tournament. After a brutal start, the fact that they are even in the tournament is amazing in its own right. According to Coach Mike Muklewicz, it felt like there was “holes in the bats” for a good stretch early […]
Wadsworth's Blake Frantz to wrestle at Wheeling
Wadsworth incoming junior wrestler Blake Frantz has verbally committed to Division II Wheeling University in West Virginia. The two-time state qualifier earned his first All-Gazette selection last season after placing fourth at 106 pounds at the Division I state tournament in March. He finished among Medina County leaders in wins (37), winning percentage (.771) and takedowns (78) while winning Hoover Holiday and Wadsworth Sectional championships.
Alex Quinn Memorial Kickball Tournament kicks off August 10th
Shadyside, OHIO (WTRF) – The game of kickball has been a favorite for area school-kids for generations. Now you have the chance to relive some of those childhood memories as one local community honors one of their most accomplished athletes. The 2nd Annual Alex Quinn Memorial Kickball Tournament will take place on August 10th at […]
West Liberty Women’s Basketball Receives WBCA Top 25 Recognition
Atlanta, Ga. – The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced their 2023-24 Academic Honor Roll on Wednesday morning with the West Liberty program checking in at number twelve in the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor with a team GPA of 3.763 for the academic year. To be eligible...
Wheeling Miners Extend Contract with General Manager and Head Coach Josh Resignalo
WHEELING,W.Va. ( WTRF) – The Wheeling Miners are thrilled to announce a three-year contract extension with General Manager and Head Coach Josh Resignalo, securing his leadership through the 2027 season. This extension follows an extraordinary inaugural season where the Miners went 10-0, culminating in a victory at the AAL2 Championship. This remarkable achievement marks the […]
Newark's Russell revives career with MVP, arena football championship
WHEELING, W.Va. ― Grant Russell got knocked down often during his days as Newark quarterback. But he always bounced right back up. That perseverance and passion for football has carried him through a career that continues 10 years out of high school, which he capped with a stunning upset win at rival Lancaster,...
Faith Flanagan to Represent Wheeling at Long Island’s Best Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Wheeling, W. Va. - The 2024-2025 season will see the return of Women's Lacrosse to Wheeling University for the first time since the 2018-2019 season. Head Coach Faith Flanagan has taken the reigns to rebuild the program to its former glory and is out on the road finding the next generation of Cardinal players. On Wednesday, the Cardinal's leader will find herself in in Long Island, New York, representing the university at the Long Island's Best Girls Lacrosse Clinic.
Wheeling Park alum Rafael Cruz a part of Puerto Rico's coaching staff in Paris
More than 25 years have passed since Wheeling Park alum Rafael Cruz capped his high school hoops career as the state's player of the year, but his basketball journey continues to this day. After 21 years as a professional player in Puerto Rico, he's a coach these days. And soon,...
Wheeling Baseball Takes Third Straight ABCA Team Academic Honor in 2024
Wheeling, W. Va. - Academic Award season rolls on for the Wheeling University Athletic Department as athletes and teams continue to earn recognition for their work in the classroom. On Wednesday, the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) was next, releasing their Team Academic Excellence Award Winners. For the third straight season, the Wheeling University Baseball team was on the list after putting together a cumulative GPA of 3.475.
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