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OVAC All-Star Game ends in 13-13 deadlock
WHEELING – For the first time in its glorious 78-year history, the OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Football Game ended in a tie, 13-13, at Wheeling Island Stadium. There is no overtime in the contest. The all-time series now stands at 45-31-2 in favor of Ohio, with the other deadlock...
St. Clairsville Post 159 Wins Region 8, Saunders Throws Shutout
FORT FRYE, OHIO (WTRF)– St. Clairsville beat Beverly-Lowell 4-0 Sunday to win Region 8 of Ohio’s Legion Baseball. Brody Saunders threw a complete game shutout allowing only two hits, while adding two RBI’s of his own. Hunter Hoffman and Alfred Blue each had three hits of their own. Next up, Post 159 plays Friday at […]
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,...
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,...
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 […]
Kenny Jinks Inks Pro Contract with Missoula Paddleheads/Makes Pro Debut Friday
Wheeling, W. Va. - Friday night was a historic one for the Wheeling University Baseball program, as one of their own made their professional baseball debut. Left-handed pitcher Kenny Jinks took the mound for the Missoula Paddleheads of the Pioneer League on Friday, as he made his professional debut. It was the highest level of pro baseball that a Cardinal player has reached since former Wheeling Baseball player, and Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductee Noah Mull made it to High A ball with the San Diego Padres organization.
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.
Beverly-Lowell struggles offensively, falls to St. Clairsville in district championship
BEVERLY, Ohio (WTAP) - Beverly-Lowell Post 389/750 came up short in a 4-0 loss to St. Clairsville Post 159 in the championship game of the District 8 American Legion Baseball Tournament. St. Clairsville took a 2-0 lead after Brody Saunders hit a two-run double to left field in the top...
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