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Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 22): New coach a 'Games' changer in Vinton County
McARTHUR, Ohio (WCHS) — You could say it is a "Games" changer for this Southeastern Ohio school as long-time assistant Marcus Games replaces T.J. Carper who left to become the head coach at Zanesville High School. "I've been coaching here at Vinton County 20 some years," Games said. "I've...
RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO TEMPORARILY HOST FOOTBALL GAMES AT ERNIE WIDMAR FIELD
The question of where River Valley football games will be held this year was answered at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. By a 4-to-3 vote, the board approved temporarily holding home games at Ernie Widmar Field until the new athletic complex is ready at the Blairsville campus, which is expected to be September 6th. They also approved a motion to hold practices at the Saltsburg campus for the rest of the week, then have the team practice on the new turf field starting on Monday.
Athens' golf picks up third straight conference victory to start season
Playing in front of a familiar setting, Athens picked up its third straight Tri-Valley Conference victory on the course to start off the new season in a matchup hosted by Alexander at Ohio University Golf Course. The Bulldogs’ Ellie Beck-Aden medaled in the event with a low-score of 36. Alongside her, Fern Sigman (43), Vera Kiryukhin (54), Mia Szewczyk (62) and Marley Christman (69) also competed for Athens. Federal Hocking...
RedStorm women rout Bluefield in season opener
1st - 17:25 - Amelia Willis (Rio Grande) 1st - 41:11 - Morgan Fannin (Rio Grande) 2nd - 63:44 - Morgan Fannin (Rio Grande) 2nd - 72:50 - Elise Alexander (Rio Grande) 2nd - 86:13 - Sara Cox (Bluefield (VA)) Game Leaders. Rio Grande. G: Morgan Fannin - 2 A:...
Federal Hocking's Jackson medals as Athens takes abbreviated TVC match
Belpre — Everybody has to deal with occasional adversity when going into an athletic competition. Golf is no different. In the second Tri-Valley Conference match of the season for girl’s golf, a scheduling conflict with Oxbow Golf Course forced competitors to play just five holes in the abbreviated match. Either way, the student-athletes took the challenge and still walked away with impressive scores. Athens grabbed a second straight victory with...
Navarro ready to step in and succeed in his first chance leading the Bobcats
There’s a reason why the quarterback position is looked at as the premier position in arguably any of the major sports that engulf our consciousness at all times. It takes a certain breed of leader and borderline psychopath to put themselves in such harm and danger in hopes of reaching the pinnacle of sports. Quarterbacks, without a doubt, have the most praise sung about them while also have the most scrutiny out of any position in American sports. Though, sometimes it takes a bit of...
Athens' tennis grabs first victory with sweep over Circleville
CIRCLEVILLE - Athens’ tennis picked up its first victory of the young season in dominant fashion, going on the road to sweep Circleville 5-0 with seniors stuffing the scoresheet on the court. In the No. 1 singles spot, the Bulldogs’ Vlada Kiryukhin took down Marie Huggins 6-2, 6-0. Lizzy Castelino swept the No. 2 singles match with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Cora Wilson. In the No. 3 slot, Zain Al Kadi fought a tough battle but came away on top with a 5-7, 7-5, (10-6) victory over Olivia Riddick. In doubles competition, the team of Addy McGarry and Kenna Ausseresses cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory in the No. 1 slot. The No. 2 team of Iris Kachencho and Leah Swatzel completed the team sweep with an easy 6-0, 6-1 victory.
Ohio Men's Golf Announces 2024-2025 Schedule
FOLLOW OHIO ATHLETICS: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. – The Ohio Men's Golf team has released its 2024-2025 schedule, Head Coach Brennan Whitis announced today (August 15th). The Bobcats open the fall portion of its schedule Sept. 9-10 at the 2024 Joe Feaganes Marshall Invitational. The two-day event is hosted...
MAC Announces 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule
CLEVELAND – The Mid-American Conference has released its 2024-25 men's basketball conference schedule, the league announced today (Aug. 14). This year's conference schedule includes 18 in-league matchups with nine on the road and nine set to be played in the Convocation Center. The Bobcats open the MAC Slate on...
2024 Ohio Women's Soccer Preview
ATHENS, Ohio – — Last season, the Ohio women's soccer team won the first Mid-American Conference Championship in team history. It also made its first ever NCAA Tournament appearance. This season, it hopes to do that and more. "Everybody is going to ask about how do you repeat...
Ironladies atop standings in FAC girls golf
JACKSON — Frontier Athletic Conference girls golf match number three took place on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Franklin Valley Golf Course. Coming into the match, the Ironladies led the league with a record of 10-0 in FAC matches. Miami Trace was second at 8-2, Chillicothe in third at 5-5, McClain in fourth at 4-6, Hillsboro in fifth at 3-7 and Washington in sixth at 0-10. The Ironladies won handily on Tuesday with a low team score of 191, keeping their record unblemished at 15-0. The Lady Tigers took second with a 223 and their record is now 8-7. The Lady Panthers were third with a 229, moving them to 11-4. The Lady Indians took fourth with a 229, pushing them to 5-10. The Lady Cavaliers were fifth with a 234 and moved to 6-11, and the Lady Lions did not have enough golfers to register a team score.
Rio ranked No. 19 in NAIA preseason poll
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The University of Rio Grande is ranked 19th in the preseason NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll released Wednesday by the national office. A panel of head coaches representing each conference and Continental Athletic Conference (Independents) voted on the poll. The RedStorm, who were named...
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