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Ohio Football Slow To Start, Can’t Catch Kentucky
By: Eric Singer
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In Ohio week one victory over Kent State the Bobcats offense thrived, as quarterback Derrius Vick threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns. The offense’s performance in week two was very much the opposite, as Ohio mustered only 223 yards of total offense and Vick played limitedly in a 20-3 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats…. Read More
Ohio Picks Up First Home Win Over VCU
The first home win for the Ohio volleyball team (2-3) was a sweet one as it swept the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams (1-4), 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-20), who defeated them last season in the final match of the regular season. For Deane Webb it was also his first victory in the Convocation Center since becoming… Read More
OU Impacts Poverty In Athens County
By: Tyler Buchanan | The Athens Messenger
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A recent study that showed Athens County having the highest percentage of low-to-moderate income residents in the entire state is deeply affected by the city of Athens being the home of Ohio University. Data shows that off-campus students indeed skew the numbers, showing a major increase in poverty levels throughout the area. This article is… Read More
Kine Appointed to N-Y Board Of Education
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Dave Kline will be the newest member of the Nelsonville-York School Board following his appointment to the position during Thursday’s special board meeting. Kline previously served on the Nelsonville-York Board for one term in the late 1990s. According to Board President Micah Covert there were six candidates interested in the position. Those candidates, in addition… Read More
Alexander Local Schools Reinforces Bus Safety
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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“This will be the most important thing you learn today. It could save your life.” That is what Alexander Transportation Supervisor Dan Phillips told students at Alexander Elementary School on Friday morning. Phillips, along with representatives from the transportation department and the State Highway Patrol, spoke with students about the proper way to board the… Read More
Tri-Valley Picks Up 27th-Straight MVL Win, Dominate Morgan 69-0
By: Corbin Bagford
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Logan Bash scampered down the sideline for a 43-yard score on Tri-Valley’s first offensive play and the Scotties never looked back, defeating the visiting Morgan Raiders 69-0 on Friday night in Dresden. It marks the 27th-straight league victory for the Scotties. “The offensive line just opened up a great hole,” Bash said of the touchdown… Read More
South Gallia Continues Hot Start With 44-8 Victory At Federal Hocking
By: Brendan Margolies
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The South Gallia Rebels ran all over the Federal Hocking Lancers on Friday night en route to a 44-8 road victory for the Rebels. The South Gallia offense was led by running back Dominick Seward and dual-threat quarterback Landon Hutchinson, who showed off his running abilities later in the game. Seward was rumbling his way… Read More
Gallia Academy Rebounds With A Shutout over Chesapeake 30-0
By: David Michael
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Gallia Academy headed into Week 2 hoping to bounce back from an ugly 52-0 loss to Athens last week. They bounced back in big way, as the Blue Devils shutout the Chesapeake Panthers at home on Friday by a score of 30-0. Blue Devils quarterback Blake Wilson led the offense in the game, attacking the… Read More
River Valley Doubles 2013 Win Total With 34-7 Win Over Southeastern
By: Sean Neidig
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After earning only one win in the 2013 season, the River Valley Raiders have already doubled that figure following their 34-7 win over the Southeastern Panthers on Friday night. The Raiders (2-0) came out of the locker room swinging, scoring early and often. River Valley put their first points on the board on their second… Read More
Maysville Runs Over New Lexington On Their Way To A 43-7 Victory
After starting the season off with a late-game loss to Fairfield Union in Week 2, the New Lexington Panthers were hoping to bounce back at home against Maysville. However, Maysville’s misdirection offense and swarming defense were too much for New Lexington, as Maysville walked away with a 43-7 victory. After a sloppy first quarter… Read More