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Eastern Eagles: Dec. 6-12
The past week was a difficult one for Eastern to swallow as the Eagles went winless in three games losing to Belpre, Wahama and Wellston. Belpre defeated Eastern in a game that went into double-overtime on Tuesday. The Eagles kept the game close as their largest deficit after a quarter was only four points when… Read More
Eastern Lady Eagles: Dec. 6-12
By: Taylor Nimmo
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The Eastern Lady Eagles snagged two wins this week in their games against Miller and South Gallia. After a close 60-45 loss last week against Southern, the team wanted to turn things around. The Lady Eagles started the week off on a good note, dominating Miller 59-33 on Dec. 7. Motivation from the previous week translated onto the… Read More
Trimble Lady Tomcats: Dec. 6-12
By: Andrew Hines
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It was a week of mixed emotions for the Trimble Lady Tomcats. Despite falling short by a basket in their 31-29 loss Thursday against the Southern Tornadoes, the Lady Tomcats turned around and scored 50 points in their 50-46 overtime win at St. Joseph Central. Trimble head coach Joe Richards feels the biggest aspect that hurt… Read More
Federal Hocking Lancers: Dec. 6-12
By: Erik Threet
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The Federal Hocking Lancers entered the third week of the regular season with a 1-2 record looking to get back to .500. Unfortunately, the Lancers plans faltered as South Gallia easily defeated Federal Hocking 73-49. After squeaking by Southern on December 4, the Lancers have lost their last two games by a combined score of… Read More
Alexander Spartans: Dec. 6-12
By: Maggie Shandrick
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The Alexander Spartans (4-2, 1-1) started this past week out strong in a blowout win against River Valley, but split their weekend games against two undefeated teams to go 2-1 for the week. On Tuesday, the Spartans routed River Valley in a 63-21 victory. Alexander recorded points from ten different players and produced 37… Read More
Federal Hocking Lady Lancers: Dec. 6-12
By: Kellyanne Stitts
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The Lady Lancers had a light schedule this past week, playing only one game at home. Federal Hocking faced Belpre on Dec. 10 and ultimately fell short losing to the Lady Golden Eagles 41-30. Despite taking another defeat, the Lady Lancers kept the game closely contested. The score gap between the two teams remained short throughout… Read More
Cold Shooting Dooms Ohio Against Duquesne
By: Andrew Hohman
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Sparks start fire. As in, multiple sparks. Quiera Lampkins was one of just two Bobcats to shoot over 25 percent from the field in Ohio’s road loss to Duquesne 64-47 Sunday. Lampkins’ 25 points was just one point of shy her career high and over half of her team’s total on the day. The problem was that none of her teammates could… Read More
Trimble Tomcats: Dec. 6-12
By: David Michael
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This week, the Trimble Tomcats are right on track to having another undefeated regular season as they add their first three wins to the books. Two of the victories came in the Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division. The Tomcats have won 26 regular season games in a row and 19 TVC-Hocking games in a row. Trimble’s… Read More
Vinton County Lady Vikings: Dec. 6-12
By: Milan Lavender
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Vinton County coach, Rodney Bentley stresses the importance of learning to play on the road, identifying each key player on the opposing team, and conquering each game as if it were a new test. According to Bentley, the girls’ basketball team lacked these skills when they took to the court on Dec. 10 to compete… Read More
Meigs Marauders: Dec. 6-12
By: Emily Eschliman
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In an busy week, Meigs won all three of its games, leaving the Maruaders with an undefeated record at 5-0. The Marauders started and finished out their week strong with huge leads over Wellston and Rock Hill. On Dec. 8 Meigs beat the Wellston Rockets 76-39. Despite the large lead, head coach Ed Fry claimed… Read More
3 Firms Vying to Lead Ohio Superintendent Search Meet Board
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Three firms seeking to lead the search for Ohio’s new superintendent are ready to make their cases to the state school board. The Ohio Board of Education meets Sunday to hear from the firms. Each will explain why it’s the best choice to identify Superintendent Richard Ross’ replacement. Search firms under… Read More
GM, Isuzu Joint Venture Likely to Bring Jobs to Dayton Area
By: Associated Press
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MORAINE, Ohio (AP) — A joint venture between General Motors and Isuzu says it expects to add 150 jobs over the next three years in the Dayton area. DMAX plans to invest $82 million at its Moraine plant that makes diesel engines for heavy-duty trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. GM says its… Read More
Feds: About 62K Ohioans Have Picked Marketplace Health Plans
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Federal officials say roughly 62,000 Ohioans have selected health plans through the federal marketplace, as an important deadline looms. People who want their health coverage to start at the first of the year need to apply for coverage by Tuesday. Signing up after that date means coverage starts in February. Current… Read More
Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes: Dec. 6-12
By: Justin Holbrock
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This past week didn’t start the way the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes wanted it to, with a 58-48 overtime loss to Vinton County on Dec. 7. Nelsonville-York fought its way back in the fourth quarter ending on a 13-3 run to force overtime. The Vikings, however, gave the Lady Buckeyes no chance in overtime going on a… Read More
Vinton County Vikings: Dec. 6-12
By: Corbin Bagford
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Head coach Matt Combs couldn’t ask for a better start from his Vikings – literally. Vinton County (4-0, 2-0 TVC-Ohio) remains undefeated after knocking off its first two conference opponents in convincing fashion. Jordan Albright’s 32-point performance led the Vikings in a 83-48 rout of Athens on Dec. 8. The win ended the Bulldogs’ 23-game… Read More
Athens Lady Bulldogs: Dec. 6-12
By: Tony Heim
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In her four years at Athens High School, senior forward Claire Debruin has been a part of a lot of success. Debruin’s first three seasons ended with Tri-Valley championships. But it took some time to start the success her and her fellow teammates grew used to. The Lady Bulldogs first win of the season came against the… Read More
Waterford Lady Wildcats: Dec. 6-12
By: Tony Heim
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Waterford girls basketball is becoming somewhat of a dynasty in Southeastern Ohio; the program has won 11 of the last 12 conference titles per varsity coach Jerry Close. This week proved the team is hungry for another title. The Lady Wildcats defeated the Wahama Lady White Falcons, their only opponent of the week, 57-4 to… Read More