TVC-Ohio Standings: Vinton County and Meigs boys still fighting for the top spot of the conference, Athens girls stay perfect in the conference
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TVC-Ohio Boys’ Standings
T1. Meigs Marauders | 5-2 (Conf. 2-0)
Written by: Joshua Hoerner
The Marauders had two games this week, the first being a very important in-conference battle against Nelsonville-York. Meigs had jumped out to a six-point lead with about two minutes to go in the second, before the Buckeyes went on a big run to end the half. They carried that momentum into the third and held a one-point lead at the end of three quarters to play. Then, Meigs star Carson Davis went on a huge run, scoring 13 points over a stretch from the late third quarter into the middle of the fourth. This led the Marauders to an important 50-44 win. Colbin Buechler was the Marauders’ leading scorer in the contest, scoring 19 points in the win.
As for their second game this week, Meigs took on Padua Franciscan on Saturday. Despite a strong comeback effort late in the game, the Marauders lost by three. In that loss, Davis had 31 points and 11 rebounds.
Meigs remains tied with Vinton County for the top of the Ohio. This upcoming week just features Athens on the schedule.
T1. Vinton County Vikings | 3-2 (Conf. 2-0)
Written by: Ella Hughes
The Viking boys lost their only game last week to the Eastern Eagles 59-41, although they remain undefeated in conference play. The 41 points put up by Vinton County were the fewest they’ve scored this season.
Their road battles will continue this week, starting Monday against a River Valley team that is 0-3 in conference play. The Vikings will get five days of rest before traveling to South Point on Saturday. These games will be crucial in building confidence and keeping the team undefeated in conference play.
3. Wellston Golden Rockets | 5-1 (Conf. 2-1)
Written by: Andrew Woods
Although Wellston’s week was not as busy as originally planned, the Golden Rockets still surpassed their win total from last season thanks to a pair of wins this week. Wellston started their shortened week with a 67-36 win over Alexander, which was followed by a 59-31 win over Clay the next day.
Wellston will have a chance to shore up their position in the TVC-Ohio before the holiday break next week. The Golden Rockets will host Nelsonville-York on Monday.
4. Athens Bulldogs | 3-3 (Conf. 1-1)
Written by: Luke Schmitt
The Athens Bulldogs boys basketball team won two straight conference games after weather-related cancellations against Logan and Wellston led to nearly a ten-day break. Athens came back strong offensively with two 60-point outings.
The Bulldogs defeated River Valley 60-46 on Dec. 18, led by sophomore Collin Chapman’s 23 points. The game stayed close throughout, but Athens pulled away late, shooting 41% from three compared to River Valley’s 16%. Athens followed that with a 60-43 victory over non-conference opponent Amanda Clearcreek on Dec. 20.
Athens will be back in action tomorrow against Meigs, who sit tied with Vinton County atop the conference behind star forward Carson Davis.
T5. Nelsonville-York Buckeyes | 3-2 (Conf. 1-2)
Written by: Sam Nolan
The Buckeyes dropped another conference game against Meigs, a close battle that ended 50-44. They were able to bounce back against Trimble, giving them a 2-0 out-of-conference record to start the year.
The loss to Meigs was promising, as Nelsonville-York looked to be underdogs to the No. 1-seeded Marauders, and proved they can compete with the best of the league. The boys will look to face Wellston on Monday night and then have a full week of rest before they host New Lexington the following week.
T5. Alexander Spartans | 1-5 (Conf. 1-2)
Written by: Joshua Jacob
The Alexander Spartans fell to tied for fifth in the conference after picking up another conference loss. The loss came against Wellston last Thursday, where the Golden Rockets won 67-36.
The Spartans will have some time to work out of the conference for the next couple of weeks, with their next in-conference game being on Jan. 6 against River Valley. This week, they will take on the Waterford Wildcats on Tuesday.
7. River Valley Raiders | 2-4 (Conf. 0-3)
Written by: Andrew Woods
River Valley’s struggles continued this week. In a game where both teams were looking for their first TVC-Ohio win, the Raiders lost to Athens 60-46. That loss is River Valley’s third straight loss in conference play.
Next week, the Raiders will stay home for the holidays and host two solid teams. River Valley will play TVC-Ohio leader Vinton County on Monday and Gallia Academy on Saturday.
TVC-Ohio Girls’ Standings
1. Athens Bulldogs | 6-2 (Conf. 4-0)
Written by: Luke Schmitt
The Athens Lady Bulldogs stayed hot in conference play this week, picking up two more wins to improve to 4-0 in the TVC. After their matchup with Logan was canceled due to inclement weather on Dec.13, Athens bounced back with a 55–37 win over the Vinton County Lady Vikings on Dec. 16. The Bulldogs shot 39 percent from the field and controlled the boards, finishing with 11 more rebounds than Vinton County.
Athens followed that up with another victory, knocking off Nelsonville-York 60–38 on Dec. 19. Defense has continued to be the Bulldogs’ calling card early this season, as they’ve outscored opponents 388-299, a plus-99 margin through eight games.
The Lady Bulldogs will wrap up their calendar year with a non-conference matchup against West Muskingum on Dec. 27 before resuming conference play in the new year against Wellston on Jan. 5.
2. River Valley Raiders | 6-3 (Conf. 4-1)
Written by: Andrew Woods
River Valley kept pace in the TVC-Ohio race with a pair of solid wins this week. The Raiders began the week with a narrow 49-45 win over Alexander, then carried that momentum into a 58-28 win over Wellston.
River Valley will play their final game of 2025 next week. The Raiders will visit Gallia Academy on Tuesday.
3. Alexander Spartans | 6-2 (Conf. 3-1)
Written by: Katie Bailey
The Alexander Spartans fell to third place in the TVC-Ohio this week after a 49-45 loss to the River Valley Raiders on Tuesday. Alexander bounced back from the loss in a non-conference road game at Belpre High School, defeating the Golden Eagles 59-32.
The Spartans led throughout the game, improving to a 5-2 overall record. Alexander will be back on the road Monday to face the Waterford Wildcats. Later in the week, the Spartans will host Jackson on Saturday as they look to improve their winning percentage.
4. Vinton County Vikings | 5-3 (Conf. 2-2)
Written by: Ella Hughes
The Lady Vikes remain fourth in the conference after playing two conference games against Athens and Meigs. In a close battle with the Bulldogs, Vinton County would ultimately walk away with a loss, 55-37. It was important for the Vikings to bounce back in their next game against a hungry Meigs team searching for another conference win. The Lady Vikes were able to dominate the Marauders, winning the game 71-42, advancing to 2-2 in conference play.
Their next game will be a non-conference matchup on Tuesday against Chillicothe, where they will look to improve their record to 6-3.
5. Nelsonville-York Buckeyes | 3-5 (Conf. 2-3)
Written by: Sam Nolan
The Lady Buckeyes had an action-packed pair of games this week, with a win over Wellston on Tuesday, followed by a loss to Athens on Friday night. The win over Wellston gave them a slight bump in conference play, but the current 1-seed Bulldogs were simply too much to handle.
The girls will get some rest this upcoming week, however, as no games will be played until Dec. 27, where they’ll host Coal Grove.
6. Meigs Marauders | 1-8 (Conf. 1-3)
Written by: Joshua Hoerner
It was, without a doubt, a very busy week for the Lady Marauders this week, with four games on the schedule. However, their contest against Marietta was canceled to start the week. Leaving Southern, Vinton County and Point Pleasant as the remaining three teams on the schedule.
The Lady Marauders dropped all three games, however again showed signs of improvement. Last season, Meigs lost to Point Pleasant by 33 points. This year, they only lost by three.
As for this upcoming week, Meigs takes on Warren and Trimble on Monday and Tuesday. They return to conference play on Jan. 5 against Alexander.
7. Wellston Golden Rockets | 0-10 (Conf. 0-4)
Written by: Andrew Woods
Wellston’s long losing streak continued this week. The Golden Rockets dropped a pair of TVC-Ohio games, losing to Nelsonville-York 63-38 and River Valley 58-28.
Next week, Wellston will play their final game until the new year when they visit Paint Valley on Monday.