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Athens Upsets Alexander
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Griffin Lutz nearly recorded himself a triple-double Friday night as the Athens Bulldogs upset the visiting Alexander Spartans 55-40. Athens (4-6, 3-2) had a steady first half and led 28-20… Read More

Alexander’s Defense Steps Up Against Wellston
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The Wellston Lady Rockets went into the Alley in Albany Thursday night and were blown away by the Alexander Lady Spartans, 64-23. Alexander (10-2, 5-1) jumped on Wellston (1-13, 0-6)… Read More

Alexander Returns Multiple Players for 2015-16 Season
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Coach Jim Kearns returns to an Alexander team that finished second in the TVC-Ohio a season ago. Kearns only lost one senior in point guard Jordan Moseley, and has plenty… Read More

Alexander Lady Spartans Looking to be Big TVC-Ohio Contender
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Cory McKnight is entering his second season as head coach of the Alexander Lady Spartans, and his philosophy hasn’t changed much from a season ago. He preaches a very fast-paced game,… Read More

Experience on Jackson’s Side Ahead of Watterson Game
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The No. 4 Jackson Ironmen (10-1) are in a position with which they are all too familiar: one step away from the regional finals. They will face No. 8 Bishop… Read More

Bloom-Carroll’s Playoff Hopes On the Line
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Bloom-Carroll (5-4, 3-3) goes into senior night on Friday with one thing in mind: get to the playoffs. The Bulldogs currently sit in ninth in Division IV Region 13, one… Read More

Fairfield Union, Vinton County’s Run-Oriented Offenses to Clash
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Both Fairfield Union (1-1) and Vinton County (0-2) stumbled in week two, but Friday’s match-up presents an opportunity to right the ship before conference play begins. The Falcons have amassed… Read More

Jackson, Chillicothe to Revive Old Rivalry
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Fresh off of a 41-20 win over Wellston in Week One, the Jackson Ironmen will host their former SEOAL rivals in the Chillicothe Cavaliers. The Ironmen were favored heavily against… Read More

Senior-heavy Logan Has Eyes on Title
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Coach Billy Burke and the Logan Chieftains have their eye on an SEOAL title after falling short of that goal in 2014. With quarterback Lane Little, running back Bryce McBride… Read More

Ndour and Willis Named to All-MAC Teams
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Despite finishing 5-13 in MAC play, the conference is showing some love to two Ohio seniors. Forward Maurice Ndour was named to the All-MAC Second Team, while guard Javarez “Bean”… Read More

Richardson, Mace lead Lady Spartans Over Jackson 57-46
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In the first half of the Alexander Lady Spartans’ road matchup with Jackson on Saturday, Alexander was outrebounded 17-to-6, committed 10 turnovers and gave up 17 free throw attempts. Somehow,… Read More

Alexander Boys Pick Up First Win Of Season
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The Alexander Spartans overcame the intense Marietta high school crowd and a major size disadvantage to defeat the Marietta Tigers 66-49 in their season-opener. After some foul trouble in the first quarter,… Read More

Ohio Men’s Basketball Falls To Belmont
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The Ohio men’s basketball team had three different players score in double-figures, but they couldn’t hang on as they fell to Belmont, 83-81, on Saturday. The Bruins (6-1, 0-0) came… Read More

Spartans Prep For Exciting New Season
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Alexander High School saw both its boys’ and girls’ basketball teams finish around the middle of the pack in the TVC-Ohio last season. The Lady Spartans finished in fourth with… Read More

Bobcats Grind Out Win Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff
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It was closer than they may have liked, but the Ohio men’s basketball came away with the 69-60 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff Tuesday night in the Convo. The Bobcats (2-1,… Read More

Ohio Men’s Basketball: Florida Gulf Coast Preview
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The first road game of the season for Ohio men’s basketball is set for Wednesday in Fort Myers, Fla., as the Bobcats take on Florida Gulf Coast. The Bobcats (1-0,… Read More

Recap: Parkersburg South’s Season Ends With 70-0 Loss To No. 1 seed Capital [Video]
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Domination. One word is all it takes to define the Friday’s first round playoff matchup between No. 16 Parkersburg South and No.1 Capital. As one would expect from a No…. Read More

Ohio Men’s Basketball: Guards Preview
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The 2014-15 version of the Ohio Bobcats will be without sharpshooters Nick Kellogg and Travis Wilkins after both graduated in the spring, but the Bobcats project to have strong guard… Read More

Saul Ball Begins With 82-69 Exhibition Victory Over Marietta College
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Saturday’s home exhibition matchup with Marietta was closer than the Ohio men’s basketball team would have liked, but the Bobcats ultimately came away with the victory 82-69 in front of… Read More

Parkersburg South Not Looking Ahead To Playoffs
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The Parkersburg South Patriots are entering the final two weeks of the regular season. This week, they take on a Wheeling Park team that could not be more similar. Here… Read More

Week 9 Power Rankings: West Virginia
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1) Point Pleasant Big Blacks (9-0) | Last Week: 1st The Big Blacks finished their perfect season with a 64-0 dismantling of Shady Spring in Week 9. The win marks… Read More

Week 7 Power Rankings: West Virginia
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1) Point Pleasant Big Blacks (7-0)| Last Week: 1st Point Pleasant improved to 7-0 on Friday with yet another convincing win, this one coming over Oak Hill by a score of… Read More

Recap: Parkersburg Shuts Down Woodrow Wilson On Way To 24-0 Victory [VIDEO]
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On a cold and rainy Friday night, the Parkersburg Big Reds dominated both sides of the ball against the Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles and came away with a convincing 24-0… Read More

Week 5 power rankings – West Virginia
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1) Point Pleasant Big Blacks (5-0) The Big Blacks solidified their place atop our West Virginia teams with a dominating 58-3 win over Gallia Academy on Friday. The backfield duo… Read More

Point Pleasant Rolls Over Gallia Academy in “Battle of the Bridge” 58-3 [VIDEO]
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The renewal of the “Battle of the Bridge” rivalry between Gallia Academy and Point Pleasant did not turn into one of the exciting battles of the past as the Big… Read More