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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 at the break, but Alexander (8-3, 3-2) imploded at the beginning of the third quarter as the Bulldogs opened on an 11-2 run. The Spartans… 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) early with its full court press on defense and forced 10 turnovers in the opening quarter to give the Lady Spartans a 20-6 lead. Hard… 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 of experience returning to the court. Kearns is sure to continue preaching tough defense and a patient offense. The Spartans return a couple of key… 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, with plenty of ball pressure on the defensive end leading to fast break opportunities. McKnight is looking for success out of these key players: Leah… 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 Watterson (6-5) for a chance to do exactly that for the first time in school history. Jackson had the chance to do so last season,… 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 spot out of postseason play. They will have one last chance to improve their rating against the Fairfield Union Falcons (4-5, 2-4). “It’s a win… 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 only 14 points in their first two games, though they beat New Lexington 7-0 in week one, but were held to just 133 yard against… 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 the Golden Rockets, but Chillicothe will provide a big step up in competition. “It’s a complete 180-degree turn,” Jackson coach Andy Hall said. “Wellston is… 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 and wide receiver Isaiah all returning to the SEOAL’s top offense from a season ago, reaching that goal appears to be closer to reality. “Our… 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” Willis was named an All-MAC Honorable Mention on Monday. Ndour and Willis were leaders for the Bobcats all season long. Ndour’s combination of scoring, rebounding… 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, despite all of that, they went into the halftime break leading 27-23. The second half of the game is when the Lady Spartans really took… 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, Alexander’s point guard, Jordan Moseley, sank three 3-pointers in the second half, and the Spartans took off after that. The Tigers would never recover from… 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 into the Convo and defeated Ohio (2-2, 0-0) thanks to their junior guard Craig Bradshaw. Bradshaw torched the Bobcats defense for 42 points, including the… 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 a 5-5 conference record, while the boys ended the season in third place with a 4-6 record in conference play. But the reality of losing… 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, 0-0) have started slow all season, and that was the case once again against the Golden Lions (1-5, 0-0). Ohio committed 13 turnovers in the… 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, 0-0) are coming off of a 73-47 win in their season opener against Appalachian State. The Eagles (2-0, 0-0) will be playing their third straight… 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. 16 versus No. 1 game, Capital took off early and never landed as they cruised to the 70-0 victory at Laidley Field in Charleston. Capital’s… 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 play yet again. Losing Ohio’s all time 3-point scorer will be a blow to the ‘Cats offense, but a guards group led by seniors Stevie… 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 a huge crowd on Dad’s Weekend. Maurice Ndour and Treg Setty came alive in the second half, giving the team the spark they needed to… 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 are just a few characteristics they share: both teams enter this game at 6-2, both nicknamed the Patriots, both have blue and red as their… 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 Point Pleasant’s second-straight season without a regular season loss. They now sit at No. 4 in the Class AAA rankings. Without a game this week,… 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 56-7. The game saw running back Cody Mitchell tie the Big Blacks' single-season touchdown record of 27, and there is still a lot of football… 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 victory. Woodrow Wilson (3-3) came into the game fired up, as on the first play from scrimmage for Parkersburg, Wilson safety Brett Osborne read… 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 of quarterback Aden Yates and running back Cody Mitchell once again propelled Point Pleasant to the big win. That combination is one that should be… 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 Blacks came out on top by a score of 58-3. The last time these two teams played back in 2008, the Blue Devils (2-3) recovered… Read More