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Johnson Earns All-American Status For Second Time
The moment wrestlers strive for is to be named an All-American. All-American status means that a wrestler is one of the top eight in his weight class in the country…. Read More
Four Bobcat Wrestlers Survive Day One Of NCAA Championships
Day one of the NCAA championships is in the books. Six Bobcats were eliminated from the championship bracket, but four still remain in the wrestle backs. Jeremy Johnson, 285, Phil… Read More
No. 26 Ohio Wrestling Takes Down Clarion
WOUB Sports reporter Kyle Bratke provides a recap of Ohio wrestling's non conference dual win over Clarion.
Ohio Wrestling: Hightower Overcomes Leg Disability, Becomes Top Wrestler
Bobcat Sports Showcase reporter Kyle Bratke profiles Ohio Bobcat wrestler Harrison Hightower, who had to overcome a birth defect in his legs as a child. After having to wear braces… Read More
The Civil War: Battle For The ‘Burg
A student-produced documentary examining the intense high school football rivalry between the Parkersburg Big Reds and the Parkersburg South Patriots
Williamstown Faces Familiar Foe In First Round
When the No. 13 seed Wheeling Central Catholic Knights travel to No. 4 seed Williamstown Friday night, it won’t be the first time the teams have met in the playoffs…. Read More
GOTW: Parkersburg, P. South Face Off In 47th ‘Civil War’
In 1967 Parkersburg, West Virginia had just one high school: Parkersburg High School. By the fall of that year PHS had become too big and could no longer house all… Read More
WV Round-Up: P. South Looks To Play Spoiler
When the Parkersburg South Patriots return to the friendly confines of Erickson All-Sports Facility Friday night they will look to play the role of spoiler. The Greenbrier East Spartans enter… Read More
Parkersburg Returns Home, Faces Capital
Last November, Parkersburg High School’s Stadium Field was condemned due to foundation issues, and many gave the Big Reds no chance of playing there this season. However, thanks to a… Read More
Parkersburg South Faces Tough Test In Morgantown
The Parkersburg South Patriots are looking to rebound from their first loss of the season with a big game this weekend. Last week, the Patriots fell to Linsly Academy, 33-14,… Read More
Preview: Parkersburg South Begins Eddy Era At Ripley
The Mike Eddy era at Parkersburg South kicks off Friday night when the Patriots travel to take on the Ripley Vikings. Like most new head coaches, Eddy inherits a challenge… Read More
Greenlee Adds Former All-American Alum Lindsey To Wrestling Staff
Ohio University wrestling coach Joel Greenlee announced Wednesday that former Bobcat All-American Germane Lindsey would join the coaching staff for 2013-14 campaign. During his time as a Bobcat Lindsey was… Read More
Wahama and Buffalo Set For Rematch
The Wahama White Falcons kick off postseason play Friday night as they take on a familiar foe, the Buffalo Bison. Just one week ago, the White Falcons defeated the Bison… Read More
Player Of The Year Profile: Joey Burrow
It's no secret that the Athens Bulldogs are one of the most explosive offenses in the state, with much of that scoring thanks to quarterback Joey Burrow. Taking over the… Read More
Player of the Year Snapshot: Joey Burrow
Forget Gridiron Glory Player of the Year, Joey Burrow for Heisman! The Athens High School sophomore quarterback has been unstoppable so far this year as he has led the… Read More
Vinton County Prepares For Battle Against Gallia Academy
When the Gallia Academy Blue Devils and Vinton County Vikings meet Friday night at Memorial Field in Gallipolis, both teams will be looking to build on wins from a week… Read More
Meigs Stumbles Against Fairland
The Meigs Marauders were once again denied their first win at newly opened Farm Bank stadium Friday night. This time the Marauders fell to the Fairland Dragons, 30-12. The Dragons… Read More
Jackson pummels Wellston in rivalry game
No matter what they try, the Wellston Rockets just can't figure out the Jackson Ironmen. For the 21st time in 22 years, the Ironmen took down the Rockets in the… Read More
Gallia Academy outlasts Athens in shootout
This week’s Game of the Week certainly did not disappoint. The Gallia Academy Blue Devils went into Basil Rutter Field and handed the Athens Bulldogs their first loss in… Read More
WOUB Sports Express: February 6
New at WOUB: A twice-weekly sports update, quickly covering Ohio University, Marietta College and area high school sports. Each Monday and Thursday, WOUB will take you through all those athletic… Read More