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Johnson Earns All-American Status For Second Time
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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. While wrestlers might hang in the top-ten rankings during the year, during “March Matness,” anything can happen Ohio heavyweight Jeremy Johnson got to experience the… Read More
Four Bobcat Wrestlers Survive Day One Of NCAA Championships
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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 Wellington, 197, Cody Walters, 174, and Tywan Claxton, 149, lived to wrestle another day. Johnson and Wellington were the only Ohio wrestlers to grab a… Read More
No. 26 Ohio Wrestling Takes Down Clarion
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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
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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 for most of his childhood, Hightower is now one of Ohio's top wrestlers. The Bobcat Sports Showcase airs every Friday night at 11 p.m. on… Read More
The Civil War: Battle For The ‘Burg
By: Kyle Bratke, Sara Kenney, Todd Ward
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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
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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. In fact the two schools have developed an intense rivalry that dates back over a decade. Friday’s meeting will mark the seventh time the schools… Read More
GOTW: Parkersburg, P. South Face Off In 47th ‘Civil War’
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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 of its students. Thus, Parkersburg South was created. For 46 years now the Little Kanawha River has separated the north side of Parkersburg from the… Read More
WV Round-Up: P. South Looks To Play Spoiler
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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 with a 4-4 mark on the season, and with a win in their final two games would most likely make the playoffs. “Its hard to… Read More
Parkersburg Returns Home, Faces Capital
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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 great community effort the Big Reds will make their return to Stadium Field Friday night when they play host to the Capital Cougars. “The stadium… Read More
Parkersburg South Faces Tough Test In Morgantown
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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, but this week doesn’t get any easier, as Parkersburg South welcomes the Morgantown Mohigans who are currently ranked second in the state of West Virginia…. Read More
Preview: Parkersburg South Begins Eddy Era At Ripley
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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 at Parkersburg South. Not only did the Patriots graduate 14 starters from last year’s squad, but Eddy said they have recently been hit hard with… Read More
Greenlee Adds Former All-American Alum Lindsey To Wrestling Staff
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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 voted team captain three years in a row. His career in the green and white culminated in 2010 at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, when he… Read More
Wahama and Buffalo Set For Rematch
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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 41-13 to cap off a perfect 10-0 regular season. Wahama coach Ed Cromley, however, knows his team must stay focused and come ready to play…. Read More
Player Of The Year Profile: Joey Burrow
By: Kyle Bratke, Steve Uhlmann
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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 offense as just a sophomore, he has utilized the Bulldogs' new no-huddle offense to put up video-game type numbers on the opposition all season. His… Read More
Player of the Year Snapshot: Joey Burrow
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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 Bulldogs to a 8-1 start, including eight straight wins. Not only are the Bulldogs winning but they are doing it in unbelievable fashion putting up… Read More
Vinton County Prepares For Battle Against Gallia Academy
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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 ago. Vinton County improved to 1-3 on the season with a 27-19 win over South Point, but this week they will face a tougher test… Read More
Meigs Stumbles Against Fairland
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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 started the nights with a bang when senior running back Tyree Caesar rumbled 54 yards to the end zone. Fairland added a two-point conversion to… Read More
Jackson pummels Wellston in rivalry game
By: Kyle Bratke, Steve Uhlmann
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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 annual Battle for Jackson County, winning at C.H. Jones Field, 34-13 on Saturday. This year, it would be Ironmen quarterback Derek Rafferty who terrorized the… Read More
Gallia Academy outlasts Athens in shootout
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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 over a year in a barnburner, 52-34. The Blue Devils opened the game with a bang as quarterback Wade Jarrell hooked up with Cody… Read More
WOUB Sports Express: February 6
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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 programs with a video update. The segment will be called the "WOUB Express," and it will take you around our coverage area. @BobcatShowcase