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In Focus: The Road to High Tech Success in Appalachia
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Technology and Appalachia are two words people usually don’t put together. But technology companies in southeast Ohio are finding success despite the obstacles that go with the region. The future is looking bright for new high tech companies with strong support from within the region. The technology created by these locally-based companies could potentially change… Read More
Wrestling: Examining The Scoring System With Jeremy Johnson
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We sent our brave reporter, Nick Hurst, to the mats to learn the scoring system of wrestling. In the process, aided by Ohio's seventh-ranked heavyweight Jeremy Johnson, Nick learned a few things about being strong.
Wrestling: Ohio Places in Top-10 at Southern Scuffle
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The Ohio Bobcats wrestling team is now at the mid-way point of its season. The Bobcats took 10th out of 23 teams in the Southern Scuffle in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which ended Monday. The Southern Scuffle is a two day event; Ohio had five of its wrestlers advance to compete in both days. The Green and… Read More
Wrestling: Ohio places eighth in Reno
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Ohio wrestling will be off for the next two next weeks after placing eighth out of 20 teams in the Reno Tournament of Champions on Sunday. The Green and White’s strongest finish in the tournament came in the 174-pound class with Nick Purdue placing second for the Bobcats. Ohio’s second highest finisher was Jeremy Johnson… Read More
Wrestling: Ohio beats ASU, wins first dual-meet of season
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The Ohio wrestling team has a victory to its name. Ohio picked up its first dual win Saturday over the Appalachian State Mountaineers 20-15 in the first home match of the season. Ohio got off to a rough start in dual match play last weekend when it dropped their first two dual contests to MAC… Read More
Bobcat Wrestling Takes Down Appalachian State
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The Ohio Wrestling team has a victory to its name. Ohio picked up its first dual win Saturday over the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 20-15 in the first home match of the season. Ohio had a rough start in dual match play last weekend when they dropped their first two dual contests to MAC foes Central… Read More
Wahama Two Steps Away from Second Straight State Championship Appearance
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The Wahama White Falcons have lost only two out of their last 26 games. One loss was to Wheeling Central Catholic in the Class A state championship game last year. The other was to the Fayetteville Pirates two years ago in the opening round of the 2009 Class A playoffs. Wahama is up against Fayetteville… Read More
Wahama Goes For Perfect Season
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The followings words can used to describe the Wahama White Falcons play this season dominent, unstoppable, amazing, unreal, ridiculous and simply wow. Whatever words you choose Wahama has pretty much lived up to it every single one. However, they will have their most difficult test of the season this week as they play fellow West… Read More
Trimble Needs Win to Keep Season Alive
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The Trimble Tomcats are not sure if they will still be playing next week. The only thing they are certain of is that they need a win to have any chance of that happening. The Tomcats will likely make the playoffs in Division 6 region 23 if they do win. However, there is still… Read More
A Family Tree with Plenty of Branches
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Six children, all boys and all play football, a household setting that could a drive mother and father crazy, however, Ron and Terry Branch wouldn’t have it any other way. Their first child Ron Branch Jr., a 1994 graduate, was an offensive and defensive lineman at St. Mary’s High School. Keithen Branch a 1999 graduate,… Read More
South Gallia Could Force Tie in TVC-Hocking
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Week eight against Wahama is a game that South Gallia has been waiting been for. The Rebels have been anxious to get another taste at the TVC-Hocking championship and this is their last chance. South Gallia lost in week three to Trimble 18-14 which put a slight damper on their TVC-Hocking championship hopes. South… Read More
Waterford and Trimble Look to Get Back on Track
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It has been an up and down season for the Trimble Tomcats and Waterford Wildcats. Trimble started 0-2 but has since won two games both of which have been in the TVC-Hocking. Waterford has 3 conference wins on the season but has had two rough losses this season including a 61-8 blowout to Wahama… Read More
White Falcons Continue to Dominate TVC-Hocking
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A quick school-by-school update on how the TVC-Hocking is shaping up as we head toward the midpoint of the high school football season: Wahama– One word to describe the Wahama White Falcons this season is "dominant." The last two weeks the White Falcons have put up 60 plus points in each game. The conference… Read More
Gridiron Glory: Prepare for Week Three
By: Frank Bumb, Jaush Huntsberger, Katie Doup, Nick Hurst
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Gridiron Glory prepares for week three of southeast Ohio high school football by taking a good look at the games to come. This Friday crews will be out catching all the action in Portsmouth, Parkersburg South, Trimble, Nelsonville-York, and Alexander. The "Game of the Week" crew will be at New Lexington as the Panthers take… Read More
Gridiron Glory: Week One Here We Come
By: Frank Bumb, Katie Doup, Nick Hurst
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All right, football fans get ready for week one! This Friday kicks off the high school football season, and Gridiron Glory will be there to catch all the action. Look for our crews out at games in Gallia, Eastern, Parkersburg, Tri-Valley, and Lancaster. You can find Host Blake Brodie searching for the first "Fan of… Read More
Wahama White Falcons Preview
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The Wahama White Falcons were new comers to the TVC Hocking one year ago and might have surprised some people by winning the conference, going a perfect 10-0 in their inaugural season. They went on to carry that momentum into the playoffs advancing to the Class A state championship in West Virginia but unfortunately lost… Read More
Trimble Tomcats Preview
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Going into the 2010 season the Trimble Tomcats had won the previous two TVC Hocking Championships and were favored to win another. However Wahama who was playing in just their first season in the conference spoiled their hopes at a 3-peat just two games into the season. The Tomcats did finish well enough for a… Read More