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New Esports Arena at Ohio University Accessible to Everyone
By: Payton Brooker
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ATHENS, OHIO – Ohio University’s esports facility opened Sept. 19 after more than four years of construction and offers a way to introduce college students to the social power of… Read More

The TVC-Ohio is up for the taking for the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes and the Alexander Spartans.
By: Payton Brooker
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The matchup between the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes and the Alexander Spartans on Sept. 20 had some major conference impactions that could decide the conference championship later in… Read More

Ohio Bobcat defense stands tall in 2-0 shutout
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Bobcats (4-2) field hockey team returned home to Athens, Ohio on Sunday looking to bounce back after a two-game losing streak. The Bobcats were… Read More

Barnesville keeps undefeated streak alive with traveling win over River
By: Joey Skitowski, Payton Brooker
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HANNIBAL, Ohio (WOUB) — After Friday night, one less 740 football team remains undefeated. Barnesville took down River 35-21. The River Pilots started strong from the opening kick, returning the… Read More

Union Local hammers Martins Ferry, Jets offense explodes for 60-points
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld, Payton Brooker
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MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WOUB) — You’d have to think that Bob Barker would be happy with the result of the clash between the visiting Union Local Jets and the Martins… Read More

Fort Frye continues historic dominance with 36-point victory over Bellaire
By: Grayson Wolf, Payton Brooker
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The Fort Frye Cadets traveled on the road Saturday tasked to get their second win against their new Region 23 competitor, the Bellaire Big Reds. For the Big Reds, they… Read More

Cadets dominate John Glenn away from home to begin title quest
By: Grayson Wolf, Payton Brooker
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NEW CONCORD, Ohio (WOUB) — The Fort Frye Cadets started their 2022 season traveling to New Concord to face the John Glenn Muskies in a division six versus division three… Read More

New Warren head coach ups the ante for these modern Warriors
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VINCENT, Ohio (WOUB) — The Warren Warriors head coaching job was up in the air during the spring, but in mid-April, they have seemed to find the right person for… Read More

Ohio Softball avoids series sweep with senior day victory
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB)– It was senior day for Ohio University Softball as the Bobcats (20-21) looked to avoid a sweep against the Northern Illinois Huskies (13-23). Before the game, seniors… Read More

Federal Hocking falls in back-and-forth battle with Western
By: Grayson Wolf, Payton Brooker
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The Federal Hocking Lancers traveled to Wellston Saturday afternoon to take on the Latham Western Indians in a four vs five seeded matchup in the district semi-finals. The winner of… Read More

Federal Hocking’s incredible buzzer beater earns them a share of the TVC-Hocking
By: Jacob Motta, Payton Brooker
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — The Trimble Tomcats took on the Federal Hocking Lancers in the TVC-Hocking title game. With a Trimble win they would win the Hocking outright, and with a… Read More

Lady Lancers suffer sectional semifinal exit at the hands of state-ranked Eastern Brown
By: Grayson Wolf, Payton Brooker
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The Federal Hocking Lady Lancers travel all the way to Winchester, Ohio to take on the Eastern Brown Warriors in their Sectional Semifinals matchup. Eastern Brown this season have been… Read More

Federal Hocking girls drop low scoring matchup to Wahama
By: Grayson Wolf, Payton Brooker
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MASON, West Virginia (WOUB) — The Federal Hocking Lancer girls traveled south to take on the Wahama White Falcons out of West Virginia. It was the Lancers third game in… Read More

Federal Hocking steals the ball and the show against South Gallia
By: Grayson Wolf, Payton Brooker
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) — The Federal Hocking Lancers return to Stewart, Ohio on a 8-game win streak and hopes to increase their streak to 9 against a tough opponent in the South… Read More

Federal Hocking unable to put a stop to South Gallia’s offensive power
By: Maria Monesi, Payton Brooker
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In hopes to stay in the win column, the Federal Hocking Lady Lancers got back in action Wednesday night against South Gallia. It was an all too familiar feeling for… Read More

Federal Hocking continues their win streak by blowing away Southern Tornadoes
By: Maria Monesi, Payton Brooker
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) — The Federal Hocking Lancers have returned to Stewart, Ohio after almost 2 weeks due to COVID-19 issues canceling their last game against Trimble. They look to… Read More

Federal Hocking bags their first win of the season against Southern Tornadoes
By: Maria Monesi, Payton Brooker
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) – It has been a long wait but Federal Hocking finally did it, the day that it has been waiting months for finally came, the first win… Read More

Federal Hocking strives to revive their success behind young Lancers squad
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The Federal Hocking Lancers find themselves in a rebuilding stage after finishing last season 12-5, second in the TVC-Hocking, and a loss in the district semifinals. The Lancers graduate two… Read More

Fort Frye Cadets continue dominant run into Regional Semifinals
By: Jack Demmler, Payton Brooker
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BEVERLY, Ohio (WOUB) — In this quarterfinal matchup in the Ohio Division 6 playoff bracket, the Fort Frye Cadets and the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes faced off in a #1 seed versus… Read More

Nelsonville-York defense on lockdown, offense explodes in win over Centerburg
By: Jack Demmler, Payton Brooker
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — On Saturday, the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes hosted the Centerburg Trojans in this eight-nine seed matchup in the Region 23 playoff bracket. The Buckeyes came into Boston Field… Read More

Miami Trace takes down Washington Courthouse in instant classic
By: Cameron Knupp, Payton Brooker
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Miami-Trace fought off a late comeback attempt to defeat rival Washington Courthouse on Friday night in an instant classic. Up 14-6 midway through the second quarter, Panthers’ running back Jayden… Read More
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Ohio soccer remains undefeated in MAC play with comeback win over Eastern Michigan
By: Payton Brooker
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A game between two MAC teams gave the fans a show to watch Thursday afternoon as the Ohio Bobcats (11-3-2, MAC 7-0-2) defended their undefeated MAC… Read More

Ridgewood Sneaks Away From Indian Valley, Continues Historic Regular Season Winning Streak
By: Joe Collins, Payton Brooker
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GNADENHUTTEN, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ridgewood Generals traveled to Indian Valley looking for their 28th consecutive regular season win, determined to lock their place into a Inter Valley Conference championship…. Read More

Trimble Drops Two In A Row For The First Time Since 2011; Fort Frye Extends Historic Win Streak
By: Payton Brooker, Zach Paquette
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) – The matchup between the Trimble Tomcats and the Fort Frye Cadets was the first meeting between these two teams in this millennium. The Tomcats are looking… Read More