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Waterford Falls to Hiland in State Final
Next season Waterford will unveil a new banner. It will say “Runner-up.” Berlin Hiland won its fifth State Championship by defeating the Lady Wildcats 61-41. The final score tells it… Read More
Vikings Fall One Game Short of Final Four
In the Elite Eight of Ohio high school basketball there will be wars, and today the Eastmoor Academy Warriors came, saw and conquered the Vinton County Vikings 69-48. When looking… Read More
Waterford and Hiland to Battle for State History
In baseball, being successful one time out of three makes a player one of the best. For the Waterford Lady Wildcats, going one out of three is a nightmare. Waterford… Read More
Lady Wildcats Advance to State Final with a Buzzer Beater
Hayley Duff saved Waterford’s season in the District Final against South Webster. On a bigger stage in the State Semi-Finals, she played savior again. Tied 35-35, and the clock ticking… Read More
Vinton County Vikings Press Onto Final Four
The Meadowbrook Colt’s bright orange and the Vinton County Viking’s deep maroon painted the Convo, highlighting the division between the cheering fans. Those wearing maroon jumped to their feet after… Read More
Waterford to See Jackson Center in State Semi-Finals
For the third year in a row, the Schottenstein Center will host the Waterford Lady Wildcats in the State Tournament. Waterford defeated Danville 50-35 on Saturday to clinch the Regional… Read More
Waterford’s Season Ends to Wellington
With 30 seconds left and Waterford down three, the Wildcats demonstrate a full-court press. The only problem was the lone Jaguar at the other end of the court. The ball… Read More
Lady Wildcats Clinch Third Straight Trip to States
When Jerry Close took over the reins of the Waterford Lady Wildcats basketball team 12 years ago, he did not believe he could he could win consecutive Regional Championships. On… Read More
Vinton County Overcomes Unioto for District Championship
A desperation heave from Unioto was short and to the left. Like the game for Unioto, the shot looked on target until the end when it just wasn’t good enough. … Read More
Waterford Defeats Eastern for Third Time to Advance to Regional Finals
It is often said the hardest thing to do in sports is beat a team three times. Trying to do it in a regional semi-final seems unlikely, but don’t tell… Read More
AP All-Southeast District Teams Announced
The Associated Press All-Southeast District boys and girls teams were released Wednesday. Forty-one players and coaches made the teams including two named Coach of the Year and two named Player… Read More
Trimble Can’t Comeback Against South Webster
Tyler Slack nailed a three for Trimble. South Webster’s full-court inbound pass was intercepted by Trimble and Cameron Kittle putback a missed three. The Jeeps led 47-40, but it seemed… Read More
Top Seeded Clay Takes Out Miller
Cole Gilliland was on a mission to clip some wings at the Convocation Center and he did just that in Clay’s 77-50 defeat over Miller. Clay led Miller 32-22 at… Read More
Waterford Scores Over Fairfield
The year of the Wildcat continues for Waterford after they 63-52 victory over Fairfield at the Convocation Center on Tuesday. Isaac Huffman pulled up for a two just before the… Read More
Vinton County Cruises Through Waverly
Naylan Yates snagged the Waverly ball and passed behind his back to Derick Jones. Jones passed back to Yates for the easy layup and a Vinton County 29-20 lead. Vinton… Read More
Alexander Uses Clutch Steals to Overcome North Adams
The Alexander Lady Spartans needed late game heroics to defeat the North Adams Lady Green Devils 45-42, but the end of the first half may have been key for Alexander’s… Read More
Waterford Rallies in Overtime for District Title
Ellie Jo Johnson nailed both free throws. Eighteen seconds until an upset, the Lady Jeeps led Waterford 35-33. South Webster’s fans went crazy. Waterford’s side sat stunned. Meanwhile the players… Read More
Hardwood Heroes 2017 All-Hero Teams
Most players are alright, some players are good, few are great, and in the Tri-Valley Conference, 12 are heroic. Girls Leah Richardson – Alexander Richardson is an offensive powerhouse for… Read More
Team Play From Waterford Cruises Past Green
Team basketball is a beautiful thing. When five players mesh together so well it shows up on the scoreboard as well as on the stat sheet. Waterford’s boys’ team played… Read More
Hardwood Heroes 2017 All-Future Teams
Dick Vitale calls them “Diaper Dandies.” Hardwood Heroes calls them “All Futures.” Whatever they’re called, the young guns who light it up are sometimes the most fun to watch. Making… Read More
Vinton County Has No Problem with Marietta
Over the past few seasons it feels as though the Convocation Center at Ohio University has become Vinton County’s second home. The Vikings are once again Convo bound after they… Read More
Meigs Marauders One and Done Against Fairfield Union
The Meigs Marauders went one and done against the number two-seeded Fairfield Union Falcons 62-53 on Feb. 25. A big game from junior Christian Mattox and play off the bench… Read More
Waterford Defeats Fairfield, Continues Tournament Streak
Alli Kern stood under the basket and shot. The ball clanked off the rim and Kern snagged the offensive rebound. Repeat and repeat before Kern finally made the ball through… Read More
Alexander Lady Spartans Advance to District Championship
The one-seeded Alexander Lady Spartans kept their playoff run alive Saturday afternoon in a 50 to 36 victory over the Minford Lady Falcons, advancing to the district championship. Alexander jumped… Read More
Belpre Falls to South Webster Lady Jeeps
South Webster and Belpre should open a bakery after Saturday’s matchup. Their specialty? Turnovers. The Lady Jeeps and the Lady Golden Eagles combined for a whopping 45 turnovers. Belpre turned… Read More
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