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Waterford Falls to Hiland in State Final
By: Alex Harrison
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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 right. Hiland led for over 30 minutes in the 32-minute game. Waterford had one lead the entire contest. Megan Ball was fouled after making a… Read More
Vikings Fall One Game Short of Final Four
By: Jerry Kirven
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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 at the Warriors and Vikings you must think to yourself, Could any two teams be more different? One team urban, the other rural. The Warriors,… Read More
Waterford and Hiland to Battle for State History
By: Alex Harrison
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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 will play in its third-consecutive State Championship game on Saturday. After a full season of passing doubts, overcoming a lost player and wild comeback wins,… Read More
Lady Wildcats Advance to State Final with a Buzzer Beater
By: Alex Harrison
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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 below 10 seconds, Megan Ball passed to Alli Kern. Kern threw across her body to Duff who drove to the basket. Duff put up a… Read More
Vinton County Vikings Press Onto Final Four
By: Katharine Morey
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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 the final buzz of the scoreboard and went home happy tonight. The Vinton County Vikings were able to clinch a spot in the Elite Eight… Read More
Waterford to See Jackson Center in State Semi-Finals
By: Alex Harrison
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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 Championship. The Lady Wildcats (23-3) have to hurdle Jackson Center for a chance to defend their title for another season. The Lady Tigers (22-4) are… Read More
Waterford’s Season Ends to Wellington
By: Griffin Ratcliffe
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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 is thrown to him, and he catches it. The only problem? Solomo Pierre-Louis walks. However, the late game turnover would not be in Waterford’s favor… Read More
Lady Wildcats Clinch Third Straight Trip to States
By: Alex Harrison
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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 Saturday night, he did it for a third time in as many years. Waterford defeated Danville 50-35 and clinched a spot in the State Semi-finals… Read More
Vinton County Overcomes Unioto for District Championship
By: Alex Harrison
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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. Unioto led for most of the game, but the scoreboard read no time left and Vinton County up 64-63. Unioto owned the first 23:55 seconds… Read More
Waterford Defeats Eastern for Third Time to Advance to Regional Finals
By: Alex Harrison
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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 that to the Waterford Lady Wildcats because they’ll prove you wrong like they did on Thursday night. After winning by seven in the first meeting… Read More
AP All-Southeast District Teams Announced
By: Alex Harrison
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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 of the Year. Boys Division II First Team: Griffin Lutz, Athens; Tristan Bartoe, Vinton County Second Team: Derick Jones, Vinton County; Christian Mattox, Meigs… Read More
Trimble Can’t Comeback Against South Webster
By: Alex Harrison
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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 like Trimble saved up a little comeback magic. The magic soon ran out. Shiloah Blevins and Alek Blevins put out the Trimble run. Alek Blevins… Read More
Top Seeded Clay Takes Out Miller
By: Alex Harrison
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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 halftime and Gilliland’s 15 points and four offensive boards were why. Gilliland ended the night with 23 points and nine rebounds, six of which were… Read More
Waterford Scores Over Fairfield
By: Alex Harrison
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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 halftime buzzer. Waterford led 35-23 to wrap up a fast but crisp half for the Wildcats. Both the Lions and the Wildcats were sharp but… Read More
Vinton County Cruises Through Waverly
By: Alex Harrison
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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 County was quicker, stronger and bigger than Waverly and used all those advantages in the Vikings’ 88-66 victory. Waverly stayed in early and were down… Read More
Alexander Uses Clutch Steals to Overcome North Adams
By: Alex Harrison
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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 second consecutive District Championship. In the corner and beyond the arc Rachael Richardson stood. She knocked in the three-ball and was fouled on the shot…. Read More
Waterford Rallies in Overtime for District Title
By: Alex Harrison
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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 on the court played on. Hayley Duff went coast-to-coast and threw up a shot. The ball banked off the backboard and in with three seconds… Read More
Hardwood Heroes 2017 All-Hero Teams
By: Alex Harrison
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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 the Lady Spartans shown by the fact she is the highest score in Alexander history. Richardson led the Lady Spartans to an undefeated run in… 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 like a team that is well-deserving of their No. 1 seed in their district on Tuesday night against Green High School. The Wildcats made 30… Read More
Hardwood Heroes 2017 All-Future Teams
By: Blake Baker
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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 a splash as an underclassman isn’t easy, so at the end of each season, Hardwood Heroes honors the best of them on its finale show…. Read More
Vinton County Has No Problem with Marietta
By: Tyler Corbit
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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 defeated the Marietta Tigers 75-62. The path back to the Convo got off to a fast start as Vinton County jumped out to an early… Read More
Meigs Marauders One and Done Against Fairfield Union
By: Joseph Hennessy
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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 from freshman Weston Baer just was not enough for the Marauders to get the win. The first quarter was a battle back and forth. Not… Read More
Waterford Defeats Fairfield, Continues Tournament Streak
By: Alex Harrison
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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 the hoop. Waterford defeated Fairfield 46-17 Saturday, but those missed shots came plenty in what may have been one of the worst games Waterford has… Read More
Alexander Lady Spartans Advance to District Championship
By: Maggie Shandrick
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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 out in front from the beginning and held an early 10-point lead entering the second quarter, only allowing Minford to score one bucket in the… Read More
Belpre Falls to South Webster Lady Jeeps
By: Alex Harrison
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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 the ball over 23 times and South Webster was just behind with 22. They combined for 21 alone in the first quarter. South Webster was… Read More
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