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Athens Bulldogs Defeat Alexander to Pull Even in League Standings
By: Kendall Kraft
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THE PLAINS, Ohio-The atmosphere was electric at Mcafee gymnasium Friday night when the Athens Bulldogs took on the Alexander Spartans. With a packed gymnasium and both teams’ fans roaring, the… Read More

Meigs Marauders Escape with a Victory over Wellston Behind Clutch Free-Throws
By: Nick Henthorn
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The most important trait for a basketball team. Athleticism? Shooting? Basketball IQ? Maybe. But Friday, as the Meigs Marauders took down the Wellston Golden Rockets 58-50, the trait that secured… Read More

Morgan Bentley Celebrates Historic Moment for the Lady Vikings
By: Hardika Singh
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McARTHUR, Ohio- Every basketball player dreams of scoring 1,000 points in their career, but few actually attain that goal. Vinton County Lady Viking Morgan Bentley achieved that goal in three… Read More

Lady Tomcats Make Few Mistakes en route to Win Over South Gallia
By: Jensen Knecht
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CROWN CITY, Ohio- On Tuesday, January 23rd the South Gallia Rebels hosted the Trimble Lady Tomcats. This matchup created a high energy game. The Lady Tomcats came into the game… Read More

Eastern Lady Eagles Out-Duel Waterford in Low-Scoring Affair
By: Nick Viland
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REEDSVILLE, Ohio- The score might’ve been low, but the intensity was high when the Lady Eagles flew in against the Lady Wildcats. Eastern was able to top the Waterford Lady… Read More

Alexander Snaps Four Game Losing Streak with a Double Digit Win Over Meigs
By: Curtis Feder
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POMEROY, Ohio- The Alexander Lady Spartans went to Pomeroy to face off against the Meigs Lady Marauders for their fourth game within the span of a week Thursday night, securing… Read More

Lady Lancers Bounce Back in Big Win Against Belpre
By: Alex Porter
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STEWART, Ohio– The Federal Hocking Lady Lancers have had a back and forth season, with some big wins and tough losses to add to their 7-9 record. “We’re very young,”… Read More

Eastern Loses Steam in Second Half, Falls to Golden Rockets
By: Dylan Thompson
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WELLSTON, Ohio- It was a rough night for the Eastern Eagles as they faced off against the Wellston Golden Rockets. With one of their primary ball-handlers and top scorer in… Read More

Federal Hocking Bullies Their Way Past Belpre
By: Curtis Feder
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STEWART, Ohio- The bleachers in the gym were packed Tuesday night as the Federal Hocking Lancers hosted the Belpre Eagles for a TVC-Hocking matchup. For the hundreds of Lancers fans… Read More

Late Game Heroics Sends Bulldogs Home in Defeat
By: Joey Madore
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MARIETTA, Ohio- After getting the Warren Warrior monkey off their backs last Friday, Athens found themselves with a completely new challenge; having to battle a tenacious Marietta Tigers team. This… Read More

Buckeyes Can’t Complete the Comeback; Fall to Meigs Marauders
By: Will Price
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NELSONVILLE-YORK, Ohio- With the lead evaporating, it seemed like this game may slip away from the Meigs Marauders. After Mikey Seel hit three straight shots from deep to dwindle the… Read More

Eastern Can’t Sustain First-Half Momentum, Lose to Trimble Tomcats
By: Nick Viland
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REEDSVILLE, Ohio- The Eastern faithful saw a tale of two halves when the Eagles and Tomcats faced-off on Friday. The Eastern Eagles controlled the first half, but the Trimble Tomcats… Read More

Vinton County Weathers the Storm Against Golden Rockets; Emerges Victorious
By: Hardika Singh
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MCARTHUR, Ohio- The Vinton County Vikings took home the victory against the Wellston Golden Rockets 68-56 in a physical battle Friday night. The Vikings answered their call to battle promptly… Read More

Athens Snaps 17-Game Losing Streak Versus Warren
By: Kendall Kraft
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The Athens Bulldogs were looking to snap a 17 game losing streak, dating back to 2006, against the Warren Warriors on Friday night. Six of those losses for Athens came… Read More

Lady Marauders Falter Early; Fall to Nelsonville-York
By: Nick Henthorn
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After a victory against the Wahama Lady White Falcons Wednesday in Pomeroy, the Meigs Lady Marauders looked to continue the defense of their homecourt Thursday when the Nelsonville-York Lady Buckeyes… Read More

Lady Lancers Late-Game Push Secures Win Over Trimble
By: Jack Demmler
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STEWART, Ohio – Following two straight losses, the Federal Hocking girls’ basketball team looked to get back on track. However, the Lady Lancers would not have an easy path to… Read More

Lady Vikings Win Physical Battle Against Alexander
By: Nick Viland
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ALBANY, Ohio- A battle you hear about in your history class, the Vikings versus the Spartans. A battle that came down to the wire where the Vinton County Lady Vikings… Read More

Meigs Lady Marauders Defend Home Court Versus Wahama As Young Players Continue to Grow
By: Nick Henthorn
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It was Bob Dylan who once wrote, “The Times, They are a-Changin.” For the Meigs Lady Marauders, the times have already changed. Graduating seven seniors and saying goodbye to a… Read More

Tomcats Escape Waterford Thanks to Solid Second Half
By: Zach Paquette
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WATERFORD, Ohio – There’s no better close to a half than with a made basket; and when that made basket comes from half court to tie the game, that’s an… Read More

Weston Baer Becomes Meigs Boys All-Time Leading Scorer In Loss to Cadets
By: Trent Hollon
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BEVERLY, Ohio- Step aside Trevor Harrison, there’s a new points leader in town and his name is Weston Baer. Baer went into Tuesday’s game against the Fort Frye Cadets with… Read More

Federal Hocking Uses Press Defense, Three-Pointers to Roll Past Rebels
By: Joe Collins
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MERCERVILLE, Ohio – The Federal Hocking Lancers find themselves in an unfamiliar position, atop the TVC-Hocking. The Lancers (10-2), (7-1) have not only been winning games but dominating in them…. Read More

Lady Vikings Drop Tight Contest Versus Fort Frye
By: Hardika Singh
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FORT FRYE- Tensions arose Monday night as Fort Frye students cheered on their Lady Cadets in a tooth-and-nail battle against the Vinton County Lady Vikings, who lost 51-43 in a… Read More

Trimble Controls the Tempo In Victory Over Lady Eagles
By: Jake Motta
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GLOUSTER, Ohio- The Lady Tomcats walked away victorious Monday, picking up their 11th win of the season after defeating the Eastern lady Eagles. The game was close after the first… Read More

Athens Lady Bulldogs Falter Against Explosive Warren Offense
By: Dylan Thompson
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THE PLAINS, Ohio- Gearing up for conference play, the Athens Bulldogs hosted the Warren Warriors Monday night. From the start the Lady Warriors took control of the game, leading 31-7… Read More

Week In Review: Lady Tomcats’ Historic Win Over Waterford Highlights Another Solid Week
By: Zach Paquette
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GLOUSTER, Ohio – It may have taken a little more than 14 years, but the wait was worth it Thursday night as the Lady Tomcats defeated the Waterford Lady Wildcats… Read More