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Vinton County roasts River Valley; Clinches share of TVC-Ohio
By: Bryce Tinson, Dylan Westmeyer
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McArthur, Ohio (WOUB) — Vinton County Vikings took on the River Valley Raiders in the final game of the regular season for the TVC-Ohio. Coming into this game the Vikings could clinch a share of the title with a win while River Valley could play spoiler especially on senior night. The first quarter was all… Read More
Vinton County’s postseason run ended by six seeded Sheridan
By: Cade Williamson
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THORNVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The #11 seeded Vinton County Vikings traveled to Thornville to take on #6 seeded Sheridan Generals. The gym was packed for this Sectional Final matchup and the Sheridan Red Rage came out swinging. The Generals hit their stride early, but Vinton County worked some defensive magic. The game went back and… Read More
The Alexander Spartans take home a buzzer-beater win against Vinton County
By: Bryce Tinson, Cameron Young
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) – The 12-6 (8-1) Vinton County Vikings welcomed in the 10-9 (7-2) Alexander Spartans in a marquee TVC-Ohio showdown. This game had serious title implications. With a win VC would all but secure the title. A win for Alexander meant they could be looking at a share of the championship at the… Read More
Vinton County keeps TVC-Ohio title hopes alive with vital win over Meigs
By: Maxwell Mingay, Tyler Stevens
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) — Vinton County entered Meigs with only one goal; win and secure a share of the TVC Ohio crown. The first time these teams met in the season a scuffle broke out and Vinton County was able to come away with the win. Coulter Cleland had other plans for this game, and… Read More
Vinton County takes a bite out of Athens, leaving team in turmoil
By: Caleb McCleskey, Morgan Anderson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB ) — After coming off an overtime loss Tuesday at Wellston, the Athens Bulldogs looked to bounce back against the Vinton County Vikings on their home floor. The Bulldogs came out with a lot of energy starting off the 1st quarter on a 6-0 run by Levi Neal and Clay Boeninger, both making their… Read More
Vinton County survives late surge to win crucial conference game over Meigs
By: Ayden Crowley, Bryce Tinson
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) — The highly anticipated matchup between the Meigs Marauders (9-5) and the Vinton County Vikings (10-5) saw a physical battle between two title contenders. Following multiple delays and postponements the Marauders and Vikings were finally able to hit the hardwood in a heavyweight conference contest. Vinton County came out of the gates swinging…. Read More
Vinton County narrowly escapes loss to Nelsonville-York
By: Bryce Tinson, Cade Williamson
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The Vinton County boys squared off against Nelsonville-York. The Vikings needed this game to get right after losing to Chillicothe. The Buckeyes were looking to pull the upset without their sixth and seventh man. The game started tight as the two teams went back and forth. VC guard, Eli Radabaugh, took over, scoring eight points… Read More
Vinton County Vikings continue to adapt as their ’21-’22 season gets underway
By: Tyler Stevens
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The Vinton County Vikings enter this season after finishing second in the TVC-Ohio with a 12-7 record. Vinton County has experienced early season struggles with the implementation of a new offense. Due to the teams size, the new offense uses two players in the post as opposed to their original scheme with four players on… Read More
Gridiron Glory set to honor one southeast Ohio coach as the best of 2021
By: Michael Roth
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Gridiron Glory is honoring one southeast Ohio football coach as the Coach of the Year for the 2021 football season. While many teams have exceeded expectations this season, these five coaches were selected for their achievements on the Gridiron in 2021. T.J. Carper | Vinton County Vikings T.J. Carper took over… Read More
Meadowbrook Colts showcase a sturdy rushing attack to stampede Vinton County
By: Bryce Tinson, Erin Ashley
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BYESVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Meadowbrook Colts (8-2) welcomed in the Vinton County Vikings (6-3) in the first round of the OHSAA playoffs. The Colts, MVL champions in the small school division, came into this one on a four-game winning streak that saw them score at least 28 points in each game. The Vikings, on… Read More
Vinton County Vikings bring home the trophy in “Battle for the Tracks” with Wellston
By: John Curtsinger, Tim Hanna
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McARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) – Piercing rains poured down in McArthur as the Vinton County Vikings (5-3) hosted the Wellston Golden Rockets (5-4). In this long awaited “Battle for the Tracks,” both teams knew this game was important. Out of the gate, the Vikings displayed impressive energy and showed they were not giving this matchup away…. Read More
![Gavin Richards of the Nelsonville York Buckeyes strikes a pose in the midst of his team celebration after their 13-6 win over the Meigs Marauders in Pomeroy, Ohio, on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/092421_NelsonvilleYorkVSMeigs_511-e1634409723703-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville-York Clinches TVC-Ohio After Tough Battle Against Vinton County
By: Jack Demmler, Reese Thompson
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) ‒ Nelsonville-York came into senior night hoping to wrap up a share of the TVC-Ohio for the first time since 2019. However, the Buckeyes would have to defeat the only other conference unbeaten to clinch that share, the Vinton County Vikings. Both teams would have to battle the weather as the game… Read More
Warren Runs Rampant In Vinton County, Piercing The Warriors 28-12
By: Jack Demmler, Jake Motta
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) — The Vinton County Vikings were looking to defend their home turf against the visiting Warren Warriors, and the game was a slugfest from the get-go. On the opening drive, Vinton County quarterback Braylon Dameron took off on a QB draw managing to weave his way through the Warrior defense for a 32-yard… Read More
Vinton County Defense Putting The Pressure On Opposing Playmakers
By: Jack Demmler
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) — Two games in and things are already looking up for Vinton County football. It seems new head coach T.J. Carper has succeeded in assembling a lockdown defense. Forced turnovers and pass rushers have made all the difference for the Vikings, who have allowed just one touchdown thus far. “We all play… Read More
Vikings Celebrate Senior Night with a Victory
By: Hardika Singh
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Loud cheers and pompous roars filled the Vinton County High School’s basketball court. Senior Night for the Vinton County Vikings was full of happy tears as star players Gavin Arbaugh and Lance Montgomery played their last game. “We’re gonna have to replace Gavin with a bunch of different guys,” said Vinton County Head Coach Matt… Read More
Vinton County Can’t Keep Momentum, Lose to Warriors
By: Jensen Knecht
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LOGAN, Ohio- The Vinton Country Vikings struggled in multiple facets against the Warren Warriors in the first round of the playoffs, and faltered in the second half to lose 64-44. To start the game off the Vikings struggled to get momentum and lacked when it came to shooting. This had allowed the Warriors to get… Read More
Spartans Move Closer Towards Conference Crown
By: Claire Geary
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McARTHUR, Ohio– With seven crowd ejections from the Alexander sideline, Coach Kearns mentioned how it only gave him an extra 30 seconds to continue planning his strategy against the Vinton County Vikings. The Alexander Spartans showed up in McArthur with two goals in mind. First, to establish the post position and second execute plays effectively… Read More
Bulldogs Climb to First in Conference with Win Over Vinton County
By: Jack Demmler
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THE PLAINS, Ohio– Following a devastating two-point loss at Meigs on Friday, the Athens Bulldogs were looking to bounce back as they welcomed the Vinton County Vikings to the Plains on Tuesday. After a back-and-forth affair, the Bulldogs were able to pull away in the fourth quarter, winning 72-63. The game started off slow, with… Read More
Five Vikings Score in Double Figures as Buckeyes Fall to Vinton County
By: Will Price
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MCARTHUR, Ohio-With Gavin Arbaugh dealing with an ankle injury, the Vinton County Vikings knew they were going to need some other players to step up. It came from a hoist of Vikings as they push down for a conference title. Vinton County had five players in double figures and used a 17-0 run to pull… 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 as Viking Gavin Arbaugh made four baskets and one three-pointer in the first quarter alone. With less than 2:30 left in the first quarter, Viking… Read More
Week In Review: Vinton County Vikings Dominate Over Winter Break
By: Nick Viland
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The Vinton County Vikings didn’t have any holiday jitters as the men’s and women’s teams added holiday joy by winning all their games from December 23 through December 29. For the Lady Vikings (8-1) they traveled to play the Unioto Shermans as the undefeated Shermans (8-0) looked to continue their winning streak last Monday. For… Read More
Vikings Hang On To Victory Versus New Hope
By: Hardika Singh
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MCARTHUR, Ohio- A fast-paced game ensued Tuesday night for the Vinton County Boys in their second match up of the season, this time taking on the New Hope Academy Statesmen. The strong offense by the Statesmen kept the Vikings defense on their toes. Regardless, the Vikings came through with a 77-70 victory in a nail-biting,… Read More
Trimble Downs Vinton County in Shriners Basketball Preview
By: Meladi Brewer
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THE PLAINS, Ohio- Trimble fought hard to out maneuver Vinton County’s active defense in a game of attempted threes and rebounds at the Shriners Basketball Preview from Athens High School. As the first games of the regular season draws closer, the Tomcats took down the Vikings 30-19 in exhibition play. The Viking offense was able… Read More
Vinton County Take Regular Season Finale in McArthur
By: Max Brunke
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MCARTHUR, Ohio- Vinton County (5-5) were looking to secure a .500 record in their final game of the season with a win over Wellston (7-3). Drastic mistakes and poor blocking plagued the Golden Rockets tonight as they failed to produce anything offensively. Vinton County, however, seemed to be efficient in all aspects of the game…. Read More
Buckeyes Build Winning Streak To Three Against Vinton County
By: Jack Demmler
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio- With two games left in the regular season, the push for the playoffs intensifies. The Nelsonville York Buckeyes (6-3, 4-1) welcomed the Vinton County Vikings (4-5, 3-2) to town. Both teams entered the game coming off of a win. A strong ground game from star running back, Keegan Wilburn, pushed the Buckeyes past… Read More
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