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Alexander defeats Wellston, first 4-1 start since 2015
By: Aidan Cagna
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Alexander and Wellston kicked off on Friday night in an intense battle. Alexander came into this game 3-1 looking to carry on the momentum. Meanwhile, Wellston went into this game… Read More

New authority in Wellston hopes to turn the Golden Rockets fate around
By: Carl Blalock
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Practice in Wellston was rolling on Wednesday morning all under the direction of Karl Justsus, Wellston’s new head coach, hired back in May. Justsus has 40 years of both high… 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,”… Read More

Wellston Uses Big 2nd Quarter to Pull Away from Athens
By: Erin Ashley, Grayson Wolf
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WELLSTON, Ohio (WOUB) – After the rain cleared prior to kickoff, a rainbow shined above Wellston, Ohio. This would be symbolic as the Golden Rockets would launch and take home… Read More

Portsmouth West Steals The Stage From Wellston In Week Four
By: Cameron Knupp, Hailey Hollinger
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WELLSTON, Ohio (WOUB) — A beautiful southeast Ohio night set the stage for a long arduous battle between the Portsmouth West Senators and the Wellston Golden Rockets. The high energy… Read More

Strong Second Half Propels Trimble Over Waterford for Fourth Consecutive Year
By: Zach Paquette
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WATERFORD, Ohio (WOUB) – Since 2018, the Trimble Tomcats have dominated the Waterford Wildcats and Saturday night’s matchup was no different as the Tomcats defeated the Wildcats 34-7. There were… Read More

Piketon Caps Off Strong Showing Against Wellston With A 43-13 Victory
By: Jensen Knecht
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PIKETON, Ohio (WOUB) – No lightning delay could stop the Redstreaks from striking in their 43-13 win over the Rockets Friday night. QB Levi Gullion, WR Camren Loar and WR… Read More

An Offseason in a Pandemic: SEO Coaches Go In-Depth on Abnormal Summer
By: Nick Henthorn
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Nine months ago, nearly the entire town of Crooksville Ohio funnelled into downtown Village Park to commemorate the 100th year of their Ceramics’ football program, and to gear up for… Read More

Bulldogs Win on Senior Night; Clinch Share of Conference Title.
By: Jack Demmler
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THE PLAINS, Ohio- It was a very special night for Head Coach Mickey Cozart and the Athens Bulldogs as they welcomed the Wellston Golden Rockets to The Plains on Tuesday… Read More

Defense Carries Alexanders to Victory Versus Golden Rockets
By: Kendall Kraft
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ALBANY, Ohio- Despite the Spartans playing without leading scorer, JK Kearns, the Alexander defense held strong against the Wellston Golden Rockets and came out with a 49-33 victory. After losing… 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

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

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

Player of the Year Film Watch: Rylan Molihan
By: Nick Henthorn
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The Wellston Golden Rockets finished the regular season 7-3 and found themselves in the playoffs for the first time since 2006. They ran into a 10-1 Ironton Fighting Tigers squad… 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… Read More

Golden Rockets Emerge As Victor Despite Key Injury
By: Hardika Singh
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WELLSTON, Ohio- The Wellston Golden Rockets blasted off to defeat the Meigs Marauders on senior night with a 42-34 victory in the eighth game of the season. While the Golden… Read More

Wellston Win Streak Snapped By Bulldogs
By: Jacob Murray
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WELLSTON, Ohio- The Wellston Golden Rockets were flying high, coming into tonight on a six game winning streak. There was excitement in the air, it was Homecoming after all, and… Read More

Game of the Week Preview: Bulldogs and Golden Rockets Look to Stay Undefeated In-Conference
By: Trent Hollon
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Only two teams remain without a loss in the TVC-Ohio, and on Friday night only one can come out victorious. This week’s Gridiron Glory Game of the Week will be… Read More

Wellston Builds Winning Streak to Six Against Buckeyes
By: Trent Hollon
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio- The Wellston Golden Rockets blasted off at Boston field tonight and left the Buckeyes in the dust. Wellston traveled to Nelsonville on Friday night and dominated the Buckeyes;… Read More

Buckeyes And Golden Rockets Face Off In Marquee TVC-Ohio Matchup
By: Trent Hollon
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A battle of the brutes. The top two TVC-Ohio teams go at it on Friday, as Wellston travels to Nelsonville-York as a test for their top spot in the conference…. Read More

Wellston Golden Rockets Take Off Against River Valley
By: Hardika Singh
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WELLSTON, Ohio- As the sun met the horizon Friday evening, it turned the sky tangy orange and dark blue and matched the colors of Wellston Golden Rockets, setting the mood… Read More

Ironmen Run Over Wellston in Final Meeting Ever
By: Jacob Murray
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The tradition of the Jackson-Wellston rivalry goes back over 106 years, filled with close ballgames and high emotions. However, we only saw one of those two outcomes during Jackson’s 23-6… Read More

Athens County Blitz
By: Tee Willis
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With so much talent in both the TVC- Ohio and Hocking conferences, Athens County is the place to be on a Friday night. Our Gridiron Glory crew had the pleasure… Read More

Extra Point: TVC-Ohio
By: Ryan Kincaid
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Nelsonville-York Picks Up Vital Win TVC-Ohio championship implications were on the line at C.H. Jones field as Nelsonville-York and Wellston sought a valuable conference win. Scoring got off early in… Read More

Too Much Rocket Power For The Alexander Spartans
By: Jessica Costello
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The Wellston Rockets (2-3) powered their way through their TVC-Ohio opener against the Alexander Spartans (2-3) and secured a win at home, 49-7. The Spartans only score of the game… Read More