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OVAC softball pairings set for championships

WHEELING — The OVAC Tom Bechtel Softball Championships will begin Monday at the I-470 J.B. Chambers Complex. Action will continue through Wednesday with semifinal action on Lisa’s Field (Field 3) and Ben’s Field (Field 4). The championship finals are set for Friday and Saturday. There ...

Dodgers overcome early deficit for 9-2 victory over the Pirates

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andy Pages hit a home run, drove in a career-high four runs and tied a career best with four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded from an early deficit to earn a 9-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Pages had an RBI single in the first inning, when the ...

Harrison Central wins Buckeye 8 softball title

CADIZ — Harrison Central knocked off Martins Ferry 12-6 Saturday afternoon for the Buckeye 8 softball championship. The Huskies, playing on their home field, scored four times in the top of the first inning and led 5-2 after two. They built their lead to 7-2 in the top of the fourth before ...

Nailers stay alive with clutch victory over Norfolk in game 4

WHEELING — There’s not a player or a coach on the Wheeling Nailers that was alive when the Bee Gees had their hit song “Stayin’ Alive.” However, that’s exactly what the Nailers did Friday night. With their backs to the wall, the Nailers made sure they lived to play another day ...

Steubenville girls leave invitational with team title

BELLAIRE — For the third time this season, the Steubenville girls’ track team has walked away from Nelson Field with the team trophy. Following wins in the Bellaire and Shadyside Relays, Big Red ran away with the Dave Ice Girls Invitational team title Thursday. They scored 129 points and ...