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UL’s Gossett, Barnesville’s King capture OVAC titles

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WHEELING — It was a night of firsts for the University High wrestling team as the 71st annual OVAC Ron Mauck Wrestling Championships closed out its three-day stand Saturday night inside WesBanco Arena. The Hawks — despite going just 2-5 in the finals — won both the overall and Class 5A ...

Vrotsos receives Mr. Mat award

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The 2025 recipient of the prestigious Mr. Mat award is John Vrotsos, a former wrestling coach at St. Clairsville High School. Vrotsos wrestled scholastically for Bob Bruney and Steve Kish at Martins Ferry High School. As a “purple rider” mat man, Vrotsos was a four-year letterman and team ...

Indian Creek captures Buckeye 8 title with win over UL

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Steve Eft has built a championship culture at Indian Creek during his seven years at the helm of the Wintersville-based program. The Lady Redskins added yet another crown to their collection Saturday evening at the ECO Center. Creek pocketed the Buckeye 8 title via a 50-46 ...

Linsly takes out East Liverpool, 60-37, at MLK Classic

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WHEELING — Haylen Cook netted 26 points as Linsly took out visiting East Liverpool, 60-37, Monday afternoon during the MLK Classic inside the Stifel Center on the Linsly campus. Cook had seven points as Linsly led 18-6 at the end of the first quarter and 33-13 at halftime. Cook scored 13 of ...