It's déjà vu all over again for the West Liberty University men's basketball team as Coach Jim Crutchfield's high-scoring Hilltoppers have returned to the No. 1 spot in the National Association of BasketballMore>>
Weirton Madonna senior Drazen Frankovitch has been selected as the WTRF, Wheeling Hospital Athlete of the Week.Frankovitch scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, helping the Blue Dons win back-to-backMore>>
Brennan Czuchran scored 17 points as Buckeye Local defeated Edison in triple overtime 61-56. The Panthers will meet East Liverpool on Saturday. Meanwhile in the night cap , Minerva defeated SteubenvilleMore>>
The top-seeded and 25th-ranked Bethany College men's basketball team shot 59 percent (16-27) in the second half to finally pull away from an upset-minded Waynesburg squad and earn an 82-69 victory TuesdayMore>>
West Liberty University senior Kayla Ayers turned in one of the top 3-point shooting performances in NCAA history Monday night, draining a school-record 13 3-pointers as the Hilltoppers dropped an 85-73 decision at league-leading West Virginia Wesleyan.More>>
West Liberty junior guard Alex Falk has been honored as the West Virginia Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the fourth time this season. It's the eighth Player of the Week Award for the Hilltoppers, who have already clinched their third consecutive WVIAC title and are ranked No. 2 in the nation.More>>
Wheeling Jesuit's Robbie Davia has been named the WVIAC Player of the Week while Bluefield State hurler Robert Haggerty has been named the WVIAC Pitcher of the Week. Davia, a 6'2" junior from Cadiz, Ohio,More>>
Kylie Howard scored 15 points as John Marshall defeated Brooke 79-36 in West Virginia Class AAA region one section one tournament. Alexis Montes added 14 points and 18 rebounds as she went over 1,000More>>
The Associated Press high school girls basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses and total points: Team Record Pts Prv Class AAA 1. Bridgeport (4) 21-1 74 2 2. Greenbrier East (3) 20-1More>>
West Virginia Boys Basketball Poll By The Associated Press Class AAA 1. Martinsburg (6) 19-2 69 3 2. South Charleston (1) 18-3 62 1 3. Wheeling Park 16-5 55 7 4. Morgantown 14-5 44 2 5. WoodrowMore>>
After winning the PAC regular season title with a 14-2 conference record, the Bethany College men's basketball team begins pursuit of its second straight league crown and 14th overall Tuesday night byMore>>
Steubenville Big Red Head Coach Reno Saccoccia and Monroe Central's Jay Circosta were honored on Sunday by the Ohio Valley Football Coaches Association (OVFCA) for becoming the Ohio Valley's only coachesMore>>
Tim Wilson has stepped down as the head football coach at Shenandoah High School after seven season as head coach.Wilson says he wants to be able to spend more time with his two kids, and two step-children,More>>
Monday, February 20 2012 10:17 PM EST2012-02-21 03:17:24 GMT
The Bethany College men's basketball team, which captured the PAC regular season crown this weekend, is now ranked 25th in this week's D3Hoops.com Top 25 poll. The Bison picked up 52 points in this week's
Monday, February 20 2012 4:28 PM EST2012-02-20 21:28:42 GMT
After setting a new school record for conference wins in a season, the fourth-seeded Bethany College women's basketball team will host fifth-seeded Westminster in a PAC Tournament Quarterfinal Tuesday
Sunday, February 19 2012 11:56 PM EST2012-02-20 04:56:53 GMT
The Wheeling Nailers have had their way at Sun National Bank Center for most of the season, after winning each of the first four games they played there. On Sunday afternoon,
Saturday, February 18 2012 10:19 PM EST2012-02-19 03:19:58 GMT
The No.1 seed Weirton Madonna boys turned up the tempo and blew out the No.2 seed Beallsville Blue Devils 84-64 in the Class A title game at the Wheeling Hospital OVAC boys basketball championships at
Friday, February 17 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-02-18 04:00:59 GMT
Mike Drizake scored a game high 23 points as Weir defeated Bishop Donahue 72-67. D.T. Meeker paced the Bishops with 19 points. In Bellaire, Derrick Feller scored 22 points as the Big Reds beat Toronto
Friday, February 17 2012 10:17 PM EST2012-02-18 03:17:15 GMT
The Wheeling JesuitUniversity men's basketball team embodies the true meaning of a Jesuit education, enjoying success in the classroom and on the court while engaging with the community. "Part of our
Friday, February 17 2012 10:13 PM EST2012-02-18 03:13:01 GMT
The second day of the 2012 PAC Swimming & Diving Championships/James Longnecker Invitational for the Bethany College women's swimming and diving team was highlighted by a relay record being shattered in
Thursday, February 16 2012 10:57 PM EST2012-02-17 03:57:15 GMT
Jim Crutchfield picked up his 199th career win as No. 2 West Liberty used a late 11-0 run to foil West Virginia State's upset bid and pulled away to an 84-73 victory Thursday night at Fleming Hall.
Wednesday, February 15 2012 11:04 PM EST2012-02-16 04:04:31 GMT
In the Division Four District Tournament at Union Local, Karli Bonar scored a game high 24 points as Shadyside defeated Frontier 67-46. Hayley Holenka added 14 points in the win. Earlier in the
Tuesday, February 14 2012 11:53 PM EST2012-02-15 04:53:30 GMT
Wheeling Hospital/OVAC Basketball Tournament 5-A Wheeling Park 45 Morgantown 40 ______________ Parkersburg South 38 Indian Creek 43 _______________ 5-A Final Wheeling Park vs Indian Creek
Thursday, February 9 2012 5:10 PM EST2012-02-09 22:10:49 GMT
Stressing his ties to the organization and his reverence for its tradition, Todd Haley was officially introduced Thursday as the Pittsburgh Steelers' new offensive coordinator. The former Kansas City
Thursday, February 9 2012 5:06 PM EST2012-02-09 22:06:06 GMT
Consultants are recommending that Ohio State hire a vice president to oversee a new office and committee that would monitor ethics and rules compliance across the university system. The suggestion presented
Tuesday, February 7 2012 3:23 PM EST2012-02-07 20:23:48 GMT
Oak Glen alum Ian Whittington has been hired as the new head football coach at his alma mater.Whittington, 27, has been an assistant coach for the past three seasons under Tony Filberto, who left Oak Glen
Monday, February 6 2012 10:48 PM EST2012-02-07 03:48:30 GMT
Wheeling Jesuit University men's basketball team put on a shooting clinic at the Alma Grace McDonough Center en route to a 105-80 dismantling of the visiting University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. "We
Monday, February 6 2012 10:46 PM EST2012-02-07 03:46:02 GMT
The No. 2-ranked West Liberty University men's basketball team buried its 19th consecutive opponent with another 3-point blizzard Monday night as Coach Jim Crutchfield's Hilltoppers hammered Ohio Valley,
Monday, February 6 2012 12:28 PM EST2012-02-06 17:28:02 GMT
Wheeling Park High School multi-sport star Errin Baynes has officially signed his national letter of intent to continue his track & field career at the University of Southern California.Baynes is the first
Monday, February 6 2012 12:17 AM EST2012-02-06 05:17:29 GMT
Wheeling native J.C. Maxwell is the West Virginia State Free Thrown champion in the 8-9 year old division.The Warwood Elementary School third-grader canned 22 of 25 free thrown attempts in the final round
Tuesday, January 31 2012 11:36 PM EST2012-02-01 04:36:02 GMT
The West Liberty University men's basketball team is ranked No. 2 in the nation for the second consecutive week. The Hilltoppers return home to host Shepherd Wednesday night at 7:30.
Tuesday, January 31 2012 6:49 PM EST2012-01-31 23:49:48 GMT
It's Super Bowl week and if you're not a fan of the Giants or Patriots, you probably aren't paying too much attention to the festivities. But there's one fan in Brilliant, Ohio who just found out he's
Tuesday, January 31 2012 10:30 AM EST2012-01-31 15:30:51 GMT
The pairings for the Wheeling Hospital OVAC Girls Basketball Championships are set: Class 5A Semifinals 1. Wheeling Park vs. 4. John Marshall 2. University vs. 3. Morgantown Finals Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ------------------------------------------------Class
Monday, January 30 2012 11:57 PM EST2012-01-31 04:57:03 GMT
Another Ohio Valley football coaching job has been filled, as longtime coach Tony Filberto is switching schools going from Oak Glen back to Weir High. Filberto is no stranger at Weir High, having served
Thursday, February 16 2012 10:59 PM EST2012-02-17 03:59:27 GMT
Kayla Ayers buried a career-high 8 3-pointers Thursday night but it wasn't enough to lift West Liberty past West Virginia State as the host Yellowjackets pulled away late to claim an 88-78 victory at Fleming Hall.
Wednesday, February 15 2012 11:51 PM EST2012-02-16 04:51:29 GMT
Two days after clinching a third consecutive West Virginia Conference championship, the West Liberty University men's basketball team was listed at No. 1 in the first set of Atlantic Region rankings compiled by the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Ranking Committee.
Tuesday, February 14 2012 11:36 PM EST2012-02-15 04:36:08 GMT
William Buford scored 24 points to spark No. 6 Ohio State, and Jared Sullinger backed him up inside with 23 points and eight rebounds to guide the Buckeyes to a 78-68 victory Tuesday over Minnesota that
Monday, February 13 2012 11:08 PM EST2012-02-14 04:08:10 GMT
Raymont McElroy scored a game high 41 points as West Virginia Wesleyan defeated Wheeling Jesuit 88-85. Kelsey Williams added 26 points for the Bobcats. Steve Catich led the Cardinals with 21 points.
Monday, February 13 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-02-14 04:00:21 GMT
The No. 2-ranked West Liberty University men's basketball team locked up its third straight West Virginia Conference title in impressive fashion Monday night, rolling to a 107-73 rout of second-place Alderson-Broaddus in West Liberty.
Monday, February 13 2012 6:52 PM EST2012-02-13 23:52:22 GMT
Wheeling native Doug Wojcik is now the University of Tulsa's all-time wins leader.The seventh-year head coach chalked up career win No.138 on Saturday night as the Golden Hurricance avenged an earlier
Thursday, February 9 2012 11:38 PM EST2012-02-10 04:38:03 GMT
The West Liberty University women's basketball team overcame a 13-point second-half deficit but couldn't find the basket over the final 5 minutes here Thursday night as resurgent Pitt-Johnstown pulled
Wednesday, February 8 2012 5:58 PM EST2012-02-08 22:58:01 GMT
Pittsburgh Steelers back-up tight end Weslye Saunders will miss the first four games of 2012, as the NFL suspended the rookie four games for violating its policy on performance enhancing substances. Saunders
Wednesday, February 1 2012 6:59 PM EST2012-02-01 23:59:31 GMT
Linsly's Akil Blount has signed a national letter of intent to continue his football career at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.Blount, the son of former Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL Hall of Famer
Thursday, January 26 2012 4:20 PM EST2012-01-26 21:20:19 GMT
It's Alumni Weekend for the No. 14-ranked West Liberty University wrestling team, which will honor former Hilltopper wrestlers while taking on a trio of challenging NCAA Division II opponents Friday night and Saturday afternoon at the ASRC.
Wednesday, January 25 2012 6:07 PM EST2012-01-25 23:07:58 GMT
Steelers' nose tackle, Chris Hoke, has announced that he will retire after 11 seasons with Pittsburgh. Originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Brigham Young University in 2001,
Thursday, February 9 2012 10:36 PM EST2012-02-10 03:36:39 GMT
The No. 2-ranked West Liberty University men's basketball team blew past a couple of significant milestones here Thursday night in a 105-84 rout of Pitt-Johnstown at the UPJ Sports Center. Not only
Wednesday, February 8 2012 10:30 AM EST2012-02-08 15:30:04 GMT
The semifinal pairings for the boys, OVAC Wheeling Hospital boys basketball championships are set.5A1. Morgantown vs 4. Wheeling Park2.Indian Creek vs 3. Parkersburg South4A1. St.Clairsville vs 4. Steubenville2.
Wednesday, February 1 2012 12:05 PM EST2012-02-01 17:05:43 GMT
Steubenville Big Red senior Najee Murray officially signed his national letter of intent to continue his football career at Ohio State University."I'm totally excited,"said Murray, who gave a verbal commitment
Wednesday, February 8 2012 5:16 PM EST2012-02-08 22:16:10 GMT
William Buford scored a career-high 29 points and capped his night with a pivotal dunk in the final minute to power No. 3 Ohio State past hot-shooting Purdue 87-84 on Tuesday night. The win was Ohio State's
Wednesday, February 1 2012 10:40 PM EST2012-02-02 03:40:36 GMT
From the opening tip, the Wheeling Jesuit men's basketball team put their foot on the accelerator and never let off the gas, controlling the scoreboard until the final buzzer sounded, with a 97-77 victory
Sunday, January 8 2012 12:54 PM EST2012-01-08 17:54:42 GMT
The St.John's boys basketball team chalked up win No.1 on the season thanks to 3-pointer by Luke Holabeck as time expired in overtime as the Irish defeated Paden City 53-52. Holabeck finished the game
Sunday, January 29 2012 12:06 AM EST2012-01-29 05:06:25 GMT
A California doctors says Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is recovering from a neck injury in addition to a concussion.Crosby visited with neurological spine specialist Dr. Robert S. Bray in Los
Friday, February 3 2012 4:55 PM EST2012-02-03 21:55:36 GMT
It stands to reason that when a team wins 34 of 37 games, the rare losses stand out more than all those wins. Ohio State point guard Aaron Craft remembers his momentary confusion and fear when Wisconsin's
Friday, February 3 2012 4:45 PM EST2012-02-03 21:45:27 GMT
The Indians have officially added first baseman Casey Kotchman to their ever-changing roster. Cleveland finalized its $3 million, one-year deal with Kotchman on Friday, a day after reaching the agreement. Kotchman,
Friday, February 3 2012 4:27 PM EST2012-02-03 21:27:18 GMT
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has jumped to the defense of new football coach Urban Meyer, who has been accused of poaching recruits who had already committed to other Big Ten programs. Meyer's
Wednesday, February 1 2012 10:36 PM EST2012-02-02 03:36:24 GMT
The No. 2-ranked West Liberty University men's basketball team locked up its eighth straight 20-win season on Wednesday with a 100-63 romp past Shepherd at the ASRC.
Thursday, February 2 2012 10:08 PM EST2012-02-03 03:08:03 GMT
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel is going back to school - in a newly created position at the University of Akron. The school announced Thursday that Tressel has been hired as vice president