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Half Marathon retains title status

May 9, 2008



PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg has extended its undefeated streak with the Road Runners Club of America.

Ever since Parkersburg placed its initial bid for the 2004 race with the nation’s largest running club to conduct its national half marathon championship, it has been successful each and every year.

This year is no exception as the RRCA recently awarded the News and Sentinel Half Marathon its national championship for 2009.

The announcement —greeted with joy by those who sponsor and conduct the race —came during the RRCA’s national convention in Cincinnati last weekend.

“We were anxiously waiting,’’ said race director Chip Allman. “The RRCA never tells you how many bidders there are. All they do is announce the winner.’’

Allman had submitted the requisite paperwork several months ago. Once that dutiful task is completed, all race organizers can do is wait and hope.

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Charleston Catholic dominates track regional

May 9, 2008



PARKERSBURG — It was a clean sweep for Charleston Catholic here on a rainy Thursday at Parkersburg’s Stadium Field as the Irish boys and girls left town with narrow victories in the Class A, Region I track meet.

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Parkersburg stop slated for Mountaineer Caravan

May 9, 2008



PARKERSBURG —The Mountaineers are coming!

The Mountaineer Athletic Caravan will be making its annual Parkersburg stop at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12, at J.P. Henry’s on W.Va. 2.

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PHS sophomore clinches all-state recognition

May 9, 2008

CHARLESTON — For the second time in as many tries, Parkersburg sophomore Alex Bush has earned all-state recognition as a tennis player.

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Rebels aim for AA regional track title

May 9, 2008



ELLENBORO—It will be out of the frying pan and into the fire when the Rebels from Ritchie County High School play host to the Class AA, Region I championships beginning today at 4 p.m at the Chuck Schofield Memorial Stadium.

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Pioneers win OAC Tourney opener

May 9, 2008



TIFFIN — Marietta College’s baseball Pioneers avenged a regular season doubleheader loss to Otterbein with a 5-2 victory Thursday in the first round of the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament.

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