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‘Jackets get pivotal win over Rebels, 55-43

WILLIAMSTOWN — Arissa Burt and Anna Cosner celebrated senior night here Thursday in style as Williamstown picked up a key 55-43 Little Kanawha Conference victory versus Ritchie County. The now 11-4 Rebels of head coach Dave McCullough, who are ranked No. 5 in Class A, weren’t able to ...

Hoops roundup: Williamstown escapes Tyler with OT win

KIDWELL — Tyler Keiser led all scorers with 19 points to lead Williamstown to an overtime victory over Tyler Consolidated Thursday. Keiser went 7 for 8 at the free-throw line for the Yellowjackets, who improved to 8-6 and play host to Oak Glen on Saturday. Caleb Atkinson added 15 points for ...

41st annual MOV Toughman set for weekend

PARKERSBURG — The 41st annual Mid-Ohio Valley Toughman contest is set for Friday and Saturday night inside Memorial Fieldhouse. Jerry Thomas, the president of West Virginia Sports Promotions, said the VIP tables are sold out, but there are a handful of $30 reserved seats still available ...

Mountaineers take down Bearcats, 59-54

MORGANTOWN — Nestled somewhere inside D.J. Thomas’ stat line on Thursday was the hidden fact that the young freshman stepped up and handed West Virginia a 59-54 victory over Cincinnati inside Fifth Third Arena. It was hidden for several reasons, beginning with WVU (15-8, 6-4 Big 12) again ...

Fort Frye girls outlast Warren, 38-33

BEVERLY – With leading scorer Ella Dowler sidelined due to an injury the Fort Frye Cadets would need someone to step up in Wednesday night’s rematch against the Warren Warriors at Dan Liedtke Court. Freshman Raelann Morgenstern would rise to the occasion as she poured in a game-high 21 ...

Mid-Ohio Valley Prep Basketball Statistical Leaders

GIRLS BASKETBALL AVERAGE 25.4 – Brynnley Bulluck (St. Marys) 23.2 – Elsa Law (Ritchie) 21.2 – Anna Tolley (Roane) 19.7 – Brooke Woods (Buffalo) 18.4 – Quinn Bunch (Wtown) 18.0 – Kaylee Yost (Magnolia), Lindsey Logston (South) 16.9 – Gracie Bills (Belpre) 16.6 – Frances ...