FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Trey Barber scored 25 points — including a driving layup as time expired — and grabbed 10 rebounds, Jahn Hines scored 18 points and Christopher Newport beat Mount Union 74-72 Saturday to win the first NCAA Division III championship in program history. The Captains (30-3) ended their season with … Read more
CORALVILLE — Bobby Thompson of course wanted his Fort Dodge wrestling team to excel at the loaded Dan Gable Donnybrook tournament. Thompson witnessed a little of everything and plenty for the Dodgers to take away from the experience on the mat. The trip itself, though, is what will pay long-term dividends in the … Read more
Zach Anderson NICOLLET — The Class 1A, No. 9-ranked Martin County West Mavericks tipped off the boys basketball season with a runaway 61-26 Valley Conference triumph over the Nicollet Raiders on Thursday night in Nicollet. The Mavericks, who buried 8 of 20 shots from behind the 3-point arc, built a 39-12 … Read more
PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett wants to throw the ball deep in an effort to get the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense going. The rookie quarterback, however, isn’t going to do it just to do it. Pickett said Wednesday there are different ways to create the sort of “splash” plays the Steelers (2-5) need to take … Read more
Kendra Dechow of North Collins, left, and Maple Grove’s Alexis Hall battle for possession of the ball during Monday’s Section VI Class D semifinal soccer game at Dunkirk High School. The Eagles advanced to Saturday’s championship game by edging the Red Dragons in a shootout. P-J photo by Ashleigh Brown DUNKIRK — Hailey Jasinski didn’t … Read more
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus remembered the transition going from Toledo to Missouri as an assistant under Gary Pinkel. From winning 10 games with a MAC powerhouse to taking a beating against the powers of the Big 12 the next few years, it was an eye-opening experience. “It … Read more
Roane County’s Skylar Delk (24) gets up off the ground after a run during a high school football game against Doddridge County Friday in Spencer. (Photo by Josh Hughes) SPENCER –Statement made for Roane County. A slow start offensively didn’t last long as Class AA’s No. 2 Raiders ran past visiting … Read more
NEW CUMBERLAND — Injury-plagued Oak Glen faced one of the biggest challenges on its schedule Thursday night when the unbeaten Class A power Cameron Dragons visited the Bears Den in a first football meeting between the two schools. Cameron, which has destroyed everything in its path this season and entered the battle averaging … Read more
BELMONT — East Liverpool captured its 14th OVAC title volleyball title by sweeping Beaver Local, 25-11, 25-22, 25-10, in the Class 4A final Saturday at Union Local High School. The Potters improve to 19-3. Leaders for the Potters were Kyia White with eight kills and two aces, Kenzie Headley four kills and seven … Read more
Few things rival a sunny October day when the breeze is southerly at just enough pace to ruffle the water and the bass are in the mood to play. Two recent fishing trips help make my point. Last Sunday and Tuesday dawned clear and crisp. Experience indicated there was no need to try … Read more
