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Hill sets River Cats franchise record

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LAS VEGAS — In a 9-2 loss to the Las Vegas Aviators Tuesday, Turner Hill clubbed a first-inning home run to extend his hit streak to 25 games, a Sacramento River Cats franchise record. Hill, a Marietta native, finished the game 2 for 4 with the homer, a double and both runs-batted-in for the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A club, where he broke the mark previously set by Daric Barton. Hill raised his batting average to .351 and his OPS to .946. Since his promotion to Sacramento early in the season, Hill has nine home runs, 60 RBIs and 63 runs scored. In 357 plate appearances, he ...

Runners take your mark: Fort Boreman Park will elevate the half marathon

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When you are standing Saturday on Juliana Street awaiting the start of the News and Sentinel Half Marathon, turn around for a second and take a look at the flag on the top of the hill that is behind you. The flag is part of Fort Boreman Park, a historical part of Parkersburg that you will visit in the next two hours. The race you are about to run will take you through the park between miles six and eight. The park will offer you an ideal view of the downtown area that you will run through in the first miles of the race. Fort Boreman was constructed at the location in 1863 so that ...

Williamstown boys soccer takes flight with new coach

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WILLIAMSTOWN – In a year when the United States was one of the host countries of World Cup men’s soccer, the spirit of the sport is carrying over to the pitch at Williamstown High School and first-year coach Chris Harbour. “We have had World Cup watch parties with the boys and their ...

Williamstown’s Buttrey to compete in regional event

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WILLIAMSTOWN – With a strong possibility of playing golf at the next level, Williamstown senior Madilyn Buttrey will get a better feel where her game falls in relation to her peers outside the state. Earlier this week, Buttrey was named as one of eight golfers to represent Team West ...

South’s Thompson suspended for season opener

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PARKERSBURG – A misinterpretation of the rules best describes the penalty handed down on the Parkersburg South football program and coach Larry Thompson. On June 8 this past summer, the administration at Parkersburg South High School received notification from the WVSSAC that coach ...