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Local swimmer captures national title

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PARKERSBURG — The YMCA of Parkersburg is proud to announce that local swimmer Levi Priddy captured a national title in the 100 Freestyle at the 2026 YMCA Short Course National Championship, held last week in Greensboro. In addition to his national championship performance, Priddy also placed 6th in the 100 Backstroke, further solidifying his place among the top swimmers in the country. Priddy represents the YMCA of Parkersburg and is a graduating senior at River Valley High School in Bidwell, Ohio. His success is a reflection of both his dedication and the strong support system ...

Scoreboard (4/14)

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Tyler Consolidated 3, St. Marys 0 S 000 000 0 — 0 4 1 T 011 010 x — 3 3 0 WP: R. Davis 7 IP, 2 BB, 7 SO LP: C. Barnard 6 IP, 3 BB, 9 SO Leading hitters Tyler (6-10): B. Neff 1-2, 2B, 2 Rs; R. Davis 1-2, 2 RBIs HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Parkersburg 15, South Charleston 0 (3 inn.) S 000 — 0 2 1 P 01(14) — 15 9 1 WP: C. Cooper 3 IP, 1 BB, 3 SO Leading hitters Parkersburg (8-9): K. Durkin 2-3, 3B, 2B, 2 Rs, 2 RBIs; J. Wilson 2-3, 3B, 2 Rs, 2 RBIs; B. Frye 1-2, 2B, 2 Rs, RBI; E. Baillargeon 1-1, 3 Rs, RBI; A. Cameron ...

Dream come true for PHS student

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PARKERSBURG — The jersey alone was better than sliced bread. Yet, more exciting news was yet to come. In front of more than 75 students and faculty members inside the Parkersburg High School library on Tuesday morning, PHS senior Jacob Smith — a.k.a. Atlanta Falcons Super Fan — ...

Spring Sports Stars (4/14)

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BASEBALL *Reese Davis pitched a complete-game shutout with seven strikeouts in Tyler Consolidated’s 3-0 win over St. Marys. Davis also drove in two of the Silver Knights’ three runs. SOFTBALL *Rocklyn Marcum struck out nine batters over three hitless innings in Ritchie County’s 18-0 win over Williamstown. She was also 4 for 4 at the plate with a triple, a double, four runs scored, three runs driven in and three stolen bases. *Zoey Smithberger pitched a complete game with five strikeouts and also scored two runs in Waterford’s 6-5 win over Belpre. Vada Stout and Kaylee ...

Spring Sports Stars (4/13)

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BASEBALL *Eli Davis was 3 for 4 with two doubles, three runs and the RBIs in Parkersburg South’s 15-4 win vs. Marietta. Carter Fluty doubled, singled and scored four runs for the Patriots. *Corbin Stark pitched 6 2/3 innings and went 1 for 3 at the plate with three runs and two RBIs in Waterford’s 12-5 win over Meigs. Braun Doak was 3 for 4 with three runs while Cole Mullenix doubled, singled and plated two runs. *Cyrus Rickard was 5 for 5 at the plate with four RBIs in Wahama’s 12-2 victory over Ritchie County. Parker Fields went 3 for 4 with two RBIs while Harrison Lloyd ...