PARKERSBURG — Daniel “Buddy” James used to tell his players, “Once you put that uniform on, you are a Big Red forever.” James, an icon in the world of Parkersburg High athletics and West Virginia high school coaching, passed away Monday at 89 years old. His impact on Parkersburg, ...
WATERFORD — Over their winning streak that had stretched to four games heading into Tuesday night’s Tri-Valley Conference game against Belpre, the Waterford Wildcats have been playing some pretty darn good baseball. The Wildcats may have taken things to another level and played their ...
MOVL Track Championships At Shadyside Boys Team Scores: Shenandoah 202; Caldwell 98; River 71; Shadyside 58; Bridgeport 27; Frontier 21; Monroe Central 11; Cameron 10 Event Winners 100— Holden Dietrich, River (11.53) 200— Josiah Roberts, Shenandoah (24.06) 400— Logan Gabel, Shenandoah (52.34) 800— Emmitt Slevin, Shenandoah (2:11.80) 1600—Emmitt Slevin, Shenandoah (5:03.22) 3200— Joel Tewksbary, Shenandoah (11:13.13) 100 hurdles— Braxton Barnett, Shenandoah (14.66) 300 hurdles— Braxton Barnett, Shenandoah (39.55) 4x100 relay— River (Aiden Milhoan, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 — ...
