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Creek breaks things open with a big inning to top Big Red

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STEUBENVILLE — One inning made the difference. The Indian Creek baseball team trailed rival Big Red by one run going into the top of the sixth inning when the Redskins erupted for eight runs to rally for a 13-6 victory Friday evening at the Crimson Complex. "I told the guys after the ...

Big Red shut down by Lint, defending state champ Dover

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STEUBENVILLE – A day can make a big difference in softball. Less than 24 hours after scoring 14 runs in a big win at Wheeling Park, the Big Red softball team could not seem to find a big hit against visiting defending Division III state champion Dover on Friday afternoon. Despite having ...

Prep Roundups

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SOFTBALL Bruins sweep Creek WELLSBURG — The Brooke softball team swept Indian Creek in a doubleheader at home on Friday. The teams played a twinbill to make up for a game earlier in the week being rained out. Brooke, which evened its record at 5-5, won the opener 12-2 then ...

Locals to suite up in OVAC All-Star game next week

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The Ohio Valley Athletic Conference members had a basketball season to remember. And there is still one more chance to catch a glimpse of the senior standouts before they officially call it a career. Sixty seniors, representing 34 schools, will take part in the annual Samuel A. Mumley OVAC ...

Two track coaches, official to join OVAC HOF class

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A pair of highly successful track and cross country coaches as well as a long-time basketball official comprise the latest selections for the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame, which will induct its Class of 2026 on Aug. 15 at WesBanco Arena, is adding coaches ...

Griffin dazzles in debut as Pirates edge Orioles in home opener

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin debuted in style. The 19-year-old Pirates shortstop delivered an RBI double in his first big league at-bat as Pittsburgh held off the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Friday. Griffin, called up on Thursday and the consensus top prospect in baseball, looked every bit ...