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Kelly stays hot, hits 2 home runs in No. 15 WVU’s midweek victory over rival Marshall

No. 15 West Virginia baseball isn't known for hitting the long ball. Before its midweek game against Marshall, the Mountaineers have hit the 10th-most home runs in the Big 12. But, as of late, WVU has hit some over the fence. The Mountaineers hit three home runs, with two coming from catcher Gavin Kelly, to beat the in-state rival, Thundering Herd, 7-2 Tuesday night down in Charleston. Over the past three games, WVU has hit eight home runs after going three straight games with none. With the help of the homers, WVU moved to 32-12 on the season, and has swept Marshall in all three ...

Huskies edge Big Red in extra inning thriller

CADIZ — Harrison Central and Big Red’s decorated baseball programs have had some battles over the years. Monday evening’s showdown at Mazeroski Field will go down as another to remember. After the Huskies had rallied from an early deficit to lead late in the game and Big Red battled ...

Holden, Oak Glen shut down Madonna

WEIRTON - This time Danica Holden supplied the pitching for the Oak Glen softball team while the team's regular battery took care of the hitting against Hancock County foe Madonna. Holden went the distance striking out 11, and the Golden Bears outhit the Blue Dons by six en route to a 5-0 victory Monday evening down at Starvaggi Park. Holden limited Madonna to just four hits on her way to picking up the win. "Dani threw really well," Oak Glen (15-9) head coach Sherrie Garner said. "She had 11 strikeouts, and we made the plays behind her. She pitched well. I am proud of her. She ...

Softball district tournament pairings are set

STEUBENVILLE — The local Ohio softball team learned their postseason fates Sunday afternoon. Big Red is the No. 2 seed in the Ohio Division III East/Southeast District. Big Red will be taking on No. 3 seed Tri-Valley at 5 p.m. May 13 at home up at the Crimson Complex in East/Southeast District 2. The winner will play a team from the Southeast District in the district final. In East/Southeast District 1, No. 5 seed Zanesville will take on No. 4 seed New Philadelphia at 5 p.m. Monday on the road. The winner of that game will take on No. 1 seed Dover in the district semifinals at 5 ...

Prep Roundups

BASEBALL Catholic Central wins on the road BRIDGEPORT — The Catholic Central baseball team earned their second win in their last three games, going on the road Monday and knocking off the Bridgeport Bulldogs 4-2. The Crusaders (5-11) broke a 1-1 tie in the top of the sixth inning with three runs and were able to hang on from there. Jojo Corabi had a double, single and an RBI, Luke Bryan had two hits and Zach Bryan had a base knock and an RBI. Matty Jones fired 6 2/3 strong innings on the mound to earn the win, striking out five and walking three while allowing just one ...

Weir High’s Magnone to dance at Akron

Weir High senior Emma'lee Magnone recently signed to continue her academic and competitive dance careers at Akron University. A member of the Red Rider dance tea, she plans to major in health care administration while competing for the Zips. Joining Emma'lee, front, second from right, for the ...