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Murray returns to South Point for HOF induction & to win against former team
PROCTORVILLE — American writer Thomas Wolfe once wrote a novel, “You Can’t Go Home Again.” Evidently, Aaron Murray hasn’t read that...

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Sep 263 min read


The Final Ride at 30: Looking back at Huntington's final cross-town rivalry game
Monday marks the 30th anniversary of the final game between the Huntington High Pony Express and Huntington East Highlanders, which took...

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Sep 156 min read


Self-made Knapp to continue career with RedStorm
FRANKLIN FURNACE — Jonathan Knapp is a self-made pitcher. And the Green Bobcats’ senior-to-be just made himself a deal with the...

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Jul 284 min read


Keeping Things Green: Lady Bobcats' Knapp commits to Marshall
FRANKLIN FURNACE — The only number that mattered to Abbie Knapp was the right one. There has been a long list of suitors that includes...

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Jul 273 min read


Pleasants makes family time a priority ahead of upcoming season with Niners
COAL GROVE — The life of football in the NFL has become a microcosm of Austen Pleasants’ real life. The San Francisco 49ers re-signed him...

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Jul 174 min read


Hunt looks back on stellar 1st season at helm
After what happened in his first season as a varsity head baseball coach, John Hunt is wondering what he has to do for an encore. Hunt...

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Jun 143 min read


Calderon plans to keep working at Shawnee
CHESAPEAKE — When it comes to four-letter words, there’s one that Chris Calderon never gets tired of. Work. The Chesapeake Panthers...

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May 242 min read


Jackson aims to be the right match for Shawnee
SOUTH POINT — SOUTH POINT — Saratina Jackson is a basketball player, a volleyball player, a softball player and a track thrower. But...

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May 183 min read


Layne ready to step out of the shadows and shine with Herd
SOUTH POINT — Emma Layne could be considered a nyctophile, which is someone who prefers the night or a dark environment. The South Point...

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May 113 min read


Chesapeake's Ball Aims to Take Stage at Next Level with Rio Grande
CHESAPEAKE — Ladies and gentlemen, now playing is Kate Ball and The Rio Grande Beatles. Don’t expect Kate Ball to get in a tight game and...

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Apr 93 min read


Cremeans Keeps Pedal to the Metal with UPike Commitment
PROCTORVILLE — Old cars never lose their appeal and they just keep running hard. No wonder Quentin Cremeans likes them so much. “I like...

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Mar 243 min read


Melvin Newfound Love of Golf Lands Her with Shawnee
PEDRO — Do you believe in love at first sight? How about love at first swing? For Rock Hill Redwomen senior Isabelle Melvin, it was love...

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Mar 213 min read


Callicoat Hopes to Make Bigger Strides in Return to State Tournament
PROCTORVILLE — OK, last year was new, exciting and fun. Now, it’s time to get serious. Fairland Dragons senior wrestler Will Callicoat is...

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Mar 62 min read


Graham Looks to Take Final Step at State Tournament
PROCTORVILLE — For C.J. Graham, it’s all about progression. The Fairland Dragons’ senior wrestler is headed back to The Schottenstein...

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Mar 63 min read


Sloan Overcomes Challenges On and Off the Mat En Route To State Berth
IRONTON — Nate Sloan has faced 39 opponents on the wrestling mat this season, but he has faced some even tougher challenges on the...

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Mar 43 min read


Rock Hill's Cox Ready To Join The Herd
PEDRO — Although he’s apprehensive about running track at the Division 1 college level, Rock Hill Redmen Izaak Cox might be worried about...

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Jan 204 min read


Graham Sees Similarities In Football & Wrestling; Eyes Another Tourney Run
PROCTORVILLE — Wrestling and football go hand-in-hand. Or in C.J. Graham’s case, tough on tough. Fairland Dragons’ senior wrestler C.J....

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Dec 31, 20242 min read


Freeman Excels In Short Time To Become A Bear
Hunter Freeman was late coming to the party. But once he got there, he became the life of the party. The Ironton Fighting Tigers senior...

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Dec 23, 20243 min read


Barnitz's Florida Dream Comes True With Argonauts
PROCTORVILLE — Fairy tales can come true, if you’re young at heart. Or Kamryn Barnitz. Much like the song “Young At Heart” sung by the...

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Dec 22, 20243 min read


Risner's Early Start With Volleyball Leads Her To Pikeville
PEDRO — J’lynn Risner did NOT start playing volleyball before she could walk. But it was close. Getting an early start playing volleyball...

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Dec 22, 20242 min read
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