COAL GROVE — Despite missing two starters from their lineup, the Coal Grove Hornets built up a 20-point lead but still had to hold off a furious comeback in the final 5 minutes of the game to beat the South Point Pointers 43-37 in an Ohio Valley Conference game on Thursday night. "I knew they had three pretty good shooters," said Hornets coach Kevin Vanderhoof. "The Pope kid can shoot, so can the Hunt kid and Lewis. But being down two starters, we felt zone was our best optio

CHESAPEAKE — When the other team doesn’t score, you don’t lose too many. Taking advantage of a scoreless first quarter by South Point, the Chesapeake Panthers coasted to a 58-32 Ohio Valley Conference win on Saturday. Maddox Kazee hit a 3-pointer and scored 7 points and Karson Frecka had 5 points as Chesapeake took a 17-0 first quarter lead. Things didn’t get better for the Pointers in the second quarter as Kaden Perkins and Frecka scored 6 points each and Andrew Isaacs had a

SOUTH POINT — The Vinton County Vikings went downtown while the South Point Pointers stayed home and got the job done. The Pointers used a balanced offense and strong rebounding effort to withstand 11 3-pointers by the Vikings as South Point posted a 59-52 win on Saturday. Nash Yates scored 7 points as he and Jase Moore and Josh Montgomery all hit 3-pointers as the Vikings took a 15-9 first quarter lead. Four different players scored for the Pointers in the quarter. The Point

GALLIPOLIS — Trailing for most of the game, the South Point Pointers were able to rally in the fourth behind clutch foul shooting and a scoring run to close the game out and secure a 60-51 win over the Gallia Blue Devils in an Ohio Valley Conference clash on Monday night. South Point (2-2, 1-1 OVC) was able to close the deal in the fourth quarter thanks to a 16-4 run over the final 2:45 of the game. That run was sparked by the Pointers being able to convert 14-of-16 free thro

SOUTH POINT — If you want more offense, then get more defense. The Ironton defense forced 22 turnovers that helped generate more offense as the Fighting Tigers beat the South Point Pointers 62-38 in an Ohio Valley Conference game on Thursday. “I said before the game that our defense will win us the basketball game,” said Stevens. “Twenty-two turnovers give us more possessions, allowed us to get out and run with our athletes and I think that’s when we’re at our best.” The Poin

CHESAPEAKE — The quickest way to a win on Tuesday for the Chesapeake Lady Panthers was to take the Express Layne. Ava Layne, that is. Layne scored 12 of her 16 points in the first half as Chesapeake built a 19-point lead and went on to beat the South Point Lady Pointers 52-17 in an Ohio Valley Conference game. Layne scored 8 points in the first quarter as Chesapeake jumped ahead 17-2 in the first quarter. Four different players scored in the second quarter as the lead went to

COLUMBUS – The Division IV and V football All-Ohio teams were announced Tuesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.   Information used for the All-Ohio teams comes from the regular-season accomplishments and does not include playoff games. The seven districts of the OPSMA determine the all-district teams and nominate their best for the All-Ohio teams.   On Wednesday, the Division II and III All-Ohio teams will be announced, followed by the Division I team on Thursday.

Take advantage of our Christmas Sale! No coupon code needed! SOUTH POINT — Jenna Anson had a career high and it kept the Coal Grove Lady Hornets flying high. Anson scored a career-high 24 points — 19 in the first half — as the Lady Hornets remained unbeaten with a 49-37 Ohio Valley Conference win over the South Point Lady Pointers on Friday. “Jenna had a great first half and became the focus of their defense in the second half,” said Lady Hornets coach Nick Miller. “Kendall (

PROCTORVILLE — The Fairland Lady Dragons are picking up where they left off last season. With three players in double figures and nine in the scoring column, the state semifinalists of last season routed the South Point Lady Pointers 79-14 in an Ohio Valley Conference game on Monday. Addison Godby led the way with 17 points9 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals. Bailey Russell had 17 points and 5 rebounds while Isa Taliaferro scored 13 points. Godby had 9 points as five different

Ohio Valley Conference 2025 All-OVC Football Team First Team Player, School   Pos.    Ht.  Wt. Gr. Kaden Murphy, Coal Grove   RB-DB 5-09   190 Sr. Caden Turner, Coal Grove     RB/DE 6-05   230 Sr. Josh Short, Coal Grove    OL-DL  6-01  290 Sr. Rylan Smith, Coal Grove QB-DB 6-02   155 Sr. Caiden Harris, Coal Grove     OL-DL  5-10  235 Sr. Leland McKnight, Coal Grove    WR-DB 5-08  155 Sr. Max Klaiber, Coal Grove     OL-LB  6-00   215 So.

2025 Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Southeast Ohio All-District Football Team DIVISION 2 Special Mention: Carson Tottle, Logan ____________________ DIVISION 3 First Team Offense  QB — Owen Riley, Marietta, 6-1, 185, Sr; Bodhi Wolford, Jackson, 6-2, 195, Sr; Mason Dumpert, Hillsboro, 6-1, 180, Sr; RB — Cartae Ligon, Chillicothe, 6-1, 190, Soph; Julian Baker, Miami Trace, 6-1, 190, Jr; Logan Russell, Sheridan, 6-2, 195, Jr; Anthony Sutton, Athens, 5-9, 155, Sr; WR — Logan H

Ohio Valley Conference 2025 All-OVC Volleyball Team First Team Gracyn Clark, Gallia Academy Jr. Aubree Frazier, Gallia Academy Jr. Chloe Bennett, Gallia Academy So. Abby Clark, Gallia Academy Jr. Aspen Barnes, Gallia Academy Fr. Abbey Isaacs, Chesapeake Sr. Erin Lowe, Chesapeake Sr. Abby Iden, Chesapeake Sr. Molly Adams, South Point Jr. Addison Copley, South Point Jr. Grace Carmon, South Point Jr. Carlee Hall, Fairland Sr. Addison Godby, Fairland Sr. Kh

Ohio Valley Conference 2025 All-OVC Boys’ Soccer Team First Team Beckett Camden, Gallia Academy Sr. Logen Drummond, Gallia Academy Sr. Nathan Shockey, Gallia Academy Sr. Rylan Blaine, Gallia Academy Sr. Owen Nourse, Gallia Academy Sr. Jaxon Myers, Gallia Academy Sr. Heath Champlin, Gallia Academy Sr. Aden Parrott, Chesapeake Jr. Rolan Aragon, Chesapeake Sr. Owen Murray, Chesapeake Sr. Jacob Bentley, Chesapeake Jr. Nathan Silk, Chesapeake Jr. Jacob Roth, Portsmo

SOUTH POINT — The Gallia Academy Blue Devils built a big first quarter lead and went on to beat the South Point Pointers 34-7 in an Ohio Valley Conference game on Friday. Max Canaday led the Blue Devils as he ran 19 times for 174 yards and a touchdown while also throwing for another score. Gallia (4-6, 3-3) took the opening kickoff and went 70 yards in just 5 plays as Canaday got loose on a 45-yard touchdown run. Nathan Shockey kicked the point after and it was 7-0 at the 9:4

Ohio Valley Conference 2025 All-OVC Girls’ Soccer Team First Team Abbie Brabham, Gallia   Sr. Maggie Davis, Gallia      Sr. Sophia Sola, Gallia         Sr. Azey Clagg, Gallia         Fr. Cloie Drummond, Gallia Fr. Sadie Cummons, Gallia   Sr. Molly Dunlap, Fairland   Sr. Annabelle Wyant, Fairland   Sr. Bailey Russsell, Fairland Sr. Macy Auxier, Fairland    So. McKaila Thomas, Fairland   Fr. Laekyn Wilks, Fairland   Fr. Bailey Wilds, Rock Hill 

PORTSMOUTH — When the Portsmouth Trojans leave the Ohio Valley Conference after next season, the South Point Pointers won’t be shedding any tears. Ever since joining the OVC in 2015, the Trojans have never lost to the Pointers and it happened again on Friday as Portsmouth topped South Point 41-13. Portsmouth (6-3, 4-2) jumped out to a 21-0 first quarter lead as Marquez Locklear threw touchdown passes for 20 and 25 yards to Landon Malone and then kept the ball and scored on a

The Rock Hill Redmen and Fairland Lady Dragons were on the run. Both Rock Hill and Fairland ran their way to Ohio Valley Conference cross country championships on Saturday in the league meet. Rock Hill had just 34 points to win by just 6 points over the Gallia Academy Blue Devils. Nixon Snavely won the individual championship as the Ohio State Buckeyes commit ran a time of 16:02.61 ahead of J.J. Percell of Portsmouth with a time of 16:55.40. On the girls' side, Fairland had 2

COAL GROVE — When anyone talks about Coal Grove, it's always about their offense. But on Friday night, the defense did all the talking....

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