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Fourth time’s a charm for Buchheit

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WHEELING, W.Va. – Beaver Local and Ohio Valley Athletic Conference history was made on Saturday at the 72nd annual Ron Mauck Wrestling Championships at WesBanco Arena. It wasn’t easy however. While still in the midst of recovering from a knee injury, Beaver Local senior Robert Buchheit ...

Potters dig deep to strike down Oak Glen

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NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — East Liverpool’s boys basketball team banded together to gain a 52-49 win over Oak Glen on Saturday. The Potters (8-6) were playing without leading scorer Dre’Keim Abercrombie who injured his leg on the last play of the game with Indian Creek on Friday. Tyler ...

Long makes a splash at OVAC meet

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WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Beaver Local’s Cole Long was a part of four Class 4A winning events on Friday and Saturday at the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Swimming Championships at Brooke Natatorium. Individually Long won the backstroke in 53.59, while taking the 200 individual medley in ...

Potters produce two winners at OVAC

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WHEELING, W.Va. — East Liverpool’s girls wrestling team made sure to make an impact at the first OVAC Girls Wrestling Championships on Saturday at WesBanco Arena. Paige Cowan (16-2) pinned Warren’s Kendra Hescht in 1:19 to win the 126 pound title, while Alanna McGonigal (15-3) won the ...

SPORTSBRIEFING STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

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Broncos turn to backup DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton is convinced that backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham can double his career win total when he takes Bo Nix’s place under center in the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots next week. Although Stidham ...

BOWLINGRESULTS

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Sportsman League at Walnut Lanes Team Standings: Historic Highlands 30, Ten in the Pit 28, AK Nahas 26, Walnut Lanes 25, American Legion Post 70 24, Brian’s Pro Shop 23, Sparkle Market 20, Safelite and Sanford Plumbing 16. High Game: Tim Pancake and Jay Davis 279, Rick Rudibaugh ...