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Miles suing LSU, NCAA, HOF for vacating 37 wins

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Les Miles, who coached the LSU Tigers to a 2007 national championship, is suing the university over its decision to ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Monday, June 17, 2024 11:15 pm

Ironton Tigers

Ironton native McKenzie Long wins 3 NCAA Div. 1 championship track events for Ole Miss women

Long made short work of her races. Mississippi Rebels’ McKenzie Long was a 3-time NCAA champion as she won the 100-meter dash, the 200 meters and ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Monday, June 10, 2024 11:56 pm

Coal Grove Hornets

Owens found his rewards in the lives of students, other coaches

(NOTE: This story is a reprint tribute from Nov. 23, 2019, when Dave Owens announced he was retiring from coaching.) COAL GROVE — During his 40 ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Sunday, June 9, 2024 11:15 pm

Coal Grove Hornets

Gentleman and humble coach Dave Owens touched many lives

When someone dies, all those who knew or knew of that person automatically start to talk about their accomplishments. But in the case of Dave Owens, ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Sunday, June 9, 2024 11:14 pm

Reds

Maloney offers advice to help prevent arm injuries

FRESNO, CA. — Maybe “old school” should be the “new school.” With the rash of injuries to pitchers’ arms and growing number of Tommy John surgeries, ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:37 pm

Coal Grove Hornets

McDaniel proves to be a prophet with graduation message

DAYTON — If Maddie McDaniel ever decides to give up running track, she might think about being a sports betting handicapper. Read more

by Jim Walker, Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:32 pm

Sports

Burgess, Layne top local standouts at D2 state track meet

DAYTON — Cameron Burgess first trip to the state track meet was a memorable visit. The Chesapeake Panthers junior finished third in the 110-meter hurdles on ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Saturday, June 1, 2024 9:31 pm

Sports

Pointers’ Taylor finished 5th in state discus

DAYTON — The state meet is the best of the best and there are just a lot of good performances. South Point Pointers Derrick Taylor turned ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Saturday, June 1, 2024 3:11 am

Sports

Lady Hornets 4×200 relay claims Division 3 state championship

DAYTON — The Coal Grove Lady Hornets have been chasing a state championship in track for four years. On Friday, they finally grabbed the gold ring. Read more

by Jim Walker, Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:20 am

Coal Grove Hornets

Lady Hornets 4×200 relay, Montgomery reach finals

DAYTON — The Coal Grove Lady Hornets may only have qualified in two finals Thursday at the Division 3 state track tournament, but it’s the ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Thursday, May 30, 2024 10:06 pm

Rock Hill Redmen

Rock Hill’s Cox claims D3 state long jump title

DAYTON — When Isaak Cox holds up his index finger signifying No.1, he has the evidence to back it up. The Rock Hill Redmen junior leaped ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Thursday, May 30, 2024 9:56 pm

Fairland Dragons

Stakes are high as Dragons, Trojans meet in regional semifinals

PROCTORVILLE — It's the rubber match and the stakes are high. The Fairland Dragons and Portsmouth Trojans will meet for the third time this season with the ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 12:42 am

Rock Hill Redmen

Cox back in state meet in 2 events

HEATH — The boys Division 3 Regional track meet was the Isaac Cox show. The Rock Hill junior is returning to the state meet as he ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Monday, May 27, 2024 9:18 pm

Coal Grove Hornets

Lady Hornets add regional track title to other trophies

HEATH — Track is more of an individual sport at tournament time. The Coal Grove Lady Hornets made it both an individual sport and a ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Monday, May 27, 2024 8:56 pm

Coal Grove Hornets

Errors costly as Lady Hornets fall in regionals

ATHENS — The “E” in the linescore stands for errors. On Wednesday, it stood for exasperated. The Coal Grove Lady Hornets were very exasperated as they ... Read more

by Jim Walker, Thursday, May 23, 2024 2:29 am

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