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MC Girls get walk-off win over River

Monroe Central got a walk-off win over county-rival River in an 8-7 victory Wednesday, April 10 at Woodsfield.Shyann Baker bunted in Maclarin Craft to give the Seminoles the victory and complete a three-run final inning.In addition to scoring the winning run, Craft tied the game in the previous at bat, scoring two with a triple.Kazziah Cecil and Karlie Haslam pitched in the game for Monroe Central.River got a solid offensive performance from Kelsey Harlan in the game.

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River tops Shenandoah, Shadyside

River picked up two wins last week.The Pilots eked out an 8-7 win over Shenandoah Wednesday, April 10 at River High School.River jumped out to a quick lead, scoring five runs in the first inning.The Zeps bounced back, however, scoring four in the third to take a 7-6 lead.A two-run fourth proved to be the difference for the Pilots.Peyton Blue led the River offense, hitting a home run and a single with three RBIs.Lucas Dennis had two singles and two RBIs and Carson Makris, Cale Willis and Wyatt Stalder a single and an RBI each.Blue started the game, allowing three unearned runs on five hits in 2 2/3 innings.Dennis finished the game.

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Local Bowling Scores – April 18, 2024

Woodsfield Savings Bank Princess League – 4-10-2024Fairyland 16-8; D & L Sales 14-10; Paulus Insurance 13.5-10.5; Alley Cats 13-11; Citizens National Bank 12-12; Hot Locks 10-14; BMW Farms 9-15; Tigger’s Posse 8.5-15.5.Top Scores: Melissa Patrone 194 – 497; Betty Schaub 190 – 490; Vickie Dillon 184 – 492; Sandy Dietrich 182 – 480; Chris Hull 177 – 490; Monica Dennison 177.McDonald’s of Woodsfield – 4-11-2024Blue Racer 17-7; Moose #2247 17-7; Ten Pin Lanes 17-7; Mossy Rock 14-10; Moose #931 12-12; Weddle’s Welding 11-13; Cross Designs 10-14; Citizen National Bank 8-16; Elite Concrete Coatings 7-17; Choo Choos 7-17.Top Scores: Mike Ware 290 – 657; Derek Griffith 244; Kenny Isner 244; Mike Murdock 241, 238 – 677; Dwayne Stottler 238 – 691; Bill Haley 660; Walt Russell 652.

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Local Bowling Scores – April 11, 2024

McDonald’s of Woodsfield – 4-4-2024Blue Racer 16-4; Ten Pin Lanes 14-6; Mossy Rock 11-9; Cross Designs 10-10; Moose #2247 9-7; Moose #931 9-11; ; Citizen National Bank 8-12; Weddle’s Welding 7-13; Elite Concrete Coatings 6-14; Choo Choos 6-10.Top Scores: Ricky Stewart 244, 224 – 672; Cody Morris 237; Kevin Alleman 224; David Speelman 216 – 586; Will Weddle 215 – 615; Bill Haley 597; Clay Cecil 589.

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Howell, Isaly named to All-Ohio second team

Two of Monroe County’s best were named among the state’s best as the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association announced the Division IV boys’ All-Ohio teams Wednesday, March 27.River senior Kabel Isaly and Monroe Central junior Tucker Howell were named to the Division IV second team.Isaly led the Pilots with 23.4 points per game this season.Howell set the pace for the Seminoles, averaging 19.9 points per game.Also for the Seminoles, junior Chance Allen was given honorable mention.

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MC drops slugfest with Caldwell

Monroe Central came up on the wrong end of an offensive battle with Caldwell, falling 9-6 Friday, March 29 at Woodsfield.No other information was available.In other area action last week, Beallsville’s baseball team picked up two wins, defeating Hundred 15-0 Wednesday, March 27 and Paden City 13-2 Saturday, March 30.Kayson Hoff only allowed four hits against Paden City.

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Local Bowling Scores

Bridgeport Equipment Deer and Does League – 3-25-2024Stottler Tree Service 13-3; Pappy John’s II 10-6; NMR 8-8; Becky’s Fly Spot 7-9; Cross Designs 7-9; Tekniplex 7-9; Tropical Breeze 6-10; Choo Choo’s Two 6-10.Top Scores: Chet Richmond 289 – 741; Scott Bowers 279 – 698; Eric Cramer 244; John Pasztor 244 – 638; William Weddle 244; Steven Powell 638.Woodsfield Savings Bank Princess League – 3-26-2024Citizens National Bank 11-5; Fairyland 11-5; D & L Sales 10-6; Hot Locks 9-7; Paulus Insurance 7.5-8.5; Tigger’s Posse 5.5-10.5; Alley Cats 5-11; BMW Farms 5-11.Top Scores: Donna Craig 211 – 500; Betty Schaub 180 – 460; Vickie Dillon 177 – 452; Sandy Dietrich 174, 172 – 452; Chris Hull 172 – 495; Monica Dennison 459.McDonald’s of Woodsfield – 3-28-2024Blue Racer 12-4; Mossy Rock 10-6; Ten Pin Lanes 10-6; Cross Designs 10-6; Moose #2247 9-7; Weddle’s Welding 6-10; Elite Concrete Coatings 6-10; Moose #931 6-10; Choo Choos 6-10; Citizen National Bank 5-11.Top Scores: Will Weddle 257 – 680; Jason Chambers 247; Arnold Isner 247 – 618; Bill Haley 247 – 659; Kevin Alleman 244; Dave Speelman 701; Dwayne Stottler 642.

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