River’s Kelsey Harlan was once again named among the state’s best players at the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association announced the Division IV All-Ohio teams Monday, March 25.Harlan was named to the Division IV second team, marking the fourth time she was given All-Ohio recognition.Harlan was named to the All-Ohio first team as a junior.
River won its season opener, defeating Shenandoah 10-1 Monday, March 25 at Sarahsville.Kaden Hunt got the win on the mound, striking out nine.
Monroe Central’s AnnieJane Cunningham will get the chance to continue her bowling career.Cunningham signed with Kent State-Tuscarawas during a signing event Monday, March 18 at Monroe Central High School.Despite only bowling one season, Cunningham earned a spot in the OVAC All-Star Match.While at Kent State-Tuscarawas, Cunningham plans on studying nursing.Pictured are, front row, from left to right: Lee Russell, Cunningham, Ariel Poole and Victoria Littleton.Back row: Monroe Central AD Logan Binegar, Monroe Central Bowling Coach Walter Russell, KSU-Tuscarawas Bowling Coach Patrick Beckley and Joey Littleton.
Monroe Central’s softball team held a camp over this past weekend.
Bridgeport Equipment Deer and Does Leauge – 3-19-2024Stottler Tree Service 9-3; Tekniplex 9-3; Pappy John’s II 8-4; Becky’s Fly Spot 6-6; Tropical Breeze 5-7; Cross Designs 4-8; Choo Choo’s Two 4-8; NMR 3-9.Top Scores: Mike Ware 738; Chet Richmond 698; Arnold Isner 619; Mike Ware 299; Kaden Tomlin 261; Steven Powell 225; Jason Chambers 223; Dwayne Stottler 762; Al Spencer 729; Dan Weber 724; Eric Goddard 284; Bob O’Neil 265; Arlene Cross 259; Matt Bertrand 259.Woodsfield Savings Bank Princess League – 3-19-2024D & L Sales 9-3; Citizens National Bank 8-4; Fairyland 7-5; Paulus Insurance 6.5-5.5; Hot Locks 5-7; Alley Cats 5-7; BMW Farms 5-7; Tigger’s Posse 2.5-9.5.Top Scores: Lydia McIntire 202 – 495; Chris Hull 190 – 538; Donna Craig 190 – 546; Vickie Dillon 188 – 497; Donna Ullman 181 - 514.McDonald’s of Woodsfield – 3-21-2024Blue Racer 9-3; Mossy Rock 7-5; Ten Pin Lanes 7-5; Cross Designs 7-5; Weddle’s Welding 5-7; Moose #2247 5-7; Elite Concrete Coatings 5-7; Moose #931 5-7; Choo Choos 5-7; Citizen National Bank 5-7.Top Scores: Mike Murdock 173 triplicate; T-Bone Schumacher 269 – 674; Kenny Isner 266; Will Weddle 249 – 677; Terry Craig 248; Richard Russell 243; Dwayne Stottler 656; Walt Russell 628; Arnold Isner 626.
A talented Beallsville graduate will be among this year’s honorees as the District 12 Basketball Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2024.Included in this year’s class is 2004 Beallsville graduate Charity Street.A four-year letterwinner, Street is the all-time leading scorer at Beallsville with 1,627.She was a first-team All-Ohio selection as a senior, averaging 24.2 points per game.
Two Monroe Central bowlers took part in the OVAC All-Star Match Sunday, March 17 at Ten Pin Lanes in Woodsfield.Monroe Central seniors Annie Cunningham, left, and Shyann Baker, right, were two of the 40 participants in the match.Ohio won the match 3,512 to 3,457.
Woodsfield Savings Bank Princess League – 3-12-2024D & L Sales 6-2; Fairyland 6-2; Alley Cats 5-3; Citizens National Bank 4-4; Hot Locks 4-4; Paulus Insurance 3.5-4.5; ; BMW Farms 2-6; Tigger’s Posse 1.5-6.5.Top Scores: Barb Williams 176; Alice Goddard 175; Melissa Patrone 174 – 452; Diana Yoho 172 – 463; Vickie Dillon 167 – 458; Donna Craig 463; Donna Ullman 454.McDonald’s of Woodsfield – 3-14-2024Blue Racer 6-2; Moose #931 5-3; Citizens National Bank 5-3; Weddle’s Welding 4-4; Moose #2247 4-4; Cross Designs 4-4; Mossy Rock 3-5; Ten Pin Lanes 3-5; Elite Concrete Coatings 2-6.Top Scores: Dwayne Stottler 258 – 656; Mike Murdock 256; Mike Ware 247 – 670; T-Bone Schumacher 237 – 652; Will Weddle 234 – 645; Richard Russell 615.
Monroe County was well represented in the 12U Boys Division of the Ohio State USBC District 3 Tournament Saturday, March 16 in Coshocton.Hunter Highman, of Graysville, scored a 107, 77, and 87 in his three games with a score of 271 for the series.
Tucker Howell and Chance Allen could only watch the last few seconds tick away.They sat on the bench with their heads down, taking in the final moments of their season Friday, March 8 at Union Local High School.There had obviously been bright spots throughout the Seminoles’ season – more than 20 wins, a first-ever OVAC title and the first trip to the district final in school history.But at that moment, Howell and Allen were left with the one goal they weren’t able to accomplish – winning a district title.Despite their best efforts, the Seminoles were unable to get past perennial district champion Berlin Hiland in a 54-43 loss in the Division IV district final.The game started getting away from Monroe Central early.Hiland, as balanced and consistent as they come, found ways to attack Monroe Central off the dribble and from outside.The dual threat was enough to give the Hawks a quick 9-2 lead just minutes into the game.The Seminoles (23-2) responded, outscoring the Hawks 7-5 to finish the quarter only down 14-9, but that initial deficit tended to dog Monroe Central the rest of the way.A combination of struggling to stick with Hiland’s scorers on defense and finding space on offense haunted Monroe Central in the second quarter, as the Hawks extended their lead.