Bulldogs Rally Past Jackson For SECAL Lead
Athens Bulldogs toppled Jackson 67 43 at home in a SECAL game to stay 7 0 in league play and 7 2 overall. Wickerham 21 and Handley 20 led Athens with Swart adding 11 as the Bulldogs opened a 32 32 tie then pulled away 42 12 in the second half. Jackson led by as much as six in the first half before Athens' run. The Bulldogs outscored the Ironmen 25 5 in the third period and held Jackson to two points in the final six minutes. Jackson’s Green paced the Ironmen with 18 points. In the opener, the Bullpups beat their rival 45 29. Athens hosts Ironton next.
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Prep Ace Scores 86 In One Game
Allan Hornyak piled up 86 points to lead Bellmore St John’s over Tiltonville 103 to 63 in a high school basketball game. The 6 foot 2 inch junior made 40 field goals and 6 of 11 free throws. Hornyak averages 46.3 points this season across nine games in 2024-25.
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Gallipolis Tops Meigs to Tie for Third in SEC
Gallipolis Blue Devils beat Meigs 75 to 42 to move into a tie for third in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League at 4-3 league and 6-3 overall. Tom Spencer led with 23 points, Jim Heary 17, Beep Matthews 12, while Meigs rival Joe Myers scored 16. Meigs shot 29 percent and finished 10 of 24 from the line. Gallipolis 70 shots, 34 makes, 7 of 10 free throws as Gallipolis held a 45-32 rebounding edge. Preliminary Meigs win, later forfeited for using a player in two games, left the final score uncertain.
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Ohio High School Athletic Association
Balanced Scoring, Big Finish Aid Wellston Rally
Wellston used balanced scoring with five in double figures and a 30 point fourth quarter to rout Nelsonville York 94 to 56 in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League matchup. Terry McManus led Wellston with 19 points, followed by Chuck Hulbert 16 and Andy Zimmerman 14. Nelsonville York, led by Mark Fick with 13 and Bob Crawford with 11, finished 3-6 overall and 2-5 in the league, dropping to third in the standings. Wellston improved to 7-1 overall, 6-1 in league, and travels to Logan before a home tilt with Eastern of Pike County. Nelsonville York visits Meigs next.
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Ironton Edges Logan With 2nd Half Spurt
Ironton overcame a four point halftime deficit to defeat Logan 56 to 52, moving into sole fifth place in the league at 4-6 overall. Charles Kitchen led Ironton with 20 points, while Logan’s Bob Johnston had 13 and Dan Gallagher 12. Rebounds favored Logan 35-28 as free throw and field goal percentages reflected the close contest. A preliminary game saw Ironton win 48-35 to claim second place behind Athens.
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How to prevent moisture on bowling shoe slides
A safety note for bowlers about moisture on the sliding shoe and its impact on slide timing and balance. The author recommends sliding the left shoe along the approach to keep the sole clean and dry, and mentions a fundraiser for Joe Wilman with a self addressed envelope.
Ohio Indoor Trackmen Plan Five Relays and One Dual Meet
Ohio University's indoor track squad under Coach Stan Huntsman will compete in five relays and one dual meet from January to March. The season opens January 25 at the Michigan Relays with further events including February 1 Pittsburgh Invitational, February 15 Livingston Relays in Granville, February 22 at Michigan State, March 8 at Ohio State Relays, and March 14 15 NCAA at Detroit.
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OU Hockeymen Deadlock Irish in Season Finale
SOUTH BEND Ind Otaua University and Notre Dame battled to a 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 scoreless deadlock in front of about 2500 at the Athletics and Convocation Center. Gary Scheiers of Ohio scored the lone OU tally behind the Notre Dame goalie Rick Tomasoni who stopped 44 shots. Notre Dame led 2-0 on a power play by Wiltless and Longar before Ohio tied late in the game.
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Fifth Straight Matmen Rebound For 23-9 Victory
Ohio University falls 23-9 to Ball State despite an early scare. Bobcats rally after a 6 3 loss to claim six of seven final matches led by Jack Sullivan 1-0 over Don Biggs and a second-period pin by Dave Moen.
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Bowling Green
Eastern Eagles extend win streak with 70 57 victory
Eastern Eagles beat North Gallia 70 57 to claim seventh straight win and remain atop the Southern Valley Athletic Conference. Bob Ritchie led with 21 points, Ras Karr 17, Dor Rose 11 for Eastern. North Gallia’s John Garnee 19 and Ron Greenlee 15. Eastern shot 42 percent to North Gallia's 36, and Eastern held a 47 41 rebounding edge. Eastern is 7 1 in SVAC and 2 1 overall. North Gallia stands 0 5 in SWAC.
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Vinton County Nabs 2 Over Pike in Twin Overtimes
Vinton County held off Eastern of Pike 58 56 in a varsity clash and 52 49 in two overtimes. Scott Blake led with 16 points, Mark Bullock 15, Randy Rateliff 10 for the victors as Nance topped Eastern with 24. After leading by eight at halftime, the Vikings trailed late but rallied to win their third in 10 starts and set up a Tri Valley Conference game at Belpre after a trip to Waverly.
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Wahama Falls After Clark’s 37 In Ripley Loss
Wahama 87 Ripley 96 as Gary Clark nets 37 for Wahama while Daniny Rizer adds 15 and David Gillespie 14. Terry Landis scores 28 for Ripley. Wahama shoots 37 of 81 from the floor and 13 of 27 at the line. Ripley 40 of 59 field goals and 16 of 20 free throws. Ripley leads rebounding 55-36. top Wahama rebounders are Fields and Hespie. Wahama to host Ravenswood next, then Meigs.
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Tony Fields
Terry Landis
John Hudson
Ken Swisher
Falcons
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Hudson
Rine National Amateur Karate Association Pushes Rules Reform
SPRINGS South Africa the Rine National Amateur Karate Association calls for new laws to curb harmful and dangerous practices in the sport. The group seeks to regulate unaffiliated clubs and all ordered instant karate courses amid ongoing governance concerns.
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