I was watching four-five-and six-year-olds playing T-Ball this past week. I watched as the adult pitcher tossed the ball to them from a few feet away. Hardly any made contact, and after three or four tries they placed the ball on the tee to give them a chance to hit it. After a swing or two ...
If you’ve ever played sports, you know the feeling. The locker room is tight, the noise outside is building, and all eyes turn to the coach for that one final message. The goal of every pregame speech is simple. You want to push athletes beyond what they think they’re capable of and inspire ...
Disappointed to say the least! When the announcement came out that the Ohio Valley Ironmen would bring Professional Football back to the Valley, I was optimistic and hopeful for a great season and some exciting summer entertainment at a high level. The season kicked off in early June, but ...
As a young lad growing up in the Paden City community, one of the things I looked forward to was high school sporting events. The excitement of watching the Wildcats play back in those days was unmatched. The community was hopping with kids looking for something to do. Most of the time the ...
It seems as though everything and I mean everything hinges on money today. I remember a time when playing ball was just fun. Everyone wanted to be a part of a team. Today the fun part has just about left unless you join a pickup game somewhere. The NCAA just passed rules that now allow colleges ...
Some things never change! Early in December Magnolia coach Dave Tallman told me he thinks he’s going to have a pretty good basketball team, but it might take a little while to get it all together due to a few players getting a late start. The Blue Eagles dropped their first game of the ...
I love this time of year. March holds lots of action for sports fans. Traditionally, it opens with March Madness and by the end gives way to the Masters at Augusta National, the legendary golf course widely regarded as one of the most scenic in the world. I don't want to get too far ahead of ...
Paden City played their last home basketball game at Bob Burton gymnasium on Tuesday, February 25. The gym was packed as Wildcat fans came out to cheer their favorite team to victory. Head boys basketball coach Kelly Sine had the team well prepared as they welcomed the Beallsville, Ohio Blue ...
I know I have shared with readers before my dislike for all things Ohio State, but I am trying to balance my Buckeye aversion somewhat because of my grandson, Leo. He is growing up in the Worthington School system just outside of Columbus and naturally is a big Ohio State fan. His grandmother ...
Hopefully you will attend a local high school basketball game this winter season showing your support for our area athletes. When you do, there are a couple of new rule changes that you might not be aware of. In the past fouls on a team that totaled seven in a half resulted in a one and one ...