Atley Calvert Scores First Pro Hat Trick; Matt Koopman Nets Game Winner With 1:34 Left
Saturday night was the only game of the week for the Wheeling Nailers, and they utilized every ounce of energy they had...
The West Liberty wrestling team is currently ranked No. 4 in the nation and is set to defend its Super Region 3 championship crown Saturday when the top teams in Super Region 3 head to the ASRC.
The OVAC will need 24 percent, or roughly 14 member schools signaling each intends to offer either girls' wrestling or boys' volleyball before it can sanction either as an official conference sport. The OHSAA announced last week that both will be classified as emerging sports for the 2022-23 school year.
The No. 4 ranked West Liberty wrestling team had to pull out of Thursday's NWCA National Duals in Kentucky because of COVID protocols. Next up is a dual on Jan. 13, at home, against No. 11 Ashland.
With two wrestlers qualifying for the state tournament this weekend, the Cambridge Bobcats ended a three-year absence from the state level of competition.
First off, kudos once again to the OVAC Wrestling Tournament poohbahs for pulling off another wonderful event. If you've never been to one, go next year and be there for the opening ceremonies when the teams come out one-by-one, Olympic-style. You can feel the pride and nervousness permeate and dominate Wheeling's Wesbanco Arena, as the athletes are getting primed to roll.
