Tuesday Night Roundup: Raiders make it two straight
The Red Raiders did just that, pounding visiting Miami Trace, 58-35, in South Central Ohio League action.
Jan 25 2012 | Posted in Sports News | Read More »
Girls basketball: ’Riders pull one out
By Gregg Rettig Managing Editor The West Jefferson girls basketball team found its shooting touch just in time Thursday night. The Roughriders trailed visiting Fisher Catholic, 26-22, with 1:51 left to play in Mid-State League/Cardinal Division action, but went on to outscore the Irish, 7-2, en route to a 29-28 victory. “I felt like [...]
Jan 20 2012 | Posted in Sports News | Read More »
Madison-Plains residents vote to leave SCOL for MSL
By Gregg Rettig Managing Editor Both the London and Madison-Plains boards of education are expected to vote Tuesday whether to leave the South Central Ohio League for the Mid-State League, starting with the 2013-14 school year. In anticipation of the vote, Madison-Plains held a community forum Sunday afternoon at the high school to weigh [...]
Jan 8 2012 | Posted in Sports News | Read More »
Girls basketball: Eagles take third
By GREGG RETTIG Managing Editor It’s only the midway point in the girls basketball season, but Madison-Plains coach Tobi Briggs said Thursday night was a statement game. The Golden Eagles (7-3) did indeed make statement, holding off a gutsy London squad, 46-42, to win the consolation game of the McDonald’s Holiday Classic at Madison-Plains. Briggs [...]
Dec 30 2011 | Posted in Sports News | Read More »
Basketball: MPHS boys cruise past Indians
The young Golden Eagles had little trouble with the Indians last night, posting a 67-35 nonleague victory to even their record at 1-1.
Wrestling: County has loads of talent
By Gregg Rettig Managing Editor Maybe Madison County’s best high school sport collectively is wrestling. The county is perennially well-represented during the district and state championship rounds. This season should be no different as area squads prepare to start the 2011-12 campaign. London will be the host for the annual Harry Steel Classic Tournament, [...]
Dec 6 2011 | Posted in Sports News | Read More »
Girls Basketball Preview: Local talent abounds
The northern portion of the county is loaded with talent with Jonathan Alder and Shekinah Christian both returning a ton of experience.
Dec 4 2011 | Posted in Sports News | Read More »
Boys Basketball Preview: Area teams gear up
The Pioneers and the Roughriders are somewhat behind schedule because of their schools played late in the football season. However, new Jonathan Alder coach Brent Cahill and veteran West Jefferson leader Bob Hunter are confident their squads will be ready to go come opening night.
Dec 3 2011 | Posted in Sports News | Read More »
