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Hit Show takes another run at West Virginia Governor’s Stakes

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hit Show, a multiple graded stakes winner since capturing the then-Grade 3 West Virginia Governor’s Stakes one year ago, is scheduled to return for the 2025 edition of the $200,000 race for 3-year-olds and up at 1 1/16 miles Sunday at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack ...

Clippers get close to record

POLAND — Columbiana’s girls golf team improved to 2-0 on the season with a commanding 165-212 win over Poland on Wednesday at Valley Golf Course — just one stroke shy of tying the school’s 9-hole team scoring record. Claire Banner led the Clippers with a stellar 37, followed by Maddie ...

GOLF RESULTS

Zep’s Pizza at Pinky’s, Coil Line Service League at Eagle Pass STANDINGS: Brian Bostick-Chuck Sluss 129, Kevin Beresford-Dick Cope 128, Rod Wright-Scott Cope 122 1/2, Scott Stewart-Roger Kelly 115 1/2, Gage Chesnut-Isaiah Chestnut 1114 1/2, Chad Wood-Rod Davison 114 1/2, David ...

East Avenue highlights West Virginia Derby field

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — East Avenue, a two-time graded-stakes winner, headlines a field of eight 3-year-olds entered in the 55th running of the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby on Sunday at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races. The 1 1/8-mile Derby will highlight an evening card ...

Clippers open with win over Edison

COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana girls golf team opened its season by defeating Edison Local 174-205 on Monday at Valley Golf Club. Claire Banner and Alyssa Kakavros each led the Clippers with a pair of 42s, while Maddie Jackson followed closely with a 43. Nia Missos and Victoria Buckingham both ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Sampson keys Chester SALEM — Eric Sampson hit two home runs to lead the Chester OldTimers baseball team to a 9-0 win over Salem Romeo Concrete on Sunday at Salem High School. Steve Bell totaled three hits, while Doug Comm, Mike Logston and Rob Fester each had two hits. Kevin Farrell got ...

Clipper CC Series still running

COLUMBIANA — The mission of the Clipper Cross Country Series has remained the same for 27 years — getting kids experience on a course before the prep season starts, a pressure-free race for all ages and to have fun. The Clipper Cross Country Series runs four straight Wednesday nights ...

West Virginia Derby has 37 nominations

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — The winners of prominent stakes in their most recent starts are among the 37 3-year-olds nominated to the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby, which will be held Sunday, Aug. 3, at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races. The 2025 West Virginia Derby will be the 55th ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Prep golf starts Monday COLUMBUS – The golf season begins Monday for member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. All other fall sports begin practice next Friday, Aug. 1. The state golf tournaments will be held Oct. 6-7 and Oct. 12-14. A new course has joined the state ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Columbiana HOF adds six COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducting its 29th class this year. Inductees into the 2025 Hall of Fame class will be Stephanie Case Duda (athlete, class of 2009), Chris Esenwein (athlete, class of 1997), Mackie McGarry (athlete, class of ...