Keep the faith in search for fish G. Sam Piatt
PDT Outdoors Writer
In an interlude from the wild turkey season, Creighton Stephens and I launched his boat Friday at the Burke’s Point ramp in Wheelersburg and set off with hopes of hooking a fish.
It started off a bad day for such hopes. It was a pleasant cloudless day to be on the river, with temperatures rising into the 60s.
But the river was falling, and that doesn’t always provide ideal conditions for good fishing. ...
West salvages split behind Shupert’s day Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
WEST PORTSMOUTH — Where defense was off, the offense made up for it in the case of the West softball team.
Megan Shupert, who replaced Kayla Webb behind the plate early in the first game for personal reasons, was 5-for-6 at the plate in the Senators’ home doubleheader with Duncan Falls Philo Saturday with a double, four stolen bases and three runs scored as West came away with a split against the Electrics. ...
Barrick talks on decision to step aside Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
The decision wasn’t rushed, rather the thought came months before the actual decision.
That’s how Tom Barrick described the decision to step away from the Wheelersburg boys basketball program in an exclusive interview Friday with The Daily Times. The publication learned of Barrick’s resignation late Thursday night in a press release sent by the school.
“It’s not a hasty decision but I think the timing is...
Cody’s Corner: Will you “Join The Battle” in the future? Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
Picture this, an arena filled to capacity and filled with excitement for something some in attendance have never cheered for in their entire lives.
That happened four years ago when the Columbus Blue Jackets played in the franchise’s first two Stanley Cup playoff games. Two times — for 60-plus minutes — fans were on edge, watching history unfold in front of their eyes.
Could the Blue Jackets, coming to Nat...
Minford improves to 8-1 in SOCII PDT Sports Report
Kelsey Conkey went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in to lead the Minford attack against Waverly 4-3 Friday.
Conkey picked up the win behind an eight strikeout effort. Minford plays at home Monday against West.
Waverly 000 200 1 —3 4 0
Minford 100 030 x — 4 10 2
Waverly — Williams 2-4, Ward 1-4, Mays 1-3.
Minford — Allen 2-3, Conkey 2-3 (2B, HR, 3RBI), Pennington 1-3 (RBI), Fuhrmann 2-3, Carter 1-3,...
Correction In Friday’s edition of The Daily Times , Tori Harr’s pitching line was incorrectly reported.
Harr finished with five strikouts and one walk in Notre Dame’s 8-0 win over Clay. The Daily Times strives for accuracy in each edition.
Morgan shuts down Jeeps in Senators win PDT Sports Report
Luke Morgan allowed one hit while striking out 14 batters as West beat South Webster 3-0 Thursday.
West will host the Rocky Nelson Wood Bat Classic this weekend.
West 011 01 — 3 7 0
South Webster 000 00 — 0 1 1
West — Book 1-3, Morgan 2-3 (RBI), Howard 1-3 (3B, RBI), Scott 1-3, Welch 2-3 (RBI).
South Webster — n/a.
W — Morgan (2-2)
L — Lockhart (n/a)
Records — West 8-4 (5-3); South Webster n/a.
Chillicot...
Barrick resigns from ‘Burg coaching post Cody Leist
PDT Sports Writer
The Daily Times learned Thursday night that Wheelersburg boys basketball coach Tom Barrick has submitted his letter of resignation after 19 seasons with the Pirate basketball program.
In a release sent to The Daily Times, Barrick gave his gratitude for the opportunity.
“I would like to thank the Board of Education, school personnel and the entire Wheelersburg community for giving me and my family the o...
Mother Nature wins again PDT Sports Report
Mother Nature, once again, has spoken and as a result all area baseball and softball games, with the exception on New Boston at Notre Dame baseball have been postponed. The following events have been rescheduled for Thursday.
Baseball/Softball Oak Hill at Valley Portsmouth at Chillicothe Tennis Portsmouth at Logan Notre Dame used a 16-run fourth inning to defeat New Boston 17-3 Wednesday. Jacob Milani recorded t...
SSU Men’s Track & Field Prepares for MSC Championships SSU Sports Release
Men’s track and field will head to the MSC Championships this weekend looking for individual honors to continue their ascent up the team standings at the MSC Championships. The Bears finished fifth with 88 points in their first year of varsity track in 2011 and were sixth with 70 points a year ago.
In addition to the eight MSC Schools that sponsor varsity track teams (Campbellsville, University of the Cumberlands, Georg...
Breaking down Ohio State’s 2013 football schedule Chris Slone
PDT Sports Editor
Since the NCAA has recently named its new college football playoff system, “College football playoff,”which debuts at the end of the 2014-2015 season, now is a good time to break down Ohio State’s 2013 football schedule.
The Buckeyes begin the new campaign on August 31 against the University of Buffalo. The Bulls finished the 2012 season with a 4-8 record. Head Coach Jeff Quinn, former offensive coordinator...
Brown’s day at at the plate spurs Northwest’s 8-6 win PDT Sports Report
Drew Brown was 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in the No. 9 slot as host Northwest claimed an 8-6 non-conference win Tuesday over Green.
Chris Hoffer struck out four in five innings for his second win in four decisions. Logan Kongos pitched the final two innings for his first save of the campaign.
The Mohawks are on the road Wednesday at Minford.
Green 102 012 0 — 6 4 7
Northwest 061 001 x — 8 10 2
Gree...
Saunders finishes in top 10 of MSC tourney SSU Release
BARDSTOWN, Ky. — Nick Saunders finished off a top 10 individual finish at the Mid-South Conference Golf Championship Tuesday as the Bears wrapped up a seventh place performance in the team standings.
Saunders’ finish is a new best for an SSU golfer at the MSC Championship while the seventh-place team finish matches last year’s finish. In the final round of the conference championship, the Bears shot 332 as a team.
Saunders f...
Conley’s double hands Minford first SOC II loss PDT Sports Report
Bethany Conley’s RBI double in the fourth to score courtesy runner Kaci Hickerson was the difference in Valley’s 1-0 win over Minford Monday.
Hickerson ran for pitcher Kayla Koch, who was intentionally walked on all three plate appearances. Koch struck out six and walked one while counterpart Kelsey Conkey fanned nine and walked three.
The Indians are on the road Wednesday, invading Oak Hill.
Minford 000 000 0 — 0 4 ...
Conley, Skaggs, Hamilton, Brister win weather-delayed races SOS Release
WHEELERSBURG — Following a rainout on Friday, the Southern Ohio Speedway was in action Saturday for the “Millenium Racing Graphics 30″ and “Kids Night”.
The night’s Late Model A-Main started with Josh McGuire taking the lead with Paul Davis and R. J. Conley battling for second. On lap three, the action slowed for a red flag when Kenny Howell hit the wall hard off of turn four and collected Australian racer Ross Nicastri. Both ...
