Good morning, Gallia County. In the world of sports milestones, 42.80 seconds might not sound like much - that's barely enough time to microwave your coffee. But for Gallia Academy's 4x100 relay team, those seconds were pure gold, earning them All-American honors and their place in Blue Devils history as the first relay squad to reach the podium since 2011.
From blazing tracks to swishing nets, our local teams are keeping the scorekeepers busy. Ohio Valley Christian's Defenders lived up to their name with a dominant 70-43 victory over Belpre Christian, while over at the Mason County Library, the Point Pleasant Writers Guild is proving that wordplay can be just as entertaining as courtside action. Their creative sessions are giving cabin fever the literary treatment it deserves.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏀 Ohio Valley Christian crushes Belpre Christian in decisive 70-43 victory. The Defenders dominated their final regular season game at home, setting themselves up for a playoff matchup against Temple Christian Tigers in Dayton. In other regional action, Point Pleasant fell to Buffalo 69-60, while South Gallia suffered a narrow 41-37 defeat against Oak Hill in Southern Ohio Conference play. All three teams now look ahead to crucial upcoming games, with playoffs and district matchups on the horizon.
✍️ Writers guild breaks winter isolation with creative word games. The Point Pleasant Writers Guild in West Virginia finally reunited after being stuck indoors during recent winter storms. Members enjoyed a playful session exploring palindromes and puns, with contributor Gary Grain sharing clever examples like "Why were Indians here first? They had reservations." The group also paid tribute to recently deceased local author Carter Taylor Seaton, known for her award-winning novels and biography of Congressman Ken Hechler. The guild meets twice monthly at Mason County Library, welcoming all writers to join their creative community.
🏃 Gallia Academy relay team races into history with All-American honors. The 4x100 team of Hunter Shamblin, Hudson Shamblin, Parker Burris, and Bradyn Simmons clinched seventh place at the 2024 Ohio State Track Meet. Their impressive time of 42.80 seconds marked a significant milestone for the Blue Devils program. This achievement makes them the first relay team from Gallia Academy to reach the podium since 2011.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Girls)
The South Gallia Rebels made a statement louder than a tornado siren, crushing Southern 59-34 in a non-league matchup. The Rebels (19-5) showed no southern hospitality as they steamrolled their way to victory, setting up an intriguing clash with the powerhouse Green Bobcats (21-1) next on the schedule.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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 South Gallia (19-5) | ||
vs Southern* | W 59-34 |
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🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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