Skip to content

Area Sports

OHSAA Computer Rankings Week 9

OHSAA Computer Rankings Week 9 Area teams in bold     Heading into week 10 of the regular season, several area teams in both divisions of the Sothern Ohio Conference and the Ohio Valley Conference have punched their ticket to the postseason, while others need a win to secure a berth in the playoffs.  …

Read More

Fishing the warm spell

Scott Leeth Scioto Voice Writer A few weeks ago, in a column about early season largemouth fishing, I wrote about middle to late winter warm spells and how they were an excellent time to fish small bodies of water: tomorrow (2/7/2019) is one of those times. With temperatures forecast to be in the low 70’s…

Read More

South Webster opens up on West, 79-28

    South Webster opens up on West, 79-28 11 Jeeps score in conference win   By Bill Shope     Wow-in what was thought to be a closely contest clash between a pair of SOC II teams, the South Webster Jeeps easily outdistanced the visiting West Senators by a 79-28 score, behind an absolutely…

Read More

Burg vs Ironton Preview

The storylines, when a pair of coaches meet for the first time ever, are usually intriguing no matter who the teams involved may be. However, it’s especially intriguing when it’s the season-opener — and it is as part of the Wheelersburg — Ironton rivalry that has proven to be a constant over the last three…

Read More

Valley Indians / Portsmouth Trojans Football preview

With the start of any new campaign, there’s always high hopes attached to a new season as part of the new crop of young talents that come through the halls each and every year. And for the Valley Indians and the Portsmouth Trojans, the hope is that both units can use the official kickoff to…

Read More

Hot August Fishing Action

By Scott Leeth Scioto Voice Writer     As the heat of late summer sets in many anglers struggle to find success with more sought after fish. Bass will still bite in the early morning and late evening, and the river predators like Smallmouth will still be on the prowl, but the bite can slow…

Read More