Sports Roundup – Week of May 27, 2024

Barnesville Baseball Team Reaches Ohio “Sweet 16”

The Barnesville Shamrocks will square off against Minford High School (Scioto County) next Thursday at the campus of Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, returning to the Sweet 16 playoffs for Division III for the first time since 2021.

Its opponent is Minford that defeated Barnesville’s perennial football playoff foe Wheelersburg Friday night by a score of 3-1 to claim their district crown.

“Its official…The Shamrocks will play the Minford Falcons in their Regional Semifinal game on Thursday May 30th at 5pm at Ohio Dominican University. Minford defeated Wheelersburg 3-1 tonight in their District final at Chillicothe.

“The last meeting between these two teams took place on June 5th, 2021, in a Regional Championship game at Beavers Stadium in Lancaster. On that day, the Shamrocks defeated Minford 10-7 to punch their ticket to the State Final Four.”

And, in tournament action this past week…

“Grit, Heart, and Determination were on full display tonight at Conotton Valley High School as the Shamrocks won their 22nd game of the season and claimed a District Championship. The Rox used a total team effort to defeat Sandy Valley 10-6 and punch their ticket to the Regional Tournament.
“Marshall Meade started and provided a gutsy performance by pitching 4 1/3 innings allowing only four hits while striking out 6. Dylan Blon (6-1) picked up the win in relief by pitching the final 2 2/3 innings allowing 2 hits while striking out 2 batters.

“Offensively, the Shamrocks pounded out 10 hits. Reese Stephen came up huge for the Rox with three hits and four RBIs. Max Miller, Caleb Powell, and Taison Starr (2 RBI) each contributed 2 hits apiece. Jaxon Wiley (2 RBI) added a hit. Aydon VanHorn added an RBI to the cause.

“The victory raises the Rox record to 22-6 on the season. They will play in a Regional Semifinal game on May 30th at Ohio Dominican University at 5 pm against the winner of the Southeast 3 District.”

Prior to the Sandy Valley win, Barnesville beat Garaway 3-1 at Zanesville on Monday to advance to the Finals.

“Jaxon Wiley (6-2) was tremendous on the mound scattering just 6 Pirate hits in a complete game effort. Wiley struck out 3 and walked 3 to earn the win.

“Offensively, the Shamrocks were limited to 5 hits. Reese Stephen (1 RBI), Aydon VanHorn, Casey Carpenter, Taison Starr, and Duker Castello each contributed a hit apiece. Max Miller added an RBI to the cause”. Barnesville Shamrock Baseball/Facebook

Barnesville Wrestling Coach Named Coach of the Year

Barnesville wrestling coach Jayson Stephen was named the Bill Van Horne OVAC coach of the year Tuesday at the 39th Banquet of Champions.

Stephen coached Barnesville to its first OVAC Ron Mauck Tournament overall title since 1985. The Shamrocks piled up an impressive 259 points and had a trio of champions.

Barnesville went on to win the Ohio Division III sectional and district titles before finishing as state runner up in Columbus. The Shamrocks also won their 13th consecutive OVAC Ron Mauck Class AAA crown, as well as their third straight OVAC Bill Hinegardner Class AAA Dual Meet championship.
Two Shamrocks, Reese Stephen and Skyler King, won state championships. It was the second straight for Stephen.

The other finalists were Ken Maisel (University High wrestling); Holly Pettit (Cameron girls’ basketball); Dave Tallman (Morgantown boys’ basketball); Ed West (John Marshall softball) and Ryan Young (Wheeling Park girls’ basketball). (WTRF)

Barnesville Shamrock Volleyball Youth Camp 2024

Shamrocks Volleyball’s Youth Camp for 2024 will take place at Barnesville Elementary Gym Wednesday, May 29 through Friday, May 31. Camp hours are from 5:00 – 6:15 for first through fourth graders and from 6:30 – 8:00 for fifth through seventh grades.
Registrations by May 16th will guarantee the camp t-shirt.

Barnesville Basketball Summer Camp

The camp will take place at Barnesville High School on Wednesday and Thursday, May 29-30. Registration is open for boys and girls. The camp for students entering grades K-3 will take place 10:00-12:00 and students for grades 4-6, 1:00-3:00. The cost is $40 per player which includes a complimentary T-shirt (guaranteed for registrations received by May 17) and free admission to one home game.

Make checks payable to Barnesville Girls Basketball and drop it off at the school office or mail it to Jenny Richey/Barnesville Girls Basketball, 37401 Harrys Ridge Road, Barnesville 43713.

Free Sports Physicals Slated for June

Free Sports physicals will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, June 11-12 at the Ohio Hills Health Services Center. Physical forms can be picked up in the high school office or can be printed online at the Ohio High School Athletic Association website.

Youth Football Skills Camp

Barnesville Football will have the Youth Football Skills Camp on June 22 from 8:00-11:00 with a free swim at the stadium afterwards. Registration forms were sent home with elementary school students and forms will be available in the middle school office. Forms may be returned to the elementary school office, the middle school office or at a signup session, May 30, 5:00-6:00 at the first shelter at Memorial Park. The cost is $30 per student, additional household registrants, $20. Each participant will receive a T-Shirt, hot dog and water. Weather permitting, the swimming will take place from 11:00-12:00.

Awards and Recognition

For the first time in school history, Barnesville is the OVAC Overall 3A Champions, the banner presented at the OVAC banquet this week. The other Overall Champions are Trinity Christian (Class 1A), Shadyside (Class 2A), St. Clairsville (Class 4A) and Morgantown (Class 5A)

All–East District Softball Honors

Congratulations to the following BHS softball players who earned All-East District honors.

1st Team: Madelynn Tyson and Ellie Thompson
2nd Team: Payton Dudzik, Kylee Powell
Honorable Mention: Lilly Welch, Abigail Johnson

OVAC Baseball Conference Teams Announced

Jaxon Wiley and Reese Stephen are named to First Team, All Conference while Caleb Powell is named to the Second Team.

Varsity Track

BHS’s Aden Zumock is District Champion in the 100 & 200 meter dash.

This weekend, the Shamrocks are competing on the Regional Level.

Barnesville Boosters Bingo takes place every Wednesday at the Barnesville Elks Lodge. Doors open at 4:00, games get underway at 6:30. Play all night for $20 while supporting local sports programs.