Santa’s Spirit Sprint: Not Just About Winning
Barnesville’s 16th Annual Santa’s Spirit Sprint took place on a cold, wintry December afternoon. All proceeds from this racing event are spent on the Christmas wish lists of less fortunate children.
Sports
Barnesville Shamrock Athletics Dec. 29-Jan.3
Barnesville schools sports teams will participate in a variety of games, contests and matches the week that starts in one year and ends in another, Dec. 29 through Jan. 3.
BHS Football Players and Coach Recognized at Award Show
The 20th annual Bordas and Bordas WTOV9 High School Awards Show on December 18 occurred at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack. Barnesville’s Varsity Football program was well represented at the event.
Junior High Wrestlers Capture Fort Frye Invitational
Barnesville Shamrock Sports news for the week of Dec. 22 is shared.
Barnesville Native, Son are Nationally Ranked Tennis Doubles Team
Barnesville native Shane Thornton and his son, Conner of Dublin, Ohio, are currently ranked 11th in the nation in Father/Son Doubles for the Unites States Tennis Association.
Claymont Wins Barnesville Doan Ford Invitational
Claymont claimed the crown of the Barnesville Doan Ford Invitational. Barnesville takes second place out of a field of 17 teams.
McCrate Breaks Two School Records
Sophomore Shamrock swimmer Liv McCrate broke two school swim records this past week.
Barnesville Athletic Contests Dec. 16-20
Barnesville Schools Athletic games, contests and matches for Dec. 16-20 are shared.
Barnesville Shamrock Athletics Dec. 15-21
Barnesville Schools Athletics events for the week of December 15-21 are listed.
Sports Coverage Opportunity: Sports Writer Wanted
In calendar year 2026, Barnesville Area News hopes to expand our local school sports coverage footprint.