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Ohio County Schools and OCS Robotics Hosts 'The Gateway to the West'

OCS Robotics is pleased to present the third annual "The Gateway to the West Signature Event". This VEX VRC Robotics Competition is scheduled to take place at the Highlands Sports Complex with middle school teams competing January 28th-29th, and high school teams competing January 30th and 31st. The competition runs daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with free admission for all spectators. This Signature Event is one of 12 middle school and 29 high school events in the world this year and is the only VEX Robotics Signature Event in the state of West Virginia. Participants are joining the competition from 16 states and Canada. Currently, 80 high school teams and 76 middle school teams are scheduled to compete. Tournament winners will qualify for the VEX World Championships in St. Louis, Missouri. Sponsored by and according to the REC Foundation, “This tournament is one in a series of events supported by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation. The competition season culminates each spring, with the top-performing teams from the state levels competing against each other at the VEX Robotics World Championship.” OCS Robotics is in its fifth year with countywide, competitive teams with a total of 17 robotics teams across both middle school and high school levels. Six teams represent Wheeling Park High School and 11 teams represent the various middle schools of Ohio County. Wheeling Park High School’s CTE programs assist in bringing the event to life. They work to create the banners, trophies, stickers, and assist with providing the hospitality room for volunteers. The Operations Center in Ohio County work diligently to set up the environment, and various OCS employees function as volunteers during the duration of the event. The event has a variety of sponsors making the competition possible. West Virginia University Robotics Engineering, West Virginia Department of Education, Expand, The Stifel Endowment, Siemens, Visit Wheeling, WVU Medicine, the Ohio County Commission, McKinley Architecture and Engineering and the W.Va. Robotics Alliance are responsible for helping bring a Signature Event to Wheeling, W.Va. Read the full article

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New Basketball League Ready for Action

Pandemic restrictions wiped out a lot of basketball this spring and summer. AAU seasons which see practices begin shortly after the high school season ends have been shortened considerably. Some organizations chose not to play altogether. High school workouts? Gone, or severely limited. Recreation leagues? Also gone. But from these cancellations a new league emerges; one that the organizer hopes brings back a bit of fun and competitive spirit to a summer that has lacked in both. The Grand View Summer Basketball League begins play Wednesday, August 12 and will take place inside the newly opened Highlands Sports Complex. Hayden Cook is the lead organize for the GVBL and an associated non-profit which will be better detailed in a coming story on LedeNews.com. He’s an educator, an experienced coach at multiple level and a parent to athletes. He knows what’s been missed in the valley the last few months and wanted to give not only his kids, but others, a chance to stretch their court legs. “These kids missed out on a lot of basketball opportunities between AAU season being cut short, all the high school activities that normally take place no longer being available to them,” Cook said. “And the recreation leagues in both Wheeling and St. Clairsville haven’t been able to play basketball. “This gives them a chance to play in a competitive environment.” Each team will consist of six players max, with a guaranteed six games per player. Read the full article

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Highlands Will Feature Hoops

Itching to watch some quality high school basketball? Bide your time, but prepare to make your way to the Highlands Sports Complex in Triadelphia. The HSC is planning for both boys’ and girls’ high school leagues hoping to start in late August, and word is spreading. Interest, thus far, is high. “In terms of this, this will be the first thing we offer,” said Ricky Moore, Sports Director at the Highland Sports Complex. “We have a few schools wanting to enter multiple teams, whether it be two boys’ or girls’ teams. "In terms of leagues, this is the first one we’re going to offer.” Moore added other age groups and offerings, including adult leagues, will be available further out from the facilities’ opening. But at least in terms of basketball, the high school league is the first to be showcased. Moore is being assisted by Wheeling Park boys’ and girls’ head coach Michael Jebbia and Ryan Young. They are working to get organized and up and running. He noted their help has been instrumental during the process. Flyers have been handed out, and soon registration will be available on the HSC website. “We just started putting the feelers out to the coaches across the valley and area, and we’re running it in conjunction with the Wheeling Park boys’ and girls’ league,” Moore said. “We should have the registration information on the website the next day or so.”

The facility will feature six full-size basketball courts, along with indoor soccer fields, an arcade, climbing area and a number of other amenities

Plenty of Playing Space

The HSC is immense both in size and offerings. But let’s talk basketball. It will feature six full-sized courts, complete with scoreboards, scorer’s tables when needed, and nearby seating for spectators at each court. That will enable the facility to run through a number of games per day. “We’re looking at starting to play August 23 and run through the end of September,” Moore said. “We will play on Sundays and Wednesdays, and teams will get 10 games apiece. “We’re setting it up to fit each team’s needs, whether they want to play only on Wednesdays, or Sundays, play doubleheaders, however they want to set it up.” All six courts will be packed each day. The proposed start date is the planned target. That is, provided there are no setbacks in the phased reopening of the state because of the coronavirus pandemic. Moore noted adjustments will be made accordingly if needed, but they are looking at late August to start.

The portion of the facility to the left of the tower will house the turf fields while the basketball courts will be toward the front of the facility.

Other Options

Later in the fall, a youth league for grades 2-6 will be run in conjunction with the Tri-State Youth League run by the Girls Basketball Association (GBA). There will also be camps, clinics, and player development activities. Some information for those is already on the site. During winter 2021, Moore is looking to have an older youth league for middle-school aged players once their season is over. But he’s not stopping there. He knows the size of the facility, coupled with the numerous amenities for dining, shopping, and entertainment surrounding it, make the facility an ideal hosting location for AAU-style tournaments. “Without a doubt, it’s an ideal spot for tournaments,” Moore said. “We’re working with several organizations and groups right now to book tournaments and events. “We anticipate a lot of weekends during the next calendar year being booked.” Moore also noted the facility is currently looking to hire coaches for different sports. These coaches will help design and run the leagues, but may also work to offer private lessons. Area players looking for more individualized attention will have additional options. All options are on the table. “We do have court rentals available and we are exploring our own in-house trainers and staff,” Moore said. “We’re looking to fill those coaching positions for people to be our in-house instructors, work the camps and clinics, and help organize the leagues.” Read the full article

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