Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Announcements

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Dotson aces Mingo Bottom

Melissa Dotson, of Elizabeth, recorded her first career hole-in-one Thursday evening at Mingo Bottom Golf Club.

Dotson used an A-wedge to ace the par-3, 79-yard, No. 8 hole.

The feat was witnessed by Ann Boyce.

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Wirt Volleyball Golf Scramble

The Wirt County High School volleyball team will hold a scramble on Saturday, July 27 at Mingo Bottom Golf Club.

Cost is $200 per foursome and there will be prizes for first and second place.

Lunch and snacks will be provided. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Two mulligans per player and teebuster is $10.

There will be a 50-50 raffle (15 tickets for $10 or 50 tickets for $20) as well.

To register call the course at 304-275-3378.

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Hamilton Middle School Tennis Practice

The Hamilton Middle School Tennis team will hold practices at the City Park tennis courts later this month.

Flex day practices are scheduled for July 22, 23 and 25 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Regular practices start July 29 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Participants are asked to bring WVSSAC physical forms (if not on file at school), racquets and water. Tennis shoes must be worn, while tennis balls will be provided. In case of rain, practice will be held at the mini gym of the school, with entrance through the back door.

For information: Dee Lantz, 304-485-3109.

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MOVTA Summer Junior Tennis Tournament

The MOVTA Summer Junior Tennis Tournament will be held July 19-20 at the City Park tennis courts.

The cost is $30 per player. It is open to all USTA players (Free USTA memberships are available for all junior players). Go to Mid-Ohio Valley Tennis Association on our Facebook page to sign up. The events are Boys: 14’s and 18’s Singles; Girls:14’s and 18’s Singles.

Registration is now open. Entries close July 16.

For information: Mike Politz, 304-588-0808

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OVAC Hall of Fame Tickets on Sale

Tickets for the 20th OVAC Hall of Fame Induction Banquet slated Saturday, Aug. 10 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling are currently on sale.

Tickets are $40 each or $320 for a table of eight, and reservations should be made by July 27. To purchase tickets, send a check (payable to Ohio Valley Athletic Conference) to HOF Chairman Tom Rataiczak, 64962 Breezy Point Lane, Bellaire, OH, 43906 or call (740) 391-2930.

This year’s Hall of Fame inductees are Libby Shepherd (OVAC Family), Terry Rataiczak (OVAC Contributor), Kim North (Media), Roger Levi (Official), John Magistro and Lou Nocida (Coaches), Bob O’Brien and Keith Sommer (1950s Athletes), Tom ‘Chip’ Coulter and Donnie Young (1960s Athletes), Scott Barnhouse and Darrell Cheripko (1970s Athletes), Aric Long and Lisa Ribble (1980s Athletes), Rafael Cruz and Bobby Sismondo (1990s Athletes), Ashley Dunigan and Kinsi Tellep (2000s Athletes), Alexa Abrams and Dan Monteroso (2010s Athletes).

The five “Legends of the OVAC” are Reyman ‘Bud’ Bonar, Mike Carson, Brian Jonard, Rod Oldham and Joe White. Tom Myers will receive the Dennis Magruder Distinguished Service Award.