Local West Virginia and Ohio athletes who will be participating in the Rudy Mumley Charity Classic July 24 are, kneeling, from left, Matt Riggs (OL/DL, Magnolia High School), Sam Shepherd (OL/DE, Magnolia), and Traeh Keller (LB/RB, Magnolia); standing, Boone Kehrer (LB/TE, Tyler Consolidated), Tanner Wright (K, River High School), and Davie Sivert (OL/DE, Valley High School.

Practice for players started July 17 at Bethany College. The 171 members of the OVAC McDonald’s All-Star Band began practices today, while 20 cheerleaders from OVAC schools will report for practice tomorrow. Twenty-six Queen of Queens candidates will assemble at the college Friday. (Photos by Bill Abraham)