Day: November 17, 2018 Archives


SaturdayNovember 17, 2018

Column: Corndog’s senior day turnaround bites Mountaineers

COMMENTARY STILLWATER, Okla. — Oh let us count the times this game had us fooled. Like when thousands fled Boone Pickens Stadium at halftime, convinced the 17-point deficit looked too daunting. Or that time Oklahoma State faced third-and-20 with its comeback hanging by a thread. Or when Will Grier rebooted his Horns-down keeper and put West

Capital cruises to 48-14 win over Hedgesville

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Capital averaged nearly 8 yards per play and slowed Hedgesville’s big play offense as the Cougars cruised to a 48-14 win over the Eagles in Saturday’s Class AAA quarterfinal at University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field. “All these other guys get the write-ups and all that but it starts with our

Replay-reviewed Will Grier fumble comes back to haunt West Virginia

A nondescript play in the third quarter ended up changing the tone of the game as Oklahoma State rallied past West Virginia.

Defense disappears as West Virginia blows 17-point lead to Cowboys

West Virginia's defense had no answers as Oklahoma State rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit to upset the Mountaineers 45-41 at Boone Pickens Stadium.

Power outage issues to pass 3-day mark

Restoration efforts to continue Sunday.

Roundup: Martinsburg, Bluefield move on; Weir wins shootout over Nicholas County

Martinsburg and Weir use big offensive performances to move on, while Bluefield shuts out Keyser.

Huggins says lack of athleticism puts ‘Press Virginia’ at an impasse

CONWAY, S.C. — If “Press Virginia” isn’t severely hobbled, it certainly is developing a noticeable limp. The Mountaineers’ once nationally feared full-court pressure defense was picked apart by Western Kentucky on Friday, during a 63-57 loss in the semifinals of the Myrtle Beach Invitational. “To my knowledge, we turned it over just one time on

Highlights: Polar Bears score 66 in quarterfinal win over Pt. Pleasant

Top-seeded Fairmont Senior scored early and often in a quarterfinal win over Point Pleasant.

Fighting Loughry’s bid for new trial, prosecutors call him ‘vindictive, vengeful’

Federal prosecutors filed their response to Loughry's second motion for a new trial on Friday.

Live blog: Cowboys stun Mountaineers with second-half comeback

Allan Taylor's live updates throughout the game from Boone Pickens Stadium.

Monongalia County collision claims 3 lives

Head-on crash happened Friday afternoon.

Photo gallery: Cowboys trip up West Virginia 45-41

STILLWATER, Okla. — Images from No. 9 West Virginia’s 45-41 loss at Oklahoma State on Saturday.

Ice storm impact still being felt in some southeastern counties

Appalachian Power hopes to have most all customers back in service by Saturday night.

UTSA at Marshall: 3 things to watch for

Marshall is a heavy favorite against UTSA.

Highlights: Williamstown moves on, defeating Mount View 23-12

PRINCETON, W.Va — Highlights from Williamstown’s 23-12 win over Mount View at Hunnicut Stadium in the Class A quarterfinals. (Highlights courtesy of Brent Osborne)

Doddridge County defense dominates in 27-0 win over Cameron

Doddridge County's defense dictated play in a win over Cameron at Glenville State.

Shootout sends Wake Forest past West Virginia in NCAA upset

Sh’Nia Gordon scored the tying goal with a minute left in regulation, but the Deacons prevailed on penalty kicks in Friday’s 2-2 NCAA second-round draw.

Roundup: Seven semifinal spots set, five up for grabs Saturday

Midland Trail, Doddridge County and Spring Valley extend perfect seasons into the state semifinals.

Sloppy and cold, Mountaineers fall to Western Kentucky, 63-57

West Virginia committed 22 turnovers in a semifinal loss at the Myrtle Beach Invitational.