Sports Archives


WednesdayApril 10, 2024

Brown comfortable overseeing entire secondary, believes position groups can benefit from one voice

ShaDon Brown was previously tasked with coaching cornerbacks in addition to his role as co-defensive coordinator. In his fourth season on the WVU coaching staff, Brown has added safeties to his responsibilities.

UHS hires Snyder as new football coach

Snyder, the longtime assistant, replaces John Kelley who announced his retirement earlier this year.

Martinsburg blanks Jefferson 7-0 to collect 15th win

Carson Boober tossed a 5-hit shutout as the Bulldogs remained undefeated against in-state opponents.

TuesdayApril 9, 2024

Bledsoe limits Philip Barbour’s bats, leads Bees to 7-4 victory

East Fairmont's right-handed starting pitcher went the distance with seven strikeouts and did not allow a run over the final four frames.

Caldwell introduced at Tennessee, makes it clear style of play won’t change

Kim Caldwell is the fourth head coach in the storied history of Tennessee's women's basketball program.

3 Guys Before The Game – Spring Fling Football (Episode 545)

What are realistic expectations for the 2024 season.

Marshall faces roster turnover with Caldwell’s departure

Several key players from last season's Thundering Herd team have announced their intention to transfer.

Without Frazier & Nester, offensive line must remain a strength for WVU

5 of WVU's top 7 offensive linemen return in 2024.

MondayApril 8, 2024

Winfield wins battle of top-ranked teams over Charleston Catholic, 3-0

The Generals have won 28 of their last 29 games.

Eagles overcome slow start to roll past Lincoln, 13-4

Gina Alvaro and Martina Howe each belted a two-run home run during a six-inning victory for Robert C. Byrd.

WVU forward Josiah Harris entering transfer portal

Harris appeared in all 32 games last season, starting 13. He enters the portal as a graduate transfer with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Week 2 Softball Coaches Poll: Cabell Midland & St. Marys unanimous leaders; Herbert Hoover atop Class AA

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The MetroNews high school softball coaches poll is voted upon weekly by a panel of coaches across West Virginia. The rankings include overall records, total points and first-place votes in parenthesis. Games played through Saturday, April 6 are reflected in the initial rankings. The poll will be released each Monday through the

Photo gallery: John Marshall and Washington split doubleheader

GLEN DALE, W.Va. — Photo gallery from the doubleheader between John Marshall and Washington. The Monarchs and the Patriots split the games. JMHS won 11-2 and WHS won 8-6. (Photo gallery courtesy of Robert Ovies Sports Photography)

Week 2 Power Rankings: Top spots unchanged; Winfield remains lone unanimous No. 1

St. Albans, Wheeling Park, George Washington, Herbert Hoover, Frankfort and East Hardy new additions to power rankings.

SundayApril 7, 2024

WVU sweeps Kansas, climbs to first place in the Big 12

Nearing the midway point of the Big 12 Conference baseball season, the Mountaineers have climbed to the top of the league after a weekend sweep of the Kansas Jayhawks. WVU won at KU, 16-9 on Sunday afternoon to run their league record to 8-4. The Mountaineers are tied with Oklahoma atop the conference standings. WVU

Kim Caldwell leaving Marshall to become head coach at Tennessee

In her lone season with the Thundering Herd, Caldwell helped guide the program to Sun Belt Conference regular season and tournament championships for its first appearance in a NCAA Tournament in 27 years.

Gilmer County collects tenth win with 7-1 triumph over Nicholas County

Three GCHS pitchers combined on a 2-hitter while striking out 15 batters.

SaturdayApril 6, 2024

Herbert Hoover walks it off against George Washington, 3-2

The Huskies scored in the bottom of the seventh, improving their record to 13-1.

Bridgeport rallies for 10-6 win over Cabell Midland in eight innings

The Indians never led until Ashton Curry's bases-clearing double in the eighth inning.

Morgantown’s Tallman recipient of Van Meter Award

Tallman chosen top high school coach in West Virginia after helping guide Mohigans to third straight Class AAAA state championship.