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Joe Brocato

Joe Brocato has covered sports at various levels in West Virginia for seventeen years. As sports director at WDTV in Bridgeport, he coordinated coverage of WVU, Division 2 and high school sports throughout North Central West Virginia. Joe also was a sports reporter/anchor in Laredo, Texas.

Born and raised in Rhode Island, Joe is a graduate of the University of Hartford where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications in December of 1999.

Joe is the afternoon sports anchor for MetroNews, providing updates in Charleston and Morgantown.

When not covering sports, you can find Joe making a mockery of the game of golf around the many scenic courses throughout the mountain state.

Recent Articles by Joe Brocato

Frankfort rushes past Bluefield, 27-6 to secure Class AA semifinal berth

The Falcons will host Williamstown next weekend. FHS defeated WHS in the regular season.

November 30, 2024 - 7:22 pm

'Biggest win in school history' sends Roane County to Class AA semifinals, 21-0 over Scott

Lane Watson scored a pair of touchdowns to lead the Raiders to a semifinal appearance.

November 29, 2024 - 10:15 pm

Three unbeaten teams will host Class A quarterfinal contests this weekend

Tug Valley, Tucker County and Wahama all stand at 11-0.

November 28, 2024 - 10:15 am

No. 12 WVU hopes for, expects tough tests this weekend in Florida

The Mountaineers will play three games in the Gulf Coast Showcase.

November 28, 2024 - 10:00 am

MetroNews Top Plays (Week 12/First Round)

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — MetroNews Top Plays is back for a seventh season. Check out the best plays from Week 12 around the state of West Virginia. You can win $100 by submitting the top play of the week. Post videos in your Twitter timeline and tag us with #MNTopPlay. Hudl links are also acceptable.

November 27, 2024 - 10:07 am

Wheeling Central-Williamstown highlights Class AA quarterfinal slate

Roane County, Frankfort and Independence will also host Thanksgiving Weekend matchups.

November 27, 2024 - 9:52 am

Setting the scene for the Class AAA quarterfinal round

Spring Valley visits Fairmont Senior on Friday in one of the best matchups on the Week 13 schedule.

November 26, 2024 - 11:34 am