MORGANTOWN — With the likes of girls’ basketball powerhouses Buckhannon-Upshur and Morgantown in its section, University struggled to makes its way to the state tournament over the last two years. […]
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University boys’ basketball team bounces back to beat Wheeling Park, advances to state tournament
By BUBBA KAPRAL, Wheeling Intelligencer WHEELING — Some losses are more painful than others, especially when they occur with a state tournament berth on the line. That is what the […]
University’s Selena Jenkins heads into final weekend of wild career
MORGANTOWN — Selena Jenkins saw the University girls’ basketball program hit near rock bottom to lift itself above the surface during her time with the Hawks. The senior shooting guard […]
University girls look to play well in loaded Class AAA state tournament
CHARLESTON — Defending Class AAA champion Parkersburg returns to the state tournament wearing a bigger target than last year, when it entered as a No. 3 seed. This time, the […]
After loss to Morgantown, University must hit the road to face Wheeling Park next
MORGANTOWN — When it comes to March vacation destinations, Wheeling isn’t typically at the top of anyone’s list. Unfortunately for University, it still has to make the trip. Following a […]
Garrett Haines banks in game-winner as Morgantown beats University for sectional title
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.— The Morgantown High basketball team had seen University’s Kaden Metheny beat them on several occasions the last three years. It looked like the junior point guard was going […]
By the numbers: A look at Morgantown vs. University boys for the sectional title
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown will look to avenge a pair of regular season losses to cross-town rival University tonight. The Hawks host the Mohigans at 7 p.m. in the Class AAA […]
University’s K.J. McClurg steps in seamlessly as the offensive threat as postseason begins
MORGANTOWN — After the University High boys’ basketball team’s state semifinals loss last year to Martinsburg, there was a lot of scoring that wouldn’t be back. The Hawks’ all-time leading […]
University girls’ basketball team advances to first state tournament since 2009
MORGANTOWN — When junior Mallory Napolillo is nearby, it’s better just to pass the ball. At 5-foot-11, the University High forward is a force inside. On Tuesday night, John Marshall […]
Area basketball teams aim to advance to state tournament
MORGANTOWN — The high school basketball schedule is busy with regional girls’ and sectional boys’ games this week, heading toward the state tournaments at the Charleston Civic Center. It begins […]
