BLACKSVILLE — It’s quite amazing what one track can do. Before Clay-Battelle built proper track and field facilities, it wasn’t uncommon to see athletes practicing in the parking lot outside […]
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Morgantown High gears up for track season
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown High senior Alajuan Robinson is extremely accomplished on the track, but there is still one goal he has yet to achieve: A state championship. “A state championship […]
Tennis: UHS sweeps Wheeling Central
WHEELING — The University boys’ and girls’ tennis teams each moved to 1-0 this season with wins March 19, at Wheeling Central, 6-1. “Overall, great first match,” head coach Tim […]
MHS baseball team earns wild win over Preston
MORGANTOWN — A series of wild pitches to start and end the contest allowed Morgantown High to secure a 10-run, 14-4, victory over Preston as both teams kicked off their […]
Kingwood teen strikes out on a bowling career
MORGANTOWN — From the moment Justin Malik met Jenna Snyder, one thing was clear to him. “She takes bowling seriously, and she wants to get better about it,” said Malik, […]
State tourney trip dream come true for Trinity’s Zini
MORGANTOWN — Trinity Christian senior Jo Zini was but a fifth-grader the last time the Warriors earned a bid to the Class A state boys’ basketball tournament. As he sat […]
University wallops Preston in boys’ section opener
By Seth Miller MORGANTOWN — University High rolled its way into the sectional finals Feb. 28 with a dominating 104-57 win over Preston, at home. Despite the 47-point victory, Hawks […]
University edges Morgantown for section crown
MORGANTOWN — Sometimes you can’t just get a shot to fall. Morgantown learned that in a tough way against host University during the March 2 WVSSAC Class AAA Region 1 […]
University wins to earn berth at state hoops tourney
MORGANTOWN — Ethan Ridgeway is a man of few words. The University senior is often soft-spoken and quiet, but that doesn’t translate to his play on the hardwood. Despite his […]
Girls’ basketball: John Marshall 63, Preston 50
GLEN DALE — Early foul problems caused the Knights to get behind early on the road, losing, 63-50, at John Marshall, on Feb. 12. “We got in foul trouble early […]
