GRANVILLE — With fireworks popping throughout the sky above Morgantown from Monongalia County Ballpark’s perch above the Monongahela River, the West Virginia Black Bears used some late-game heroics from Paul […]
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College golf standout Xiong making Tour debut at Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — By the time Norman Xiong skies his first professional tee shot at 8:40 a.m. July 5, he’ll be swinging into the stiff breeze of grand expectations. […]
Sims’ hit a walk-off winner for Muckdogs
BATAVIA, N.Y. — Demetrius Sims’ single in the bottom of the ninth inning July 3 handed Batavia a 5-4 walk-off win against West Virginia. It was the second walk-off win […]
Despite lightning, Post 2 continues to roll with win over Bridgeport
When a team has a winning percentage over .800, it can seem like only an act of God can stop them, and that’s exactly what it took last night. Coming […]
Ex-Marshall golfer survives playoff in Greenbrier qualifier
GLADE SPRINGS — Wedged into a four-man playoff for the final three Greenbrier qualifying spots, former Marshall golfer Logan Lagodich found himself feeling “pretty nervous” Monday. His anxiety diminished considerably […]
Scrappers take 8-4 win against Black Bears
GRANVILLE — Jose Fermin singled twice as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers topped the West Virginia Black Bears, 8-4, on June 30. Down 1-0, the Scrappers took the lead for good […]
Playing in America a Dutch treat for Black Bears catcher
GRANVILLE — If not for his older sister, maybe Paul Brands would have found an interest in soccer. “That is the national sport of Netherlands,” the West Virginia Black Bears […]
Black Bears’ Swaggerty absent as girlfriend deals with cancer
GRANVILLE — West Virginia Black Bears outfielder Travis Swaggerty missed his second consecutive game June 29 and is expected to miss more action while his girlfriend deals with the effects of […]
Kaiser helps Black Bears end losing streak, 6-2
GRANVILLE — It’s not that Connor Kaiser doesn’t appreciate the history of his record-tying moment. Nearly a month later, the voices of his then-Vanderbilt teammates are still in his head. […]
Morgantown golfer tops 17 qualifers at Pines for state Open
MORGANTOWN — Ryan Bashour, of Morgantown, shot a 1-over-par 72 this week at The Pines Country Club to lead 17 players who qualified for the 85th West Virginia Open. Bashour […]
