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. […]
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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 […]
Watson looks to keep adding to trophy case at Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — When he claimed the Travelers Championship 10 days ago, Bubba Watson clinched his winningest year yet on the PGA Tour. Three titles versus only two missed […]
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 […]
One-and-done rule doesn’t seem so bad for college basketball
MORGANTOWN — t one time in his life, Malik Newman was on every coach’s wish list in college basketball. He helped lead Kansas to the Final Four by averaging 21.6 points […]
University High volleyball team’s nine seniors savor friendships
MORGANTOWN — The nine seniors in the University volleyball program go way back. According to senior Anna Tretheway, she’s known her current teammates from early in their youth; volleyball was just […]
Well-seasoned goalie August awesome as Morgantown soccer leader
MORGANTOWN — Whenever someone tells you that you can’t do something, it makes you want to do it even more. That’s the approach Morgantown High senior goalkeeper Jordan August took when […]
