By Greg Carey WHEELING — Martinsburg’s Ricky ‘R.J.’ Barrett has made a habit of blocking punts. Barrett picked the perfect time for his latest act, blocking his […]
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University girls’ basketball team drops opener to Wheeling Central 59-47
MORGANTOWN — The University High girls’ basketball team dropped its season opener against Wheeling Central by a score of 59-47. Ashten Boggs and Abbie Coen scored 33 […]
Trinity blows away halftime lead, loses to Notre Dame 52-44
MORGANTOWN — It’s still the opening week of play in West Virginia girls’ basketball, but for Trinity Christian, Friday was an important night. The Warriors (1-1) hosted […]
Fairmont Senior wins Class AA state championship over Bluefield
WHEELING — Fairmont Senior, the top-ranked team in Class AA throughout the season, found its perfect ending Friday night. A stellar defensive effort made two first-quarter scores stand […]
University girls’ basketball team excited for dynamic duo of Boggs, Murphy
MORGANTOWN — There’s a dangerous storm brewing in the University High girls’ basketball team’s backcourt — perhaps, more accurately, there are two of them. Junior Ashten Boggs […]
Preston girls’ basketball team hopes to overcome youth movement this season
KINGWOOD — The Preston girls’ basketball team is in a bit of a pickle. The Knights are slated to start their season Monday — a road trip […]
Trinity turns up full-court press, dominates season opener
MORGANTOWN — Calvary Christian (Md.) couldn’t handle the pressure Tuesday night. More specifically, it was Trinity’s full-court pressure that gave the Eagles fits, as the two teams […]
MHS girls’ hoops eye return to state tournament
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — From 2014-16, the Morgantown High girls’ basketball program was the most dominant in West Virginia, winning back-to-back-to-back Class AAA state championships under head […]
Morgantown boys’ basketball team shares strong, familial bond
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown High boys’ basketball team has a thing for Chick-Fil-A. “The other day after our scrimmage, I think the whole team was in there,” […]
Trinity girls’ basketball team’s theme this season is finishing
MORGANTOWN — Last year, Trinity Christian School girls’ basketball team was all about a strong start. This time around, the Warriors are looking for a stronger finish. […]
