Just Sayin’ with Justin
GRAFTON— With the Grafton High School (GHS) Bearcats football season firmly in the rearview mirror, I think its time to address the standing of the program.
Updated: 5 days ago
Lady Knights conclude with a winning season
PRUNTYTOWN—The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Lady Knight Soccer season has come to an end, with the Lady Knights finishing with an overall record of 9-2-1; a spectacular winning season for Lady Knights.
Updated: 1 week ago
More Grace Outreach cross country running with a purpose
BOOTHESVILLE—The winding road between the communities of Grafton and Fairmont harbors one of the best kept secrets in Taylor County, the More Grace Outreach (MGO).
Updated: 1 week ago
Devotion and dedication lead Dunham to the next level
GRAFTON—Grafton High School (GHS) Lady Bearcats Soccer standout Kadie Dunham signed on the dotted line on Monday to further her soccer career at Alderson Broaddus University (AB).
Updated: 1 week ago
GHS cheer takes third at Regionals, Morris continues to build stronger squad for next season
GRAFTON—The Grafton High School (GHS) Lady Bearcat Cheerleading squad’s season ended last week.
Updated: 1 week ago
Youth football season wraps up with first round playoff losses
GRAFTON—The Bearcub Midgets, PeeWees and Mighty Mites each concluded their respective seasons with teams from Bridgeport, Shinnston and Summersville this past week.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Justice halts winter sports once more
MORGANTOWN—During his Friday morning COVID-19 press briefing, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced that high school winter sports will not be permitted to start until January 11, at the earliest, due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases across the state.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Two Lady Bearcats take their athletic careers to the next level
GRAFTON—Two of Grafton’s premier female athletes will take their skills onto the next level as they signed National Letters of Intent with Fairmont State University (FSU), on Wednesday.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Baseball staff announces All-Decade Team
FAIRMONT—Since taking over the Fairmont State University baseball program in the fall of 2015, head coach Phil Caruso has made it a priority to honor and recognize alumni from the storied program. Today, Caruso and his baseball staff are pleased to recognize 17 individuals as members of the Falcon Baseball Team of the Decade (2011-2020).
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Young Bearcat soccer team gains valuable experience as their season comes to an end
GRAFTON—The 2020 Bearcat Boys Soccer program concluded last week. The Bearcats finished the season with a 4-12-2 record.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Bearcats unable to stop strong running game of Minutemen
GRAFTON— The Lewis County Minutemen traveled to McKinney Field to take on the Bearcats this past Friday night to close the season, with the Bearcats supporting a record of 3-6 going into the night; the Minutemen close behind with a 4-5 record on the season.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
WVU Coliseum reduced capacity for upcoming basketball season
MORGANTOWN— The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will welcome fans to the WVU Coliseum, beginning with the men’s basketball home opener on Dec. 2 against Youngstown State and the women’s basketball home opener on Dec. 3 against North Alabama.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Knights wrap up season with impressive win, Beltner praises team
PHILIPPI—The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Knights football team traveled to Philippi Middle School to face the Bulldogs for their final matchup of the regular season.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Lady Cats overcome challenges and finish season strong
GRAFTON—The Grafton High School (GHS) Lady Bearcat Soccer season ended last wee
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Taylor County Biddy League postponed
TAYLOR COUNTY—According to league officials, Taylor County Biddy League basketball has opted to postpone their season as a precautionary measure against the spread of the Coronavirus.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Taylor County Biddy League postponed
TAYLOR COUNTY—According to league officials, Taylor County Biddy League basketball has opted to postpone their season as a precautionary measure against the spread of the Coronavirus.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Tensions run high in an aggressive match up against Clay County
GRAFTON—The Clay County Panthers traveled to McKinney Field on Friday night to take on the Bearcats.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Knights battle it out with Patriots
WESTON—The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Knights Football team traveled to face the Patriots of Robert L. Bland Middle School last Thursday, October 22.
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Lady Cats take the victory over North Marion Huskies
FARMINGTON — The Grafton High School (GHS) Lady Bearcats played their last game of the regular season, claiming a victory over the North Marion Huskies this past Tuesday.
Updated: 4 weeks ago
TCMS met tough competitors during Bump Fest
BELINGTON— The Taylor County Middle School Lady Knights volleyball team participated in the prestigious Belington Bump Fest over the weekend.
Updated: 1 month ago
Perseverance pays off for Knights XC team
PRUNYTOWN—The local Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) just concluded a remarkably successful cross-country season.
Updated: 1 month ago
Eagles soar over Bearcats in a nail-biting Homecoming game
GRAFTON—The Robert C. Byrd Eagles made a visit to Grafton to take on the Bearcats under the lights of McKinney Field, on Friday.
Updated: 1 month ago
TCMS Knights roll over Huskies on the road
FARMINGTON—The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Knights Football team traveled to Farmington to face the Huskies of North Marion Middle School on Wednesday, October 14.
Updated: 1 month ago
GHS volleyball dominates Frankfort High
GRAFTON — In what turned out to be a stunning win for the Lady Cats volleyball team this past week, the Grafton High School (GHS) Lady Bearcats dominated the Frankfort High School Falcons in a impressive 3-1 stand; the Falcons never really stood a chance.
Updated: 1 month ago
Grafton High School’s Miller earns second-team all-state honors
WHEELING— The Grafton High School (GHS) Bearcats Golf Team sent senior Chris Miller to Oglebay Park Golf Club over the weekend, to compete in the 2020 West Virginia State Golf Tournament.
Updated: 1 month ago
Eighth grade Lady Knights recognized
The 2020 Lady Knights Soccer team celebrated 8th Grade Night.
Updated: 1 month ago
TCMS Knights blaze over Ritchie County Middle
PRUNTYTOWN—The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Knights Football team continued with their impressive season, dominating the Blazers of Ritchie County Middle School in an October 8 matchup.
Updated: 1 month ago
Knights looking for redemption after falling to West and East teams
GRAFTON—The Taylor County Middle School boys soccer team took to the pitch for two contests last week.
Updated: 1 month ago
Bearcub teams face tough competitors over the weekend
GRAFTON—The Bearcub Midgets and Mighty Mite teams met up with teams from Bridgeport and Buckhannon on McKinney Field, Saturday night.
Updated: 1 month ago
Fumbles contribute to Knights defeat against Bridgeport
GRAFTON— On Wednesday, the Taylor County Middle School Knights football team found themselves up against a fierce competitor as they took on the Bridgeport Indians under the lights of McKinney Field.
Updated: 1 month ago
Tigers take down Bearcats on McKinney Field
GRAFTON—The Tigers made the trip from Elkins to Grafton to take on the Bearcats under the lights of McKinney field on Friday.
Updated: 1 month ago
Lady soccer teams come together to honor the life of a fierce competitor
GRAFTON—The Grafton Lady Bearcat soccer team hit McKinney Field Thursday night to take on Polar Bears of West Fairmont, and during the matchup, the life and memory of a Weir High Soccer player was honored.
Updated: 1 month ago
Christopher Miller is state bound
BERKELEY SPRINGS— After an impressive showing during the Regional Golf Tournament, held at Cacapon State Park last week, Bearcat Senior Christopher Miller is headed to the 2020 WVSSAC Golf State Championship
Updated: 1 month ago
Girls can play too
GRAFTON— Currently, Taylor County is home to two co-ed basketball leagues, however, Grafton High School Lady Bearcat Head Coach Andrew Moore believes that it is important to allow girls to have their own spotlight, and has recently set out in search of future Lady Bearcats who may be interested in being a part of an all-girls basketball league.
Updated: 2 months ago
Bearcub Midgets maul Panthers
GRAFTON—The Bearcub teams made their way to Liberty High School’s football field to take on the Clarksburg Panthers on Sunday.
Updated: 2 months ago
Bearcub PeeWees earn first win of the season
GRAFTON—Grafton’s youth football teams took to McKinney Field in their first home game of the season last Saturday, playing against the South Harrison Hawks.
Updated: 2 months ago
Knights shutout Mountaineer Middle
GRAFTON—The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Knights football team took to their home field on Wednesday night full of energy as they bolted into the stadium through a cloud of fog in celebration for their eighth grade players and cheerleaders.
Updated: 2 months ago
Lady Knights have a successful first week of play
PRUNTYTOWN—The Lady Knights Soccer team has been busy this season so far, taking on teams in true Knights fashion, leaving it all on the field.
Updated: 2 months ago
No spectators for the Baylor game
MORGANTOWN—The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in conjunction with University, local and state officials, has determined that football’s Big 12 Conference home opener against Baylor on Oct. 3 will take place without spectators at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Updated: 2 months ago
2020 Taylor County Fall Ball Team
The 2020 Taylor County Youth Fall Baseball team
Updated: 2 months ago
Lady Knights volleyball takes care of business against Polar Bears
PRUNTYTOWN—The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Lady Knights hosted the West Fairmont Polar Bears in regular season play at TCMS on Wednesday, September 16.
Updated: 2 months ago
Bearcat golfers tee off in back-to- back matches
GRAFTON – The Grafton Bearcat golf team had a busy two days last Tuesday and Wednesday with a pair of matches.
Updated: 2 months ago
Bearcats take down Hawks at home
GRAFTON—The South Harrison Hawks made the trip from Lost Creek to Grafton to take on the Bearcats under the lights of McKinney Field, on Friday.
Updated: 2 months ago
Taylor County youth football takes on Colts
TAYLOR COUNTY—It was a cold, rainy Sunday when the Bearcubs took on the West Fairmont Colts at Mary Lou Retton Park in Fairmont. The weather couldn’t put a damper on the Bearcub Midgets’ play as they outscored the Colts 39-6.
Updated: 2 months ago
Knights control the field for a 50-36 win over WI
GRAFTON—The Taylor County Middle School Knights returned home on Wednesday night well prepared for their second game of the season, taking on the Washington Irving (WI) Hilltoppers at McKinney Field.
Updated: 2 months ago
Lady Cats out shot by Bucs
TENNERTON – The Buckhannon-Upshur soccer Lady Bucs recorded an 8-2 win over the Grafton Bearcats in Big 10 Conference action Tuesday night at the high school.
Updated: 2 months ago
GHS boys soccer team gets shutout by B-U Buccaneers
TENNERTON – The Grafton Bearcats dropped a 4-0 decision to the Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers in Big 10 Conference soccer action Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: 2 months ago
Mountaineers Roll Eastern Kentucky in 2020 Opener
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia had little trouble disposing of Eastern Kentucky in its COVID-19-delayed season opener this afternoon at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Updated: 2 months ago
GHS Golf takes on Green Hills Country Club
FAIRMONT – The Grafton Bearcat golf team finished third out of four teams in a recent quad outing at the Green Hills Country Club last Wednesday hosted by North Marion High School.
Updated: 2 months ago
Mountaineers begin 25th season at Iowa State
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The 25th season of West Virginia University women’s soccer officially kicks off at Iowa State on Friday, Sept. 11. Kickoff at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames, Iowa, is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Updated: 2 months ago
Midgets down Mustangs in season opener
TAYLOR COUNTY—Grafton’s Bearcub football teams hit the field last weekend in their first contest of the season. After working hard in practice, the Midget team, took on the Mustangs of Barbour County
Updated: 2 months ago
TCMS Knights prevail over Hawks
LOST CREEK— After weeks of long, hard and strenuous practices that pushed the players to their limits, the Taylor County Middle School Knights football team was ready to prove their hard work on the field, as they opened their season on Wednesday, September 9.
Updated: 2 months ago
Feel the sting! Bearcats take down East Fairmont Bees in season opener
GRAFTON—After having their first football game of the season taken away from them due to the current pandemic, the Grafton Bearcats were given the green light to go ahead play their next opponent, East Fairmont, at McKinney Field last night, since both schools were safely within the state’s metrics of permissible county cases for extracurricular activities.
Updated: 2 months ago
Elkins’ Wimer Field deemed unsafe for athletic competition
ELKINS—According to Randolph County Schools and Elkins Tigers Athletic Director Ross Ware, Wimer Stadium has been deemed to be unfit to be used for athletic contests.
Updated: 2 months ago
Grafton Golfers travel to Fairmont Field Club
GRAFTON—On Monday, the Grafton Bearcats golf team headed to the Fairmont Field Club in Marion County for a quad match hosted by Fairmont Senior which also included Lincoln and Lewis County.
Updated: 2 months ago
Bearcats football ready to hit the field
GRAFTON—Although the Grafton Bearcats football team finished last season with a disappointing record of 1-9, veteran head coach Rich Bord is still very optimistic about the upcoming season with all the offensive weapons he now has at his disposal.
Updated: 2 months ago
Glenville State announces Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame Class
GLENVILLE. – Glenville State College has announced the six newest members of the Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame.
Updated: 3 months ago
NBA playoffs return, athletes fight on
The NBA playoffs will resume.But not before a second day of postponed games.
Updated: 3 months ago
WVU announces fall golf schedule
MORGANTOWN—On Wednesday, WVU Athletic Director Shane Lyons announced the West Virginia University fall golf schedule for 2020.
Updated: 3 months ago
WSA makes contribution to Climbing Higher Campaign
MORGANTOWN—The Women Supporting Athletics members of the Mountaineer Athletic Club have chosen to make a $50,000 contribution to the Climbing Higher Campaign in support of the Break Room at the Milan Puskar Center.
Updated: 3 months ago
Reed Between the Lines Sports Editor Scott Reed talks with Midget Football Coach Doug Devart
In this edition of Reed Between the Lines: Grafton Bearcubs Midget Head Coach Doug Devart.
Updated: 3 months ago
Justice overrules WVSSAC’s decision on allowing bands to perform at games
WEST VIRGINIA—West Virginia Governor Jim Justice said Tuesday that marching bands will be allowed to perform at public school football games amid the Coronavirus pandemic, reversing the WVSSAC’s ruling from a day earlier.
Updated: 3 months ago
Grafton Bearcat golf team travels to Berkeley Springs
GRAFTON—While other programs are still practicing and getting ready for their respective seasons to begin, the Grafton High School golf team has now completed the first third of their schedule, competing at the Cacapon Golf Classic in Berkeley Springs on Thursday.
Updated: 3 months ago
Timberwolves win top pick in draft
FLORIDA—As the first round of the NBA playoffs are taking place in the “bubble” at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fl, the 2020 NBA draft lottery was also taking place.
Updated: 3 months ago
WVU to go fanless for opening game
MORGANTOWN—The West Virginia University football team still plans on kicking off their 2020 season against Eastern Kentucky on September 12th, but not a lot of people will be there to see it.
Updated: 3 months ago
Grafton Bearcats golf team opens the 2020 season
GRAFTON—Although times have been tough for our local athletes lately, Taylor County was still able to kick off fall sports competition as the Grafton High School golf team hosted Fairmont Senior, Elkins, and Trinity Christian at the Tygart Lake Public Golf Course on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 months ago
Reed Between the Lines Sports Editor Scott Reed talks sports with Brooklyn Palmer
In this edition of Reed Between the Lines: Grafton Lady Bearcats Soccer Player Brooklyn Palmer
Updated: 3 months ago
WVU announces updated schedule
MORGANTOWN—Six home games and four Big 12 road dates comprise the new 2020 West Virginia University football schedule, which was released by WVU Athletic Director Shane Lyons on Wednesday.
Updated: 3 months ago
MEC pushes fall sports to the spring
TAYLOR COUNTY—Following last week’s announcement from the NCAA Board of Governors regarding the cancellation of 2020 NCAA Division II Fall Championships due to the current pandemic, the Mountain East Conference (MEC) Board of Directors announced the postponement of fall sports until the spring semester.
Updated: 3 months ago
NBA playoffs nearly set
TAYLOR COUNTY—After two weeks in the “bubble” at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, the NBA playoff bracket is nearly set. Results from Wednesday’s games filled in five of the six unknown matchups for Round 1 of the postseason, which will begin on August 15th.
Updated: 3 months ago
Big 12 Conference moves forward with fall sports seasons
TAYLOR COUNTY—On the same day that the Big 10 and PAC-12 conferences decided to cancel their fall sports seasons, the Big 12 Board of Directors agreed to move forward and proceed with playing.
Updated: 3 months ago
Reed Between the Lines Sports Editor Scott Reed talks basketball with Andrew Gallo
In this edition of Reed Between the Lines: GHS Basketball Player Andrew Gallo
Updated: 3 months ago
NFHS tracking state high school federation seasons
TAYLOR COUNTY—The National Federation of State High School Associations is currently tracking the status of high school sports as fall approaches.
Updated: 3 months ago
PA gov. announces fall sports may be delayed until January
TAYLOR COUNTY—As thousands of Pennsylvania high school football players continue to prepare for a potential fall football season and West Virginia schools wait on PA’s ultimate decision, the latest suggestions from the state’s leadership does not appear to provide an optimistic outlook.
Updated: 3 months ago
NCAA football preseason coaches’ poll released
MORGANTOWN—Although many college football schedules for the upcoming season are still not set, new rankings are being posted almost daily.
Updated: 3 months ago
GHS golfer Chris Miller excels on the Callaway Junior Tour
GRAFTON—While other athletes are waiting on the fate of their fall and winter sports seasons, one Grafton Bearcat was able to take advantage of this summer’s beautiful weather and develop his game even further to be prepared for his potential fall season.
Updated: 3 months ago
WVSSAC releases new cheer, volleyball, and cross country guidelines
TAYLOR COUNTY—The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) has released its modifications for cheer, volleyball, and cross country for the upcoming season. Here are the modifications:
Updated: 3 months ago
Big 12 Conference goes Conference + One in football
TAYLOR COUNTY—The Big 12 Conference Board of Directors approved a revised scheduling model for the upcoming college football season that will include nine conference games and one non-conference game, the league confirmed on Monday.
Updated: 3 months ago
MLB considering shutting down just weeks into the season
TAYLOR COUNTY—Unless conditions improve drastically in the next few weeks (or even days), Major League Baseball might call it quits much sooner than expected after it’s shortened 2020 season hit COVID-19 snags almost immediately.
Updated: 3 months ago
MPSSAA postpones fall and winter high school sports
MARYLAND—The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) has postponed the fall and winter high school sports seasons, with the Coronavirus pandemic continuing and recent positive results rising.
Updated: 3 months ago
Ohio suspends fall scrimmages
OHIO—On Tuesday, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) suspended interscholastic scrimmages in football, soccer, cross country, and field hockey until further notice.
Updated: 3 months ago
MEC announces updated plans for fall athletics
TAYLOR COUNTY—More changes appear to be coming as the Mountain East Conference announced last week its updated plans for fall athletic competition.
Updated: 3 months ago
Fairmont State creates the Fairmont State Varsity Club
FAIRMONT—Designed to promote and preserve friendships formed among the Fairmont State Athletics family, the Fairmont State University Foundation and the Fairmont State Department of Athletics have announced the creation of the “Varsity Club.”
Updated: 3 months ago
WVSSAC recommendations for the high school golf seasons
The West Virginia Secondary Schools Commission (WVSSAC) just released its recommendations for the upcoming golf season.
Updated: 3 months ago
Fairmont State cancels all summer athletic opportunities
FAIRMONT—Just like many other colleges and universities who have recently had to modify or cancel upcoming summer athletic opportunities, the Fairmont State athletic department has also been forced to make a tough call. Effective immediately, all athletic summer camps, elite camps, clinics, and showcases that were scheduled to take place on the FSU campus prior to August 31st have now been canceled.
Updated: 4 months ago
WVU Mountaineer Football Defensive Coaching roles for 2020 set
MORGANTOWN—After West Virginia University and former defensive coordinator Vic Koenning agree to part ways last week, WVU head football coach Neal Brown announced that the Mountaineer defensive coaching staff will share responsibilities “by committee” for the upcoming season.
Updated: 4 months ago
Update given on WV High School Football Schedules
WEST VIRGINIA—With the new start date of September 3rd for West Virginia high school football, athletic directors and coaching staffs are scrambling to schedule as many games as they can into their ten-week seasons, especially with the recent announcement that the state of Virginia will not play high school football this fall.
Updated: 4 months ago
GHS catcher invited to play in North American Softball World Series
GRAFTON—While many athletes are waiting on the fate of their fall and winter sports seasons, one Grafton Bearcat recently had the opportunity to play against some of the top softball competition in the country.
Updated: 4 months ago
WVU officials give COVID-19 testing update
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The following are updated COVID-19 testing numbers from the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as of July 17.
Updated: 4 months ago
All NBA COVID-19 Tests return negative results
TAYLOR COUNTY—The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced on Monday that out of the 346 players tested for COVID-19 at the league’s bubble campus in Orlando, Florida since July 13th, none tested positive for the virus.
Updated: 4 months ago
College Sprint Football League cancels upcoming season
TAYLOR COUNTY—The Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) announced on Friday that the 2020 fall season will not occur now due to safety concerns rising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: 4 months ago
Virginia cancels High School Football, affecting West Virginia
TAYLOR COUNTY—The Virginia High School League (VHSL) announced last Wednesday that the state has decided to cancel football season for this fall, as schools continue to focus on reopening safely during the current pandemic.
Updated: 4 months ago
Taylor County Soccer Association announces Fall Registration
TAYLOR COUNTY—The Taylor County Soccer Association has announced that registration for the 2020 fall season is now underway.
Updated: 4 months ago
2020 Alderson Broaddus football schedule released
PHILIPPI—Alderson Broaddus University will begin their first season in the Mountain East Conference by playing an all-conference football schedule, featuring ten games, the athletic department announced recently.
Updated: 4 months ago
WVSSAC Director Bernie Dolan gives latest updates
TAYLOR COUNTY—As teams around the state continue working out in preparation for the unknown, the Grafton Bearcats and Taylor County Knights entered Phase III of the WVSSAC’s three-phase plan on Monday, conditioning at various locations around the county.
Updated: 4 months ago
WVU basketball to postpone workouts due to COVID
MORGANTOWN—After consulting with medical officials, the West Virginia University Department of Athletics has postponed the start of the men’s basketball team workouts for 14 days following their most recent COVID-19 test results.
Updated: 4 months ago
NFLPA and the NFL at odds over terms of returning
TAYLOR COUNTY—Continuing with the recent trend of player/ownership disagreement on how to safely return to the playing field, NFLPA President JC Tretter wrote in a blog post on Tuesday that the league “is unwilling to prioritize player safety and believes that the virus will bend to football,” pouring more fuel on the fire over the terms of training camp and the preseason amid the recent pandemic.
Updated: 4 months ago
MLB resumes under new protocols
TAYLOR COUNTY—Whatever you want to call Major League Baseball Spring Training now (since it’s the summer), the league began its new protocol on Wednesday by testing for the coronavirus. If teams’ players clear, workouts will begin on Friday across the country in their respective ballparks.
Updated: 4 months ago
The Thundering Herd begins preseason conditioning
HUNTINGTON—This past Monday morning, voluntary workouts inside the Chris Cline Athletic Complex in Huntington signaled the restart of Marshall athletics after nearly three months of inactivity. According to the athletic staff, the primary goal for Monday’s sessions was safety.
Updated: 4 months ago
Taylor County Little League back in action after COVID delay
GRAFTON—Due to the recent uncertainty surrounding the safety of its coaches, players and families as the number positive COVID-19 cases in the county spiked temporarily, the Taylor County Little League took a week off before resuming play this past Monday.
Updated: 4 months ago
Bernie Dolan gives latest WVSSAC updates amid COVID-19 pandemic
GRAFTON—Although Grafton High School athletics took a week off from voluntary offseason conditioning, they, as well as many other high school athletes across the state, are working through Phase II of the WVSSAC approved model to return to offseason workouts.
Updated: 4 months ago
GMEISA given to schools across the state
TAYLOR COUNTY—Although winter prep sports in the state were disrupted and spring sports were completely eliminated, the WV Gazette in Charleston still gave out their respective annual “Excellence in Sports Awards” to schools in each of the three classifications.
Updated: 4 months ago
Fairmont State Student-Athletes excel in the classroom
FAIRMONT—A model of excellence in the classroom during the spring 2020 semester, 215 Fairmont State University student-athletes in 17 athletics programs recorded a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher, an increase of 10 from the 2019 fall semester.
Updated: 4 months ago
Lindy’s Magazine previews WVU Football
MORGANTOWN—Lindy’s, a preseason sports magazine publisher and online destination featuring sports news, scores, columns, opinions, and expert analysis for college football, has hit local newsstands and this year’s edition features WVU junior running back Leddie Brown on the regional cover.
Updated: 5 months ago
Fairmont State University Falcons Basketball signs six players
FAIRMONT—A pair of Division I transfers and four high school stars will be joining an already experienced roster which includes five seniors and nine returning players as Fairmont State basketball recently announced their 2020 recruiting class.
Updated: 5 months ago
Former Bearcat Snively named to CSCAA Board of Directors
FAIRMONT—1993 Grafton High School graduate Patrick Snively, who enters his 20th season as the Fairmont State head men’s’ and women’s’ swimming coach, was recently named to the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Board of Directors.
Updated: 5 months ago
Scotty Hamilton Gymnasium to get new gym floor
GRAFTON—Desperately in need of being updated, the Scotty Hamilton Gymnasium floor at Grafton High School is currently in the process of getting a whole new look.
Updated: 5 months ago
WVU and Pitt to renew rivalry in men’s basketball
MORGANTOWN—Back by popular demand, West Virginia Athletic Director Shane Lyons announced on Thursday that WVU and Pitt have agreed to an additional two-game series in men’s basketball starting next year.
Updated: 5 months ago
Reed Between the Lines Sports Editor Scott Reed talks with GHS Assistant Football Coach Mickey Foley
In this edition of Reed Between the Lines: GHS Assistant Football Coach Mickey Foley
Updated: 5 months ago
WVU football to use digital ticketing
MORGANTOWN—Citing improved health and safety measures, contactless points of entry, added convenience, and ease of flow through the gates, the WVU Department of Athletics will make the transition to mobile ticketing for the 2020 football season.
Updated: 5 months ago
Betty Puskar dies at the age of 80
MORGANTOWN—A long-time supporter of both West Virginia University and WVU Medicine, Betty Puskar died on Sunday at the age of 80 at her home in Morgantown.
Updated: 5 months ago
AB accepts invitation to join the Mountain East Conference
PHILIPPI—Alderson Broaddus University’s application for permanent membership into the Mountain Athletic Conference was unanimously approved by the league’s Board of Directors last Friday.
Updated: 5 months ago
TCMS begins summer conditioning and workouts
GRAFTON—As multiple Grafton Bearcats’ programs began gathering participation numbers and started their summer conditioning programs, many of the TCMS sports’ teams also began preparing themselves for one or more of the “phases” that has been set forth by the SSAC.
Updated: 5 months ago
Preseason Magazines offer their take on 2020 Mountaineers
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.(John Antonik /WVUSports)—For many years, West Virginia’s best football seasons were usually the ones that were unexpected by the outsiders.
Updated: 5 months ago
Taylor County Little League receives approval to play
TAYLOR COUNTY—After weeks of uncertainty during the current pandemic, a sigh of relief was breathed by many as the Taylor County Little League (TCLL) received approval to begin practicing for the 2020 season.
Updated: 5 months ago
Grafton High School’s Joey Dingeldein signs with Fairmont State
GRAFTON—Although the Grafton Bearcats football program struggled to get much going last season, one of their own is heading off to play football at the collegiate level next season.
Updated: 5 months ago
WVSSAC makes update to prep conditioning, practices and games
TAYLOR COUNTY—It’s been approximately three months since the suspension (and eventual cancellation) of multiple winter and fall sports, but high school athletes around the state could return to their practice facilities for offseason conditioning as early as Monday.
Updated: 5 months ago
Grafton Gators support city’s decision
GRAFTON— By now the Grafton Gators Swim Team is typically well into their season, gliding through the waters of city pools throughout the area, hoping to make a top spot in their heats.
Updated: 5 months ago
WVU Season Ticket sales underway
MORGANTOWN—According to university officials, West Virginia has currently sold 13,200 football season ticket packages, up from approximately 7,500 just last week per Matt Wells, Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs.
Updated: 5 months ago
Paying athletes a cause of concern for smaller sports
TAYLOR COUNTY—As expected, college coaches in non-revenue sports are voicing their concerns about the impact that paying athletes will have on their respective programs.
Updated: 5 months ago
WVSSAC allows youth and prep sports to resume again
TAYLOR COUNTY—The green light was given by Governor Jim Justice this past Friday for youth and prep athletics to resume again on June 8th across the state of West Virginia.
Updated: 5 months ago
Zack Lake wins the Alderson Broaddus Senior Skirmy Award
PHILIPPI—Another Alderson Broaddus star athlete with ties to Grafton has once again won the Battlers’ Skirmy Award, given annually to both an outstanding male and female athlete at the university.
Updated: 6 months ago
WVUhoops social media accounts make the Power Dozen
MORGANTOWN—According to Skull Sparks, an NCAA sports digital and design firm based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, West Virginia men’s basketball’s social media accounts are now considered among the NCAA’s “Power Dozen.”
Updated: 6 months ago
World TeamTennis and the Greenbrier Resort in negotiations
GREENBRIER COUNTY—Professional tennis players may be making their way to Greenbrier County soon as a result of the top international tennis tours ceasing to operate since early March with no tour events expected to resume until August at the earliest.
Updated: 6 months ago
WVSSAC Director talks prep football
TAYLOR COUNTY—As fans wait anxiously for the decision to be made regarding fall sports, West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission Executive Director Bernie Dolan says he is optimistic that there will be a high school football season in the state this year.
Updated: 6 months ago
Mountaineer Basketball recap
MORGANTOWN—In a matter of seconds, the WVU men’s basketball team had their hopes of a deep postseason run dashed last Thursday as word of the rapidly-spreading coronavirus made its way around high school, college, and professional athletics in just a matter of hours.
Updated: 8 months ago
GHS Seniors express emotions over the cancellation of their final season
GRAFTON—Now that the start to spring sports in Taylor County have either been suspended and/or eliminated due to COVID-19, so too are many camps, clinics, tournaments, leagues, and organized practices for our local teams.
Updated: 8 months ago
Beltner's season long efforts earn him Student Athlete of the Week
Logan Beltner of the Grafton Bearcats’ basketball team is named this week’s Taylor County Student-Athlete of the Week for his outstanding performances throughout the season
Updated: 8 months ago
TCMS volleyball game recap
PRUNTYTOWN – The Taylor County Middle School volleyball team finished their 2018 season last week. Here are their results for their final games of the season. 10/8/2018 - The girls were on the road in Elkins. The Hornets won in the contest 2 to 1. Natalea Mumaw had three blocks, Caroline Wellman had three aces and Daisy Charlton had one ace. In JV action the Knights lost both sets to Elkins. Andie Toothman, Destiny Weaver and Autumn Ware all had one ace while Sierra Persinger and Toothman had one kill.
Updated: 2 years ago