Tucker falls to unbeaten East Hardy, 43-14
HAMBLETON – The Tucker County Mountain Lions lost their second game of the season Friday, hosting an unbeaten East Hardy team and falling, 43 to 14. East Hardy started the game strong, taking a 14-8 lead into the second quarter. The Cougars punched in a 9-yard touchdown run with 3:33 left in the half, and then converted the 2-point conversion, pushing their lead to 22-8. Tucker County responded well, moving the ball down the field quickly, with sophomore quarterback Branson Hyre scoring on a short-yardage touchdown run, but the 2-point conversion failed, making the score 22-14 in ...
Last week's second half left a bad taste in Mountaineers' mouth
MORGANTOWN — After West Virginia’s first half against Coastal Carolina, I walked around the press box to get another water from the fridge, and I caught glances with multiple members of the media. I’m still new to the beat, so the only year I covered was last year’s 4-8 season. I looked at people who wanted my reaction, and I told them this team looks a lot different. And if you didn’t watch the second half, you’d think the same. WVU was running over the Chanticleers with a new-look offensive line and transfer running back Cam Cook. 336 yards on the ground in that ...
PBHS Colts fall to AAA North Marion
PHILIPPI — The Philip Barbour Colts could not overcome the AAA North Marion Huskies and fell 28-23 Friday night. The Colts opened the game with a scoring drive that featured a heavy dose of running back Landyn Carpenter. Following a catch on the first play, Philip Barbour junior Tristen Price took the Colts to the North Marion 35-yard line. Carpenter then hauled the ball for several plays, taking the Colts to the 29-yard line. The Colts converted a fourth and inches on a Carpenter rush. The Colt's offense stalled, and following a false start, the Colts faced fourth and 10, and ...
Tygarts Valley drops volleyball tilt; EHS golf team wins
MILL CREEK - The Tygarts Valley High School volleyball team fell to Bridgeport Heritage in non-conference prep volleyball action Thursday at Weber-Wamsley Court. The Lady Bulldogs, who were coming off back-to-back 3-1 victories over rival Pocahontas County and Union High School, dropped the ...
WVU not overlooking U.T. Martin, looking to break streak
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football can break a long eight-year streak today against the FCS's U.T. Martin. No, it’s not going to the College Football Playoffs or setting a statistical record. It’s simply starting a season 2-0. The last time the Mountaineers started a year 2-0 was in ...