Story by Laura JacksonFrom WVU Today, Logan Cuvo is many things — a Mountaineer, an entrepreneur, a visionary and a CEO. But if you ask him, he’ll tell you, simply, that he’s blessed. The senior from Columbus, Ohio, is an entrepreneurship and innovation major at the West Virginia University John[Read More…]
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WVU Athletics sells naming rights to Coliseum to Hope Gas
By Bryce Cohen, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Athletics and Gold & Blue Enterprises announced a 10-year partnership with Hope Gas Thursday that will rename the WVU Coliseum to “Hope Coliseum,” per a WVU Athletics release. The deal signifies a “commitment from Hope Gas” to generate a “significant new[Read More…]
Tug Valley golf team: No home course? No problem
By Paul Adkins, Mingo Messenger NAUGATUCK, W.Va. – There’s a viral video going around on Facebook showing Tug Valley High School’s Jace Hale, a Panther basketball standout, playing golf at Williamson’s Lefty Hamilton Park. Hale takes a nice chip shot on the beautifully cut greens and the ball rolls very[Read More…]
From Heartbreak to History: Paw Paw Schools crown first-ever State Track Champions
By Jamie Harris, The Morgan Messenger PAW PAW, W.Va. — What began as a season still reeling from the heartache of the sudden loss of beloved teacher and long-time athletic director Jeff Palmer in September suddenly turned into a celebration of resilience, pride, and pure athletic brilliance this past weekend[Read More…]
Prep golf: Oglebay to retain state tournament; some coaches against the move
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Monday the Oglebay Resort in Wheeling will retain the high school golf state tournament from 2025 through 2028. Oglebay has been the home course for the state tournament since 2002. “The WVSSAC is excited to partner with Oglebay Resort[Read More…]
Top 10 WV sports stories of 2024: Hirings, legal action and drama stand out
By Taylor Kennedy, Coal Valley News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hirings, legal action and drama surrounded 2024 in West Virginia statewide sports. It was riveting, stressful and historic all wrapped into 12 months. Let’s take a look at the top 10 West Virginia statewide sports stories from 2024. 10. Darian DeVries[Read More…]
Fans await ticket refunds after Marshall pulls out of bowl game
By Maggie Susa, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University’s decision to pull its football team out of the Independence Bowl has left some fans in a lurch. Cindy Machmer purchased tickets to the Dec. 28 bowl game in Shreveport, Louisiana, to see the Thundering Herd but is now struggling[Read More…]
Marshall declines bowl game invitation
By Nate Harrah, The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — After a year of success for the Thundering Herd Football team, winning the Sun Belt title and finishing 10-3, Marshall University announced they will be declining to participate in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. The Herd was originally scheduled to play the[Read More…]
Rich Rodriguez named West Virginia’s 36th football coach
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Rich Rodriguez, winner of 190 games and 12 outright or shared conference or division championships, has been named the 36th head football coach at West Virginia University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced on Dec. 12. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach[Read More…]
Rich Rodriguez expected to return as WVU Football Head Coach
By Luke Blain, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After leaving the program in 2007, Rich Rodriguez is expected to be back as the WVU Football head coach, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel on social platform X Wednesday. Rodriguez coached WVU from 2001-07, accumulating six winning seasons and three bowl game wins.[Read More…]
