Two-time World Series champ, four-time Manager of the Year and Baseball Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox is at Truist Park this evening. Got a nice ovation from
#Braves
fan.
Police escort here behind the stands at Hurricane. I’m pretty sure it’s WVU coach Neal Brown to watch this one. I’m not positive but I was hearing he would be here.
Some exciting news.
I will be covering Major League Baseball for this season! I’ll have 12 games in the first half, all in Atlanta.
My first series is Braves-Dbacks, starting a week from Friday. Cannot wait to get to Truist!
I have to say, what I saw from Charleston Catholic this season was amazing. Young team, new head coach. No huge expectations. State champs. Incredible. Congrats to Will Bobinger and team.
Final: West Virginia State 103, West Liberty 94, OT. State advances to semifinal round tomorrow against No. 3 Cal (PA) at 5 p.m. Huge upset win for the Yellow Jackets.
We are in Georgia. Cat is having a hard time adjusting but we’re safe.
I just want to say, I was so overwhelmed by the kind messages and words from everyone over the past week or so. I certainly wasn’t expecting that. Going to miss you all! Can’t wait to visit!
I made a trip to the new Herbert Hoover High today to tour the athletic facilities and man. It’s impressive. Photos don’t do it justice. Story to come later this week.
Here is the Gazette-Mail’s All-Kanawha Valley baseball team as the state tournament kicks off tomorrow. Congratulations to those who made the team
#wvprepbase
.
Bray Boggs is not just a starter on the Winfield football team. He is also president of Winfield’s student body. What’s more? He earned one of the most prestigious scholarships in West Virginia.
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I’m at Capital for what is supposed to be a 5:30 p.m. matchup between the Class AAAA No. 10 Cougars and Class AAAA No. 6 Huntington. Neither team has taken the court and a cheerleader is draining 3-pointers. So there’s that.
The
@wvssac
updating its website is all well and good but that’s like the last thing we need. You HAVE to start requiring schools to keep accurate rosters and schedules across all sports. It can be done:
WOW. After Wheeling Central missed the first of a 1 and 1, Catholic got the rebound and Messer tied it at 40 on the other end. We’re going to OT. Incredible.
#wvgirlsbb
The state tournament provides for emotional moments, regardless if it’s a win or loss.
@cchssports
@Zaden07
shared a moment with his mother, Jacqui, that they both will never forget following the Irish’s 42-39 state title victory.
#WVPrepBB
Sports are a beautiful thing!
And that’s a wrap. Had another long but awesome week at the boys state tournament. Lot of people to shoutout and thank but that will come in the following days. Super tired/worn out. For now I’m gonna go grab a beer (or more).
After Catholic lost to Chapmanville last year, I hinted to Hunter Moles that he was All-KV Coach of the Year.
He couldn’t care less, understandably. Said something along the lines of “That’s not the title I want.”
Good things come to those who wait.
Before the game, there was a moment of silence to honor Herbert Hoover’s Leah Strickland, who passed in a car accident last night. Both teams holding a photo of Strickland.
What an effort by the HD Media sports team these past two weeks! We accounted for every single state tournament game, boys and girls. Complete team effort!
@heralddispatch
@wvgazettemail
I saw this video Ben posted and it is a really cool story. Had no clue he went yard off his brother. Definitely worth a watch.
The 92 MPH sliders comment was gold.
Like I know the soccer teams are are awesome so there is currently more appeal but imagine having this for basketball and football every year. What are we doing?
This is cool, pending my season credential…
I will be covering the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream for the AJC this season. I’ll have almost every home game.
If you know me, you know I love to cover basketball. Doing so all summer will be sweet!
Final: Charleston Catholic 3, Point Pleasant 1. Catholic boys win second Class AA-A state title in a row. As usual, another good day on the pitch after the Irish girls and boys both win championships.
#wvprepsoccer
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Beyond Blessed and excited to announce my commitment to further my academic and athletic career at West Virginia University. I'd like to thank my Family, friends and coaches that have helped me get to where I am today, and a big thank you to WVU for this opportunity.
#hailwv
FINAL: GW 4, St. Albans 1. Patriots win two against the No. 1 seed on the road to earn sectional title. SA eliminated. Karalyne Wade’s three-homer game led the Patriots.
Grant Stratton walk-off single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh. FINAL: Spring Valley 3, Cabell Midland 2. Timberwolves set to face Hurricane in MSAC title game tomorrow.
#wvprepbase
When Claire Mullen, Annie Cimino and Katherine Skinner hit the court of Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Wednesday, it will be the 7th time the seniors make a state tournament appearance between soccer and basketball
#wvgirlsbb
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Kids in Georgia get to play high school football championships here.
I’m not saying WV has such infrastructure. But it does have two DI football stadiums that would give kids a great experience they likely will never get again.
But, somehow, Wheeling it is!
In case you haven’t heard, there are rumors that Wheeling is no longer interested in hosting the Super Six. This is not true. Wheeling is bidding. Let’s face it, the Super Six will belong to Wheeling until officials there decide they don’t want it.
#WVPrepFB
@wvssac
One last shoutout tonight:
@zklemmeHD
just did a fantastic job managing this entire operation. I know he comes from KY so it was probably a walk in the park. But we couldn’t have done it without him. Really happy Zack is on our team. Give him a follow!
The reason I did this is because I wanted to see the teams in higher classes Catholic has been playing against. I love when coaches deliberately play tough teams like that to prepare for the playoffs. Catholic ends its reg season with Fairmont Sr. 👀 good looks
@HunterMoles
Here’s a look at GW’s new scoreboard and Jumbotron. Don’t know if they will be functioning for tomorrow’s home football game against Huntington but they’re working on it.