Our hearts hurt as we lost a past alum, standout player, state champion and great young man this morning in a car accident.
Please pray for his family, friends and the Hurricane Community.
RIP Cam, you will be dearly missed.
Two years ago today the Hurricane community lost a shining star, as Will Washburn was taken way too soon. Our pledge and promise to his family was we will NEVER forget Will. Today, we honor and remember him. We miss and love you Will.
#LLWW
@bwashburn1990
@BridgetWashbur2
Damn, I know Bridgeport ain’t used to losing, but to see one of their coaches kick Hurricanes Brogan Browns helmet after the handshake line is pretty disappointing.
I don’t think he is allowed to wear his state championship ring during games, but man I can’t wait to watch
@BroganBrown13
, who is now
#37
, kick butt for
@HerdFB
. Proud of this young man and can’t wait to see him run out of the tunnel.
Witnessing
@wvssac
Director Bernie Dolan kick Cam Carney off field trying to celebrate with his teammates, after being thrown out by worst home plate ump in state tourney history (review the film) was ridiculous. If you want to hold kids accountable, hold your umps accountable
The bond these boys had with Cam was unbelievable. Sure we have a great baseball team year in & year out, but this shows why. Our locker room is so strong and it’s because guys like Cam that help bring everyone together. Coaches, players and fans, one family.. Thank you Cassidy.
The enormous gathering today at Valley Park proved what we knew, Cam was so loved. Not just by the Hurricane community, but from near and far.
As we weep and mourn our loss of Cam, Heaven is a happier place, and Cam is already making new friends.
We miss you dearly already, RIP
Final from Power Park after 5 innings
Absolute Domination
Hurricane 11
GW 0
Skins finish 34-4 with zero losses in postseason, oh and 2022 STATE CHAMPS!!!!!
With the help of Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards, Former LL Pres. Wayne Hudnall and current LL Pres. Bryan Escue, the road in Hurricane City Park at Hurricane LL was dedicated tonight in honor of Will Washburn. Former teammates, friends and family gathered for the event.
#LLWW
The Hurricane Baseball Family organized a go fund me to help Cam’s family. Please click the link for details. Thanks and God Bless
Fundraiser by Shawn Rigney : In Memory of Cameron Carney
Today marks 3 yrs since the Hurricane community lost Will Washburn. We still weep. We still hug. We still pray. We still ask why. But most important, we still honor & remember. Today isn’t about wins or losses, it’s about him. The smart, super athletic, great young man he was.
We have rivals, & we have teams that probably don’t like us. But the support we have gotten for Cam, & over the years for Will Washburn, not only in Hurricane, but all over the state is amazing. We have been through a lot, but your support is so appreciated. What a great state.
The Hurricane Baseball Family organized a go fund me to help Cam’s family. Please click the link for details. Thanks and God Bless
Fundraiser by Shawn Rigney : In Memory of Cameron Carney
Interesting storyline in AAA State Semi with Jefferson and George Washington.
Jefferson didn’t attend George Washington funeral in 1799, making Martha and the Washington family irate, and there has been over 200 years of bad blood. Hopefully it doesn’t boil over in Charleston.
Amazing Stat after todays win.
Today was the 500th Career Victory as a Head Coach for our beloved Head Coach Brian Sutphin. Coach Sutphin has led the Redskins for 15 of his 21 years of being a Head Coach. Congrats Coach, huge accomplishment.
Brogan Brown
#37
Scores Winning run in Baseball State Semis ✅
All tourney team State Tourney ✅
Dresses as True Freshman for Marshall Football first Game. ✅
Let’s Go!!!!!!!!
This was a class act by Coach Lewis and the Capital Baseball Team. They gave us a number 10 Cougar jersey signed by their team to give to Washburn Family when they came to the field for our game last night. Really Awesome gesture
@CHSbaseballWV
In a crowd favorite moment, Reece Sutphin bats for first time in his career and reaches on an error by SS after a hard hit ball. The dugout erupts and Skins go up 18-1
Brogan Brown
@BroganBrown13
has had a wild last 36 hours
Fri at midnight score game winning run
Sat at 6pm Win State Championship
Sun at 8am move into dorm and start
@HerdFB
Lots going in the
@HerdFB
world today. I’m told the incoming class have been moved into their dorms and a series of one-day fb camps has started.
Among the participants is
@ChrisHenryJr
, and Pacman Jones is here with him. Great story behind those two if you haven’t heard it.
GAMEDAY
Bridgeport vs Hurricane est 8pm
The memories of losing last year have fueled a fire beneath this team. There were extra reps, extra focus, extra accountability, all leading them back to Charleston, for a chance at Redemption. For each other, TOGETHER! The time, is NOW.
On the night we celebrated
#10
, and his sign hanging below the scoreboard, we had 10 runs to end game. If this isn’t a sign Will Washburn was watching and guiding us I don’t know what is.
A great game between two great teams unfortunately ends without a handshake after Ethan Riggs throws wild pitch to allow Skins to score winning run, then proceeds to take Skins batter Bryson Rigney’s bat as Coach Dennison looks on and Brogan Brown and others erupt. Skins win 8-7
Something these kids will never forget. Police escort back to Hurricane after the game, luckily I was able to snap photo as they got off interstate. That bus was rocking! STATE CHAMPS
GAMEDAY!
At St Albans 7pm
A Fri Night at Loftis is like going to Sternwheel Regatta without the boat races. But still plan on lawn chairs, flip flops, solo cups, yelling and trucks revving engines. Always a spirited environment. And on the field, 2 great teams matching up.
Some people today are struggling with a case of the Mondays. In our world, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and we woke up to start the new week as Champions. Have a good week everyone, cause we sure as heck are.
We played Cabell Midland 5 times this year. It’s a huge rivalry as both are perennial powers. Every game was competitive. But the best part is the players respect each other, fans respect each other and it’s a fun time. I hope they agree. Tip of the cap to our Midland friends!
We have seen this guy up close, he’s the real deal. Wouldn’t be mad if they wanted you to re-classify and skip your senior year. Ha. Congrats Bryson. And don’t forget the little people, like our twitter, when you get big time.
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
GAMEDAY
AAA Championship from Power Park
George Washington vs Hurricane 4pm
Graphic Dept didn’t get much sleep, so simple message today.
It’s time to go out & Finish what these boys started together years ago. Teamwork, brotherhood, & passion for the game. Let’s close it out!
You wanna know why the Skins have been a perennial power under Coach Sutphin? According to Elias Sports Bureau
@EliasSports
this is first time the Skins have trailed for 45 hours in a game under him as Manager.
#halloffamer
Factories constantly produce things. Based on many, many years, Hurricane produces and develops elite talent. The baseball factory continues with these 4 student athletes signing to play at the next level. Congrats
@WittyDamian
@SutphinReece
@cadenjohnson0
@DylanBell0
Four Hurricane Baseball players sign to play in college.
Reese Sutphin-Akron
Damien Witty- University of Charleston
Dylan Bell-Potomac State
Caden Johnson-Potomac State
GAMEDAY
Cabell Midland at Hurricane 6pm
Game 1 of Regionals (Best of 3)
If you wanna know why you need to get your butt to Hurricane tonight to watch the game, listen to President Biden
@POTUS
give an eloquent preview. I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Some moms call them points instead of runs, or are confused on why playing 7 innings this game, but they also film every at bat, cheer at every occasion and love the fact they get to watch their child. Heck, if it wasn’t for moms, we wouldn’t have any players.
Happy Mothers Day
Our friend Cassidy Wood is doing a feature on
@Quarrier14
. Whether you know the story or not , get in front of the TV and watch. What would have ended 99% of other kids careers was just an obstacle he was able to overcome.
Hurricane baseball’s Quarrier Phillips got into a terrible side-by-side accident, that mangled both of his legs. After multiple surgeries & months of rehab, he’s back on the field.
Now, Phillips and his squad are headed to next week’s state tournament.
Full feature story at 11!
If you are a propane salesman and want to swing by and make a ton of money, it seems as though all the portable heaters are quitting at once and we have a lot of pissed off baseball moms right now.
WSAZ has been there from the day of Will’s passing to our Will Washburn round robin again this year. We joke a lot with our friends Keith & Jimmy about baseball, but what them & Tim Irr have done over the years to help continue Will’s memory is amazing. Thank you
@KeithMorehouse
Dads get up off couch to pass with us. They travel to watch us play. They teach us, they coach us, they love us, they scold us if needed. They tell their buddies how great we are. They help shape the man we become. Today, remember those great moments in yard passing baseball.
After seeing our friends
@SVHS_WolvesBSBL
graphics, we decided we had to step up our game. I know it’s our first one, but pretty excited about the new graphics department and what all we can do.
Crazy Coincedence with Midland/Hurricane
Cabell Midland’s catchers last name is Ball
@Cball2022
, and Hurricane catcher Caden Johnson
@cadenjohnson0
almost lost a Ball after getting hit last week. It’s Nuts if you think about it.
Tonight has been postponed and game will resume Thur at 6pm. Cabell Midland leads 1-0 in B2 and Skins have Bryson Rigney on first with no outs. We did confirm Rigney is allowed to leave and come back to first, as he called ghost man on first before delay.
UC is getting a stud, as well as a great young man and great family. Just don’t steal Papa Witty for your work parties, we are keeping him with us.
Hell of a career Dame Dollar, can’t wait to watch next chapter.
Final from Ripley
Hurricane 3
Ripley 1
Weston Smith pitches an absolute gem & the Underdog Skins beat the big favorite Ripley.
Skins just beat the
#4
team in the state. And the
#1
team in the section. At their place. Holy moly, what a win, against the a 19-5 Vikings
GAMEDAY
6:30 at Home vs Ripley for Sectional Championship
The perimeter has been secured and the doors and locks removed off the dugouts, once we take the field at 6:30pm, there will be NOWHERE to HIDE!
Next Up.
Fri evening the 18-3 Skins travel north to play University at Black Bear Stadium at 7:30. Few people know, University was actually their 2nd choice when naming the school, after they found out their 1st choice was already taken.
It’s High School Fall Baseball Season. If you don’t get a deep fire inside of you for this, then your woods wet! This Fall the Skins will be led by former Arizona Diamondback Jason Moore. Not a bad person to learn from. Bring his rookie card to a game, he will sign it for you.
CONGRATS to Hurricane 11-12 All Stars who just won the WV State Tourney. They will represent WV in couple weeks at the Regionals in Warner Robins, GA and face Virginia game 1. Great to see future Skins doing well.
We currently have 5 of the 2019 LL State Champions on our team
We love watching him play baseball, but if you can’t tell from his head first slide directly into the catcher who was blocking plate,
@CoachHuff
is getting a fearless Stud on the football field.
GAMEDAY
Cabell Midland at Hurricane 6pm
Game 1 of Regionals (Best of 3)
Our graphic dept was working hard for today, but after hearing President Biden
@POTUS
press conference this morning, we took a back seat. Listen to the below clip that caught our attention.
GAMEDAY! 6pm vs Capital Cougars.
It’s kinda weird, for about the last year, I keep getting the below message and pictures on a popup screen when I log in to my computer. I guess I forgot to clear my cookies from the last time we hosted the Cougars.
“Local Cougars in your Area”
It’s GAMEDAY.
Braden Sloan
@BradenSloan4
, fresh off his walk off HR on Saturday vs Morgantown, still holding hit bat, his helmet sideways from the melee at home plate, will regroup and lead his team up I-77 (bus driver will lead us actually) to play Parkersburg at 5:30.
Our warning track has been taken over by weeds & grass. To combat that, we are hosting our first ever Goat Day. Bring your goat on Sat after practice, drop them off, then pick them up Sun evening. We will lock gates at field so they can’t escape. Goats only, no jackasses please.
Cameron Carney Ceremony Details
Allen Funeral Home will be conducting the funeral services at VALLEY PARK.
Saturday Oct 28th
11am - 1pm Visitation
1pm Funeral Service
Procession and Burial Service immediately following the conclusion of the Funeral Service.
The Hurricane Baseball Family organized a go fund me to help Cam’s family. Please click the link for details. Thanks and God Bless
Fundraiser by Shawn Rigney : In Memory of Cameron Carney
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
.
Wed- Independence @ Hurricane 5:30pm
It’s not necessarily us against the world, but most EVERYONE in America are fans of Independence, and have been since 1776. So we are likely the underdog, but luckily we have a surprise guest on our side.
GAMEDAY at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston
Skins take on GW at 4pm in the semis of MSAC.
The field will look a little different than it did the last time these two met up there, as they had to replace the mound and surface due to celebration festivities.
Reece Sutphin’s day is done on the mound, after a great 2 hit, 1 run outing. He looked pretty pleased till Coach Sutphin came out to mound and told him he was done and now he needed to go clean his room. Always get your chores done kids.
Gameday!
Traffic Update. With the Former 1st President of United States visiting Hurricane tonight, we expect lane closures and delays as he arrives into town. Please plan accordingly and check wv511 for updates.
Join us one week from today, for our first home game of the 2024 Season & it will be a special one.
We will be honoring the life of Cam Carney with a dedication, and honoring our first responders with a special flag presentation during anthem.
6pm, be early and Pack The Lola!
Mother Nature is bringing the heat today. You know who brought the HEAT all damn year??? The 2022 State Champion Hurricane Redskins Baseball Team!!! 🔥🔥
Excited to announce my commitment to Potomac State College to continue my academic and athletic career. I would like to thank Coach Little for this opportunity. Also I would like to thank my family, coaches, teammates, and friends to help me get to where I am today
#GoCatamounts
Very exciting news. We are working with a custom bobblehead company to do a Damian Witty
@WittyDamian
bobblehead giveaway next year. Unfortunately the standard coil isnt strong enough for his big ole head, but if they find an industrial coil that works, we are gonna do it!
GAMEDAY!
You hire your double art majors to do your graphics, give me our Pictionary Champion every day of the week. The timer wouldn’t have to even be flipped over before you guessed who we play.
The Red Sox have the Green Monster, the Diamondbacks have a pool behind the outfield wall, the Pirates have the city Skyline, and we have our Dad Deck. This is where armchair coaches have won 6 State Championships in last 3 years discussing baseball. So we gave them a facelift.
Congratulations to Cabell Midland High School on winning the WVSSAC Class AAA Baseball Championship! Cabell Midland defeated fellow MSAC member George Washington 3-2 in the championship game.
BAM. Another well deserved commitment from our upcoming 2024 Class. Braden can do it all, and will be a huge pickup for Potomac State. Big senior year expected for him before he moves North, Congrats Braden.
I am blessed and honored to announce my commitment to Potomac State to further my academic and athletic career. I want to thank my savior Jesus christ, my family, my coaches, and my friends for supporting and giving me the chance to succeed.
#committed
GAMEDAY at Midland
4:30pm JV, 7pm Varsity
I saw
@OwenGress_
and
@cadenjohnson0
walking in school this morning, and you could tell they haven’t forgotten about the early season loss at home to Midland. They are dressed for an important business matter.
I am speechless. While I was hoping to get a HUGE ring like the players and coaches got last Fri, I got the next best thing. A handwritten personalized note from Coach Sutphin.
#thisiswhyidoit
#myhandswontbecoldanymore
#blessed
Game 1 of the Fall Season is today at 6pm at Lola Meeks Field vs Htgn High. JV goes first, Varsity at 7:30. As the Skins players and fans get the season started, they will notice a couple new additions hanging up.
Skins head to States 31-4.
According to
@MetroNewsPrep
Final rankings before Sectionals, Skins are 11-1 vs TOP 10 teams. If you do the research, which I did, nobody has a resume even close.
Wins
#2
Bridgeport
#3
Midland 4x
#5
SV 2x
#8
SA 2x
#10
Htgn 2x
ATTENTION SKINS FANS
The First 500 Fans wearing Red entering todays gates will pay full price, but have bragging rights they got there early. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Sometimes it’s not always about baseball. Community service is such a huge part of why our Skins are so well-rounded. Thanks to the guys for getting up at 6am on a Sunday to help deliver water to runners in Marshall Marathon.
One of the greatest teammates, players and people to ever wear the Hurricane jersey. He showed others what hard work is, and led by example to many of the underclassmen. An amazing career but still plenty left in the tank for his next chapter.