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  • Friday, April 19 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-04-19 22:17:34 GMT
    Shady Spring's Chase Connor was a popular man when it came to recruiting."Coastal Carolina, Northern Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, Winthrop, Stetson, New Hampshire, Stony Brook, Evansville," Connor said.
    Shady Spring's Chase Connor was a popular man when it came to recruiting."Coastal Carolina, Northern Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, Winthrop, Stetson, New Hampshire, Stony Brook, Evansville," Connor said.

  • Tuesday, April 16 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-04-16 22:35:02 GMT
    When looking at track practice, it's not hard to tell who does the track part, and who fills in with the field."A big guy who looks like he can bench a lot and use a lot of leg power. I bench 450 pounds
    When looking at track practice, it's not hard to tell who does the track part, and who fills in with the field."A big guy who looks like he can bench a lot and use a lot of leg power. I bench 450 pounds

  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-04-10 23:16:04 GMT
    Aniket Zinzuwadia is pretty smart."Right now, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, AP English and AP Microeconomics this semester," he said about his course work.The Woodrow Wilson junior will defend his title,
    Aniket Zinzuwadia is pretty smart."Right now, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, AP English and AP Microeconomics this semester," he said about his course work.The Woodrow Wilson junior will defend his title,

  • Tuesday, April 9 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-04-10 01:10:11 GMT
    For Woodrow Wilson's Brent Osborne, Cole Williams and Andrew Johnson, sports are a year-round hobby. They are all three-sport athletes."Whatever the season is in, that's what my heart's to and that's what
    For Woodrow Wilson's Brent Osborne, Cole Williams and Andrew Johnson, sports are a year-round hobby. They are all three-sport athletes."Whatever the season is in, that's what my heart's to and that's what

  • Wednesday, April 3 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-04-03 22:22:44 GMT
    Around Greenbrier East, shooting begins at a young age."My grandpa started us early, shooting for hunting and everything and it just came natural," senior Zachary Hawkey said."I've been shooting ever since
    Around Greenbrier East, shooting begins at a young age."My grandpa started us early, shooting for hunting and everything and it just came natural," senior Zachary Hawkey said."I've been shooting ever since

  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-03-27 22:33:35 GMT
    It's been quite a trek for Devon Smith. Smith played and graduated from Ohio State before coaching stops all over the place, but including Louisville and now Wichita State. As a player, Smith played in
    It's been quite a trek for Devon Smith. Smith played and graduated from Ohio State before coaching stops all over the place, but including Louisville and now Wichita State. As a player, Smith played in

  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-03-27 19:31:54 GMT
    Andrew Wiggins is the Gatorade Boys National Basketball Player of the Year.    Wiggins learned about the award in class Wednesday in Huntington during a surprise visit from past winner and former Miami
    Andrew Wiggins is the Gatorade Boys National Basketball Player of the Year.    Wiggins learned about the award in class Wednesday in Huntington during a surprise visit from past winner and former Miami

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-03-27 01:32:40 GMT
    Game after game, Bluefield's boys basketball team took care of its opponent. Today, the city of Bluefield took care of the Beavers with a state championship celebration."I think this is just a wonderful
    Game after game, Bluefield's boys basketball team took care of its opponent. Today, the city of Bluefield took care of the Beavers with a state championship celebration."I think this is just a wonderful

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-03-26 23:45:05 GMT
    For close to 20 years, Bob Bolen was calling plays as head coach of Mountain State. But for longer than that, he's been making calls for the Scott Brown Memorial Classic."I had a little more time of my
    For close to 20 years, Bob Bolen was calling plays as head coach of Mountain State. But for longer than that, he's been making calls for the Scott Brown Memorial Classic."I had a little more time of my

  • Saturday, March 16 2013 10:01 PM EDT2013-03-17 02:01:00 GMT
    Donte' Grantham had 20 points and 17 rebounds, and Martinsburg nearly squandered a 17-point lead and held on to beat Woodrow Wilson 57-52 for the Class AAA championship Saturday night.    Top-seeded Martinsburg
    Donte' Grantham had 20 points and 17 rebounds, and Martinsburg nearly squandered a 17-point lead and held on to beat Woodrow Wilson 57-52 for the Class AAA championship Saturday night.    Top-seeded Martinsburg

  • Saturday, March 16 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-03-16 22:05:21 GMT
    Anthony Eades scored 27 points and Bluefield beat Fairmont Senior 63-43 in the Class AA championship game on Saturday.    Top-seeded Bluefield made up for the disappointment of losing to Tug Valley in
    Anthony Eades scored 27 points and Bluefield beat Fairmont Senior 63-43 in the Class AA championship game on Saturday.    Top-seeded Bluefield made up for the disappointment of losing to Tug Valley in

  • Friday, March 15 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-03-16 03:28:13 GMT
    Nequan Carrington scored 16 points and Woodrow Wilson held off South Charleston 64-57 in the Class AAA semifinals Friday night.    On Saturday night against top-seeded Martinsburg, No. 2 Woodrow Wilson
    Nequan Carrington scored 16 points and Woodrow Wilson held off South Charleston 64-57 in the Class AAA semifinals Friday night.    On Saturday night against top-seeded Martinsburg, No. 2 Woodrow Wilson

  • Friday, March 15 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-03-16 03:27:07 GMT
    Bluefield used a late 12-0 run to beat Robert C. Byrd 54-48 Friday night, giving the Beavers a second-straight berth in the Class AA championship game.    Top-seeded Bluefield (24-3) will play second-seeded
    Bluefield used a late 12-0 run to beat Robert C. Byrd 54-48 Friday night, giving the Beavers a second-straight berth in the Class AA championship game.    Top-seeded Bluefield (24-3) will play second-seeded

  • Thursday, March 14 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-03-15 00:29:37 GMT
    No. 1 Bluefield got a run for its money by North Marion. The Beavers shot 39% from the field, didn't make a three-pointer all game and were outrebounded. That didn't mean much looking at the end result.Bluefield trailed
    No. 1 Bluefield got a run for its money by North Marion. The Beavers shot 39% from the field, didn't make a three-pointer all game and were outrebounded. That didn't mean much looking at the end result.Bluefield trailed

  • Thursday, March 14 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-03-14 17:42:39 GMT
    Jordan Haywood scored 28 points and sixth-seeded Bridgeport upset No. 3 Westside 79-71 in the Class AA quarterfinals Thursday.    Chase Robey added 13 points, Ryan Sprouse had 11 points and 10 rebounds,
    Jordan Haywood scored 28 points and sixth-seeded Bridgeport upset No. 3 Westside 79-71 in the Class AA quarterfinals Thursday.    Chase Robey added 13 points, Ryan Sprouse had 11 points and 10 rebounds,

  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-03-14 02:55:48 GMT
    Tyler Snyder scored 22 points, Ian Nichols had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Tucker County beat Greater Beckley Christian 68-61 in the Class A quarterfinals on Wednesday night.    Fourth-seeded Tucker
    Tyler Snyder scored 22 points, Ian Nichols had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Tucker County beat Greater Beckley Christian 68-61 in the Class A quarterfinals on Wednesday night.    Fourth-seeded Tucker

  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-03-13 20:58:50 GMT
    Andrew Johnson scored 20 points to lead Woodrow Wilson to a 63-54 win over Hurricane in the Class AAA quarterfinals Wednesday.    Second-seeded Woodrow Wilson (22-4) returns to the semifinals for the first
    Andrew Johnson scored 20 points to lead Woodrow Wilson to a 63-54 win over Hurricane in the Class AAA quarterfinals Wednesday.    Second-seeded Woodrow Wilson (22-4) returns to the semifinals for the first

  • Saturday, March 9 2013 4:50 PM EST2013-03-09 21:50:16 GMT
    Miki Glenn capped her domination of the Class AA tournament with 22 points and Bridgeport beat defending champion Westside 44-27 for its first girls title Saturday.    Second-seeded Bridgeport (25-2) got
    Miki Glenn capped her domination of the Class AA tournament with 22 points and Bridgeport beat defending champion Westside 44-27 for its first girls title Saturday.    Second-seeded Bridgeport (25-2) got

  • Friday, March 8 2013 10:11 PM EST2013-03-09 03:11:53 GMT
    Sophomore Hope Lester had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead defending champion Westside to a 51-41 win over Fairmont Senior in the girls Class AA semifinals Friday night.    Top-seeded Westside (25-1)
    Sophomore Hope Lester had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead defending champion Westside to a 51-41 win over Fairmont Senior in the girls Class AA semifinals Friday night.    Top-seeded Westside (25-1)

  • Thursday, March 7 2013 9:54 PM EST2013-03-08 02:54:00 GMT
    Sophomore Hope Lester scored 26 points to lead defending champion Westside to a 68-41 win over PikeView in the girls Class AA quarterfinals Thursday night.    Megan Endicott added 14 points and 13 rebounds
    Sophomore Hope Lester scored 26 points to lead defending champion Westside to a 68-41 win over PikeView in the girls Class AA quarterfinals Thursday night.    Megan Endicott added 14 points and 13 rebounds

  • Thursday, March 7 2013 4:36 PM EST2013-03-07 21:36:54 GMT
    Shayna Gore scored 36 points to lead Logan to a 77-66 win over Princeton in the girls Class AAA quarterfinals Thursday.    Fifth-seeded Logan (16-9) earned its first-ever state tournament win and will
    Shayna Gore scored 36 points to lead Logan to a 77-66 win over Princeton in the girls Class AAA quarterfinals Thursday.    Fifth-seeded Logan (16-9) earned its first-ever state tournament win and will

  • Tuesday, March 5 2013 10:57 PM EST2013-03-06 03:57:57 GMT
    Last year, Woodrow Wilson won its section before hosting the regional final. The Flying Eagles lost to George Washington.This year, in the same spot, Beckley turned the tables on Riverside for a 79-61
    Last year, Woodrow Wilson won its section before hosting the regional final. The Flying Eagles lost to George Washington.This year, in the same spot, Beckley turned the tables on Riverside for a 79-61

  • Thursday, February 28 2013 8:55 PM EST2013-03-01 01:55:36 GMT
    Looking at a 3-5 record at the start of the season, PikeView certainly wasn't thinking about a postseason run."I can't say that I expected it at all. We started out really shaky but we're peaking at a
    Looking at a 3-5 record at the start of the season, PikeView certainly wasn't thinking about a postseason run."I can't say that I expected it at all. We started out really shaky but we're peaking at a

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 6:55 PM EST2013-02-27 23:55:54 GMT
    "I didn't just win it for myself, I got the team title too," Greenbrier West's Dustin Yoakum said after winning the 132 lbs. state wrestling title.When Yoakum won the 132-pound title on Saturday, he also
    "I didn't just win it for myself, I got the team title too," Greenbrier West's Dustin Yoakum said after winning the 132 lbs. state wrestling title.When Yoakum won the 132-pound title on Saturday, he also

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 6:32 PM EST2013-02-27 23:32:31 GMT
    The Associated Press high school boys basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses and total points: Team    Record    Pts    Prv Class AAA 1. Martinsburg (9)    20-2    99    1 2. Woodrow
    The Associated Press high school boys basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses and total points: Team    Record    Pts    Prv Class AAA 1. Martinsburg (9)    20-2    99    1 2. Woodrow

  • Saturday, February 23 2013 9:52 PM EST2013-02-24 02:52:30 GMT
    It was a historic day for Greenbrier West.The Cavaliers clinched their first-ever team state wrestling title. West recorded 131.50 points. Independence finished in second with 119.50 points.The Cavaliers
    It was a historic day for Greenbrier West.The Cavaliers clinched their first-ever team state wrestling title. West recorded 131.50 points. Independence finished in second with 119.50 points.The Cavaliers