A meeting was held today in Beckley at the YMCA Soccer Complex and David Laraba, Co-Director of the State Soccer Tournament, notified the WVSSAC that with the amount of snow on the fields it would be next to impossible to play at their site any time next week. David Laraba said, "in all fairness to the youngster who will be participating in the state tournament they need a venue that will not impact the outcome of the game. It is in the best interest of our sport to move the tournament."
The WVSSAC administrative staff visited two sites in Charleston, Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium and Trace Fork Complex, and has decided to move the Soccer State Championship to these two facilities. The Class AAA tournament will be played at Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium and the AA/ A will play at the Trace Fork Complex.
Semi final action will be help on Tuesday November 6th and the finals being held on Wednesday, November 7th.
Gary Ray, Executive Director, said, "we hate having to move the tournament from Beckley because of the effort by David Laraba and Tim Carrico, Athletic Director at Woodrow Wilson High School, but we trust their judgment and recommendations".
Shawn Wheeler, Athletic Director at George Washington High School, will direct the Class AAA tournament and Bill Gillespie, Athletic Director at Charleston Catholic High School will direct the Class AA/A. The WVSSAC will work with the Charleston CVB to make necessary arrangements with hotels for our schools, officials and fans to find lodging.
In closing Mr. Ray continued, "we appreciate the cooperation of the two facilities in Charleston for assisting our efforts in finalizing the State Soccer Tournament."
Friday, May 17 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:58:10 GMT
Chris McKinney didn't always dream about being a fighter, but once he was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, that's all he's thought about. "I wrestled for a long time and then after high
Chris McKinney didn't always dream about being a fighter, but once he was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, that's all he's thought about.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:36:59 GMT
Princeton Senior High School is home of the Tigers....and the most competitive senior powder puff team. "We haven't lost a game yet and we plan to keep it that way and go out with a bang," said senior Stephanie
Princeton Senior High School is home of the Tigers....and the most competitive senior powder puff team. "We haven't lost a game yet and we plan to keep it that way and go out with a bang," said senior Stephanie
Friday, May 10 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:54:20 GMT
If you Google Kelshawn Grant, you'll find football articles. If you youtube him, you'll find a 3 year old video of him playing basketball. Recently, this athlete added a new sport to his resume."He runs
Kelshawn Grant is a middle school track star that is putting up stats comparable to high school scores.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:17:30 GMT
This fall Samuel Ouedraogo will get to play basketball on a national stage. He was selected to play in a tournament for his native country Burkina Faso in Africa. "It's a blessing, a dream come true,"
This fall Samuel Ouedraogo will get to play basketball on a national stage. He was selected to play in a tournament for his native country Burkina Faso in Africa.
Monday, May 6 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-06 14:54:16 GMT
Linda K. Epling Stadium hosted the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic conference tournament today and Miner's head coach Tim Epling was happy to be asked to hold the event. "It's the last year that
Linda K. Epling Stadium hosted the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic conference tournament today in Beckley.
Friday, May 3 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-03 22:33:15 GMT
Friday nights are a big deal at Beckley Motorsports Park. "I like to say that we have a party here and a race breaks out," manager Joe Jackson describes his facility.With two sides of the track, one that
Beckley Motorsports Park gears up for races every Friday night.
Thursday, May 2 2013 9:43 AM EDT2013-05-02 13:43:01 GMT
"My brother threw a no hitter!" Joey Lacek shouted to the croud after realizing what his younger brother Jake just accomplished. Liberty High School baseball team beat PikeView Tuesday 1-0, but for their
"My brother threw a no hitter!" Joey Lacek shouted to the croud after realizing what his younger brother Jake just accomplished. Liberty High School baseball team beat PikeView Tuesday 1-0, but for their family it was more than just a win.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 10:28 AM EDT2013-05-01 14:28:05 GMT
An unhappy football player is making changes. In published reports released overnight, Geno Smith has released his agent. The move comes after the former WVU quarterback was drafted in the second round
In published reports released , Geno Smith has released his agent. The move comes after the former WVU quarterback was drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:41:51 GMT
With nice weather in our forecast outdoor activities are back on our minds. West Virginia is filled with options to enjoy the outdoors and we had to visit one of them. Burning Rock, an adventure park
With nice weather in our forecast outdoor activities are back on our minds. West Virginia is filled with options to enjoy the outdoors and we had to visit one of them. Burning Rock, an adventure park in Raleigh County was just the place to go.
Tavon Austin was the first Mountaineer off the board on Thursday as the St. Louis Rams traded up to add the former West Virginia star to their arsenal. The Buffalo Bills had the No. 8 overall selection
Rams trade up to grab prized West Virginia wide receiver, highest Mountaineer off the board since 2005.