It was a busy day all around the area has local prep products inked their names to continue their athletic careers.
Shady Spring athlete Houstin Syvertson and Greenbrier West lineman Zack Johnson signed for preferred walk-on spots at WVU. Both were first-team all state this season.
"It's always some nerves to see if you can compete with the others, but once I get this workout in, and stat doing my thing, start working real hard, I think I can get there and compete," Syvertson said.
"You can be pretty good around this level but it's a completely different level competition once you get to D-I schools," Johnson said.
Woodrow Wilson's all-state defensive back Andrew Johnson is heading to Hargrave Military Academy. The school has fielded numerous NFL names.
"I'm just happy all my hard work paid off.' said Johnson.
Also in Beckley, speedy running back Ramon Edwards will suit up as a Glenville State Pioneer.
"Football is second. Sooner or later you have to hang up the cleats and you have to fall back on education," Edwards said.
Shady Spring tight end and defensive end Juwan Rowe will help Alderson-Broaddus in the WVIAC as well.
"I love attending church and they have Christian-based facilities. I think that will be good for me and keep me out of trouble," Rowe said with a smile.
Woodrow lineman Michael Bailey and Princeton wide receiver Chad Wyrick will be closer to home. Both are now Concord Mountain Lions.
"Everybody is family down there. Everybody knows everybody and it felt like I really fit in," Bailey said.
"The relationship with the coaches is there. I felt like I can come in there and make an impact my freshman year," Wyrick said.
Signing day isn't the only timeframe players can commit to schools. They can do so through the Spring.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:13:20 GMT
The WVU baseball team is in Oklahoma City right now doing what they can to help during the aftermath of the tornadoes. The road to Omaha starts in Oklahoma City. The Big 12 tournament is held at Chickasaw Bricktown
The WVU baseball team is in Oklahoma City right now doing what they can to help during the aftermath of the tornadoes.
Oklahoma City is hosting the Big 12 baseball tournament this year. The West Virginia University baseball team was too close for comfort to the deadly tornadoes' path.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:59:04 GMT
Oklahoma City is hosting the Big 12 baseball tournament this year. The West Virginia University baseball team was too close for comfort to the deadly tornadoes' path. "We're about 10 miles North of where
Oklahoma City is hosting the Big 12 baseball tournament this year. The West Virginia University baseball team was too close for comfort to the deadly tornadoes' path.
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.
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.
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