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South dominates Beckley, earns state tournament berth

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PARKERSBURG — If the carry-over from losing in the first round at last year’s state tournament is anything like sitting on the bench because of foul trouble, Parkersburg South just might get the best Taj Joyce he can possibly be. And that’s a dangerous omen for Patriot opponents as ...

GW eliminates PHS boys, 77-45

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CHARLESTON — If Noah Lewis wanted to go out with a bang in his last home game, consider it done. Well done. George Washington’s 6-foot-7 senior erupted for 39 points, 10 rebounds and three slam dunks Wednesday evening to lead the Patriots toward a 77-45 conquest of Parkersburg in a Class ...

Catholic is back! Crusaders punch ticket to state

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PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg Catholic is back! For the first time since finishing Class A state runner-up in 2019 as the No. 6 seed, the Crusaders are marking a return trip to the big show at the Charleston Coliseum. Here Wednesday night in a Region I co-final, the top-seeded Crusaders of ...

Short stay for Mountaineers in Big 12 tourney

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MORGANTOWN -- It was another short stay in the Big 12 tournament for West Virginia. For WVU head coach Ross Hodge, his first game inside the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. will be one he may never discuss again. Ugly play, ugly offense, poor free-throw shooting and a turnover-filled ...

St. Joe’s beats Wirt for regional title

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SPRING VALLEY — Wirt County battled to take a 16-15 advantage over Saint Joseph Central after the first quarter as guard Brayland Dawson hit two three pointers and Braden Whipkey added another to give them momentum. Unfortunately for the Tigers the air fell out of the ball as they only scored ...