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South comeback falls short at Woodrow Wilson

BECKLEY — By now it’s no secret that Gage Burdette and Javontae Wynes bring plenty of physical ability to the field. On Friday, their leadership ability came to the fore when Woodrow Wilson needed it most. The Flying Eagles rode a dominant first half to a 24-0 lead at the break ...

PHS boys, South girls win Chick-fil-A Invite

MINERAL WELLS — On a day where course conditions weren’t ideal and finishing times weren’t the best, Parkersburg’s Morgan Metz made the most of it. At Saturday’s 26th annual Chick-fil-A Invitational, the PHS senior crossed the finish line first to win the girls race, making it ...

Prep football roundup: Ravenswood snaps skid

RAVENSWOOD — After 1,085 days without a win, the streak is finally over for the Ravenswood football program. The Red Devils defeated Poca 27-12 Friday night at Flinn Field for their first victory since September of 2023. It’s also the first career coaching triumph for third-year head man Matt Peery. Jakob Simmons scored on the first play from scrimmage, a 42-yard run on a reverse, to set the tone for the night. The Red Devils then attempted an onside kick, which Cass Bennett recovered, leading to another TD and a Ravenswood 13-0 first-quarter advantage. Simmons finished with ...

Local Calendar

Monday, Sept. 14 High school volleyball: Parkersburg at Parkersburg South, 5:30 p.m.; Valley at Wood County Christian, 7:15 p.m.; Waterford at Nelsonville-York High school golf: Hurricane vs. Parkersburg South (at Woodridge), 4 p.m., Williamstown at The View GC, 2 p.m.; Doddridge County vs. Parkersburg Catholic at Worthington, 4 p.m. High school boys soccer: Marietta at Columbus West, 7:30 p.m. High school girls soccer: Marietta at Athens, 8 p.m.

Local Sports

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Warren 50, Hillsboro 47 W (2-2) 21 0 14 15 — 50 H (0-4) 19 0 16 12 — 47 W: Charles Lewis 12 pass from Braylen Murray, Jaxon Venham kick, 9:33 1st H: Malakai Aber 70 run, kick failed, 9:20 1st W: Venham 4 pass from Brennen Bowen, Venham kick, 4:51 1st H: Tre Captain 64 run, Grant Shepard kick, 4:36 1st H: Captain 50 run, kick failed, 2:14 1st W: Murray 2 run, Venham kick, :56 1st H: Captain 69 run, Captain run, 7:43 3rd W: Murray 9 run, Venham kick, 3:43 3rd H: Captain 1 run, Captain run, :46 3rd W: Venham 61 pass from Murray, ...

Calhoun defeats Wirt 26-7, stays perfect at 3-0

ELIZABETH — Calhoun County signal-caller Trevor Mayle executed the single wing to perfection here Friday night at Wilson-Eismon Field while teammate Nic Butler recovered two fumbles and intercepted a pass in the Red Devils’ 26-7 win at Wirt County. The story of the affair was ball ...