(Story by Daniel Woods) INWOOD, W.Va- One of the most important things that a coach can give a young athlete is often also one of the hardest for that athlete to earn: trust. Musselman head baseball coach Josh Hartman put his faith in Kam Woolum on Wednesday night and the freshman pitcher rewarded…
(Story by Parker Stone) MARTINSBURG, W.Va- Martinsburg High Baseball continues to stake their claim as the top team in West Virginia’s Class AAA with a dominant 10-0 win in five innings over the Spring Mills Cardinals. “We’re trying to just go 1-0 every day and I thought we did a great job doing…
(Story by Daniel Woods) INWOOD, W.Va- On a night when hits are hard to come by and the margins are as thin as can be, you want a player with experience in the big moments to step up when the time comes. That’s exactly what Hedgesville’s Noah Brown did on Tuesday to lead the Eagles…
CHARLESTOWN, W.Va- In the 5th meeting of the season for Jefferson county’s premier softball programs, 7 innings wasn’t enough to pick a winner as Washington walked off Jefferson 4-3 in 9 innings. “I am beyond thrilled, beyond proud, and beyond excited for these girls.” Washington head coach Amanda Orkoskey said. “They really earned it and…
CHARLESTOWN, W.Va- Before more formal atire needed to be donned in the evening for Jefferson Highschool’s prom, a sectional softball game needed to be played on a muddy field against their rivals in Charlestown. Jefferson rose to the occasion, topping Washington 4-3. “Its always a great game with them.” Interim Jefferson head coach Savannah Snyder…
(Story by Parker Stone) Charles Town, W. Va.- The Washington High School Lady Patriots softball team scored a dominant 7-1 victory Thursday evening against rival Jefferson High School. It was the Cougars who scored the game’s first run in the top of the first off a Becca Munslow single to bat in leadoff…
(Story by Daniel Woods) Hedgesville, W.Va- Spring Mills needed to overcome the Eagles and the elements to secure a first round sectional softball win and the Cardinals did just that, knocking off Hedgesville by a 6-3 score in a game that was completed Wednesday night after beginning on Tuesday. The third-seeded Cardinals seized…
Shenandoah Junction, W.Va- Despite a postponed contest, Jefferson started sectional play strong with an 11-3 win over Hampshire. The Cougars fell behind early. After a scoreless first inning, Hampshire’s Bri Cosner singled up the middle then was plated a by a 2-run Kaitlyn Ferguson home run. Brooke Allen, who started in the circle for Jefferson,…
Martinsburg (15-1) Expectations were heightened for the Bulldogs coming into the 2024 season and so far those expectations have been met. Martinsburg’s average margin of victory has been over 7 runs through their first 16 games. A well constructed line up finds Martinsburg hitting just north of .360 as a team, highlighted by…
Story by Daniel Woods For the second consecutive year, Spring Mills forward Caleb Thomas is the Eastern Panhandle Athletic Conference player of the year. The junior led the Cardinals to the first state tournament appearance in program history, culminating a Class AAAA runner-up finish. Thomas averaged a team-best 16.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists and…