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…
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…
Martinsburg, W.va – One of the most competitive regular seasons in recent memory has come to a close for Eastern Panhandle boys basketball teams but there remains quite a bit to play for. With all six EPAC programs ranking among the state’s best, sectional play opens up on Tuesday with a wide open field of…
By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports Martinsburg, W.Va– When Craig Hunter took over the Jefferson football program in 2013, the Cougars had won just 3 total games the previous 3 years. Since Hunter has rattled off 6 seasons at .500 or better and has appeared in more playoff games (8) than the 41 years…
By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports MARTINSBURG, W.Va– Jefferson’s run in the West Virginia Little League state tournament was cut short by a 4-2 loss to Hurricane in Oatesdale Park on Wednesday. Tyler Henderson cleared the fence with 20+ feet to spare in the top of the 3rd for a 3-run Homer to break…
By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports MARTINSBURG, W.Va – Jefferson defeated Ona-Milton 5-0 Tuesday night to advance to the final 4 teams in the West Virginia State Little League Tournament. The spotlight was stolen by pitcher Andy Roberts who threw 5.1 innings striking out 9, allowing no runs, 1 hit, and walk each. “That…
By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports MARTINSBURG, W.Va– Despite Panhandle teams going 3-1 in day 3 of the WV Little League State tournament, 1 squad saw their season come to an end. Martinsburg 13-3 Elkins A Brady Steen lead off triple set the tone for Martinsburg who came to play after being shut…