Parkersburg student crowned WVU Homecoming Royalty

MORGANTOWN - A Parkersburg High School graduate Saturday was one of two students crowned as 2026 Homecoming Royalty at West Virginia University. Lakyn Campbell of Parkersburg and Gabrielle Custer of Charleson were announced during halftime at the football game between WVU and the University of Cincinnati at Milan Puskar Stadium. WVU won a squeaker 45-42 with a field goal in the last moments of the game.

Football Recap: Barnesville Beats Martins Ferry for Their Eighth Straight Win + How To Watch

Barnesville strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They came within four points of losing the streak, but they secured a 25-21 W against the Martins Ferry Purple Riders. The 25-point effort marked the Shamrocks' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Mon BOE calls for Hope Scholarship limits

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Municipalities, boards, and commissions are meeting with lawmakers in advance if the upcoming legislative session to talk about priorities. The Board of Education in Monongalia County, also home of the House Education Committee leader, Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, 77, flagged the Hope Scholarship. Monongalia County BOE president...

Bellaire High School holds 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame, Wall of Fame induction ceremony

BELLAIRE, OH (WTRF) – During halftime of the football game between Bellaire and Union Local, Bellaire High School held its 2026 Hall of Fame and Wall of Fame induction ceremony at Nelson Field. The ceremony recognized individuals whose accomplishments, leadership and dedication have left a lasting mark on Big Reds athletics. This year, two coaches […]

Ohio County Schools shares facility upgrades at national conference

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTRF) – Ohio County Schools was featured this week at the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, one of the nation’s premier gatherings of school finance, facilities and operations leaders. Dr. Kimberly Miller, superintendent of Ohio County Schools, joined representatives from CMTA and UndauntedK12 to share how Ohio […]

South overwhelmed in 50-6 loss to Morgantown

PARKERSBURG – Defending Class AAAA state champion Morgantown got back to its winning ways for head coach Sean Biser here Friday on senior night inside Erickson All-Sports Facility as the No. 4 Mohigans bolted out to a 36-0 halftime lead and left town with a 50-6 victory versus No. 17 Parkersburg South.

Friday's Pennsylvania high school football scores

A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for October 16, 2026.

Clairton Bears football team will miss 3rd Friday night game of the season

For the second week in a row and the third time this season, the Clairton Bears football team won't be playing under the Friday Night Lights.

F.N.B. Stadium to host 3 WPIAL high school football games

Starting tonight, a new Western Pennsylvania high school football classic will begin involving six teams with three games. F.N.B. Stadium and the Riverhounds Sports Group will be rolling out the inaugural 412 Football Classic featuring half dozen Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) teams between Oct. 15-17. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] “We’re excited to open the doors of F.N.B. Stadium to these teams and give players, coaches and fans the opportunity to experience their games on a professional stage,” President of F.N.B. Stadium and...

Oct. 16-17, 2026 High School Football Scoreboard

Independence @ Linsly, 1:30 p.m. Conotton Valley @ Steub. Catholic, 7 p.m. Buckeye Trail @ Tusky Central, 7 p.m.

John Marshall wins close contest on the road against Brooke

Brooke, W.Va (WTRF) – The John Marshall Monarchs defeated the Brooke Bruins 14-12. The Monarchs climb to 6-2, with the Bruins dropping to 4-3 on their season. John Marshall is on the road next week against Cabell Midland and Brooke travels to East Liverpool High School. Both games are slated for Oct. 23 at 7:00 […]

SAVE MILLER: A Community Fights to Protect Pittsburgh’s Legacy of Black Education

PITTSBURGH — Before Black children in Pittsburgh could count on a place in the city’s public education system, their families and community leaders had to fight to create one. In 1832, Black abolitionists, educators and community leaders organized through the Pittsburgh African Education Society and established a school...

WVU holds bell-ringing ceremony in remembrance of 4 students

Families, staff and students of WVU came together to share memories and honor the lives of four students who passed away during the 2025-2026 academic year.

JVS seniors begin ODOT internships

Four Jefferson County Joint Vocational School seniors have been selected for paid internships with the Ohio Department of Transportation's District 11 through the school's School-to-Work program. Spencer Grew, Cara Arnett, Kyle Ensell and Zeke Roe completed orientation before beginning their assignments. The students will initially work two days a week...

10.15.26 High School Scoreboard

Duquesne University President Sounds Off On Athletics

It was a Thursday morning on Duquesne University’s campus, when university president David Dausey entered his recently redesigned office, adorning an outer layer containing the athletics logo, a Starbucks coffee grasped firmly in his right hand as he brought over a chair. As Dausey did so, a smile formed across his face, excited at the prospect of speaking at length on record about Duquesne athletics for the first time since his inauguration. Below as was the case with Duquesne’s interim AD John Henderson is a lightly edited transcript of the interview. Zachary Weiss: Word around the Bluff is ...

Ten local high school bands to perform to raise money for new equipment

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Ten local high school bands are set to come together for a major fundraising performance later this month, with organizers aiming to raise money for new equipment. The bands, including Weir High School, will perform at the Band Booster Bash on Oct. 24. The goal...

Bellaire High School announces 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame, Wall of Fame inductees

BELLAIRE, OH (WTRF) – Bellaire High School is excited to announce its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame and Wall of Fame class, recognizing individuals whose accomplishments, leadership and dedication have left a lasting mark on Big Reds athletics. The 2026 induction ceremony will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, during the Bellaire Big Reds football game […]