MetroNews Top Plays (Week 14)

The Mountaineer basketball team again finds itself in a precarious position. Tuesday’s loss to No. 15 TCU makes Saturday’s home game against Oklahoma extremely important for WVU and its postseason chances. The Sooners romped over No. 2 Alabama last Saturday, but suffered a double-digit loss to rival Oklahoma...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia never led in Wednesday’s matchup with No. 24 Texas at the WVU Coliseum. Still, despite sputtering offensively for much of the contest, the Mountaineers stuck with the Longhorns and trailed by three points entering the fourth quarter and five with inside 5 minutes to play.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Following another standout running season Morgantown High’s Irene Riggs has been awarded a second straight McCoy Award by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. The McCoy Award is given to the top male and female track athletes each year. Riggs became the first-ever Mohigan to...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In his 24 years as a head coach, Bridgeport’s Dave Marshall has seen just about every type of basketball roster possible. This year’s group is unique. With the exception of returning starting guard Anthony Spatafore, almost all of the Indians are getting their first look at varsity-level hoops this winter.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It was hard work and dedication that led University High’s Josh Edwards to becoming one of the top distance runners in the state. It was his sacrifice that helped lead the Hawks to a Class AAA state track title in 2022. For a second consecutive...

PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Philip Barbour executed at a high level offensively Friday for much of its matchup against Elkins. When the Colts picked up their defensive play, it allowed them to pull away from the Tigers for a comfortable 56-38 victory. While Philip Barbour scored at least 12 points...

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Diversified Energy says a new Bridgeport headquarters for one of its subsidiaries will help the company keep its commitment to retire 200 gas wells a year. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday for Next LVL Energy’s new headquarters and training facility. “Diversified Energy’s continued...

WESTON, W.Va. — A former Lewis County middle school teacher has been convicted of battery and sentenced to one year in the Central Regional Jail. Michael Terango, 50, was convicted by a magistrate court jury this week for rubbing a student’s leg while helping her with a lesson during class at Robert L. Bland Middle School.