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Golden Bulls Blank Bluefield State, 51-0
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The Johnson C. Smith University football team scored in every quarter and posted a shutout Saturday, defeating Bluefield State University 51-0 in a CIAA matchup at Mitchell Stadium. The Golden Bulls (4-1, 3-0 CIAA) scored in each of the first three quarters and held Bluefield State...
goldenbearathletics.com
Golden Bears protect home turf with 1-0 win
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Benjamin Niles scored in the 85th minute Saturday as WVU Tech men's soccer broke through late for a 1-0 River States Conference victory over Indiana University Columbus at the YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex. The Golden Bears improved to 4-2-3 overall and 1-1 in conference...
College Sports Network
“Just Blatantly Dirty”: Fans Blame Virginia Tech for Causing Mason Heintschel’s Injury as Pitt QB to Miss Whole Season
In a major blow to the Pittsburgh Panthers after a spirited performance against Virginia Tech, quarterback Mason Heintschel will miss the rest of the college football season with a knee injury sustained against the Hokies. Insider Pete Thamel said the quarterback tore his ACL in the game and will miss the rest of the season, prompting angry reactions from Pitt fans. One fan called the moment he was injured “just blatantly dirty” as the blame fell on Virginia Tech. Sources: Pitt QB Mason Heintschel has torn his ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. He got injured in the win over Virginia Tech on Friday. https://t.co/jNcckTUXKY — Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 3, 2026 @PeteThamel Dirty Hit. Launched at his knees. If he truly wanted to stop the ball from crossing the 1st down marker he goes high. That was just blatantly dirty. — Keith Kennedy (@keef_er11) October 3, 2026 @PeteThamel Huge hit and injury you hate for the young man — James Cane (@CaneJames26256) October 3, 2026 @PeteThamel @ScottStras Was a pretty trash hit. He was already engaged by another defender on the sideline about to go down and the extra defender took the chance to tackle him
On3.com
James Franklin explains taking Penn State transfers at Virginia Tech: ‘They want to know what they’re committing to’
For anyone tuning in to Year One at Virginia Tech for James Franklin, a lot of the names will be similar. Franklin brought over a ton of Penn State players through the NCAA transfer portal this offseason. In fact, 12 of the 28 players out of the portal followed the head coach to Blacksburg. This is not all too different than what’s happening across college football. Penn State’s fans certainly experienced it with Matt Campbell after hiring him from Iowa State. But Franklin took some time on Friday to explain his reasoning for taking in so many former Nittany Lions. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL yea...
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WOAY presents: Fabulous Football Friday Week 6
SOUTHERN WV (WOAY) – Check out all the high school football action on Fabulous Football Friday, sponsored by Beckley ARH, Window World of Beckley, and Dutch Miller’s Beckley Auto Mall. In part one, Independence hosts James Monroe, Clay Battelle makes the trek to Meadow Bridge, and Woodrow Wilson...
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Varian Cunningham: Carrying WVSU’s Homecoming Traditions Into the Next Generation
For West Virginia State University Hall of Famer Varian Cunningham, Homecoming is more than a football game. It is the sound of the step show, the energy of the tailgate and the familiar faces that return to Institute year after year. It is also a reminder of how the traditions...
WVNS
SZ+: Surging Beavers embrace the ground attack for 3rd straight victory
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – The Bluefield Beavers are back to winning ways, after piecing together three straight victories. They beat Independence for just the second time ever, in a newer series that pits the two high-powered AA teams against each other. This time around, the run game heavily favored the Beavers. They were able to […]
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‘Keep Coming Back’ – Coach Bryan Poore on the People Who Make WVSU Homecoming
Long before Saturday’s football game, Coach Bryan Poore knew West Virginia State University’s Homecoming was about more than sports. It was his first year as the university’s head men’s basketball coach. Poore walked out of the building on a Tuesday afternoon and saw three motor homes already parked near the tennis courts.
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Volleyball Tri-match: Oak Hill vs. Capital vs. Nicholas County
Fayette County, WV (WOAY)- A new month but still the same exciting volleyball in southern West Virginia!. The Oak Hill Red Devils hosted the Capital Cougars and Nicholas County Grizzlies for a Tri-Match to open up October. All three seeking to get some late season wins ahead of the post...
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Bradyn Waldron: Athlete of the Week
Southern WV, (WOAY)- A performance that shot his squad into the top class of teams!. Bradyn Waldron of Westside put on a show against the Shady Spring Tigers, leading the Renegades to a 28-18 win!. His performance catapults the Renegades to a 4-1 record, being rated 4th among all teams...
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Ex-Penn State quarterback lighting up Virginia Tech’s undefeated start with a dazzling first-half performance
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Former Penn State football quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer has shined in the first half for Virginia Tech and James Franklin’s key primetime ACC matchup against the Pittsburgh Panthers. Heading into the half with a 24-21 lead, Grunkemeyer has laced the Panthers secondary. Overall, he has 261 yards...
Fighting Gobbler
ACC disrespect hits an all-new low with Virginia Tech and Pitt set to make CFB history
Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh are going to make college football history on Friday night with the game in Blacksburg being the first one in the modern era of two unranked Power 4 teams at 4-0 this late in the season.
WSAZ
Chapmanville Regional High School athletics placed on probation after WVSSAC investigation
CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - According to a release from the West Virginia Department of Education, Logan County Schools has received the findings and sanctions issued by the WVSSAC after its investigation into the Chapmanville Regional High School boys basketball program. According to the WVDE, the WVSSAC has placed the high...
The West Virginia Daily News
Football Game Preview: Greenbrier East at Shady Spring
SHADY SPRING- Greenbrier East (0-5) will travel to Shady Spring (2-3) on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff against a Tigers team that enters the game with a 2-3 record. Shady Spring opened the season with a 47-15 win over St. Albans, then dropped games to Lincoln County and Pikeview before edging Oak Hill, 22-15. […] The post Football Game Preview: Greenbrier East at Shady Spring appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
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Cheer coach at Westside High School wins the NFHS West Virginia Coach of the Year
CLEAR FORK, WV (WVNS) – Inside the halls of Westside High School, you will find Cheer Coach Kristy Fleenor, working hard to train the Westside Cheer Squad. This is now her 10th year of coaching at Westside. She said she gets the motivation to coach because of her two daughters’ involvement with cheer, both of […]
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Kickoff Time, TV Designation Announced for Cal vs Virginia Tech
Cal and the Atlantic Coast Conference have announced the kickoff time and TV designation for the Bears October 10th affair against James Franklin and Virginia Tech. The showdown between the Golden Bears and Hokies is set for 12:30 p.m. PT in Berkeley. Currently, the final broadcast slot has yet to be designated, with a statement that either ESPN2 OR ACC Network carrying the contest. Its the second day game for Cal this season, with Wagner also kicking off at 12:30 back in week three. That TV channel matter is set to be resolved based on the results of this weekend’s games. These teams are meet...
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Week 5 Player of the Week: Montcalm QB Adrienne Allen
MONTCALM, WV (WVNS) – We wrap up our coverage of Week Five of high school football with a look at our Rainelle Medical Center Player of the Week! Our winner this week is Montcalm Generals Quarterback Adrienne Allen! Allen completed 8 of his 11 passes for 227 yards and five touchdowns in Montcalm’s 56-0 win […]