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Interstate ramp and road closures announced for national cycling championships in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The city of Charleston is hosting the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships – a series of bicycle races and time trials – from Tuesday, May 14, 2024, through Sunday, May 19, 2024, within city limits. The championships will require several closures on interstate ramps, city streets, and roads maintained by […]
Local teams and athletes thrive at state tennis championships
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — It took three days to hand out all of the West Virginia high school state tennis championships and the state tournament concluded on Saturday in Charleston. On Friday, team titles were won and George Washington girls, and Hurricane boys are AAA state champions. In Class...
USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships starts Tuesday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The stage is set for the first days of the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships. Tuesday through Sunday features several trials and races that will bring the nations best cyclists to the city. “Putting the finishing touches on these next couple of days, but what...
Preaching and the Secret Service: Dean Peterson's unique path to UC coaching job
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The University of Charleston won the Mountain East Conference Baseball Tournament over the weekend -- a three-peat for the Golden Eagles. The title is the first under Dean Peterson, a coach with a fascinating background. He played professional ball, worked for the Secret Service and was a preacher.
Charleston wins the Mountain East Conference baseball tournament
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Mountain East Conference held their baseball tournament at Charleston's GoMart Ballpark and when it was all said and done, ten games over five days and the University of Charleston hoisted the championship trophy. The title game had local flavor with the University of Charleston...
U.S. Cycling nationals kick off in downtown Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – World-class athletes from across the nation are gearing up for the U.S.A. National Cycling ‘Pro Road’ Championships in Charleston, which will kick off on Tuesday with the timed trials category. On Wednesday, the elite timed trials will take place. In that race, the male and female winners will automatically qualify for […]
UC Softball advances to Super Regionals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The University of Charleston softball team had their backs to the wall and responded with a doubleheader win against second seeded West Chester to not only stave off elimination but also advance in the NCAA Tournament. UC took game one 8-6 and 7-1 in game...
Spartan Girls Region 3 Championship Results, Team Finishes Third
CHARLESTON- The Greenbrier East Spartan girls track team headed to the University of Charleston competed in the Region 3 Championships at Laidley Field on Friday, May 10. The ladies from East put on a great showing and finished third on the day with a score of 108. They finished behind only Woodrow Wilson (195) and George […] The post Spartan Girls Region 3 Championship Results, Team Finishes Third appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
South’s Jaslynn Dixon to play volleyball at Charleston
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg South defensive specialist Jaslynn Dixon has found a home to continue her volleyball career as a student-athlete at the University of Charleston. “Coach Tyler (Kanelos) reached out to me about wanting to possibly play for UC and I thought about it, went on a tour with him and I really enjoyed the tour and I really felt like me and coach Tyler could work really well together. On the way home I applied to UC.
Baseball Recap: Brogan Samms can't quite lead St. Albans over George Washington
On Friday, St. Albans faced George Washington in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The St. Albans Red Dragons fell 5-1 to the George Washington Patriots. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, St. Albans couldn't push the score so high this time.
UC Baseball advances to winners bracket
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The University of Charleston baseball team rallied from a 6-1 deficit to defeat Glenville State and advance to Mountain East Conference Tournament winners bracket game 8. The Pioneers built a 3-0 lead in the third inning when Carlos De Jesus hit a 2-run homerun. Glenville...
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