Tug Valley’s athletic wide receiver Caleb May has been named first-team, all-state for the third straight year in Class A by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Man linebacker Erick Grimmett was a first-team selection for the Hillbillies. He helped pilot the Hillbillies defense with his…
Read MoreWinter sports has come to a halt in West Virginia. Gov. Jim Justice said high school winter sports will stop until at least Jan. 11. He did not clarify during his COVID-19 briefing if it will be the beginning of games or practice. He is looking at preseason options which could reduce practice from 14…
Read MoreMan used a balanced rushing attack and solid defense to score a 27-0 victory over James Monroe in a game played on election night in Lindside. The Hillbillies, now 3-44, pulled away in the game final 12 minutes plus. Running back Cameron Frye had a seven-yard touchdown run with just over four minutes…
Read MoreFRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Here are this weekend’s high school football games involving area schools: (NOTE: Games could change depending on COVID restrictions) Pikeville (5-1) at Lexington Christian (6-1) Date: Oct. 29 Site: LCA Stadium Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Radio: WPKE 98.1 FM/104.5 FM Internet coverage:…
Read MorePoint Pleasant continued its dominance of Man on the gridiron as the Big Blacks scored a 40-21 win over the Hillbillies at George A. Queen Memorial Field on Friday night. The Hillbillies, now 1-2, lost to Point for the eighth time in nine games. Running back Cameron Frye rushed for 89 yards and two…
Read MoreA plan to help guide teams throughout the West Virginia high school postseason play was released by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission on Thursday. Coaches were given the guidelines as how they relate to the state’s COVID metrics map. Teams from counties that are orange or red…
Read MoreThe West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission has announced new guidelines for winter sports. According to the WVSSAC, there have been modifications to basketball. Here is a breakdown: Face coverings are required if social distancing is not possible. Coaching staff and other bench personnel…
Read MoreWest Virginia high school football teams in a normal year would need to play at least eight regular-season games to qualify for the post season. The COVID-19 restrictions have hit high school teams hard this season with cancellations and trying to reschedule games in a very tight window of weeks. West…
Read MoreMingo Central waited five weeks to open the high school football season as they hosted the Man Hillbillies at Buck Harless Stadium on Wednesday night. The Hillbillies took the lead for good early in the second half and then held off the Miners down the stretch to earn a 28-24 victory. It marked only…
Read MoreMan’s long-awaited return to the gridiron came against three-time state champion Wheeling Central at George Queen Memorial Field on Friday night. The Hillbillies struggled with four turnovers and numerous penalties as the Maroon Knights blanked Man, 19-0. Man, now 0-1, had its first four games canceled.…
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