Mingo Central quarterback Daylin Goad was among several area players to receive honorable mention for Class AA from the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. He was one of two Miners honored in a season which saw COVID 19 limit playing time for many schools across the state. He was joined by teammate…
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 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 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 MorePhoto courtesy of WES WILSON Mingo Central quarterback Daylin Goad tossed an 18-yard touchdown pass to Isa Scales on fourth down to lift the Miners to a thrilling 28-22 win over Tolsia at Wilt Salmons Field on Friday night. It was the Miners first road win over the Rebels since 2013. The Miners, now…
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 MoreBelfry’s Zoey Caudill had three goals, including a pair of unassisted, to lead the Lady Pirates to a 4-1 victory over Mingo Central in a match played at “Buck” Harless Stadium on Wednesday night. Mylah Caudill added one other unassisted goal as Belfry improved to 5-7. Mingo Central’s Amy Wellman…
Read MoreThe mountain was just too high to climb for Mingo Central at John P. Duda Stadium on Friday night. Oak Hill, playing for the first time this season, built a 14-point, first quarter lead and held on to beat the Miners, 34-26. It was Mingo Central’s second game in three days after opening the season…
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…
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