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WVSSAC decides not to allow bands at football games – WOWK 13 News

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WVSSAC Boys Basketball Class A State Tournament schedule

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Wheeling Central tops WVSSAC Class A golf tournament | News, Sports, Jobs

Wheeling Central tops WVSSAC Class A golf tournament | News, Sports, Jobs

ON THE GREEN — Weir’s Jude Smith putts on Hole No. 9 during the state tournament Wednesday. – Cody Nespor WHEELING — Wheeling Central landed all three of its scorers on the all-state team as the Maroon Knights ran away with the WVSSAC Class A state title at the Jones Course Wednesday. Central entered Wednesday’s second round with a four-shot lead over second-place St. Marys. That lead quickly…

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Fotogalerie: 4 Teams bewerben sich über Stonewall Regionals für WVSSAC State Golf

Fotogalerie: 4 Teams bewerben sich über Stonewall Regionals für WVSSAC State Golf

Regionale Kategorie AAA und Kategorie AA District Two im Stonewall Resort (Foto von BenQueen/www.BenQueenPhotography.com) Regionale Kategorie AAA und Kategorie AA District Two im Stonewall Resort (Foto von BenQueen/www.BenQueenPhotography.com) Regionale Kategorie AAA und Kategorie AA District Two im Stonewall Resort (Foto von BenQueen/www.BenQueenPhotography.com) Regionale Kategorie AAA und…

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Regional golf awaits color map | News, Sports, Jobs

PARKERSBURG — Saturday evening has become the time when hopes and dreams for prep athletics to be played the following week in the Mountain State is determined.

Like head golf coaches across the state and players themselves, Bernie Dolan is waiting to see what will come out this weekend on the West Virginia Department of Education website.

Dolan, the executive director of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, will have to make decisions about next week’s regional golf tournaments once each county is given their updated color — green, yellow, gold, orange or red — by the W.Va. Department of Health and Human Resources.

A dozen regionals are slated to take place next week and all but one — the Class AAA, Region III meet Tuesday at Berry Hills Country Club — will be played on Monday.

“Wheeling is yellow now and Wheeling was gold on Saturday,” noted Dolan of how things can change. “We think in gold we could’ve done it. Orange is more challenging.”

The Class A, Region I meet is set for Crispin Golf Course at Wheeling’s Oglebay Resort. Defending Class A state champion St. Marys and 2019 state runner-up Ritchie County advanced from that region last year.

Locally, both Mingo Bottom Golf Club in Elizabeth (Class A, Region IV) and Greenhills Country Club in Ravenswood (Class AAA, Region IV) are set to act as host sites with 9 a.m. tee times.

“There is no way Hurricane is coming and I guarantee you Spring Valley won’t be able to play,” noted Parkersburg Big Red head golf coach Don Snider, who like the WVSSAC is looking at contingency plans. “If Ripley (Jackson County) goes gold you’re looking at a four team regional.

“If it comes down to four teams you could almost do it anywhere. That’s four foursomes. That’s all that is. I’d like to see them make an announcement before the 5 o’clock color show to let all the kids play but again, a lot of those teams like Hurricane haven’t even been able to practice as a team. Everybody is playing someplace.”

Dolan knows if the county for any of the host golf courses happens to turn red they “definitely wouldn’t be able to play and orange would be a challenge to play in a county. We would have to find another site.

“Obviously there are a lot of schools we want to see participate. We’ll see if there’s any room for any compromise. There could be changes depending what color a county falls into.”

The two-day state tournament is set for Oct. 6-7 at Oglebay’s Speidel Golf Course.

Contact Jay Bennett at jbennett@newsandsentinel.com

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Cabell Midland VS Martinsburg WVSSAC AAA Football Championship Watch Online

Cabell Midland VS Martinsburg WVSSAC AAA Football Championship Watch Online

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The big question now is, has it set in yet? Do they recognize the breadth of the accomplishment? The company they now keep? The names their names now join? Central Catholic High, after all, had won 12 WVSSAC state championships since 1982 and 21 state Catholic titles before that, so when the Maroon Knights defeated Williamstown 59-40 for No. 13 a few weeks ago, it added a brand-new chapter to the program’s success story.  “One of the great things about our basket program is that the coaches are part of the history, and I think that instills respect for them and for the players that came before them. So, they look up to that and they aspire to do the same,” explained CCHS Principal Becky Sancomb. “But honestly, I don’t know if it’s really hit them yet. I don’t know if they realize the company they have joined. The owners of the Alpha Tavern welcomed the Maroon Knights after the boys basketball team claimed the program's 13th WVSSAC state title last month. “They are now one of those teams that people will look at and remember for years and years,” she said. “So, it’s pretty neat, and they will come to realize it.” The championship game against the Yellowjackets was a lot closer than the final score indicates with Central ahead only 22-18 at halftime and 34-30 following an even third quarter, but a 25-point explosion in the fourth sealed the deal. “What a lot of people don’t understand is that even though you may have talent, a lot of things have to go right for best-case scenario to come true,” Sancomb said. “This is special team for sure with players who bought into what the coaches tried to do, and they are fully engaged in the mission of the school, they support one another, and they work hard. “All of those things are what it takes, and they put it all together to make it happen,” the principal explained. “It did not come easily for any of them, and that’s made it even better for them and all of us.” The Tales Behind the Title The young men will never forget the final buzzer, the pile on, and the cheers by fans and family that culminated a 24-2 season, but the players on Wheeling Central Catholic’s state championship basketball team likely will hold other memories for the years that follow the high school’s 13th state hoops title. There were the early morning shoot-arounds, the parade through Wheeling escorted by first responders, the pep rally, all the tears and all the cheers, and the MVP bucket dump as soon as team leader Eli Sancomb entered the locker room following the Maroon Knights’ victory. Those are a few of the moments these champions believe they’ll hold close for years to come. “I was a really fun year, I can tell you that, and that’s because all of our hard work paid off in the end,” said Sancomb, a junior who averaged nearly 26 points per game. “We were in the gym every day. We got shots up in the morning and after school, and then we did a lot of lifting and a lot of practicing. So, there definitely was a lot of dedication from everyone on our team. “That’s how I knew we had something special in the beginning of the year; everyone on the team was willing to put in the extra work, and that’s what it takes,” he said. “I knew we were talented, so working as hard as we did and being coached by Coach Stephens and his staff, those things were the key. That’s why, in the end, we’re the state champions.” The City of Wheeling honored Wheeling Central's state champs during a recent regular meeting of City Council. Sancomb scored 26 and gathered 15 rebounds against Williamstown, teammate Max Olejasz added 14 points and seven rebounds, and Tyler Dean netted seven. “I was the big guy who sat in paint to see what was available under the basket on offense,” Olejasz explained. “I worked hard to get as many rebounds as possible. I like doing the dirty work under the basket, so that’s why, every game, I did what I could to make the paint my domain. “All season long, every one of else did what we could so we could be successful every game, and when Coach Stephens saw something we could take advantage of, that’s exactly what we did,” the junior said. “I know I did everything I could for us to be successful.” Troy Anthony was a guard who, along with Braxton Billick, Dom Gianangeli, and Dean, was one of four seniors on the CCHS squad. He scored eight points in the championship and now plans to play at Franciscan University in Steubenville following his graduation in May. “The seniors on this team have been together for four years, and we’ve been through all the ups and downs. My sophomore year, Eli and Max came in as freshmen and Eli had the ACL (injury), and Max was still trying to adapt to everything. So, it was kind of a rough spot, but I think it really helped us grow as a team. “That’s the reason why we did what we did this year,” he said. “I knew (this team was special) at the beginning of the year (by) just watching the guys and how much work they all put in AAU and the summer leagues, practices, workouts – all of that. They all put in so much work that I just knew we were going to be special.” Eli Sancomb set two goals as a freshman recovering from ACL surgery - to win a state title and to be named the Gatorade Player of the Year. Roles and Holes One through five. Coach Stephens, who added a seventh state title to his impressive coaching resume, employs an offensive system that labels positions with numbers. “One,” for example, is designated for the play-making point guard,” and “five” is the center who’s usually under the bucket. But there’s much more that goes into a state champion. Just ask Billick. “We all filled different roles … I was the energy guy, I feel like, and I tried to be the guy n the team who would talk to our players when things weren’t going well,” he explained. “I tried to bring energy to my teammates when they needed it the most – even in practice. I did what I could to end the bad run or to pick up a player when they were down. “If it’s me who needed (encouragement), well, that’s just the kind of team we had. My teammates were always right there for me, too,” he said. “No one wanted to see anyone down. We were there for each other, and that’s just one reason why our team was so special and why we won the state.” Wheeling Central had not claimed a state basketball title since 2018, so head coach Mel Stephens enjoyed watching every member of his team experience the process for the very first time. Gianangeli? “The hard work definitely paid off but it was important to support each other,” he insisted. “I’ll remember the guys on this team the most, and all of the good times we had with each other because we were always there for each other. Not everyone gets the chance to experience everything that went into this past season. “It was year-round, and there weren’t a lot of days off,” Gianangeli with a smile. “We were a team. That’s for sure.” And Dean? ”I know some of the other guys have talked about us playing as a team,” he said, “but that’s really true. We were a team, that’s for sure.” And let’s not forget the Hall of Fame head coach and his insight. “I’m glad they experienced it the way they did because we hadn’t won a state championship for a while and that means it was the first time for everyone on the team,” said Stephens, who is the winningest head coach in CCHS hoops history. “It was really neat for me to watch them go through it, and your coach can only tell them so much about the experience. They have to fill the roles. “Every (championship) is very special to me and to the staff, but the last one was back in 2018, so it was great to get back to where we belong,” he said. “Our guys worked so hard, and they did everything they needed to do to win, and that made it even better.” Read the full article

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State dismissed from complaint alleging injuries at track meet

State dismissed from complaint alleging injuries at track meet

CHARLESTON — A stipulation of voluntary dismissal was filed in a lawsuit against the state and the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission (WVSSAC).

“Now comes the parties��and, pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(ii) of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure, advise the Court that Plaintiffs in the above-referenced matter, have determined that they do not desire to proceed with their…

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Record Number of Student/Athletes to Participate in WVSSAC Girls Golf Invitational

A record 125 girls are registered to participate in the seventh West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission Girls Golf Invitational on Tuesday at Woodridge Plantation Golf Course in Mineral Wells, West Virginia. This represents an increase of more than 40 players over the six-year history of the event. A new champion is guaranteed this season as two-time champion Savannah Hawkins of Hurricane has taken her clubs on to play at Marshall University along with a number of seven of the top 10 players from last season have moved on to play at the college level. While girls have been able to play with the boys co-ed golf for more than five decades, the girls game took a big move forward with the first full girls team at John Marshall High School in 2016 under the direction of Dave Gaudino and Bridget Carnahan. In the first year, the team had to play the many girls teams in Ohio.  Over the years, the sport has grown to nearly 20 full teams playing their own schedule primarily in the northern part of West Virginia. While the WVSSAC tournament is an individual event, the following schools will send full girls teams: John Marshall, Brooke, Weir, Wheeling Park, Wheeling Central, Morgantown, University, Herbert Hoover, Wirt, St. Marys, Fairmont Senior, Ripley, Sissonville, Princeton, George Washington, and Calhoun. Many other schools will be sending individual players as well. While the girls do not have their separate team tournament sponsored by the WVSSAC yet, the continued growth of the sport in the state could eventually lead to a separate team tournament in the future. Competition is divided into two divisions with players in the Championship Division playing 18 holes and players in the Open division playing 9 holes. Possibly leading the pack in the Championship Division is Maddie Potts of Wheeling Central. A four-time participant and top 20 finisher, Potts, who is also a cheerleader, brings a complete game to the Nicklaus-designed course at Woodridge. She brings an 18-hole average in the low 80’s to the event. Two Rivers Athletic Conference girls’ medalist Angela Yao of Morgantown will also challenge along with sophomores Kianna Garrison of John Marshall, Audrey Kerr of Bridgeport and Abby Kingora of University. Competition is expected to begin at 9:30. Spectators are welcome and there is no admission charge. (photos attached Maddie Potts of Wheeling Central and Kianna Garrison of John Marshall) Read the full article

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Wheeling Central's JJ White Signs with Marshall University

Congratulations to JJ White who signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his track career at Marshall University. JJ is the Triple-A 400m champ and overall OVAC champion, and he was named to the First Team All-Conference OVAC. He was a state champion member of the 4X2 team last year, and JJ also is a member of the regional championship team in the 4X1, 4X2, and qualified for the 4X4 for the State Championship meet that is scheduled for this weekend. The WVSSAC State Track and Field Championships will be held at Laidley Field in Charleston this Friday and Saturday. The schedule for the meet can be found here. Read the full article

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The Changing Face of a Hometown – In Photos – Vol. 7

It’s different and there are a million ways it can be explained. The best way is simply to say it’s not the same because it’s become something else, and in most cases, it depends on the decade of comparison. The common denominator, though, is the fact that there are more vacant lots on Wheeling Island today than anyone alive can remember. Hundreds of homes, former businesses, and apartment buildings have been demolished on the north and south ends since the 1990s, and many large, single-family houses have been separated into apartments. The Island used to be about family picnics, Little League, riverfront parties, and front porch conversations. There was the Minute Market on one end and A&J’s on the other, and there were schools and churches and kids chasing fireflies on warm summer nights. The bars sponsored the Sunday softball teams, the hounds ran all day on Saturdays, and Friday nights were for football under the lights. Island folks worked hard and played hard, and they went to church and took care of their homes. Several beautiful homes rest along North Front Street, and some have boat houses, as well. Today’s Wheeling Island, though, is more about business. Sure, there’s a bank, a few restaurants, several stores, a pawn shop, and a casino and racetrack, but there are more rental residential units on both ends than ever before. The demolitions have opened lots, and several of them have been purchased from the city and repurposed into yards or parking areas. “With every demolition the city does, we ask the property if they want to donate the property to the city, and we have experienced a lot of success on Wheeling Island,” explained Wheeling City Manager Bob Herron. “That success is likely connected to the (federal) Biggert-Waters Act (of 2012) that changed everything about owning a home in the flood plain and needing insurance if you did. “The law makes it difficult to do anything with property on Wheeling Island, and any new construction would have to be elevated out of the flood plain, and in some areas that’s 13, 14 feet.” What would it take? For homes – stilted, of course – to be constructed the same as a beach house has to be along the East Coast? Many lots have been purchased and transformed into side yards. “The very first thing that needs to happen is for the years of population loss to turn around,” Herron said. “We would have to see population growth and to make that happen, a lot of good-paying jobs. But that’s the case in all areas of the city of Wheeling. There’s plenty of room in the city for growth again. Wheeling Island is a part of Ward 2 and N. Front Street resident Ben Seidler has been the council representative for nearly four years. He’s pushed for an additional police presence, rental inspection programs, neighborhood clean-ups, and community interaction, and he's mostly been successful with each initiative. "As far as new construction, there are regulations that have to be considered, but there are a lot of properties that can be re-developed," he said. "When I moved to Wheeling Island about seven or eight years ago, I bought a beautiful home, and there are so many more available. "Sure, the Island has changed a lot over the years and there are more rentals than ever before, but it's still a very special place." There are many constants on the Island, and Madison Elementary is one of them. The grade school now offers free meals and even health care for the student population. The stadium structure at Belle Isle was demolished in the early 2000s because of safety concerns. LaLa's VooDoo Lounge remains in operation today, but the old Tropicana has been closed for years now. Wheeling Island Stadium has remained the home of the West Virginia Supper Six Football Championships for 30 years, and hopefully, the WVSSAC returns it soon for another few years. There are more open lots now on Wheeling Island than ever before, and that's because of population loss and new regulations governing new construction. Bridge Park ballfield still hosts Little League and softball games during the warmer months of the year. The roadway to the Aetnaville Bridge and the remains of the span remain in place today. The federal government has recognizes all of Wheeling Island to be in a flood plain. The ramp to enter Interstate 70 eastbound has been refurbished completely. Read the full article

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6@6 - June 4, 2020

High School Sports?

Ohio County Schools and Wheeling Park High School officials gathered Tuesday to discuss WVSSAC Recommendations for summer practices leading up to the start of 2020-2021 athletic seasons. The SSAAC recently released the recommendations, and Ohio County Schools Assistant Superintendent Rick Jones organized a countywide committee to address the ways in which the school system will proceed with the opening of practices. Committee members decided to allow conditioning workouts to begin on June 10 at Wheeling Island Stadium. The committee focused on the first two phases of summer practice guidelines, and those involve conditioning and strength training. Ohio County Schools administrators discussed issues such as student athletes reentering athletic facilities, water consumption and sanitizing facilities and equipment. A major concern was the conditioning of student athletes. The nine-member committee was represented by administrators and coaches at the county, high school and middle school levels. Jones, Ohio County Schools Superintendent Kim Miller and Operations Director David Crumm represented the Ohio County Schools Central Office. Wheeling Park High School was represented by Associate Principal Meredith Dailer, Activities Director Dwaine Rodgers, football coach Chris Daugherty and track coach Chris Dunaway. Ohio County Schools Middle School Athletic Director John Chacalos and Triadelphia Middle School Assistant Principal Drew Villani served as representatives of middle school athletics.

COVID-19 Update – Marshall County.

Marshall County Health Department received confirmation of one additional new positive Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 case in Marshall County.  This individual is a female in her 60’s and is reporting mild symptoms and are currently in isolation at home.  Marshall County Health Department staff will be checking in with her daily checking symptoms and temperature. This brings Marshall County to a total of 33 confirmed cases, 6 of which are in isolation at home and 27 whom have been released from isolation.

WVNCC – The Plan in Place.

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is planning to welcome students back on all three of its campuses when the fall semester starts on Monday, August 24, 2020. However, after the Thanksgiving break in November, the final two weeks of the semester will be entirely online. The College has created two additional modalities of instruction to meet the learning needs of students. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, WVNCC quickly transitioned all classes online by the time students returned from spring break on March 23. Currently WVNCC is providing all student services virtually as employees continue working remotely. WVNCC’s Coronavirus Task Force continues to meet regularly to monitor the situation as the fall semester approaches. The College is preparing for students by making necessary changes to ensure classrooms are safely configured, cleaned, and that proper CDC guidelines are in place. However, the College will also be ready to offer all courses online or hybrid, with class time split between online and on campus. WVNCC is preparing their hands-on career technical labs to conduct training on site with social distancing guidelines, PPE and proper hygiene practices.

Collaboration.

Local apparel and design company The Wheeling Feeling is pleased to announce a collaboration with Wheeling Heritage aimed at supporting entrepreneurs. The Wheeling Feeling has released a limited amount of exclusive designs on its website, thewheelingfeeling.com with all profits being donated to support Wheeling Heritage’s COVID-19 Emergency Grant. The grant provides financial support to professional working artists, performers, and small business owners who have sustained lost income during pandemic-related closures. Govindan went on to say that the aim of the collection is to provide affordable, fun ways for locals and former residents to donate and get something special in return. This special collection includes a Wild & Wonderful T-Shirt, Coleman’s Fish Market socks, Later Gator socks, a Coleman’s Fish Market logo enamel pin, a Mount de Chantal logo enamel pin, and a resort-style tote bag featuring the state seal of West Virginia. Limited-edition “Support Local Makers” shirt and tote bag are also available. In addition, Govindan also worked with local artist Bob Villamagna to create a special “Cowboy Luchador” neck gaiter and decals featuring Villamagna’s artwork. As of May 2020, Wheeling Heritage had awarded $25,000 to 41 local professional artists, entertainers, and small business owners. Awardees received up to $1,000, with priority given to those with immediate needs of food, housing, and other essentials.

Want Tested?

On Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, 2020, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department will be holding a Free COVID-19 Testing Clinic at Laughlin Chapel, 129 ½ 18th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. This open clinic is for those with or without symptoms and no insurance is needed. Participants need to bring a driver’s license, photo ID or other proof of address. Patients under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is a mass drive up testing clinic and participants will be tested either in their personal vehicles or at a walk-up location. This special clinic is being host by the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department and the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency with support from the West Virginia National Guard, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and the West Virginia Office of Minority Affairs. For more information call the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department at (304) 234-3682.

Linsly Summer Session.

Summer is finally here and Linsly is excited to announce our NEW Virtual Summer Session 2020. Offering both enrichment and for-credit classes, the Linsly Virtual Summer Session will allow area students entering grades 7-12 the opportunity to engage in fun, meaningful, and rewarding learning experiences that will build upon our tradition of innovation. Whether your child is interested in learning to cook this summer, wants to sharpen his or her Algebra skills, or is looking to advance through an accelerated summer class, The Linsly Summer Session will keep your child learning, engaged and fostering passions this summer! Classes will be offered in One Week, Two Week, Four Week, Six Week and Eight Week Sessions beginning June 8th. All Classes will have a live "synchronous" component. For more information, and to register online, visit www.linsly.org/summer. Read the full article