Burch Football Players Eligible To Play For Matewan

With the news coming down on Tuesday about Burch not having enough eligible players to field a middle school football team, it appeared that those athletes may not have a place to grow and develop. However, it was announced earlier today on the Burch Middle School Football page that interested Bulldog players can suit up […]

Eleven High Schools Reclassified For 2024 Football Season

On Tuesday, the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission announced that 11 schools would be reclassified just as teams are set to begin the regular season. The move is an early blow to the four-class system for football as this is the first season that the WVSSAC has used this model for football and other […]

OPB Swish Hammers Atlanta Angels

The OPB Swish moved to 4-2 on the season with a 104-69 win over the Atlanta Angels on Saturday at Martin County High School in Inez. The Swish jumped out early and took a 31-18 lead over Atlanta after the opening period. The advantage grew to 59-34 at the intermission. OPB extended its lead to […]

Pigskin Preview: Tug Valley Panthers

Last season, the Tug Valley Panthers finished the regular season with an 8-2 record. The Panthers then won an opening round playoff game before bowing out in the Class A quarterfinals. This season, the Panthers return a ton of talent and hope to have a big season. “We started off last season really young,” said […]

Pigskin Preview: Mingo Central Miners

Last season, the Mingo Central Miners got back on track under head coach David Jones. The Miners finished with an 8-2 regular season record and qualified for the playoffs. This season, Jones is hoping that his squad will take the next step forward. “There were a lot of positives last season,” said Jones. “We were […]

OPB Swish Dismantle Gastonia Greyhounds In WABA Action

The OPB Swish moved to 3-2 on the season as they took the Gastonia Greyhounds to the woodshed in a 102-41 win on Saturday at Martin County High School in Inez. The Swish jumped out of the gate early and had a 29-10 advantage at the end of the opening quarter. The lead grew to […]

Kevin Moses Corner: Daulton Combs

Written By: Kevin Moses Daulton Combs Twitter: Daulton_combs Instagram: Daultoncombs 6’3” 190 lbs. Class of 2026 Hazard High School Daulton Combs is a three-point marksman with a quick trigger and silky smooth touch. With his size, he can elevate well to get the shots he wants off, even from mid-range. His shooting ability is what […]

Pigskin Preview: Westside Renegades

Last season, the Westside Renegades made a jump forward and finished with a 5-5 record. There were some bright spots throughout the year, but with some key starters returning, the Renegades look to make a leap into the Class AA playoffs this season for the first time since 2015. “We made a lot of improvements, […]

Kevin Moses Corner: Aidan Burke

Written By: Kevin Moses Aidan Burke Twitter: @aidanburk36’0” 180 lbs Class of 2026 Mingo Central High School Delbarton, WV Aidan Burke is a dynamic two-way playmaker who is the very definition of “athlete” – meaning he can play multiple positions and play them well. He has the speed and power coming out of the backfield, […]

Swish Fights Hard But Falls To Aces

The OPB Swish moved to 1-2 on the season as they fell in a hard fought battle with the Raleigh Aces, 95-88, in Raleigh on Saturday. Makayla Epps led the Swish with 19 points. JaVonna Layfield followed with 16 points. Carla Booth added 13 points. Dasia Thornton had 12 points. E’moni Washington had 8 points. […]