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WVU's Lopsided Win Provided Glimpses Into Future

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football had a 24-0 lead at halftime against Coastal Carolina. With a major lead, Rich Rodriguez had plans to sub in some depth and younger players in the second half to get them experience and figure out what players he can actually win with. But the Chanticleers ...

Five Inductions Due For Harrison Central Sports Hall Of Fame

CADIZ – On behalf of the Harrison Central Sports Foundation, the Harrison County High School Sports Hall of Fame Committee has released the names of the Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. Two former Harrison County sports greats, an iconic Coach, a more than deserving volunteer and one of Harrison County’s most successful teams will be honored prior to, and at halftime of the Harrison Central vs. Martins Ferry football game Friday, September 18. The Hall of Fame is sponsored by MPLX and the Harrison News Herald. A pre-game social with light refreshments will be held in honor of the ...

State-Ranked Martins Ferry Sweeps Past Union Local

MARTINS FERRY – When members of the Martins Ferry volleyball team woke up Monday morning, they found out that they were ranked No. 2 in the first Ohio Volleyball Coaches Association poll of 2026. Later that night, the Purple Riders (11-0) played like it in a clean sweep of youthful Union ...

Hawkins Jr. And WVU Have Opportunity To Put A Shock Into College Football World

MORGANTOWN -- The frizzed-out hairstyle, the black-rimmed glasses and the goatee sported by WVU quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. makes him an almost identical twin of the late great Shock G, a 1990s rapper with Digital Underground, who was better known as Humpty Hump. Maybe that’s somewhat fitting, because Shock G was never known back in the day as someone who lacked a whole lot of confidence. “I'm steppin tall, y'all,” he sang. “And just like humpty dumpty, ya gonna fall when the stereos pump me.” It is more of a calm and collected confidence that Hawkins has wrapped ...