Richlands doubles team captures first state title in school history
Richlands juniors Jack Clem and Zach Hurst clinched the Class 2 doubles state championship, overcoming Marion in the regional finals and earning backto-back team success. Clem also pursues a third singles title next season as coach Rees Bowen praises their growth and drive.
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Jack
Hurst
Clem
Blue Tornado
Buffaloes
Floyd
Marion
Cade Burdette
Brady White
Blues
Burdette and White
Richlands
Rees Bowen
Clem and
Bowen
Cooper
Steelers face backfield questions as Porter underperforms
The Steelers drafted Porter at 32 in 2028 but he regressed in Year 2 with a 115.6 passer rating allowed and a 55.6 coverage grade. Sutton struggled in Detroit and was cut after poor off-field behavior, while Slay aged and produced limited interceptions. The piece questions Porter’s bounce-back potential alongside Jones and reevaluates secondary coaching and defense under new expectations.
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Porter
Sutton
Detroit
Steelers
Beanie Bishop
Pro Football Focus
NFL
Broderick Jones
Will Porter
Tomlin
Slay
PFF
Minkah
Lamar Jackson
Patrick Ma
Homes
Aclisure
Justin Herbert
Dak Prescott
Cowboys
Jalen Hurts
Joe Burrow
Jayden Daniels
Grady Brown
Elliott
Mahomes
Smith leaves Hurricane as two time state champ
Smith, a driven and resilient leader, exits Hurricane as a two time state champion with a standout senior season. He hit .342 with 37 RBIs 25 runs eight doubles two triples and three homers while posting a 1.05 ERA 101 strikeouts in 66.2 innings and an 11 0 record on the mound. He will play for West Virginia Mountaineers under coach Steve Sabins and join WV natives in Morgantown.
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Sutphin
Smith
Hurricane
West Vir
Ginia Mountaineers
Steve Sabins
West Virginia
Morgantown
WVU
White Sox end eight-game skid with 7-1 win over Blue Jays
Luis Robert Jr. launched a two run homer as Chicago built a four run third inning to beat Toronto 7-1 Friday night. Josh Rohas added a two run double, Andrew Benintendi contributed a solo shot and an RBI single. A bullpen game limited starters as Grant Taylor pitched one scoreless frame before long reliever Tyler Alexander earned the win.
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White Sox
Blue Jays
Toronto
Luis Robert Jr
Chicago
Toronto Blue Jays
Josh Rohas
Andrew Benintendi
Grant Taylor
Tyler Alexander
Shelly Poe reflects on retirement from college sports media
Former WVU SID and Hall of Famer Shelly Poe recalls a storied career at WVU Ohio State and Auburn and explains why shifting dynamics in college athletics push her to retire. She emphasizes lasting player relationships and questions NIL money structures while noting life after sports on a West Virginia farm.
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Auburn
Don Nehlen
Canute Curtis
Pat White
Michael Fragale
Beano Cook
Pitt
EJ Borghetti
Sports Communications
Mickey Furfari
WVU
Notre Dame
Harris
Ohio State
Cosida Hall of Fame
Alabama
Tide
Chris Davis
Poe
Davis
SEC
Shelly Poe
West Virginia
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Shelly
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