Beckley juniors honor coach Irle with stellar unbeaten record
Beckley Junior High finished the season 18-? with a 68-40 win over Oak Hill. the column highlights coach Ross Irle whose teams claim a long run of unbeaten seasons and a standout 563 career basketball wins across 28 years. The piece notes Irle may be the best coach of his era and praises his leadership.
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Beckley Junior High School
Oak Hill
Eaglets
Ross Irle
Richwood
Beckley
Fayetteville
Gauley
Bridge
Kingstom
Amsted
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Lookout
Montgomery
Mt. Hope
Mullens
Parkersburg
Seyielpee Ee
Oceana
Pineville
Hue Ain
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Stoce
Are Rogers Ely Oe
McComas
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Fae
Charleston
Hame
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Beckley Hosts Richwood Reds Beat East 78 77
Beckley hosts Richwood as the Reds defeat East 78 to 77 in a high school basketball season finale. Richwood aims for its 18th win and a school record while Gauley Bridge and Fayettesville eyes key finishes in a 13 game tri county night.
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Beckley
Richwood
Reds
East
Ganley Bridge
Parkersburg
Flying Eagles
Jhost
Ken Hunt
Richwood Lumber-jacks
Recreation Building
Gauley Bridge
Gtate
Fayletteville Pirates
Travelers
Pirates
Mullené High
Rebels
Flying Eagles Aim To Extend Win Streak At Nicholas County
The red hot Flying Eagles seek an eighth straight victory after besting Bluefield on Tuesday and avenging their only loss. Beckley, Richwood, Mullens, East Bank, Huntington East, South Charleston, and Bluefield have all fallen as the team rides momentum into tonight’s matchup against Nicholas County.
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Azul EL Iil
Flying Eagles
Bluefield
Nicholas County Qaint
Beavers
Beckley
iMullens
East Bank
Huntington East
South Charleston
Richwood
Lumberjacks
Shady Spring
Lg Nag
West Virginia Union basketball summaries show tight fights and rises
The article details multiple games with notable players like Jay McKenzie and Jerry Blankenship driving Lumberjacks while Glen Rogers faces Trap Hill. It notes wins and season ends for several teams including Summersville Baileysville Stoco and Hinton, plus junior high results in Gauley Pax Cup with Gauley Bridge Pax Kingston Oak Hill and Meadow Bridge.
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Jay McKenzie
Beckley
Jerry Blankenship
Jack Center
Glen Rogers
Owls
Trap Hill
Wildcats
Pineville
Wyoming County
Oceana
Minutemen
Indians
Sophia
Stoco
Blue Hawks
Mullens
Stratton
Bulldogs
Summersville
Grizzlies
Baileysville
Rough Riders
Istoco Junior High
Papooses
Lincoln
Lions
Hinton
Taeger
Stoco Junior High
Bobbittens Mallens
Huntington
Rebels
Highlanders
Frye
Rudy Adams
Adams
Lloyd Hembrick
Buford Nelson
Mike Bell
Darrell Parish
Ansted
Parrish
Montgomery
Jim Bolen
C. Richmond
Meadow Bridge
Stratton Meadows
Donald Baxter
Fayetteville
Archie Sutton
Giley Bridge
Floyd Goff
Wendell Nelson
Dickie Williams
Los Angeles
Bill
Casper
Lou Welch
Barber
Dave Burner
Memorial Park
Herm Conner
John Frye
Ken Thompson
Cary Middlecott
Hament
Midlothian
Mike Mike Shannons
Dietz
Lake Orion
Mich
Art Jim Hatfields
Wall Jr
Pocono Manor
Roger Lester
George Bayer
Cincinnati
Bob Burkhead
E. J. Har
Glen Fisherison
St. Louis
Walker
Eddie Collins
Man Jr
Augusta
Jerry Kes
Toronto
Canada
Ted Jason Davis
Kroll
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Paulis
O'Leary
Bismarck
N.C
Jack Auville
Ted Menefee
San Antonio
Eddie Burns
Harold Hammond
Frank Bishop
Buddy Smith
Hal Robinette
R’nald Bottomley
Dale Bishops
Paul Jones
Totals
Baileysyitle
Jaeger
Wrestling Meet Opens With 109 Wrestlers Entered
Parkersburg hosts the state wrestling meet with 109 competitors from 12 high schools. Fairmont’s Merrifeld Guidi and Beafore top 123, 136, and 148 pound classes as Parkersburg defends the title. Harold Meade replaces Gray on Beckley’s squad due to neck injury en route to Parkersburg.
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Parkersburg
Vic
Bill Merrifeld
Fairmontginia
Tom Guiling
Morgantown University
Stanley Beafore
Mont West
Merrifeld
Guidi
Local wrestlers prep for big regional meet amid strong team entries
The article notes Beafore’s strong season with only one loss, Buddy James of Parkersburg securing seven straight pins, and last year’s runner up status. Ten teams entered include Parkersburg Keyser Kingwood Morgantown Morgan town University Beckley Sophia Fairmont West Weirton and Harrisville with two more schools promising individual entrants. Gulfstream Park consumed over 3000 gallons in preparations for the March 3 opening.
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Buddy James
Parkersburg
Keyser
Kingwood
Morgantown
Morgantown University
Beckley
Sophia
Fairmont West
Weirton
Harrisville
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