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ALBRIGHT: Ty Moore has been just that … more… for the Williamstown football team

October 28, 2019

Ty Moore performed his running back gig well again Saturday night. Williamstown walked out with a 45-10 rivalry victory over Parkersburg Catholic because of this performance. What else is new? It wouldn鈥檛 be surprising if the Crusaders came down with a touch of Yellowjacket fever. Moore鈥檚 198 yards gained and four touchdowns via his bruising style, especially late, stung the Crusaders. You want big runs? He had a few of those. No scamper though impacted more than his first in the opening possession of the second half. Sluggish starts have been a problem for the ...

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK: WVU鈥坣eeds to get more physical

October 28, 2019

In 2017 and 18, West Virginia University Mountaineer football fans enjoyed watching a prolific offense which averaged over 37 points per game during those two seasons. This success was almost entirely attributable to an outstanding quarterback in Will Grier along with three exceptional receivers. Defense were so focused on stopping this efficient passing offense that WVU was at times able to run the ball effectively. But even with great success through the air, there are times that truly good offenses must be able to physically control the line of scrimmage. And this is where those ...

Big week for area net teams

October 24, 2019

With the month of October nearly over and Halloween quickly approaching, that means the prep high school volleyball season is nearing official go-time. Area programs have been working on their rotations since the season started in early September. Soon, every squad will have the 鈥減roverbial鈥� 0-0 record as the slate starts anew in the postseason. Prior to that happening, fans will have their choice of two great tournaments come Saturday to attend. In Spencer, Roane County High School will serve as the host site for the annual Little Kanawha Conference volleyball championship. ...

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK: WVU鈥坱hrashing not easy to stomach

October 21, 2019

There is more than one way to keep the Sooner Schooner off the field at Oklahoma home games. The preferred way, of course, is to stop the Sooners from scoring so often. Regretfully, the West Virginia Mountaineers couldn鈥檛 find a way to do that in Norman in Saturday. But the Schooner, a horse drawn wagon, had a harrowing crash after yet another Oklahoma touchdown in the second quarter. Fortunately, no one riding in the wagon was hurt. The ponies, Boomer and Sooner, were fine as well, but probably just as happy their afternoon was done as their celebratory galloping on the field was ...

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK: Cyclones were just much better

October 14, 2019

Saturday鈥檚 game against Iowa State had a similar look to the previous week. Down by the same score (21-14) late in the third quarter, West Virginia was hanging in a competitive game. But while a rash of turnovers spelled the Mountaineers doom against Texas, this time they were simply overwhelmed by a far superior Iowa State squad. After quarterback Austin Kendall was injured a few plays into the game, WVU fans had to feel somewhat satisfied at the half to have forged a 14-14 tie. Backup Jack Allison had been effective on a touchdown drive tying the game with 38 seconds left in the ...

ALBRIGHT: These Patriots are for real, folks

October 7, 2019

Parkersburg South High School鈥檚 football team could have left Cabell County Friday night with a 5-1 mark. But, that didn鈥檛 happen. Yes, Parkersburg High School head coach Mike Byus. You should be worried about this Patriots team. Nate Tanner鈥檚 excitement during a phone call Friday night after his group鈥檚 30-21 win over Huntington was clearly audible. Tanner鈥檚 tone never left the upper levels of enthusiasm during the 10-minute conversation I was quite thankful for given the circumstance of his group being on the road. His undefeated Parkersburg South team, having ...