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By Stephen Smoot For the second time this season, the Wildcats had to take the field without a key offensive performer. Even so, Southern Garrett could only slow, but not stop, the increasingly powerful Pendleton County offense. Almost entirely unavailable at quarterback was James Vincell. With the Wildcats missing their...

Area golfers completed another successful season in the Highlands Golf League. Awards were presented Aug. 28 during the end-of-year luncheon conducted at the course’s dining facility. Earning recognition were, from left, Chris Eye and Bub Simmons (champion team), Paul Mallow and Galen Warner (runner-up team), Tom Campbell (singles runner-up) and...

Cameron Beachler attempts a putt in Keyser tournament. By Stephen Smoot Coming off a first-place tie at Highlands against capable competition, Pendleton County High School’s golf squad traveled to Keyser. Thirty-four players from Pendleton County, Keyser, Frankfort, Southern, Allegany, and University came to the Polish Pines on a sunny 80-degree...

The Pendleton County Wildcats 16 and under travel team went undefeated 5-0 in the Petersburg Invitational Tournament held Labor Day weekend in Petersburg. Members of the team were, from left, front row, Emily Campbell, Avery Townsend, Jaiden Mitts, Jessica Parker and Jenna Smith; and back row, Nathan Parker (coach), Taylor Townsend (coach),...

Allie Cooper skies to return a shot from Tygarts Valley. Photo courtesy of Robin Alt. By Stephen Smoot Some games pit together strong rivals of comparatively similar capabilities. They incite strong emotions and inspire big plays. Players and fans circle the game on the calendar and wait with eager anticipation....

By Stephen Smoot After Petersburg pillaged Pendleton County on the road last week, the Wildcats refused to slink back to their dens as they traveled to face a larger school. Instead, they came out roaring, producing a dominant complete game in front of fans who came nearly two and a...

Cameron Beachler tees off on the first hole at Highlands Golf Club last week. By Stephen Smoot Last Tuesday brought a brilliant blue sky almost unbroken with fair weather clouds, perfect temperatures, and a stiff cooling breeze to Highlands Golf Club. These conditions created an ideal day for golf with...

Elizabeth Alt sets up Baylee Beachler in the Wildcats’ win against Tucker County last week. By Stephen Smoot Coming into last week’s contest against Tucker County, the Wildcats had defeated their fourth straight opponent. Tucker County, however, brought with them a 2-1 record with the lone defeat being a deceptively...

Elizabeth Alt outduels an East Hardy defender at the net as the Wildcats defeated the Cougars last week. By Stephen Smoot Last season, the Moorefield Yellow Jackets volleyball squad floated like a butterfly and stung their way into the state playoffs. With much of their team returning this year, they...

Wildcat cheerleaders brave the rain to keep fans and team inspired. By Stephen Smoot For the second week in a row, Pendleton County faced a team considered by some to be among the top 10 in West Virginia single A. Last week, they slowed a potent run balanced attack to...