Sports

While enjoying victories on both the field and the court, Pendleton County student-athletes showed how to win in the game of life as well. Wildcat football and volleyball players as teams helped to collect and load supplies bound for mountain communities stricken by the impact of Hurricane Helene. According to...

West Virginia youths in Pendleton County have an opportunity for 4-H to prepare them to be beyond ready for their future, as part of National 4-H Week, held Oct. 7 - 12.  This event is hosted nationally each year to encourage young people to join a local club where they...

Emma Hartman makes a play on the ball as Breena Bowers (#7) and Aubree Keiter (#5) move to support her if needed. By Stephen Smoot Coming off a stretch in which Pendleton County stole a silver division title and then traveled to a Tygarts Valley triad match, the Wildcats hosted...

Team Leo, consisting of, from left, Hunter Ducan, Drew Clements, Cathy Slusher and Jerry Simmons, took home first place honors after competing in the Slusher Scramble. The Slusher Scramble was held Sept. 22 at the beautiful Highlands Golf Club in Franklin. The winners were Team Leo, first place, Team (Barry) Munsey,...

By Stephen Smoot The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame  (the Clarksburg high school, not the university!) made their way west on Corridor H, then down US 250 to Tygarts Valley, where they helped to form a trio of teams competing. Notre Dame brought with them a strong seasonal showing, boasting...

Hunters getting ready for fall hunting seasons may now consult the 2024 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The annual publication, which provides details about the abundance of wild fruits and nuts produced by 18 species of trees and shrubs, forecasts similar...

Madison Day, head coach, brings the team to the sidelines to talk strategy during the number one ranked Wildcats' win against Highland County. By Stephen Smoot Over the early weeks of the season, Pendleton County volleyball has worked to shake off the rust of the offseason, incorporate newcoming players with...

The Wildcat defensive front has made big stops in every game this season as Pendleton County has gone two and one against top 10 ranked teams. By Stephen Smoot Pendleton County faced a tall order in the opening third of its season. The Wildcats met a trio of top 10...

Pendleton County cheerleaders traveled to support the football team as it beat the ninth ranked Cougars of East Hardy.  

Avery Townsend elevates to spike in a four set win over the Golden Tornadoes. By Stephen Smoot After a tough weekend in which the Wildcats battled strong competition, the volleyball team hosted Class AA Keyser. The Golden Tornadoes brought a team with skill and toughness to Franklin, seeking a solid...