Sports

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...

The Wildcat defense starred last week as it held East Hardy to 13 points and sealed the win with big plays. By Stephen Smoot Recently, Pendleton County had the experience of defeating the top ranked team in West Virginia single A football. Should any believe that they missed the meaning...

James Vincell hugs teammate Nick Rhodes after the Wildcats stunned Greenbrier West, the top ranked team in West Virginia single A.

Emma Hartman skies to send a serve during the victory over North Marion. By Stephen Smoot Pendleton County volleyball did not have much chance to enjoy their season opening win over Moorefield before taking on a set of heavyweight programs at a tournament in Frankfort last weekend.  The Wildcats defeated...

Colton Roberson accelerates past a Greenbrier West defender. He had 107 yards in receptions and 97 yards rushing. James Vincell went 16 of 29 for 308 passing, and Josiah Kimble caught two touchdowns and had 156 yards receiving. By Stephen Smoot Legendary ESPN football commentator Chris Berman used to love...

Lizzie Alt elevates to send across a ball set by Avery Townsend. By Stephen Smoot “It wasn’t the start I imagined,” said Madison Day, Pendleton County volleyball head coach, after her first game in her new role. After a strong showing in last fall’s state tournament in Charleston and coming...

Area golfers completed their 18th successful league on Aug. 18 at The Highlands. Twenty-eight individuals participated in this year’s league with two person teams completing 16 matches during the season. Following the awards banquet, attendees were pleasantly surprised by the appearance of Caylie Simmons, Miss West Virginia USA. Golfers had...

Colton Roberson accelerates past a Greenbrier West defender. He had 205 yards in receptions and 84 yards rushing. James Vincell went 16 of 29 for 308 passing, and Josiah Kimble caught two touchdowns and had 68 yards receiving.  

The Pendleton County Wildcat golfers kicked off their season Aug. 6 at Bel Meadow Golf Course at Clarksburg. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones. The temperature and scores were triple digits that day. Petersburg placed first, followed by Tygarts Valley, Tucker County and Pendleton County. On Aug. 8,...